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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Lake Geneva, WI
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Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
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Originally Posted by
stapfam
This is my problem- If I want to go out in muddy wet conditions up hills- Why not use a bike built for the purpose? A mountain bike. Makes more sense to me as I live in a hilly area and even the wide open trails go up slopes occasionally. Well about 30% of the time
A Cyclocross bike might be discribed as a "town & country" bike. It can take you across pavement with the same speed as a touring bike, but then can travel on trails. If you are a 100% off-road rider, stick with a mountain bike. If you are mostly on-road and sometimes on-trails, the Cyclocross bike is better. Gearing and tires allow you to travel on hills and in mud with a Cyclocross bike. A road triple is often standard on Cyclocross bikes but a compact double is most popular.
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