Cyclocross - What makes a CX frame?

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Old Town

10-17-09, 04:22 PM

Other than tires and possibly rims, what's the difference between a CX bike and a standard road racing cycle? Is it just the XC frame being slightly heavier and stronger? I know little about geometry beyond the obvious difference you see in MTB, Hybrid, road.

UBUvelo

10-17-09, 05:06 PM

it's been covered alot here...brakes, tire clearance, knobbier tires, gearing...quite a bit actually, esp. as the competing level goes up. the experts here will better clarify. but the search function here is a real beauty! :)

looie

10-17-09, 08:52 PM

Fractional rig. Wait! Wrong forum.

jtgotsjets

10-20-09, 09:42 AM

If you try to ride a cyclocross bike on the road, it explodes.

meanwhile

10-20-09, 04:19 PM

Check wikipedia.

Cynikal

10-20-09, 04:41 PM

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