Cx bike set up
01-07-20, 03:32 PM
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Cx bike set up
CX / newby.
how aggresive is a cx cike set up.
match the road bike or more upright.
both bianchi.'s.
full carbon 928 vs. Cx bianchi mega ti.
same size frames.
Looking to try cx racing.
how aggresive is a cx cike set up.
match the road bike or more upright.
both bianchi.'s.
full carbon 928 vs. Cx bianchi mega ti.
same size frames.
Looking to try cx racing.
01-07-20, 04:52 PM
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set it up a little bit shorter and higher with the hoods rotated up more than you would on a road bike since the hoods position is the primary race position. Your back and core will take a beating and be under way more stress than you would be on the road and your form will get a bit sloppy as you get tired and brain gets fried. Aero matters less, wider bars is helpful, a hair lower saddle makes hovering a bit easier over bumps
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Mine is set up like a road bike - Although it has a long top tube/short stem like a mountain bike. I have the bars fairly low as that puts my center of gravity lower (and a lot lower than a mountain bike even though the bike is taller). When racing, I spend a fair amount of time in the drops - for Aero and handling advantages - although I don't think I ever go fast enough in CX for Aero to make any difference. I'm really only on the hoods if I'm in a recovery section and want to open up my chest/lungs. But there isn't much chance for recovery in a CX race.
By far the most important thing is that you are in a position that is comfortable for you in technical sections. What works for me may not work for you.
By far the most important thing is that you are in a position that is comfortable for you in technical sections. What works for me may not work for you.
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Thanks guys.
i just purchased wider flaired bars and flipped stem. I think it was set to high so once i set up i will see how it feels.
i just purchased wider flaired bars and flipped stem. I think it was set to high so once i set up i will see how it feels.
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I don't think there's a right/wrong answer here. I run basically the same setup on road and CX.
I spend more time riding in the drops on road and more time on the hoods during CX racing/training. I've always felt more comfortable from a handling perspective on the hoods.
I spend more time riding in the drops on road and more time on the hoods during CX racing/training. I've always felt more comfortable from a handling perspective on the hoods.
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I always set mine up like my road bike.
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Hi
i'm a CX newby.
Found this frameset and handel bars in ebay. Can anyone help me to find one for me in europe?
Kona Private Jake 2016 CX gravel Crosscountry frame S 49.5
Regards
Paulo Lopes
i'm a CX newby.
Found this frameset and handel bars in ebay. Can anyone help me to find one for me in europe?
Kona Private Jake 2016 CX gravel Crosscountry frame S 49.5
Regards
Paulo Lopes
