cyclocross

[cyclenic]

I'm looking to get a cyclocross, what bikes would you recomend and why?

 

[cyclenic]

I'm looking to get a cyclocross, what bikes would you recomend and why?

 

[Dave5N]

Wiggle - focus, Kinesis crosslight, try Paul Milne as well.

Are you after a gneral bike or do you intend to race?

 

[Dave5N]

Wiggle - focus, Kinesis crosslight, try Paul Milne as well.

Are you after a gneral bike or do you intend to race?

 

[cyclenic]

just a general bike

 

[Norm]

I'm looking at a Specialized Tricross Sport. Why? Because I trust Spesh as a brand and my LBS are very good, the components are solid and reliable and it's similar colours to my Secteur so Mrs Norm might not spot the N+1.

 

[Baggy]

Kona Jake the Snake is a cross bike that's very popular as a general bike, and Partridge Cycles in Kennford stock them. They have a small test riding area so you can at least get an idea of fit and handling.

 

[Christopher]

i'm looking to get a Genesis Croix de Fer in the bike2work scheme this year. Steel frame + disc brakes. Not cheap though, at £999 IIRC.

OT: wonder if 'cross is the new fixed? More people seem to be interested in it lately

 

[Norm]

OT: wonder if 'cross is the new fixed? More people seem to be interested in it lately

For me, it's the stronger build and more all-round use. I love the road bike but I've found myself using the MTB if there's any chance I might leave the tarmac.

 

[Dave5N]

just a general bike

Then the Focus is very good value. Or the Edinburgh one you posted about.

Keep to the lower end - more expensive bikes will have racing geometry with tight handling and high bottom brackets and will not have braze ons for bottles etc.

However, if you want a really decent bike, I have a Ridley Crosswind I might sell.

 

[cyclenic]

cheers tiddleypeeps that's really helpfull, got some night shifts thu and fri, so will be diong my research. thank you

 

[jpembroke]

Just bear in mind that pretty much everyone who buys a cross bike as a road bike regrets not buying a road bike. In summary, if you want a road bike, buy a road bike.

 

[Christopher]

Just bear in mind that pretty much everyone who buys a cross bike as a road bike regrets not buying a road bike. In summary, if you want a road bike, buy a road bike.

+1. I am getting mine for rough-stuffing and CX racing, not for touring or tarmac, I already have bikes for that

 

[Norm]

I'm looking at a Specialized Tricross Sport. Why? Because I trust Spesh as a brand and my LBS are very good, the components are solid and reliable and it's similar colours to my Secteur so Mrs Norm might not spot the N+1.

My name is Norm and I have just got N+1.

The wife even likes it.

Taking a bike with drops along the Thames tow path did that get me some funny looks. Quite sure-footed in the mud, a few slides from the tail in the squishiest bits.

What a lovely bike, though. Admittedly, a compromise, neither roadie or MTB but very suitable for much of my riding. I felt that it was built for that sort of treatment, riding off road, bridle paths, gravel tracks, potholes, it just felt really solid and I wasn't worried about what I was riding over.

Shoot, am I unfit, though. First bit of distance since the first weekend in December, I only did about 15 miles all told and I'm pooped. Apparently, I still have not cleared the bronchitis.

 

[cyclenic]

News guys, i've filled out a form, ready to get myself a specialized tricross 2010, getting shoes, pedals and a ladies seat, and saving about £250. think it's a bargain, and looking forward to it.
went down to my LBS, after only riding one other drop bar bike, i tried this one, (after a good chat about why i want one and what i'd use it for) rode around and around in circles, and liked it.
I'm excited.
so that's my news :-)