inspekto Posted September 20, 2015 Share Most CX frames will require the old MTB standard, 135mm rear and 100mm front, hub spacing running QR. However, some newer 'all-road/ gravel grind' frames are running TA's. In addition, many of the steel frames will accept a 130mm rear hub - they just flex to take up the 2.5mm on either side when bolted up.I've got 29" shimano wheels about R 3500 from Evobikes on my Cotic x. The tyres are Contental CycloXKing 35mm. They wear very quickly. As far as brakes go i have BB5s but they don't work very well because the pull ratios are wrong. (you either drag the pads or you have very little braking) You need BB5 or 7 which are road specific. I fitted a shimano caliper on the front to try an improve braking, it is a bit better but is also not road specific. I am not sure if it is just my bike but if I brake as hard as I can the QR axle can move position on the front fork unless you tighten it really really tightly. TA will solve this if it is a general problem. As far as handling goes I unfortunately the cotic x does not steer very quickly and feels quite dead. Maybe a combination of the chrome moly frame, frame size and slack fork angle are the cause. My Colanago road bike feels better on paths and handles a lot better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Mo Posted September 20, 2015 Share I have had a very different experience with my 58cm Cotic X Started off with the conventional fork, moved to a Lynskey CX fork then finally on a Surly Disc Trucker fork. The bike has felt very responsive through all these incarnations, and I find steering precise and predictable. Ride quality is good and the frame, though a tad flexy, is durable and bulletproof.BB7 road calipers have saved my ass a few times and I have run Gatorskins for three out of the last four years. The bike is now shod in Schwalbe Marathon Extreme tyres, which are extremely hard-wearing in their intended environment.Actually, it will be - once it returns from powder-coating. Wheels are custom built - one set for road, one for gravel. Stiff and solid as heck. This frame's a keeper, for sure. Love it to bits. Ryanpmb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted September 20, 2015 Share Chaps... Tri-cycles is having a special on carbon clinchers. I am thinking about buying the 30mm profile. Have a look at them here http://www.tri-cycles.net/wheels/road/edge-design-aero-3.0-clincher/ What do you think? I currently have their XLR300's and am very impressed. I might take the gamble that these will be just as strong but roll slightly better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted September 20, 2015 Share I am with chro mo, my X frame is extremely agile. A little too flexible under power but then again I am not winning any races so that doesn't really matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underachiever Posted September 21, 2015 Share Thanks for all responses from various hubbers. Choices, choices, choices!!!! And it's only 11h00. samson99 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted September 21, 2015 Share Besides that 'baby blue' colour I seriously fancy that Niner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samson99 Posted September 21, 2015 Share I have ordered the green Planet X frame. Should arrive next week. Super excited. Ryanpmb and Underachiever 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underachiever Posted September 21, 2015 Share Besides that 'baby blue' colour I seriously fancy that Niner I've got 4 predominantly black bikes. So the blue looks SUPER HOT to me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pista Posted September 21, 2015 Share The Niner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted September 21, 2015 Share Thanks for all responses from various hubbers. Choices, choices, choices!!!! And it's only 11h00. That PX is great but it ain't a cross bike. sorry. edit: in fact neither is the Niner. *Flame suit on. Edited September 21, 2015 by rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igg Posted September 21, 2015 Share That PX is great but it ain't a cross bike. sorry. edit: in fact neither is the Niner. *Flame suit on.What's the criterion for a cross bike? Geos I assume? I bought me a PX, mostly because: price, and I wanted a relaxed road bike that I could do gravel grinding with. Also bought rims that can handle road pressures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted September 21, 2015 Share What's the criterion for a cross bike? Geos I assume? I bought me a PX, mostly because: price, and I wanted a relaxed road bike that I could do gravel grinding with. Also bought rims that can handle road pressures. I'm trolling. don't get me wrong that "London Road" is great and I nearly bought one myself. it will do everything you want it to do, I'm fairly sure of that. for me the following backs me up though. down tube cables, sloping to tube and bottle cage mounts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igg Posted September 21, 2015 Share down tube cables, sloping to tube and bottle cage mounts Gotta say, the cables was almost a show stopper for me. Will be fun trying to keep the cables clean after a ride on a muddy track .Not sure what the problem with the bottle cage mounts is tho? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted September 21, 2015 Share The Niner I know. But cant help feel the Giant TCX might be worth the cash saved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOK695 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Is the Giant available as frameset only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted September 21, 2015 Share edit. Edited September 21, 2015 by rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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