Hi guys, with Christmas coming up I'm looking to upgrade from my GT Transeo Hybrid to a cyclocross bike as i'd like the drops and the reduction in weight but still be able to attach mudgaurds and a pannier rack. I'm really tempted by the Tricross Elite Disc as it seems to have everything i'm looking for especially the range of gears. I've also heard good things about the Boardman CX and it is a fair bit cheaper, but only comes with a compact, the question is whether it will make much difference in the real world? My commuting route is relatively flat, but there are some hilly options which I can just about tackle on my hybrid which has a tripple in the granny ring. I guess I don't want to pick one and think I could of saved £400 or wish I'd spent the extra and got everything I was after.
Cyclocross Bike Advice
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Rob3rt
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Not a lot no. I ride a compact and never spin out on the flat.
I'd rather have the Boardman, the Tricross is the uglier of the two.
I have a Boardman CX for commuting, fitted with a rack and full guards (thread here).
Love it, perfect commuter for me which allows me to cross heathland or go via roads if i want to. Don't have the issues with hills that you have i guess (living in Suffolk) but i wouldn't think you would be laking with the gearing setup on the boardman.
Don't think it can be beaten for the price (even cheaper if you join British Cycling for an extra 10% discount)
Love it, perfect commuter for me which allows me to cross heathland or go via roads if i want to. Don't have the issues with hills that you have i guess (living in Suffolk) but i wouldn't think you would be laking with the gearing setup on the boardman.
Don't think it can be beaten for the price (even cheaper if you join British Cycling for an extra 10% discount)
The beauty of having started thinking you might buy a Specialized is that everything else will now seem like a bargain in comparison. There's loads of great bikes out there in your price range, probably your biggest decisions will involve brakes (canti, v or disc) and double versus triple. Personal decisions those.
Take a look at the Whyte range, and you might even want to look at Kona Honky Tonk - this might be closer to what you want, if you're not thinking of racing or even going off road particularly.
Take a look at the Whyte range, and you might even want to look at Kona Honky Tonk - this might be closer to what you want, if you're not thinking of racing or even going off road particularly.
I don't plan on racing or any serious off roading, mainly canal tow paths at the worst. But if the bug bites harder I may decide otherwise. The thing that drew me to the Tricross is that I used to work with a bloke who had one and he seemed really pleased with it. Strong, light and comfortable geomotry.
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Paul99
Über Member
If you like Specialized how about this?
http://www.cyclesurgery.com/special...cp-product/45947?source=webgains&siteid=54264
Not a CX, but if you're not planning on racing it may be ok.
http://www.cyclesurgery.com/special...cp-product/45947?source=webgains&siteid=54264
Not a CX, but if you're not planning on racing it may be ok.
some pics of mine http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/pics-of-a-rose.95021/#post-1767096
That is lovely. I do like all matt black bikes.
