adripped
08-14-07, 10:11 PM
hi guys never posted here before, im thinking of buying one of these two bikes for a foul weather commuter and almost definitly to delve into cx this season. which of these bikes do you think would be best for cx?
Cyclocross - bianchi san jose vs raleigh one way
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xccx
08-14-07, 10:25 PM
the spec on both is pretty similar. as far as racing cx, either will do you fine.
climbhoser
08-15-07, 12:40 AM
IRO Rob Roy
idcruiserman
08-15-07, 08:53 AM
The fit is different on these bikes. They them both.
flargle
08-15-07, 10:39 AM
FWIW the Raleigh routes cable under the top tube.
wstump
08-16-07, 11:04 PM
Can't say much about the one-way...the specs look similar. I do Have a 07 SJ, great bike. Currently I have it set up for CX with 34 x 17 gearing and Salsa bell lap bars. It does surprisingly well on single track. The front fork is a tad flexy. Set up for road duty it has also performed well with a spirited ride (with 28 tires). In all it's a very versatile rig and I love the old world looks.
NormanF
08-16-07, 11:26 PM
hi guys never posted here before, im thinking of buying one of these two bikes for a foul weather commuter and almost definitly to delve into cx this season. which of these bikes do you think would be best for cx?
If you want a one speed cx, the Bianchi San Jose is great and has a light steel frame. You can even ride it fixed gear if you want. And you can put on a rack and mount fenders with 700C X32 tires. For the price, you can't go wrong with the San Jose. I love mine. If you want to tour, there's Sheldon Brown's San Jos8 solution for an optional future upgrade.
If you want a one speed cx, the Bianchi San Jose is great and has a light steel frame. You can even ride it fixed gear if you want. And you can put on a rack and mount fenders with 700C X32 tires. For the price, you can't go wrong with the San Jose. I love mine. If you want to tour, there's Sheldon Brown's San Jos8 solution for an optional future upgrade.