Nov
8
What’s the deal with Cyclo-cross?
Can someone explain a little? Why use road bikes that have been changed a little? Why not just use a mountain bike? Anyone know anything about it?
Here is the deal, as others have stated the history of Cyclo-cross, the reason for a cyclo-cross bike is two fold.
1) A cyclo-cross bike is lighter than a XC mountain bike.
This makes a difference when you have to carry your bike in several of the sections where you have to dismount, clear a barrier, run, clear an other barrier then remount and ride.
2) The narrower tires roll faster on the hard pack or paved sections of the course.
A lot of the local mountain bike racers my self included use a mountain bike. Slight disadvantage but until you have decided to be fully committed to this type of racing it works fine.
Cyclocross: An hour In hell
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Shimano Ultegra FCCX70 cyclocross chainset 10speed HollowTech II 46 36T 170 mm $218.99 |
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Vittoria CycloCross CROSS EVO XG 320 TPI TUBULAR Tire 700c x 32 NEW $69.90 |
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Speedvagen Cyclocross Frame set $2,500.00 |
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ENVE formerly EDGE Composites Tapered Cyclocross CX Fork 700c New $450.00 |
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Origin 8 Pro Force Series Cyclocross Canti Lever Brakes $0.99 |
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Sram Force Crankset Cranks GXP Compact with BB 46 36 cross cyclocross carbon $0.99 |
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MSR CYCLING CRASH PAD DOWNHILL CYCLO-CROSS BIKE SHORTS -Mountain Race – Mens XXL $9.99 |
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FSA 175mm Gossamer Cyclo-cross Double Crankset ISIS 48/38t cycloross cyclecross $53.00 |
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Cole Shuriken T38 tubular front wheel Cyclocross Road 38mm Carbon rim $200.00 |
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Bianchi D2 Carbon Cross Concept Cyclocross bike – Size 58cm $975.00 |
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Zipp 404 Clydesdale Wheel Set // 700c Cyclocross Road Bike Shimano 2010 Carbon $1.25 |
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Mens Capo Clif Team Bib Shorts // Med Road Mountain Cyclocross CX Bike $0.99 |
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Mavic Ksyrium ES Wheel Set // 700c Road Bike Cyclocross Campagnolo $100.00 |
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PAUL Component Engineering ~ Silver Touring Cantilevers ~ Cyclocross $139.99 |
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Continental Cyclocross Race 700 x 35C black tyre $28.21 |
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NEW WTB Speed Disc 26″ Wheelset Cyclocross XC Mountain Bike $139.99 |
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Team Kona Verge Skin Suit // MED Road Cyclocross Mountain Bike MTB Speed Race XC $0.99 |
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NEW Mavic 117 26″ Disc Wheelset w/ Shimano Deore Hubs Cyclocross Mountain Bike $119.99 |
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TEKTRO 992AG ORYX Cyclo Cross Cantilever Bike Brake Front or Rear Silver NEW $9.97 |
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NEW Champion System Cannondale Cyclocross Pro Team Medium Arm Warmers Cycling $9.99 |
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NEW Champion System Cannondale Cyclocross Pro Team Medium Knee Warmers Cycling $19.99 |
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NEW Champion System Cannondale Cyclocross Pro Team Medium Jersey Cycling Bike $49.99 |
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NEW Thomson Elite Seatpost // 31.6mm 367mm 16mm Mountain bike Cyclocross $0.99 |
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NOS Shimano Derailleur Guard Mountain Bike MTB Road Bicycle Cyclocross Cross DS $9.95 |
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Ritchey WCS Stem // 110mm 26 Clamp Road Cyclocross Touring Bike 1 1/8″ Steerer $24.99 |
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NEW Shimano Disc Brake Rotor // Sm-RT51 160mm 6-bolt Mountain Bike CX Cyclocross $0.99 |
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New Cinelli Bar Wrap, Gray C Ribbon Perforated. Road, Fixie, Cyclocross. $7.50 |
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SHIMANO 29er Cyclocross WH-T565 Wheelset 29 Monster Pair 8/9 Speed Wheels NEW $139.97 |
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Mens Verge LS Skinsuit // MED Bike Cyclocross National Champion Road $9.99 |
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SRAM Red chainrings, 46/36, 130 BCD, cyclocross, No Reserve !!! $0.99 |
