Just bought this

[Kbrook]

As my new winter bike/ bit of off road. Got it for £849 which didn't seem too bad for a 2016 model. It will be my first cyclocross bike. I know it's not pro standard but think it will be ok for what I need. Hope it gets nice comments as it's coming next week.

 

[screenman]

When and where is your first race this coming season?

 

[Kbrook]

Got a feeling I have posted this on the wrong section. Race? I was just getting something that might stop in the wet and go on a few trails. Apologies

 

[Kevoffthetee]

Looks the business

 

[djb1971]

Lovely bike. keep it with the cx tyres on and don't fit road ones, it's great carrying on riding when the tarmac runs out

 

[Crandoggler]

When and where is your first race this coming season?

Any need?

Looks good mate. I like the colour scheme.

 

[screenman]

Any need?

Looks good mate. I like the colour scheme.

No need, I just associate cyclo- cross with racing, 25 years of doing so I suppose I am a tad stuck in my ways.

 

[Kbrook]

Thanks. Sorry screenman for disappointing you. I've got a road bike and a mountain bike and i don't race those either, just enjoy cycling and with this I will be able to go out on days like today and enjoy it.

 

[Lilliburlero]

Lovely looking bike

Enjoy

 

[ayceejay]

I think the term CX is a bit misleading, it doesn't mean that there is anything wrong with the bike just that it is cross in the sense that it's use straddles several types of cycling making it a jack of all trades rather than a cyclo-cross bike that is built for one specific purpose. It can annoy old schoolers because it is a borrowed term.

 

[mustang1]

Im on my 2nd cross bike and to celebrate said fact I've decided to cross dress.

Not really ( about the dressing, not the 2nd bike). Anyway.. Nice bike, like the colour. Would love to see a 6 month review of your bike, particularly the brakes, as I think my next cx bike will have disks too.

Ps. Arent the marketing departments trying to sell us gravel bikes, which are a cross between cx and road? Those damn tossers.

Edit: friggin typos. Fat fingers plus soft keyboard and various auto corrections and evolution of the English language has typos all over my posts. Not to mention my lack of proof reading my posts before I hit Reply.

 

[Kbrook]

Yes I think you are right. It's very confusing with all these different names. Sorry to have upset the real crossers, I promise to get it very muddy if that's any consolation. Thanks all, I too love the colour, at the risk of sending Screenman over the edge that's what drew me to it.

 

[Mo1959]

That looks really nice. I am sure you will have loads of fun with it.

 

[Aunty Tyke]

View attachment 100111 As my new winter bike/ bit of off road. Got it for £849 which didn't seem too bad for a 2016 model. It will be my first cyclocross bike. I know it's not pro standard but think it will be ok for what I need. Hope it gets nice comments as it's coming next week.

Looks alone it's a winner,sure you'll have a great time with it!

 

[Easytigers]

That's a good looking ride!