Cyclocross Bikes

I'm thinking about getting a cyclocross bike. Anyone have a suggestion? I'll need a WSD bike due to my build.

Surley Cross-Check (crappy components, but I would build it up with 105 instead), Bianchi Axis, Specialized Tricross Comp & Felt FX1 are all bikes that I'm looking at right now.

I just bought a Specialized Tricross a couple of months ago and I love it. I'm just a beginner so don't know much about bikes, just that this one feels great. I've taken it on dirt trails too and it does very well, not just on the road.

I love my Surly Cross Check (upgraded components) but I'm not sure they make a WS version. They do, however, have sizes down to 44cm which Lemond (the other brand I was looking at) did not. Love the sturdy steel frame that is remarkably light and love the fatty tires.

Mel

Are you wanting the bike for Cyclocrossing, commuting or general versitility? Hopefully you will have at least a few options to test ride.

I bought a barely used Redline Conquest Pro about 5 months ago and have used it as my winter commuting bike. I feel like a good good components for the cash (105s). I think I paid about $800 which included a new saddle and a second set of brake levers. It is light weight and even with my heavy lights and rack box I can still hoist it up over the carpet at work as I leave it indoors.

I am very pleased with it. Next "treat" will be to get some disc brakes on it. I wanted to be sure I was comfortable with the bike before spending too much on it. Have fun!

hey there mickchick.

Thought I'd weigh in on the thread with what I have. I got a fuji cross comp- an '05 model for $660 (I think I got a pretty good price, i didn't want to spend more than my tax refund). It'll be mostly for commuting (when it stops raining) and for fun. I took it on a mtb trail once so far with no problems, even though it probably isn't intended for that purpose (I'd do it again). The frame on this bike is aluminum, which some wouldn't like. The newer model has a carbon fork. I don't know if that would help a lot or not. One comment I consistently read about this bike was that men found the handlebars too narrow. For me, they seem perfect. I also like that this bike is relatively light. I think the manufacturer weighs it in at between 22-23 lbs.

I don't know how many women specific cyclocross bikes are out there besides trek...but I encourage you to at least try a few non wsd cyclocross bikes just in case they work. The smallest the fuji comes in is 49cm.