bugly64
06-30-09, 04:39 PM
I only regret buying a mtb first. I am really glad I didn't get a dual suspension mtb. I am so much more happy with my Surly CC.
Cyclocross - Anyone buy a CX bike and regret it?
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07-01-09, 01:07 AM
After a week (and many miles) with my Tricross Comp as my main road bike - absolutely no regrets. Racks on order - let the commuting begin!
Will be keeping the old Rockhopper for fun rides and more serious off road though.
Will be keeping the old Rockhopper for fun rides and more serious off road though.
Saddle Up
07-01-09, 07:22 AM
Is it the Specialized racks you have coming? They are the business.
knobster
07-01-09, 08:42 AM
I have them also. I like them but the rear rack has some sort of welding bits sliding around in the tubes and it's driving me nuts.
mprvise
07-01-09, 11:59 AM
Yeah, the Specialized racks are what is on order, hopefully without the welding bits.
mprvise
07-03-09, 04:57 PM
Update - Racks are here, and they do appear to be "the business". No welding bits either.
Barrettscv
07-03-09, 07:11 PM
A few weeks ago, I posted that I wish my Cyclocross bike was fast enough for group rides.
Well, I've considered getting a new road bike for faster rides, but could not find a bike was significantly faster for less than $2500. And the more expensive bikes would be less comfortable and more fragile to use. I might not want to ride as often or as far.
I no longer see any significant advantage in owning a road bike.
Michael
Well, I've considered getting a new road bike for faster rides, but could not find a bike was significantly faster for less than $2500. And the more expensive bikes would be less comfortable and more fragile to use. I might not want to ride as often or as far.
I no longer see any significant advantage in owning a road bike.
Michael
funurdiesel
07-06-09, 11:34 AM
A few weeks ago, I posted that I wish my Cyclocross bike was fast enough for group rides.
Why would your 'cross bike not be fast enough for group rides? I've compared a Trek 5500 road bike and a tricross sport using the same wheels and tires and have found the tricross to be just as fast as the 5500.
Why would your 'cross bike not be fast enough for group rides? I've compared a Trek 5500 road bike and a tricross sport using the same wheels and tires and have found the tricross to be just as fast as the 5500.
Barrettscv
07-06-09, 01:40 PM
Why would your 'cross bike not be fast enough for group rides? I've compared a Trek 5500 road bike and a tricross sport using the same wheels and tires and have found the tricross to be just as fast as the 5500.
I was considering a big upgrade to a full CF bike with aero wheels. A road bike like this will accelerate much more responsively than a steel framed CX bike, this is key in holding a position in group rides. The fit would also be more aero and the bike would be about 5% faster, IMO.
What stopped me from going forward were concerns about long distance ride comfort and a more fragile bike that would cost $$.
If I was a 170 lbs Cat 3 type, I would get a road bike. But I'm more the 200 lbs century rider type and a CX bike is a better bike for my needs.
Michael
I was considering a big upgrade to a full CF bike with aero wheels. A road bike like this will accelerate much more responsively than a steel framed CX bike, this is key in holding a position in group rides. The fit would also be more aero and the bike would be about 5% faster, IMO.
What stopped me from going forward were concerns about long distance ride comfort and a more fragile bike that would cost $$.
If I was a 170 lbs Cat 3 type, I would get a road bike. But I'm more the 200 lbs century rider type and a CX bike is a better bike for my needs.
Michael
stevage
07-06-09, 05:55 PM
Did another off road stint this weekend, including a purpose built XC course and lots of pretty awesome singletrack with 5 guys on hardtails. I can safely say I easily kept up with them, and on the more technical stuff I was getting through it better than they were. Maybe it's just a fear/confidence thing, but on lots of little dips, ruts, obstacles etc, I'd tend to get through without stopping more often than them. I even did a pretty sweet bunny hop over a fallen log at decent speed :)
Only real regret about owning one bike is having to clean it or ride a muddy bike to work. That, if anything, would be the one reason I'd buy a hardtail.
Only real regret about owning one bike is having to clean it or ride a muddy bike to work. That, if anything, would be the one reason I'd buy a hardtail.
jdon
07-06-09, 07:55 PM
I was considering a big upgrade to a full CF bike with aero wheels. A road bike like this will accelerate much more responsively than a steel framed CX bike, this is key in holding a position in group rides. The fit would also be more aero and the bike would be about 5% faster, IMO.
What stopped me from going forward were concerns about long distance ride comfort and a more fragile bike that would cost $$.
If I was a 170 lbs Cat 3 type, I would get a road bike. But I'm more the 200 lbs century rider type and a CX bike is a better bike for my needs.
Michael
A very valid and accurate post!
What stopped me from going forward were concerns about long distance ride comfort and a more fragile bike that would cost $$.
If I was a 170 lbs Cat 3 type, I would get a road bike. But I'm more the 200 lbs century rider type and a CX bike is a better bike for my needs.
Michael
A very valid and accurate post!