Comments on: Salsa Casseroll : First Impressions

By: Bryan Vasek

Bryan Vasek — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:06:52 +0000

You wrote: “Normally I ride a 55cm so I went with a 53cm frame”

I am looking at purchasing a 59cm second hand, but my current cannondale roadbike (six13) is a 58cm. Is your comment suggesting that the 59cm may be too large for me?

Thanks.

By: seablister

seablister — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 10:07:49 +0000

One more question. When you change from drop bar to your “upright” bar, do you (or feel the need to) shorten or lengthen your stem?

By: Bike Shop Girl

Bike Shop Girl — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:06:35 +0000

Seablister

I currently run as you see in this photo. This next fall I’ll be adding an alfine rear hub to the drivetrain

http://www.flickr.com/photos/arsbars/3700561423/

By: seablister

seablister — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:59:09 +0000

Bike Shop Girl

I’m way late to the party, in just now picking up my Casseroll SS. Should be here this week. I’ve very curious to know, now that you’ve had the Casseroll for a while (still do?), what configuration did you settle on… drive train, tires, bars, etc.

Nothing like learning from someone who’s been there.

Thanks

By: Bike Shop Girl

Bike Shop Girl — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:48:05 +0000

Hey Freewheelin,

I’ve contacted Salsa about your inquiry. Hopefully they can weigh in better than I.

Thanks for reading

By: Freewheelin Franklin

Freewheelin Franklin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:13:29 +0000

Wow! Tops, people are still checking this thread.

I’ve had my casseroll since the first container came off the boat here in the antipodes. Love it. Built up from frame as single fendered flat bar with some lovely components.

Just getting in on the fork act though – I’m now on my second warranty replacement due to cracks across the crown. Cant seem to find much info about it. would love to know why. headset is always well adjusted, and all I use it for is commuting on (admittedly often patchy) sealed roads. Never ridden off road. The forks have HEAPS of flex, this probably has a lot to do with it.

Was wondering has anyone else actually had to replace theirs or am I *special*????

By: Bike Shop Girl

Bike Shop Girl — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:46:50 +0000

BB height, headtube angle and the fact they have personally told me NOT to off road on the fork.

By: John

John — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:26:15 +0000

I just purchased the Casseroll single and I love it. The bike performs exactly as advertised:
An efficient yet comfortable bike. How do you feel about using this for light off road? Is that what separates a Cyclocross bike from a Casseroll? How else are the frames different? I know about the low bottom bracket. What else differentiates the two?

By: Tom

Tom — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:01:10 +0000

I got a Casseroll single for commuting two months ago. I also do 150 per week. I’m happy with it. Looks great, rides sweet. Relative to my other bike used for commute (Fisher 29er hardtail) it is light and nimble. Also easier to keep clean. I do about 40% of ride on level, nontech trail that sends up a fair amount of grit. Main complaint is that my Shimano 18t freewheel is a bit noisey and has some catch spots. May be a defect (got 25% off on price of bike) and will probably replace because cost is minimal. Gearing (48/18) is nice for my pretty much level commute.

By: Kirk

Kirk — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:49:43 +0000

Here was my original review. After 800 miles or so I am very impressed. . . .

http://www.bullfightsandbicycles.com/2008/05/scent-of-klugman.html