Originally Posted by FrenchFit

I guess the Crux has knocked the TriCross into the Specialized "freeride" category, the Crux being the serious cross racer now. I own a TriCross, great bike that I built up from the frame, Ultegra, DA and some 105. I used to have Fuji CrossComp and like the TriCross frame much better.

So, for my dollars I'd look at the new TriCross, and upgrade where I felt necessary. The TriCross now comes in both a steel and AL frame, 4 of the 6 models with discs. pretty tempting. I have two wheelsets for mine, one 36h with 28 Gatorskins for loaded touring, one 24/20h with 25 GP4000s - it's a do everything package.

Frankly, if you not cx racing, why would you want a serious racer?