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What would be a good cross bike that would also act as a city crasher? |
What would be a good cross bike that would also act as a city crasher? Hey... There are a few that could be awesome urban bikes, and great cross bikes too... Keep in mind fit is important and personal, so test riding is of vital importance, and all bikes fit differently I've used the Trek x.0 as a commuter - it was a great bike - solid, comfortable... well worth the $$ - and makes a great cross racing bike too! Also check out Specialized Tricross Redline conquest Norco CCX Bianchi Roger or San Jose Cannondale Cyclocross Felt F1X LeMond Poprad Ridley Crossbow, crosswind or Supercross (NICE!!!) There are many more, but here is a good list to start test riding... good luck Source(s): work in a bike shop - love cross some thing with spikes about the same height as the 8 year olds. I'm having trouble parsing your question. Are you asking for a hybrid bike (straight handlebars) or a cycle-cross bike (dropped handlebars + knobby tires)? The first market segment has so many in the category that it's difficult to go wrong. Find one that suits you and you enjoy. If you are asking for a cycle-cross bike, the market is much smaller, but there are still many good deals. Now for a "city crasher" I take that to mean a bike to ride around the city. Most bikes will suit this -- the slicker the tires the better. After much thought, a lot of discussion, and countless hours on the internet, I've decided to buy a Surly Crosscheck. The price is right (around $900 bucks or so complete with entry level road/cross components or $400ish for a frame and fork), and according to my bro who is on his second surly frame, they ride very well. Very versatile. You can build them up with gears, single, fixed, using eiether mtn or road parts, and they have clearance for 45's. The steel frame is also a big selling point for me. I'm planning on building mine with mostly mountain parts (LX and maybe XT if I can get a deal) and some road stuff (dura-ace downtube shifters, aero levers, etc.). My bro set his up the same way (except with way fancy stuff), and is going to ride it this winter from here in north-eastern AZ to Mazatlan, Mexico, via the Sierra Madre. I plan on using mine primarily for long dirt road miles in the mountains, big day trips on the pavement, and trips around town. I was almost sold on the Surly Long Haul Trucker, but I wanted something that would be fun to ride in the dirt. The Bianchi San Jose is pretty cool, but I don't think you'll have the tire clearance that the Surly has. The Surly isn't as racy or as cool as some other cross bikes, but I think a person would be hard pressed to find something as versatile. Good Luck. My partner has a Surly Crosscheck. It has dropouts so you can carry panniers and or rack. You have enough clearance for fenders so you can ride in any kind of weather. It's an excellent deal for the buck, a quality frame and components. I test rode one in my size and could not wipe the silly grin off my face. The frame absorbs bumps and potholls yet is zippy and peppy. It's an excellent commuter and by simply swapping the wheels or just tires for slicks can have you leading the club ride or a century on weekends. I compared it with Jamis, Bianchi, Specialized but liked the Surly best. www.bikejournal.com |
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