Cyclocross bicycle recommendation.
05-09-17, 04:16 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Cyclocross bicycle recommendation.
Can good people recommend me a good cyclocross bicycle for aroud $2-2.5K? I am 5' 7.5" tall if that helps. That one that can withstand rough roads and also can go fast?
I am thinking about Giant TCX Advanced Pro 2 what do you think?
Seems Trek Crockett 7 is sold out.
Thanks!
I am thinking about Giant TCX Advanced Pro 2 what do you think?
Seems Trek Crockett 7 is sold out.
Thanks!
Last edited by igorek; 05-09-17 at 04:23 PM.
05-09-17, 06:11 PM
#4
Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 36
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 12 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Giant TCX series is a good choice. Here are some others:
Jamis Renegade series
Niner RLT series (available in aluminum, steel or carbon)
Specialized Sequoia
Specialized Diverge
Salsa Vaya
Salsa Warbird
All good choices, it all depends on what you are looking for.
Jamis Renegade series
Niner RLT series (available in aluminum, steel or carbon)
Specialized Sequoia
Specialized Diverge
Salsa Vaya
Salsa Warbird
All good choices, it all depends on what you are looking for.
05-09-17, 06:51 PM
#6
Senior Member
Thread Starter
These is what I am looking for but which one?
Giant TCX Advanced Pro 2
Giant TCX Advanced SX
Trek Crockett 7
Trek Crockett 5
Jamis Nova Pro
Jamis Supernova Elite
Specialized CruX Sport E5
Other recommendations?
Giant TCX Advanced Pro 2
Giant TCX Advanced SX
Trek Crockett 7
Trek Crockett 5
Jamis Nova Pro
Jamis Supernova Elite
Specialized CruX Sport E5
Other recommendations?
Last edited by igorek; 05-09-17 at 07:06 PM.
05-10-17, 01:58 AM
#7
Senior Member
I recently bought the Giant TCX Advanced Pro 2, and like it a lot. I think it was quite good value (especially as it was reduced by AU$650 from it's list price) for the package and it was one of lightest CX bikes I looked at (8.3kg without pedals).
A couple of observations:
1) The geometry is more race oriented than other bikes I have ridden (which isn't very many admittedly!), and compared to my Trek Crossrip Elite, it is noticeably twitchier in steering - but nothing that can't be mastered.
2) The bottom bracket is quite high (65mm drop IIRC?), and I it's a stretch touch the ground with my extended foot when coming to a stop. I initially had my saddle way too low until I compared it to the Trek and worked out my optimal seat height.
3) I found the handlebar drop to be too aggressive for my casual level of riding / commuting, so I flipped the stem.
4) The Schwalbe X-One tires feel pretty sluggish on the road, so I swapped these for Schwalbe Marathon Supremes - less grip off-road, but better for most of my riding.
I did initially think I would get into CX racing, but this seems be hard to do where I live, or I haven't found many interested people!
I would probably go for a more "gravel-bike" geometry if I were doing this again, with a lower bottom bracket and longer trail, but would go for carbon fibre again because most of my riding in on pavement and a lighter bike makes it more flexible as dual purpose road/gravel bike in my opinion.
I would suggest riding as many bikes as you can before making your choice! Not always easy, but take your time with this decision....
John
[Edit: my shortlist for an n+1 would include:
Jamis Renegade Elite
Niner RTL 9
Salsa Warbird
GT Grade Carbon
However, all of this are quite a lot more expensive than my Giant TCX, so won't be happening any time soon.... ]
A couple of observations:
1) The geometry is more race oriented than other bikes I have ridden (which isn't very many admittedly!), and compared to my Trek Crossrip Elite, it is noticeably twitchier in steering - but nothing that can't be mastered.
2) The bottom bracket is quite high (65mm drop IIRC?), and I it's a stretch touch the ground with my extended foot when coming to a stop. I initially had my saddle way too low until I compared it to the Trek and worked out my optimal seat height.
3) I found the handlebar drop to be too aggressive for my casual level of riding / commuting, so I flipped the stem.
4) The Schwalbe X-One tires feel pretty sluggish on the road, so I swapped these for Schwalbe Marathon Supremes - less grip off-road, but better for most of my riding.
I did initially think I would get into CX racing, but this seems be hard to do where I live, or I haven't found many interested people!
I would probably go for a more "gravel-bike" geometry if I were doing this again, with a lower bottom bracket and longer trail, but would go for carbon fibre again because most of my riding in on pavement and a lighter bike makes it more flexible as dual purpose road/gravel bike in my opinion.
I would suggest riding as many bikes as you can before making your choice! Not always easy, but take your time with this decision....
John
[Edit: my shortlist for an n+1 would include:
Jamis Renegade Elite
Niner RTL 9
Salsa Warbird
GT Grade Carbon
However, all of this are quite a lot more expensive than my Giant TCX, so won't be happening any time soon.... ]
Last edited by johngwheeler; 05-10-17 at 02:04 AM.
05-10-17, 07:56 AM
#9
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Stillwater, OK
Posts: 7,831
Mentioned: 33 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1874 Post(s)
Liked 698 Times
in
471 Posts
These is what I am looking for but which one?
Giant TCX Advanced Pro 2 - NO COMMENT
Giant TCX Advanced SX - NO COMMENT
Trek Crockett 7 - NO
Trek Crockett 5 - NO
Jamis Nova Pro - YES
Jamis Supernova Elite - YES
Specialized CruX Sport E5 - DOUBLE YES (and I hate Specialized)
Other recommendations?
Giant TCX Advanced Pro 2 - NO COMMENT
Giant TCX Advanced SX - NO COMMENT
Trek Crockett 7 - NO
Trek Crockett 5 - NO
Jamis Nova Pro - YES
Jamis Supernova Elite - YES
Specialized CruX Sport E5 - DOUBLE YES (and I hate Specialized)
Other recommendations?
__________________
2014 Cannondale SuperSix EVO 2
2019 Salsa Warbird
2014 Cannondale SuperSix EVO 2
2019 Salsa Warbird
05-12-17, 10:34 AM
#12
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Stillwater, OK
Posts: 7,831
Mentioned: 33 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1874 Post(s)
Liked 698 Times
in
471 Posts
__________________
2014 Cannondale SuperSix EVO 2
2019 Salsa Warbird
2014 Cannondale SuperSix EVO 2
2019 Salsa Warbird
05-12-17, 10:56 AM
#13
Full Member
05-13-17, 08:21 PM
#15
Senior Member
Thread Starter
With these prices I think I will try to assemble the bike myself!
Do companies make titanium group-sets or is it separate?
Do companies make titanium group-sets or is it separate?
05-13-17, 08:28 PM
#16
Senior Member
Why the fixation on cx bikes? The list given below is much more apt for you want to do.
05-14-17, 11:00 AM
#17
Senior Member
Thread Starter
05-16-17, 05:27 PM
#19
Junior Member
Save Up To 60% Off Titanium Cyclocross Bicycles | Road Bikes - Motobecane Fantom Cross Team Titanium | Cross Bikes
05-27-17, 08:54 AM
#21
Senior Member
https://www.habcycles.com/cross.html
05-27-17, 05:30 PM
#22
Senior Member
I have a 2015 Ridley X-Night Disc 30 size 50cm MSRP $4500 that I'm seeing for $2000. Full carbon, CX race machine, full Ultagra, very nice Belgian technology. It has about 300 miles on it. PM if interested.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
androgen
Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
0
09-05-13 08:21 PM
tmeisky
Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
9
03-05-13 08:19 AM
Trekathlete
Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
6
07-16-11 02:24 PM
