recommend me a cyclocross bike hydraulic discs and di2
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recommend me a cyclocross bike hydraulic discs and di2
Postby dinga78 » Fri Oct 03, 2014 11:32 am
the things im looking for are
under 10kg
hydraulic discs
di2 or ability to fit di2 later
ideally ultegra level
2000-4000 budget
im looking for a lightweight commuter and i think cx bikes are my best option but i could easily be recommended a road bike that fits the bill if people reckon that this is a ok option for a commuter that might go up the odd curb and be on a mix of paths and roads. My 16km commute takes me about 35mins with some stops for lights so im looking for something that can be ridden hard.
the hydraulic discs and di2 are to remove the need for cables so my only maintenance is the chain etc.
suggest away
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Re: recommend me a cyclocross bike hydraulic discs and di2
Postby cancan64 » Fri Oct 03, 2014 11:45 am
as for the concept....I have 2 wheelsets and pedals for when I switch between road and off road....this works well and I have no problems keeping up in group rides and so far I have found no difference in times to my roadie...single tracks I prefer the 29er and haven't tried gravel grinding yet but have been on a few fire trails and they were fun until I got a pinch flat...I think the focus mares may fit your bill by memory, I know they were a fair bit cheaper than the Trek
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Re: recommend me a cyclocross bike hydraulic discs and di2
Postby dinga78 » Fri Oct 03, 2014 11:47 am
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Re: recommend me a cyclocross bike hydraulic discs and di2
Postby cancan64 » Fri Oct 03, 2014 12:35 pm
http://www.bikeexchange.com.au/a/cycloc ... /102247199" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: recommend me a cyclocross bike hydraulic discs and di2
Postby cancan64 » Fri Oct 03, 2014 12:38 pm
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Re: recommend me a cyclocross bike hydraulic discs and di2
Postby baabaa » Fri Oct 03, 2014 1:09 pm
Im looking for a lightweight commuter...
My 16km commute takes me about 35mins with some stops for lights so im looking for something that can be ridden hard…
the hydraulic discs and di2 are to remove the need for cables so my only maintenance is the chain etc...
You have answered your own questions.
Just get an ss. At the moment, I cannot see how hydraulic discs and di2 can be seen as good commuting options given the up front costs. If you take a tumble or break a hydro-electro-brifter you are up for some very big $$.
30 ks a day is the perfect distance to go a cheap CX ss or IGH like an on-one pomp ( http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FROOPO135/o ... mine-frame" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ) which you will not be able to bust, will be able to ride hard and have good fun riding. If it gets stolen or broken it is not a big loss. Put the rest of your $$ into a good weekend road/ sportive type bike for longer rides.
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Re: recommend me a cyclocross bike hydraulic discs and di2
Postby lock_ » Fri Oct 03, 2014 2:16 pm
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-au/bik ... 931/76623/
Note: I've not ridden one, nor seen one (that's probably a good thing for my wallet).
Ride what you want. I expect you're not going to be leaving this chained up in the open around a university campus or something... 80% of my riding is 'commuting based', it's nice to do it on something I like.
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Re: recommend me a cyclocross bike hydraulic discs and di2
Postby dinga78 » Fri Oct 03, 2014 2:32 pm
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Re: recommend me a cyclocross bike hydraulic discs and di2
Postby Alien27 » Fri Oct 03, 2014 2:34 pm
Giant TCX very nice looking bike in the baby blue.
If the frame is Di2 compatible you could do a Di2 upgrade and stay under budget.
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Re: recommend me a cyclocross bike hydraulic discs and di2
Postby Calvin27 » Fri Oct 03, 2014 3:25 pm
Just build it. Slowly do research, acquire parts. By the time you get to the groupset, you have no idea how much you have dumped into it already so it doesn't matter and prices would have dropped a bit. Maybe 105 will be wireless and hydro by then lol?dinga78 wrote:yes im realising that the budget is not going to get what i want.....i thought a road bike oprion may be cheaper...but no....now im thinking i might have to stage the di2 transition??
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Re: recommend me a cyclocross bike hydraulic discs and di2
Postby dinga78 » Fri Oct 03, 2014 4:28 pm
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Re: recommend me a cyclocross bike hydraulic discs and di2
Postby baabaa » Fri Oct 03, 2014 4:49 pm
If you really want a cross bike, get a real one
http://www.pushys.com.au/ritchey-swiss- ... -55cm.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
if only they had a 59cm...
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recommend me a cyclocross bike hydraulic discs and di2
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Re: recommend me a cyclocross bike hydraulic discs and di2
Postby Roub » Sat Oct 04, 2014 8:27 am
I found a Specialized Crux on eBay, 105/Ultegra and BB7 discs with bulletproof Stans wheels. I'll run 35c Sammy Slicks for commuting, grippy and fast, yet plenty of volume to give a nice cushy ride on the paths. It also allows me to dabble in a bit of CX racing next year
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Re: recommend me a cyclocross bike hydraulic discs and di2
Postby jasonc » Sat Oct 04, 2014 8:57 am
http://www.bikeexchange.com.au/a/cycloc ... /102554664" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and build it up yourself
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Re: recommend me a cyclocross bike hydraulic discs and di2
Postby dalice » Sun Oct 05, 2014 5:04 pm
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Re: recommend me a cyclocross bike hydraulic discs and di2
Postby love_that_flow » Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:26 pm
Ultegra disc brakes, ultegra 11spd di2, full carbon, full length outers, plenty of room for mud guards. Comfy amd quick.
Best part. Just over $3G
For $4600 there top emd cyclo-x looks unreal too!
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Re: recommend me a cyclocross bike hydraulic discs and di2
Postby dinga78 » Fri Oct 10, 2014 1:07 pm
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Re: recommend me a cyclocross bike hydraulic discs and di2
Postby mitchy_ » Fri Oct 10, 2014 1:10 pm
alternatively, i have a 54cm chinese disc brake road frame and some bits and pieces to suit for sale if you're that way inclined. *wink wink*
takes hydraulic brakes and Di2 compatible, and was built up to 6.81kg with sram red and deep carbon wheels.
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Re: recommend me a cyclocross bike hydraulic discs and di2
Postby CXCommuter » Fri Oct 10, 2014 2:04 pm
There are lots of options around and it might come down to what is left from 2014 stock that you could pick up a great deal. BTW I personally prefer aluminium frames for commuting- others likely to disagree
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