Looking for a great cyclocross bike for a commuter/race/lite trail bike.
01-22-15, 02:39 PM
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I have a Giant TCX SLR 2. 105 groupset (my 2014 has 10sp, 2015 has 11sp 105). Avid BB7 mechanical disk brakes (more than enough stopping power, once I tuned these bastards correctly). very comfortable ride but still quick and lively. Not the lightest around, but not heavy. It has some mounts for a rack, I just installed mine and it's less than stellar, but works. Can be had for ~$1500
Two of my coworkers have the upgraded SLR 1. Hydraulic disk brakes and 11sp 105. Upgraded carbon fork has a carbon steerer and thru axle design, as well as much nicer, tubeless ready wheelset. Well over the $2000 mark.
I prefer 10sp as a commuter as parts are about half as expensive, and the mechanical disk treat me just fine other than being less hassle free to tune compared to hydraulics.
Two of my coworkers have the upgraded SLR 1. Hydraulic disk brakes and 11sp 105. Upgraded carbon fork has a carbon steerer and thru axle design, as well as much nicer, tubeless ready wheelset. Well over the $2000 mark.
I prefer 10sp as a commuter as parts are about half as expensive, and the mechanical disk treat me just fine other than being less hassle free to tune compared to hydraulics.
01-22-15, 04:30 PM
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I commute mostly on my 1995-ish Bianchi Volpe. I'm pretty impressed with it. They have a disc model now.
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I commute mostly on my 1995-ish Bianchi Volpe. I'm pretty impressed with it. They have a disc model now.
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Not sure if OP has decided on a bike yet, but I just wanted to say that I'm really enjoying my Cannondale Caadx 105 Disc. I got it off CL for a song and with the left over money in my budget, I'm able to swap out all the stock components for Sram Force 22. In the end, I'll have a Cannondale CaadX Force22 Disc for under your $2000 budget.
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