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Cyclocross Bikes

Cyclocross is the winter cycling sport that mixes off-road racing with skinny tyres. It’s the winter training that all serious roadies rely on for the off-season and it’s the most accessible of cycle races with local leagues existing the length and breadth of the country.
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  • frame Japanese Toray T700 Carbon
  • groupset SRAM Force 1x11 Drivetrain
  • wheels Fulcrum Rapid Red 900

Cyclocross Bikes Cyclocross is the winter cycling sport that mixes off-road racing with skinny tyres. It’s the training that all serious roadies rely on for the off-season and it’s also one of the most accessible of cycle races, with local leagues existing the length and breadth of the country. The XLS Evo is the latest evolution of our longstanding and well loved Cyclocross bike. It has a lightweight, full carbon frameset designed with a CX race focus on geometry and handling. If you’re looking for cyclocross bikes for sale, Planet X has you covered. FAQs What is a cyclocross bike? Sometimes referred to as CX bikes, cyclocross bikes are lightweight, drop bar bikes that are purpose-built specifically for cyclocross, a competitive style of cycling. This type of bike is designed to travel fast in both road and off-road settings. Cyclocross bikes are similar to traditional road bikes, yet they have a range of unique features which impact the way in which they perform during rides. What are cyclocross bikes good for? This style of bike is designed to be raced on cyclocross courses. These courses can often have varying terrains, including grass, sand, rocks, mud and sometimes even snow. Cyclocross courses can also feature run-up sections for which racers need to be able to easily dismount. Can a cyclocross bike be used for road cycling? While it’s not what these bikes were originally intended for, you could use a cyclocross bike for road cycling. In fact, many of the components of a cyclocross bike are the same, or at least similar, to those used for traditional road bikes, including the wheels. What is the difference between a cyclocross bike and a gravel bike? Cyclocross and gravel bikes are similar in the sense that they both have drop handlebars and wider tyre clearances than road bikes.Cyclocross bikes for UCI competition are limited to a 33c tyre, so specifically designed cross bikes won't have some of the larger clearances that a gravel bike has as there is no need. Are cyclocross bikes good for commuting? Although they have different frame geometry to a road bike, cyclocross bikes provide the rider with a comfortable, upright position, and feature robust wheels and tyres, so it could be argued that this type of bike is ideal for your daily commute.