Cyclocross - Sizing?

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patepluma
09-23-08, 05:57 PM
Do any companies make an extra small (42-44cm ) cross bike? Thanks.

c_m_shooter
09-23-08, 07:16 PM
You would probably be better off with a rigid mountain bike. 700c wheels don't pay well with small frames.
patepluma
09-23-08, 08:09 PM
I don't understand.

js2501
09-23-08, 08:44 PM
I'm guessing shooter is eluding to a very possible toe overlap issue on a frame that small with the 700 wheels. My wife has an issue even on a 52 frame.

Might be worth looking for a frame that is designed for 650b or 26in wheels.
darksiderising
09-23-08, 09:56 PM
A frame that small requires 650c wheels. The selection of cross tires in 650c is very, very small. Like another member recommended, converting a mountain bike to cross is probably your best bet.

EDIT: The Surly Crosscheck comes in sizes down to 42.
el twe
09-23-08, 10:00 PM
Surly makes a 42 cm Crosscheck, but the TT length is around 51.
patepluma
09-26-08, 07:21 AM
I think I'm just going to go with a Fuji Newest 1.0 at 43 cm. and put some 28 tires under it and let her try that. Surly only makes steel, and I'm not at all familiar with Redline - plus, it's pricey (Conquest Pro) to get a carbon fork - the reg. Conquest is all alloy. Thanks for any opinions...
patepluma
10-05-08, 10:43 AM
Is there any way to adapt a reg. cross frame to take 575 hubs? I guess not, 'cause of the brakes...right? And, does anyone make a drop bar, road/cross frame that size? (for 575 hubs)? Thanks all...By the way, I did find out that Bianchi's Axis comes in 42cm, but it's not available 'til Jan., so we can't see the specs, colors, etc. AND we'd like to have one - riding it by yesterday, so...
patepluma
10-05-08, 10:44 AM
By '650 wheels' I assume that is 575 hubs, right?