Mudsimus Posted December 13, 2007 Posted December 13, 2007 Can someone explain why the bike have cantilever brakes and not V-brakes. It can't be for mud because MTB also ride in the mud. Those are parralel push canti's. Very powerful. I also think it might be a weight issue.
AttieSlabbert Posted December 13, 2007 Posted December 13, 2007 South Africa has everything for the best Cyclocross in the world - why not? Who's the Boss in SA Cycling??
Jules Posted December 13, 2007 Posted December 13, 2007 GT and Scott CX bikes are currently available' date=' so i would imagine Omnico and Western Flyer will be bringing in some tyres as well.[/quote'] Which is sexier?
Ox_Wagon Posted December 13, 2007 Posted December 13, 2007 Swhinn also has one. In mint green me thinks.Ox_Wagon2007-12-13 02:27:06
Red Zone Posted December 13, 2007 Posted December 13, 2007 Can someone explain why the bike have cantilever brakes and not V-brakes. It can't be for mud because MTB also ride in the mud. Those are parralel push canti's. Very powerful. I also think it might be a weight issue. It is for mud, the cross bikes have much less clearance than a MTB
_Daemon_ Posted December 13, 2007 Posted December 13, 2007 A roll down drop off....sad thing is I know mountain bikers with full suspension bikes that won't ride something like this.... http://www.blackbirdsf.org/cx/images/1932_critintl.jpg
Dragson Posted December 13, 2007 Posted December 13, 2007 Must have some skills to ride here with with a CX bike!!
AndreZA Posted December 13, 2007 Author Posted December 13, 2007 Or you end up like this http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2007/dec07/socal079/mcstb_1_0146.jpg
Danger Dassie Posted December 13, 2007 Posted December 13, 2007 Daemon, so true unfortunately...... Ziggy from Polar has one sweet CX bike, not sure of the brand but it's white with disc brakes.... drool
RodTi Posted December 13, 2007 Posted December 13, 2007 A roll down drop off....sad thing is I know mountain bikers with full suspension bikes that won't ride something like this....http://www.blackbirdsf.org/cx/images/1932_critintl.jpg Dude! Back in the day when this photo was taken, the men used to do stuff like run the Comrades on the Saturday in their rugby boots, and then play a rugby match on the Sunday, in their 'running' shoes.... They don't make 'em like they used to... But I get what you're saying.I think if more mtb'ers in RSA were exposed to CX - and saw what it was that these guys could do on their bikes, there'd be a sea-change in the mindset of what exactly mtb'ing should be.... Goes a long way at explaining why European mtb'ers are so dominant, imo.
AndreZA Posted December 13, 2007 Author Posted December 13, 2007 I'm just picturing a nice mile long course setup in Delta Park or even Albert's Farm. Botanical Gardens will also work. Great spectator sport.
Barend de Arend Posted December 13, 2007 Posted December 13, 2007 Can someone explain why the bike have cantilever brakes and not V-brakes. It can't be for mud because MTB also ride in the mud. They work better with road-style levers.
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