Cheap-0 Cross Bike? $500-$750
09-12-08, 02:56 PM
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Cheap-0 Cross Bike? $500-$750
Looking to spend $500. Right now all I have is my TT bike. I do not care if it is fixed, single or a double crank. Just looking for something to abuse in the 51-53cm range.
09-12-08, 04:34 PM
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Bikes direct motobecane for new (perfectly decent bikes). Otherwise something used or a screaming closeout deal.
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is a san jose a "raceable" bike? i'd love to get one for my commuter duties, but i plan on racing CX this season and just wondering if anyone has any experience racing a san jose. was it up to the task?
