I've done one cyclocross event two years ago. It was a blast. I no longer have that bike though. I wondered if there was anyone lingering on this forum that was into this sport.
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08-22-2006, 05:57 AM #1
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08-22-2006, 07:11 AM #2
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Cyclocross Bike
I soooo want to get a Cyclocross bike. Not so much for racing but daily commuting and maybe touring someday. I would love to hear more about these bikes. The ones I've seen just make me drool.
Would one be happy with a cyclocross bike as her daily ride with the wider tires and all? And, would I be really stupid to spend the bucks to have one custom made, just the way I want it? bikerHen
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08-22-2006, 07:15 AM #3
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Hopefully Renee (Madisongrrl) pops on here. I know she's having one custom made and plans on racing. Where are you girl??? I spoke with some Mad Forcs this past weekend at the underdown race. Dave Bell is supposed to tell you hi from me
They did good there - you're gonna have to put this one on your calendar next year. And the 24-9 race too!!
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08-22-2006, 07:23 AM #4
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Me too!
Have a brandy-new cross bike in the stable this year, and after a great year of road racing, am now tapering to try some cross racing this fall. I am pretty psyched to try this out, and figure that the MTB origins will be a help....
I think a new forum for cross is a great idea.
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08-22-2006, 09:35 AM #5
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It's on my List
I love watching cyclocross, or at least I did when I lived in France. I would like to give it try. I've been wanting to do some mountain biking again; maybe I'll try 'cross instead. Either way, it's an opportunity for a NEW BIKE (just don't tell my checkbook).
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08-22-2006, 10:27 AM #6
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want one so bad!
BF has a cyclocross bike and i want one so bad. i just have my mtb. he use to do some racing and i've watched it and it looks like so much fun.
i've been drooling over a few bikes, but i think they are man bikes. anyone know of any good girl bikes out there?"Forget past mistakes. Forget failures. Forget everything except what you're going to do now and do it." – William C. Durant
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08-22-2006, 03:05 PM #7
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The 'cross bike I got (Specialized TriCross) has 32cm tires, so they're not super wide. I've never ridden a true road bike so I don't know how different a thinner tire would feel, but I feel like my TriCross is plenty responsive and quick.
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08-22-2006, 03:13 PM #8
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Cyclocross bike
Don't know if anyone makes a woman's specific cross bike - it is such a small nitch that bike makers may not think there is enough interest?
Anyway, I ride a Redline 50 cm. They also make a 48 cm I think. You should be aware that there is toe overlap on these bikes tho. Doesnt bother me, but it might other people.
When it is a technical course, I ride my hard tail Klein mountain bike. It is lighter to pick up than my redline too. I lose some in how the bike rolls with the Klein, but gain in the technical and am more confident so it all comes out in the wash so to speak.
I'm 5'4". My torso is not the regular short torso of many women but I'm older so I like to bring my bars closer and higher cause I'm not so flexible anymore.
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