Cyclocross Bikes
2012 Blue Cycles Norcross SL
When Blue Cycles decided to improve upon their previous carbon CXC model, they didn’t fool around! The Norcross SL is the team bike used by Jonathan Page of Planet Bike. Using high-modulus T800 carbon fiber, the SL’s frame weighs only 1000 grams (size MD). The all-carbon C4CX fork weighs only 480 grams with alloy dropouts, and is mounted in the EX’s 1.125”-to-1.5” tapered head tube. Also utilizing a BB30 bottom bracket, the SL carries immense rigidity to the crankset, and can be adapted to use outboard bearings from any common manufacturer (FSA, Shimano, SRAM, etc.). The rear brake cable housing stop on the seat stays has an adjusting barrel for hassle-free brake installation. The front derailleur cable runs across the top tube and then U-turn’s at the pulley mounted near the bottom
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2012 Blue Cycles Norcross EX
The Blue Norcross EX represents the latest generation of carbon fiber-framed cyclocross bicycles. With a monocoque frame constructed with Aerus Composites’ T700, the Norcross EX frameset weighs only 1100 grams (size MD). The all-carbon C4CX fork weighs only 480 grams with alloy dropouts, and is mounted in the EX’s 1.125”-to-1.5” tapered head tube. A BB30 bottom bracket gives immense rigidity to the crankset, and can be adapted to use outboard bearings from any common manufacturer (Shimano, FSA and SRAM, to name a few). The rear brake cable housing stop on the seat stays has an adjusting barrel for hassle-free brake installation. The front derailleur cable runs across the top tube and then U-turn’s at the pulley mounted near the bottom bracket. This allows for better grasping of the down
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2012 Blue Cycles Norcross SP
Blue Cycles have a strong contender in the alloy cyclocross segment with the Norcross SP. The SP’s 7000-series double-butted aluminum tubing has been shaped for uncommon torsional ridgidity, yet still weigh in at 1562 grams for the Medium frame. The all-carbon C4CX fork weighs only 480 grams with alloy dropouts, and is mounted in the SP’s 1.125”-to-1.5” tapered head tube. SRAM Apex components produce a solid, high-performance package, including a 48/34T ‘cross-ready Apex crank. Knobby Hutchinson Bulldog CX tires wrap American Classic Victory wheels, while Aerus provides the handlebars, stem, and alloy seatpost. Yes, it’s more>>
2012 Trek Ion CX Pro
Your first foray into a serious cyclocross bike shouldn’t feel like it needs upgrades or improvements. The Ion CX Pro is ready for racing with a light, stout Alpha Aluminum frame and carbon fiber Race X Lite fork. A wide down tube ends in a massive press-fit bottom bracket for stunning power transfer, while the tapered head tube helps with confident handling in the corners. Bontrager Race wheels are light and strong for bumpy courses, while 34mm wide CXO tires grip in messy conditions. 10-speed SRAM Rival components shift smoothly, while a SRAM C300 46/38T crankset delivers power. Avid Shorty 6 cantilever brakes reign in speed. Hidden fender mounts make the Ion CX Pro versatile, more>>
2012 Giant TCX 2
Giant has made a cyclocross bike affordable, even if you never race! The TCX 2 features an aluminum frame and fork equipped with Shimano’s 9-speed Tiagra and Sora drivetrain components. The FSA Omega compact crank has 50/34T chainrings for steep hillclimbs turning in a super-stiff press-fit bottom bracket. Alloy 32 hole wheels are wrapped with Kenda’s Small Block 8 cyclocross tires for race day or gravel road adventures. If you own only one bike, a cyclocross bike is a good more>>
2012 Felt F4X
When you’re ready to race and expect the bike to perform as well as you do, you step up to carbon. Felt’s new F4X features an all-new ultra-light UHC Performance carbon fiber frame and fork, with a tapered head tube for responsive handling and braking. The 36/46T FSA Energy Cross crankset spins in a BB30 bottom bracket for maximum pedal output on the climbs and sprints, while Shimano’s 10-speed Ultegra derailleurs and shifters handle the drivetrain duties. Fulcrum Racing 7 CX wheels are wrapped in 32mm Vittoria Cross XG tires for grip in messy races or gravel roads. Even the grippy bar tape helps in messy conditions. When you feel the urge to pin on a number, the Felt F4X is more>>
2012 Felt F55X
Cyclocross racing needs a bike that can take anything the course can dish out. The Felt F55X starts with a 7005-series aluminum frame and CXR carbon fork. A shoulder-friendly flattened top tube is ready for the run-ups, and a tapered head tube for maximum control and braking in the twisty stuff. The 36/46T FSA Energy Cross crankset spins in a BB30 bottom bracket for fast response in a sprint or hill-climb. Shimano’s 10-speed Ultegra shifters and derailleurs get you the gear you need, even when dirty, while Fulcrum Racing 7 wheels smooth out the rough stuff. 32mm-wide Vittoria Cross XG tires give you grip every step of the way. Why a white bike for cyclocross? This time, white looks better more>>
