Building a Cyclo Cross bike

[Troi Sport]

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[the nerd]

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Now thats a proper swiss cross.. one of those in the flesh is probably one of the best looking bikes ive ever seen

[TriGuru76]

Keep in mind, on a CX bike you need to concider your gear ratio.

Mostly they run a 46/36 gearing on the front.

[Ryanpmb]

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.

[MTBc]

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]

I just slid off my chair.

 

yassis, that's nice.

 

Thank you 

[NISI]

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...

 

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Cool bike,what tires are you running?

[Pure Savage]

I really want to get a cyclo cross frame!!!!

[Cargyrl]

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. 

[Pure Savage]

Most mtb races I reckon could be done on cyclo cross bike. I run a fully rigid mtb at moment

[Ryanpmb]

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...  .

[Ryanpmb]

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...

[Ryanpmb]

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]

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

[Meerkat82]

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

[Ryanpmb]

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

PM'd re frame.