Originally Posted by
flatlander_48
And for larger riders as cyclocross bikes are built to tolerate rougher riding conditions. That translates to a stronger bike for regular riding...
Exactly why I got mine (Jamis Nova Pro). I'm 6'2" and 215 (down from 240 when I got it) and my riding is mostly paved country roads with the occasional gravel road thrown in. Anybody who has spent time in Michigan realizes we are the pothole capital of the world and it's easy to beat up a bike. This is my second season on my Jamis and it's been great. I did my first metric century on it last year and plan my first full century this year. I'm also considering trying a sprint triathalon and will use it for that as well. I view CX bikes as sort of the Swiss Army knife of the bike catagory.