Originally Posted by
wunderkind
IIRC, the cx bikes that I've sampled has a more aggressive riding position than a touring bike. You lean down a bit more with cx bikes. In terms of speed, I think they are pretty much the same until you start getting CF CX bikes. The entry level stuff will be AL with CrMo forks. Similarly to the touring bikes.
Yes, the CX bikes might tend to allow a lower position (ie, be "more aggressive"). The value of a lower position is less air resistance (which is helpful).