Originally Posted by
Photosmith
So just curious - what's the difference between a road and cross bike?
Higher bottom bracket clearance, and maybe a degree or so shallower HT angle. The standard configuration for the cranks on a road bike is 39/53 (standard) and 34/50 (compact), while a cross bike typically has a compact crank with a 46t or 48t big ring.
Outfitted properly, a cross bike makes a fine road bike.