Building a Cyclo Cross bike

[Ryanpmb]

Thanks.

 

The giant is not available here and the spez is 3 times my budget.

 

It is nice though. [emoji1]

Ah. Ok. Wasn't sure of the Spez pricing against what you were looking at.

 

Basically, as Rob said, I'd steer away from all out cx bikes and favour gravel/ adventure bikes. The lines do get blurred but in general cx bikes Wil be fairly aggressive, go fast as possible machines whereas the gravel bikes will be more comfortable to ride and probably tick more of your requirement boxes.

[Underachiever]

Thanks.

 

The giant is not available here and the spez is 3 times my budget.

 

It is nice though. [emoji1]

Hey Wayne!!

 

I went through the same exercise last year.  Settled on a Niner RLT. :-)

 

As per one of the suggestions - there is a cheaper Spez that might suit your needs.  There is a model which retails for about R14k in ZA which is a gravel ginder.  The Crux is the more expensive Cx option.

 

Enjoy!!!

[Ryanpmb]

Hey Wayne!!

 

I went through the same exercise last year.  Settled on a Niner RLT. :-)

 

As per one of the suggestions - there is a cheaper Spez that might suit your needs.  There is a model which retails for about R14k in ZA which is a gravel ginder.  The Crux is the more expensive Cx option.

 

Enjoy!!!

 

The Diverge...

[Wayne Potgieter]

Hey Wayne!!

 

I went through the same exercise last year. Settled on a Niner RLT. :-)

 

As per one of the suggestions - there is a cheaper Spez that might suit your needs. There is a model which retails for about R14k in ZA which is a gravel ginder. The Crux is the more expensive Cx option.

 

Enjoy!!!

Which model is 14k?

[Underachiever]

Which model is 14k?

Diverge!!  You probably get different models in the Diverge range.  Not sure if it carries a name difference.

[Wayne Potgieter]

Diverge!! You probably get different models in the Diverge range. Not sure if it carries a name difference.

Anyone wanna buy me one and send it to me?

[Wez-O]

Okay, going to start following this thread closely... I think 2016 is the year I go 'cross'.

[Meerkat82]

Anyone wanna buy me one and send it to me?

 

 

Sure, I love spending other peoples money  

[Wayne Potgieter]

Sure, I love spending other peoples money [emoji106]

Eldron is working on something for me.[emoji1]

[Meerkat82]

Eldron is working on something for me.[emoji1]

 cool then I will insure everything for you.

[gummibear]

You know you want one of these Wayne......

 

http://theradavist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/ChrisSwissCross-1.jpg

 

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/27/ezesyqev.jpg

 

 

 

http://48x17.com/wp-content/media/2015/02/ritchey_-_swiss_cross2.jpg

 

 

http://ritcheylogic.com/media/catalog/product/cache/7/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/s/w/swiss-cross-disc-2014.jpg

 

 

 

http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/niner-rlt-steel-gravel-road-bikecomplete-bike-details01.jpg

 

http://theradavist.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Niners-RLT-9-Steel-Disc-Cross-Bike-with-Ultegra-Hydro-25-1335x890.jpg

[Ryanpmb]

You know you want one of these Wayne......

 

Fixed...

 

But now we are completely ignoring all budget constraints...

[Monark]

The diverge has been on my "list" for ages... I have ridden one and loved it. I would love disk brakes for that added level of security.

[Monark]

or an All City or Stinner.... yum....

[Ryanpmb]

or an All City or Stinner.... yum....

All City's are moerse heavy.

 

Stinner. Well that's another league. And another budget.

[Monark]

The Carbon Comp Diverge (Shimano 105 spec) is R45 000... that is a lot of money... 

 

The On One Picknflick is also an option... gorgeous bike.... and the Bishbashbosh (Ryan apologies for spelling)