What to look for on a CX bike?

[Citius]

not really - that situation is pretty fluid at the moment. 140/160 rotors seem to be the norm, but axle sizes still vary from regular 9mm QR to thru-axle, with no real standard...

 

[Dayvo]

Nobody said he couldn't. But in order to identify the right kind of tyre (badass or otherwise), some idea of intended use is always helpful, as I'm sure you appreciate.

I agree. I (wrongly) assumed you were sniping at him, as seems to be the wont recently on here when folk ask a simple enough question: for example, one of the now deleted posts.

Apologies for tarring you with the same brush.

 

[Citius]

Well, he did get a hard time for using the word 'badass' - and rightly so...

 

[A.Z.KOETSIER]

Well, he did get a hard time for using the word 'badass' - and rightly so...

my apologies guys since my bmx days gum wall knobblies send me into a excited frenzy of joy !

 

[Saluki]

The PX is a good bike. I have one with 105s and it's rather lovely. The fact that I can get through the mud on and off road is a bonus.

 

[User19783]

Have you given any thought of a Gravel bike?
You can fit wider range of tyres than on a cx bike.

 

[A.Z.KOETSIER]

Have you given any thought of a Gravel bike?
You can fit wider range of tyres than on a cx bike.

Ah, never knew there was a difference. Let me check it out.

 

[outlash]

Have you given any thought of a Gravel bike?
You can fit wider range of tyres than on a cx bike.

Like what?

FWIW, if you want the baddest-assed tyre on your 'crosser, these are what the pros use: http://www.empella.co.uk/2014/06/06/dugast-tubs/ . I've been racing on Schwalbe Rocket Rons so far this season without any problems, very decent tyre for the money. I've seen a lot of riders use Challenge Grifo's as well.

 

[A.Z.KOETSIER]

Like what?

FWIW, if you want the baddest-assed tyre on your 'crosser, these are what the pros use: http://www.empella.co.uk/2014/06/06/dugast-tubs/ . I've been racing on Schwalbe Rocket Rons so far this season without any problems, very decent tyre for the money. I've seen a lot of riders use Challenge Grifo's as well.

Those are indeed the baddest-assed! Even seen them smashing Paris-Roubaix.

 

[User19783]

I like this bike , fitted with these tyres.

 

[Citius]

The baddest-assed of them all - http://www.koga.com/en/bikes/race/collection/beachracer.htm?frame=H

 

[A.Z.KOETSIER]

25mm upgrade on road was great, rode harder on worse roads
35-38mm CX - That must be quite something*
41mm Gravel - I can ride over anything!*
Koga beachracer - take my money now!*

*Gumwalls must be mounted

 

[outlash]

Try a MTB with 2"+ tyres, it's like riding a tank in comparison to a 'crosser.

The baddest-assed of them all - http://www.koga.com/en/bikes/race/collection/beachracer.htm?frame=H

Pretty.

 

[G3CWI]

"What to look for on a CX bike?"

...a 50% off swing-ticket for a start.

 

[A.Z.KOETSIER]

"What to look for on a CX bike?"

...a 50% off swing-ticket for a start.

Start of thread 'any advice with CX bike please'
End of thread 'just came back from a first ride that 250mm travel works great'