Need Advise on Cyclocross Bike
05-26-15, 03:54 PM
#1
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 2
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Need Advise on Cyclocross Bike
I have been looking at this bike
Nashbar Single-Speed Cyclocross Bike
And I need some advise, I am looking for a cheap cross racing bike to get started racing in. I have been looking at this because it is cheap and the one gear contributes to the price. But I have heard bad reviews on it. Is it a bike i can just slowly upgrade? Or are ther any other cross bikes under $400 or so dollars?
Nashbar Single-Speed Cyclocross Bike
And I need some advise, I am looking for a cheap cross racing bike to get started racing in. I have been looking at this because it is cheap and the one gear contributes to the price. But I have heard bad reviews on it. Is it a bike i can just slowly upgrade? Or are ther any other cross bikes under $400 or so dollars?
05-26-15, 06:19 PM
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Arnold Maryland
Posts: 330
Bikes: Cervelo S5, Cannondale AL1 Lefty MTB, Trek X01, Trek Farley 7,1951 Raleigh Sport, 57&60 Raleigh Tourist, 70 Raleigh Super Course, 80's Soma Prestiege,72 Raleigh Grand Sports, 85 Club Fuji, 76 Raleigh Competition, 85 Panasonic,70's Peugot u08. & more
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 39 Post(s)
Liked 25 Times
in
17 Posts
At $400 you are better off looking at CL for a nice used crosser. only reason I got new was because the lbs had a 2012 trek x01 for $600. Unless you prefer single speed i would not go with that.You may also find one at a yard sale. Just looked at ebay and there are several in the $300- $800 range. If you could jump up to the $700 range you could get a right nice cross bike. Only trouble with ebay is you can't get a test ride in.
05-26-15, 08:43 PM
#4
Senior Member
Imho the wheels are likely subpar, as with all bikes below $2000, the handlebar setup with the brakes looks awful, I would probably have to fit new bars to be confortable, and I'm guessing as its a cheap steel frame it's likely heavy.
05-26-15, 08:44 PM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Arnold Maryland
Posts: 330
Bikes: Cervelo S5, Cannondale AL1 Lefty MTB, Trek X01, Trek Farley 7,1951 Raleigh Sport, 57&60 Raleigh Tourist, 70 Raleigh Super Course, 80's Soma Prestiege,72 Raleigh Grand Sports, 85 Club Fuji, 76 Raleigh Competition, 85 Panasonic,70's Peugot u08. & more
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 39 Post(s)
Liked 25 Times
in
17 Posts
Dylan do you already have your mind set on this bike? I would suggest trying other bikes around where you are. I would also suggest you try a single speed locally. They will work the crap out of you. Do you ride currently? I don't get why you want to get a new bike and sink money into it, But it does not look horrible but don't forget you get what you pay for. I saw in the $700 range some pretty nice bikes on ebay.
05-27-15, 10:28 AM
#6
Banned
Nashbar imports Stuff from the same suppliers as Other contract outsourced importers do ..
they just dont have any dealers .. only service is sending it back.
I always take any New bike apart and put it back together , cross racing that will be a weekly ritual .
rather than Upgrade save the $1K that begins to get a Nice Geared Race Bike , to compete in those races too ..
Extra Wheels, more freewheels and cogs for the 1 speed to adapt the gear to the course.
they just dont have any dealers .. only service is sending it back.
I always take any New bike apart and put it back together , cross racing that will be a weekly ritual .
rather than Upgrade save the $1K that begins to get a Nice Geared Race Bike , to compete in those races too ..
Extra Wheels, more freewheels and cogs for the 1 speed to adapt the gear to the course.
Last edited by fietsbob; 05-27-15 at 10:37 AM.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Sir Fox A Lot
Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
2
10-13-15 08:23 AM
