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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
I have a touring bike and a Cyclocross bike.
What model CX do you considering? What wheels & tires? How much do you weigh? Most Cyclocross bikes are strong enough for trails and bad pavement.
Many CX bikes can be used for touring. It helps if the bike has a steel fork and attachment points for racks. Common CX bike gearing (46 & 36t crankset) might work, if your route is gentle and if you are fit. Add a triple if longer hills are expected.
My CX bike is a fun century and 200k bike, and can handle about 30 lbs of load.
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Last edited by Barrettscv; 01-22-12 at 05:42 PM.