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K-Edge Cross Single Chain Catcher Cyclocross 34.9 Clamp $34.99 |
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TUFO T30 PRO CX CYCLOCROSS TUBULAR BIKE TIRES PAIR SET 28″ 30MM $69.00 |
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TRP CR950 Carbon Cantilever Cyclocross CX Brake Set Front & Rear New $165.00 |
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Schwalbe CX Pro Cyclocross/Hybrid Cycle Bike Tyre Black 700x30c Triathlon $24.34 |
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M570 Shimano Deore LX 700c Cyclocross Wheels Sun Rims $199.95 |
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EDGE (aka ENVE) Composites Cyclocross Fork, brand new uncut $325.00 |
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2011 STEVENS PRESTIGE CYCLO CROSS frameset 54cm $600.00 |
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2011 STEVENS PRESTIGE CYCLO CROSS frameset 54cm + EXTRAS $750.00 |
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TRP EUROX ALLOY CANTILEVER CYCLOCROSS BRAKES : WHITE/RED $120.99 |
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DIA COMPE 983 CANTILEVER BRAKESET BLACK NIB WIDE PROFILE CYCLOCROSS TOURING MTB $79.99 |
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Felt FX75 Cyclocross Bike Bicycle Shimano 105 55cm $800.00 |
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Team Jamis Champion System TT/Cyclocross Cycling Speedsuit w/Chamois Size XS $29.99 |
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SHIMANO CANTILEVER BRAKESET NOS NIP WHITE LOW PROFILE MTB CYCLOCROSS TOURING $59.99 |
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FSA SL-K Cyclocross Brakes Set – NIB $0.99 |
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Shimano PRO 1.125 1 & 1/8″ Full Carbon Cyclo-Cross Race CX Fork 700c New $285.00 |
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Geekhouse Mudville Steel Cyclocross Bicycle 54cm – SRAM Force Rival – Mavic $1,750.00 |
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Geekhouse Mudville Steel Cyclocross Bicycle 56cm – SRAM Force Rival – Mavic ENVE $1,750.00 |
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Matt Chester Titanium Cyclocross 56cm Single Speed Fixed Phil Wood King Mavic $2,499.00 |
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DT Swiss Axis 2.0 Cyclocross Cross Road Bike Rim Brake Wheelset Wheels 700c $99.99 |
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Modolo Cantilever Brakes F&R Set Cyclocross RARE NOS $249.00 |
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2 MAXXIS WORMDRIVE Rigid Tyres Cyclocross 700×42 Ex Display $25.13 |
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Cannondale Cyclocross 1000 18-spd Road Bicycle 52cm Ultegra Disc EXCELLENT Cond! $1,095.00 |
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Voodoo Cycles Limba Scandium Carbon Road Cyclocross Raw Frame Size 54cm $489.95 |
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Independent Fabrications Ti Planet X Titanium 54cm Cyclocross Bike Campagnolo $5,449.99 |
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Easton EC70 X Carbon Cyclocross Bike Fork Size 1 1/8″ Black New $245.00 |
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Kore Sport Cantilever Brake Set // Road Touring Cyclocross Bike Front Rear Pair $24.99 |
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FSA OS-99 Alloy Stem // 100mm 31.8 Clamp Road Cyclocross Bike Bicycle Race $39.99 |
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SRAM Red Crankset // 10 Speed 46-39T Road Cyclocross Bike Crank Set BB30 130 BCD $174.99 |
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FSA SL-K Cantilever Brake Set // Road Touring Cyclocross Bike Front Rear Pair XC $49.99 |
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Mens Capo Clif Team Bib Shorts // Med Road Mountain Cyclocross CX Bike $34.99 |
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New 2012 3T Ergosum Pro 42 Road HandleBar Aluminum Shallow Drop Cyclocross $69.99 |
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FSA Gossamer Crankset Compact 172.5mm 46t 36t Cyclocross Road Crank Set 780g +BB $124.95 |
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Seven Cycles Mudhoney SL Cyclocross Frameset (52 cm) with extras $2,500.00 |
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New 2012 Lizard Skins Dual Color White Blue DSP 2.5mm Bar Tape Road Cyclocross $26.99 |
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Tektro RL720 levers for Cyclocross, CX, MTB $20.00 |
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New 2012 Lizard Skins Dual Color Black Red DSP 2.5mm Bar Tape Road Cyclocross $26.99 |
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TRP CX 9 cyclocross V-brakes for Cross Bikes $110.00 |
