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01-09-07, 01:23 PM
I'm wondering whether a cyclocross bike would be something that might fit my cycling needs. Currently, I ride a 2004 Giant Cypress SX with 700 x 32 tires. It's basically a somewhat heavy road bike with flat bars. I'm 56 and 250 pounds, btw.
I've been testing riding a number of regular road bikes, such as the Specialized Sequoia, the Giant OCR series, and the Trek Pilot. These days I typically ride between 50-70 miles a week, mostly 10-15 miles at a pop and longer on the weekends.
All my riding at the moment is on urban streets and the occasional bike trail.
My purpose for a new bike would be to have better components and something I would ride longer distances. Maybe even a century someday -- who knows?
So, given that I seem to like the relaxed geometry of the bikes above, what does that mean in terms of a cyclocross bike? I think I tried the Bianchi Volpe a while back, but it's been too long and now I don't remember what I thought! :)
I've been testing riding a number of regular road bikes, such as the Specialized Sequoia, the Giant OCR series, and the Trek Pilot. These days I typically ride between 50-70 miles a week, mostly 10-15 miles at a pop and longer on the weekends.
All my riding at the moment is on urban streets and the occasional bike trail.
My purpose for a new bike would be to have better components and something I would ride longer distances. Maybe even a century someday -- who knows?
So, given that I seem to like the relaxed geometry of the bikes above, what does that mean in terms of a cyclocross bike? I think I tried the Bianchi Volpe a while back, but it's been too long and now I don't remember what I thought! :)