Troi Sport Posted November 26, 2014 Share http://ritcheylogic.com/media/catalog/product/cache/6/image/640x480/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/s/w/swiss-cross-canti-frameset-red-red.jpg LOOK695 and Meerkat82 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted November 26, 2014 Share http://ritcheylogic.com/media/catalog/category/frames-cross_3.jpg Now thats a proper swiss cross.. one of those in the flesh is probably one of the best looking bikes ive ever seen Troi Sport and Ryanpmb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriGuru76 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Keep in mind, on a CX bike you need to concider your gear ratio.Mostly they run a 46/36 gearing on the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted November 26, 2014 Share Keep in mind, on a CX bike you need to concider your gear ratio.Mostly they run a 46/36 gearing on the front. Depends entirely on the application... For hardcore CX races and more MTB based trails definately. For gravel grinding and district roads, a compact crank with a larger cassette is sufficient. That said though - on these bikes you can run just about anything. MTB based 1x10 is also popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBc Posted November 26, 2014 Share I've just got rid of my road bike and built a CX bike so I can maintain my road riding but explore more back roads on the same rides... I use this bike to take my daughter for rides too... I just slid off my chair. yassis, that's nice. Ryanpmb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted November 26, 2014 Share I just slid off my chair. yassis, that's nice. Thank you MTBc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NISI Posted November 26, 2014 Share I've just got rid of my road bike and built a CX bike so I can maintain my road riding but explore more back roads on the same rides... I use this bike to take my daughter for rides too... Cotic X.jpgCotic Seat.jpgCotic Cascades.jpgCool bike,what tires are you running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted November 26, 2014 Share I really want to get a cyclo cross frame!!!! Meerkat82 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cargyrl Posted November 26, 2014 Share With all these awesome 'cross bikes, when will we get official cyclocross events? There is a groundswell of guys/gals with cross bikes, we need to race them. the nerd, Meerkat82, Gandalf and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted November 26, 2014 Share Most mtb races I reckon could be done on cyclo cross bike. I run a fully rigid mtb at moment Meerkat82 and Cargyrl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted November 26, 2014 Share Cool bike,what tires are you running? Currently running Schwalbe Marathon Supremes - they're a bit hairy in the mud, but great on the road and gravel. I have a set of Schwalbe Rocket Ron CX's for when things get serious... . the nerd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted November 26, 2014 Share With all these awesome 'cross bikes, when will we get official cyclocross events? There is a groundswell of guys/gals with cross bikes, we need to race them. Agreed - Hunter Cycles used to to them. Not sure if they still do. Sprocket and Jack may also be interested in doing something. I'm keen - will bring my bike with on my next Jozi trip, and time it around one of these events... the nerd and Meerkat82 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted November 26, 2014 Share Most mtb races I reckon could be done on cyclo cross bike. I run a fully rigid mtb at moment Agreed. I've ridden mine on bits of the Freedom Trail. Matt de Jongh rode his in Sani2c. Something like Hill2Hill can definately get done on a cx bike. That said - they're not proper CX races. You know, mud, hay bales, post n rail, banks etc... Pure Savage and the nerd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted November 26, 2014 Share Agreed. I've ridden mine on bits of the Freedom Trail. Matt de Jongh rode his in Sani2c. Something like Hill2Hill can definately get done on a cx bike. That said - they're not proper CX races. You know, mud, hay bales, post n rail, banks etc...The mass participation events really can be done on cx. Have entire groupo and brakes. Just need tyres and frame.. Also have a compact crank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meerkat82 Posted November 26, 2014 Share The mass participation events really can be done on cx. Have entire groupo and brakes. Just need tyres and frame.. Also have a compact crank So you are going to join me building a cyclo cross.... cool Pure Savage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted November 26, 2014 Share The mass participation events really can be done on cx. Have entire groupo and brakes. Just need tyres and frame.. Also have a compact crankPM'd re frame. Pure Savage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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