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2011 Ibis Hakkalugi Carbon Cyclocross Bike Industry Nine I-25 ENVE Ultegra $2,500.00 |
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Sram Red Shifter Set // 10spd Speed Road Bike Carbon Cyclocross $290.00 |
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Team Kona Verge Jacket // MED Cyclocross Mountain Road Bike MTB Wind FSA Shimano $0.99 |
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NEW Salsa Cycles Cantilever Brake MTB Cyclocross Cable Carrier Hanger 50mm Wide $9.99 |
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2011 RAPHA CYCLOCROSS PRO TEAM CROSS JERSEY XL JEREMY POWERS CYCLING CAP $99.99 |
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SHIMANO WH-T565 29″ 29er Cyclocross Rear Wheel 8/9 Speed NEW IN BOX $89.97 |
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Gary Fisher catalog brochure – 1997 – mountain bike road cyclocross trek – 78 pg $4.99 |
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SHIMANO 29er Cyclocross WH-T565 Wheelset 29 Monster Pair 8/9 Speed Wheels NEW $139.97 |
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froggleg cyclo cross brakes set black for Ridley, Empella, Redline… $5.99 |
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Alpha Q cx20 cyclocross fork $100.00 |
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Spot Brand 47cm Steel Chris King Ultegra 10 Speed Cyclocross Bike $1,499.99 |
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Kinnisis 26 inch cyclocross fork $30.00 |
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Used 2012 Scott CX Team Cyclocross Bike size Small!! $1,029.99 |
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Michelin Cyclocross MUD 2 Tire 700x30c NEW $25.00 |
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NOS Suntour XC Pro Expert GPX Headset Cyclocross Road Fixie Bike MTB Bicycle 1″ $75.00 |
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Michelin Cyclocross Jet Tire 700x30c NEW $25.00 |
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Cyclo-Cross Riders Make Better Lovers Sports T-Shirt $21.99 |
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Cyclo-Cross Riders Make Better Lovers Sports T-Shirt $22.99 |
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Cyclo-Cross Riders Make Better Lovers Sports T-Shirt $23.99 |
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Cyclo-Cross Retro Color Sports Mens T-Shirt Dark Silver $21.99 |
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Cyclo-Cross Retro Color Sports Mens T-Shirt Dark Silver $21.99 |
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Cyclo-Cross Retro Color Sports Mens T-Shirt Dark Silver $21.99 |
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1996 & 1997 World Cyclo Cross Championships … |
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Transition 2 – Cross the Pond Cyclocross A portrait of the Belgian cyclo-cross scene from the perspective of American racers. Transition 2 spends the holiday season of 2005 following a group of North Americans as they race with the best in the world in the harsh and unforgiving heartland of cyclo-cross racing. An intimate look at these foreigners experiences on and off the race course. 90 Minutes – Shot in High Definition. Release Date: … |
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Transition Cyclocross DVD Experience an entire season of cyclo-cross, each race a sixty minute slog fest. This award winning documentary is a behind the scenes look at the most exciting form of cycling. Get to know the racers that make up the American ‘cross scene as they battle – week in and week out – in the fall of 2004. Insightful and humorous interviews along with gritty racing action make TRANSITION a must see for ev… |
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TRANSITION: An American Cyclo-Cross Season $119.99 … |
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Louis Garneau 2012 T-Flex 300 Mountain Bike Shoes – 1487108 On your next cyclo-cross, or XC race the Louis Garneau T-Flex 300 Shoe will provide power transfer from your foot to the pedal via a removable Carbon Air Blade Out-Sole. The aggressive cleats grip well in mud or on uneven terrain for sections where you are carrying the bikeProduct FeaturesUpper Material: [upper] varnished micro fiber synthetic leather; [upper] meshLining: Soleplate: exo-jet carbon… |
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Kenda K161 Knobby Wire Bead Bicycle Tire, Gumwall, 27-Inch x 1-3/8-Inch $7.63 90psi… |
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Tektro Cyclocross Bicycle Brake Levers – Pair Top mount lever with ergonomic design. For use with caliper or cantilever style brakes. Forged aluminum lever and bracket. Hinged clamp. Reach adjustment and return spring…. |
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