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Cyclocross bikes

  • 21-09-2010 8:26pm
    #1
    snollup
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,464 ✭✭✭


    Apart from the wheels what is the diference between a cyclocross bike and a regular road bike?

    Would a cyclocross bike make a good winter trainer?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,218 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    I have used a cross bike as a winter trainer. It was fine, apart from squeally brakes and the extra length and height which gave it an out-of-phase feeling when riding out of the saddle.

    If you're not actually planning on doing cyclocross or riding in snow, a normal road bike with eyelets and clearance for full mudguards would be more suitable.


  • #3
    snollup
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,464 ✭✭✭snollup


    Lumen wrote: »
    I have used a cross bike as a winter trainer. It was fine, apart from squeally brakes and the extra length and height which gave it an out-of-phase feeling when riding out of the saddle.

    If you're not actually planning on doing cyclocross or riding in snow, a normal road bike with eyelets and clearance for full mudguards would be more suitable.

    No, I don't actually plan on taking part in any cyclocross events and always try my best to avoid cycling in snow so I guess a regular road bike would be best alright!

    Thanks for your answer.


  • #4
    mtbireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 273 ✭✭mtbireland


    Cross bike is a perfect winter training bike.... most bikes come with all the eyelets for mudguards etc. unless you're spending big bucks.... "squeally brakes" are a problem with the set up of the bike and now towing in the pads right.. you get the same problem on road calipers if they are not set up right... none of my cross bikes have squeally brakes....

    But if you don't plan to do a cross race well then as Lumen Said buy a road bike... why would you even consider one unless you were planning to do some sort of offroad/trail riding...? a bit like asking should I buy a road bike for mountain biking? That said you should try cross..!!!


  • #5
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,218 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    mtbireland wrote: »
    Cross bike is a perfect winter training bike.... most bikes come with all the eyelets for mudguards etc. unless you're spending big bucks.... "squeally brakes" are a problem with the set up of the bike and now towing in the pads right.. you get the same problem on road calipers if they are not set up right... none of my cross bikes have squeally brakes....

    Stupid question: how do you toe in cantis? My EuroX ones just slide in and out.


  • #6
    dave2pvd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,511 ✭✭✭dave2pvd


    Lumen wrote: »
    Stupid question: how do you toe in cantis? My EuroX ones just slide in and out.

    Lumen,

    Usually the threaded-shaft type brake pads will be have a pair of spherical washers that can accommodate 'toe'.

    Here

    dave2pvd


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  • #7
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,218 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    dave2pvd wrote: »
    Usually the threaded-shaft type brake pads will be have a pair of spherical washers that can accommodate 'toe'.

    Thanks, I'll have to get some of those.


  • #8
    penexpers
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,038 ✭✭✭penexpers


    I have a cyclocross frame and I think the flexibility for being able to put different tire sizes on is great. I have a pair of 40mm tires for winter and 28mm for summer.


  • #9
    billy.fish
    Closed Accounts Posts: 671 ✭✭✭billy.fish


    Lumen wrote: »
    Stupid question: how do you toe in cantis? My EuroX ones just slide in and out.

    EuroX new brakes have the adjustable pads, old ones dont, you can pick them up after market. Worth the investment. Some issues with pad combos on them so just check that other adjustable padsets will work

    G


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