Is it possible... ?

[Mr Haematocrit]

I must admit I know nothing really about cyclocross other than it looks interesting and fun, as such im interested in having a go at it. The frames look very similar to road bikes, are they the same or are there noticeable differences which I am not aware of.
Is it possible convert a road bike to a cyclocross bike, could I convert a dogma as I do not really want to buy a purpose made bike until I am certain its something I want to continue to do.

 

[Hacienda71]

The frames tend to be stronger with cantilever brakes or discs mounts on the latest offerings. The frame also offers clearance for wider tyres with off road tread.
I would be most suprised if a Dogma frame would convert and it would be an expensive frame to break!

 

[jdtate101]

I must admit I know nothing really about cyclocross other than it looks interesting and fun, as such im interested in having a go at it. The frames look very similar to road bikes, are they the same or are there noticeable differences which I am not aware of.
Is it possible convert a road bike to a cyclocross bike, could I convert a dogma as I do not really want to buy a purpose made bike until I am certain its something I want to continue to do.

That would impossible to do. The ONDA forks do not have the clearance for larger than 25c tyres. Plus would you really want to take a frame that expensive into a muddy/rocky field and chance ruining it? Decent CX bike can be had for not much money, if you don't mind the basic side without bells and whistles. I got my CAADX6 for £700 all in. It's only Tiagra and has canti's not discs, but it's a solid machine. See what you can find secondhand and keep that Dogma safe.

 

[VamP]

As above. Get a second hand cheapie, or use a mountain bike if you've got one. You need the clearance for knobbly tyres, and especially for mud. Nothing worse than grinding to a halt due mud build up

MTBs are allowed in league races.

 

[2old2care]

For my first race I used an old winter frame with 30mm tyres, I already had 13-25 gears on the back so I just bought a 46 tooth chainring and away to go! didn't even need to alter the chain length.

 

[VamP]

I must admit I know nothing really about cyclocross other than it looks interesting and fun, as such im interested in having a go at it. The frames look very similar to road bikes, are they the same or are there noticeable differences which I am not aware of.
Is it possible convert a road bike to a cyclocross bike, could I convert a dogma as I do not really want to buy a purpose made bike until I am certain its something I want to continue to do.

I just came across this.


It is an amazing bargain if you're the right size, and if I didn't have two cross bikes already I would be all over this. Bit of a legend, being English Cross Champion's ex-bike as well.

It's a full on top notch race machine, but I expect that if you don't get on with CX, you'll be able to sell on again, maybe even make a profit if you break it up.

Just the wheelset should fetch £400 easily.

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

Really cool bike VamP and just the kind of thing I'm looking for, unfortunately the only way I would ever get near 6ft if the bike came with a ladder I'm just about making mid 5ft on tippy toes.
Appreciate you remembering this thread through.