Thread: Will I be at a huge disadvantage if I get a cross bike to ride primarily on the road?
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Old 02-16-14 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Obxjay
I bought a cross bike to use on the road last year. Unfortunately they didn't make a 60cm frame so I got a 58. It never felt right under me so I barely rode it and sold it. Make sure whatever you get fits and I'm not sure I subscribe to the "1 size smaller" notion for cross bikes.
For CX is better to go up 1 size. For road its the opposite.
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