2012 Orbea Terra T-105
Looking for something different to surprise your rivals on the cyclocross circuit? The Orbea Terra T-105 features their Silver-level carbon fiber for maximum energy transfer for uphill sprints and light weight. The super stiff BB30 bottom bracket encloses an Omega 46/36T crankset spinning a chain through Shimano 105 derailleurs. Shimano’s 10-speed 105 shifters mount to aluminum Orbea Wing Alu bars and steer a tapered 1-1/8"-to-1-1/2" steerer tube carbon fork. The Mavic Aksium wheels are wrapped with proven Vittoria Cross XG Pro tires. Ready for the bell lap? The Terra certainly more>>
2012 Trek Cronus CX Pro
When you decide that cyclocross is your kind of race, and you want a bike as dedicated as you are, you choose the all-carbon Cronus CX Pro. A massive downtube on the 500-series carbon frame tells you that this is not a bike that was an afterthought for Trek. Wide all-carbon fork blades and a tapered head tube give you maximum control on rough turns and descents. Giant chainstays and a BB90 bottom bracket are a solid foundation with which to put massive force into this bicycle. SRAM’s 10-speed Rival shifters and derailleurs spin an 11-28 cassette with a SRAM S300 46/36T crank for maximum power transfer. Blade-spoked alloy Bontrager Race wheels are shod with CX0 34mm ‘cross tires for fast acceleration on turf and more>>
2012 Felt F75X
Looking for a cyclocross bike on a budget that really is a cyclocross bike? Felt was listening! A 7000-series aluminum frame is a great start, combining light weight and useful innovation found in much higher-priced bikes: Tapered head tube for fast cornering and even a BB30 bottom bracket for incredible power transfer to the pedals. Shimano’s 10-speed 105 components spin around an FSA 46/36T crankset, and cantilever brakes keep it all under control. Alloy wheels are wrapped with Vittoria Cross more>>
2011 Felt Breed
Too feed your need for single-speed, you need the Breed! All jokes aside, this machine was built as a dedicated cyclocross racer. The 7000-series frame and carbon fiber fork is light and has race-day geometry, so the Breed is not a sideline poseur. Mavic alloy rims with a dedicated single-speed hub and 16T freewheel are driven by an FSA 36T crank. Vittoria Cross XG tires, cross-top brake levers, Euro-style canti brakes and ergo-drop bars finish off this mud-ready bike! This is the last one, so we hope it fits more>>
2012 Trek Cronus CX Ultimate
Trek made the cyclocross world take a step back and break into a cold sweat when they saw the Cronus Ultmate. Light, nimble, well-equipped and impossibly stiff, the Cronus CX Ultimate needs no changes or modifications to let you perform at your best. 500 Series OCLV carbon makes for a frame that will carry you over the rough stuff, yet be light enough for shouldering on the bell lap. SRAM’s 10-speed Force drivetrain is spun with an S900 46/38T crankset. Shimano’s tubeless-ready Ultegra wheels are wrapped with Bontrager CX0 700x34mm tires, and are light and tough as nails for century rides as well as muddy laps. Keeping the wheels reigned in is the job of Avid’s Shorty Ultimate cantilever more>>
2012 Felt F65X
Disc brakes appearing on cyclocross bikes have been seen as a pro-only option, but not any longer. The Felt F65X brings disc brakes to your ‘cross rig at a very affordable price! Built around a butted 7000-series aluminum frame and carbon fiber fork, the “skeleton” of the F65X is light and responsive, using a tapered steerer tube for maximum control on rough courses. SRAM’s quick-shifting 10-speed components are used for the drivetrain, including a SRAM Rival rear deraiileur and Apex DoubleTap shifters and front deraiileur. Power is transferred through a super-stiff SRAM S300 46/38T crankset with a BB30 bottom bracket. Wheels are built with a tall-profile alloy CXR3 rim with a 6-bolt hub mount for Avid’s BB5 cable-actuated disc brakes. Vittoria XG 32mm cyclocross tires provide effective
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2012 Felt F3X
Cyclocross is demanding to the bikes as well as the riders. The perfect machine would be comfortable, light, reliable, easy to fit, and agile as a cat on velcro. When Felt produced the UHC Performance carbon fiber frame for cyclocross, that is exactly what they were looking to build. Felt used their own recipe of materials and InsideOut molding process to give a perfect combination of incredible rigidity and supple compliance. With a BB30 bottom bracket and massive tapered head tube, the F3X has it’s huge down tube anchored at both ends for maximum rigidity. Yet the flattened tube tube is comfortable for easy shouldering at barrier sections and run-ups. The F3X’s 10-speed drivetrain is a mix of SRAM Force and Red components, including a SRAM Red rear derailleur and shifters for
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