Originally Posted by
sstorkel
But if the bike comes from the manufacturer with a double, which seems normal for all of the CX bikes I've seen, then you'll have to swap shifters, front derailleur, and cranks. Why bother with the added expense/hassle if you know you're going to need touring-capable gearing?
I`ve noticed that, and what a bummer! Even worse, the current models of cross bikes more often than not have one form or another of funky BB shell, making it not so simple to dig that old triple drivetrain out of the parts stash and hang on the new frame.
To much monkey bidness. I`m confining my shopping to old models.