I need a single speed for CX racing generally, but especially for SSCXWC24WISCO. I have an old Surly Cross Check (2015 I think) so I was thinking about throwing on a carbon fork and converting it to single speed. Terrible idea? Or the BEST idea ever? I'm a mediocre racer, so this is really just to get rowdy and have fun. Not at all concerned about have a "good" bike to "win" races. submitted by /u/hhooggaarr [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Hi, picking up a Swiss Cross Canti (yayyyy), currently with cantis f/r and Campy Veloce (10sp i think?). From what I understand the Campy lever throw is too short for MiniMotos or other 85mm arm-length mini-V's like the TRPs. So, I'm considering the Tektro 926A for up front, which has a 80mm arm and I have read works w/ Campy levers- any thoughts on what the the max tire width might be for these? Hoping to run 38mm tires on this ride. For MiniMotos max is like 42mm, so I'm concerned 38mm might not have enough clearance with the Tektro 926A for mud. Thanks for any thoughts! submitted by /u/du ..read more

Snagged an old Fuji Altimira CX for a steal of a deal($500), until I got home and looked it over a bit more closely... It has some concerning imperfections in the paint, cracks that I can't be confident are in the paint only. The paint is very brittle, evident on the cable guides and I've marked the edges of cracks with a fine tip sharpy to monitor them, but I'm still uneasy about the frame. So I'm potentially on the hunt for a different frame to swap the parts on to. It came with a nice set of Mavic Kyserium wheels too and taking my cranks in for inspection resulted in new cranks and rin ..read more

Hello Reddit, I'd like to buy/build 2 identical brand new bikes for next season, after years of using second (or third or even fourth) hand equipment that have brought me their share of problems. My LBS that I have a good relationship with sells Ridley bikes, and I was looking at their website, they sell 2 cyclocross specific bikes/frames. The SL is the one used by Iserbyt's team and seems to be the ultimate cyclocross bike (simple round lightweight tubes, external seatpost clamp, etc). The other one has a different geometry and some aerodynamic features. My first impression is that this bike ..read more

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Im not very good at cyclocross, i would love to hear your best hints and tips for a newbie? ​ https://youtu.be/ySfw5Ox2jnQ?si=1sTArNx47kXtMP_8 submitted by /u/SBRSTU [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

UCI Published the World Cup calendar finally. There are no US dates for the first time since 2015. Another nail in the coffin for cross in the US I'm afraid. https://www.uci.org/pressrelease/the-uci-publishes-the-calendar-for-the-2024-2025-uci-cyclo-cross-world-cup/7nI2itfBU4tvbcVl1AJx4n submitted by /u/rounder720 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I know it's a CX bike but I was wondering would this bike be comfortable for longer rides, gravel rides and bikepacking? There's one in my local used market for a fair price and looking to buy it for my GF to upgrade her from her hibrid bike. submitted by /u/kike_flea [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Race in texas, Drone shots from the course So my question is what tires that 40-50mm are cyclocross cable an can allow more flexibility with the bike? Thr last two years I've raced on a set of specialized sworks terra 33mm. Great grip on turns an off camber, but way to much tread for dry grassy course. No mud, only 10 meter sandpit, but the course is defined by it location. Raced at outdoor velodrome the key technical feature is punchy climbs that preceded by speed stealing off camber switch backs. It was great to learn on to gain confidence. Want to have more flexibility with my bike dur ..read more

Has anyone made a cheap city bike converted to SS CX? I have zero budget, and keep seeing Retrospect, SKU, State 4130, etc. used on CL/FB for $100-200. Throwing on drops and brake levers, and 33c CX tires.. Is this an option? I know there's lots of variables that have to align to make this work, like SS dropouts and enough clearance for brakes & tires.. Am I wasting my time? Or is this a thing? Or should I look towards Motobacane Uno? I rarely see anything used under $700. Located in Philly area - I know availability varies by location. I haven't considered anything that needs shipping si ..read more