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[Closed] Further CX bike procrastination.

munrobiker · 2014-10-30T13:25:21Z

I'm "doing a Jamie" and fannying about with my cross bike choices. My original list has been thrown out of the window, including most notably the Giant TCX SLR 2 (and possible the Cube Cross Race Disc) as it was just a tiny bit too expensive. Use will be commuting, messing about in the woods, one CX race a year and touring. The two I have narrowed it down to are both Evans only. Which do we reckon is best? Norco Threshold 3. Tiagra 10 speed (so I can swap the wheels with my other bikes without swapping the cassette), decent chainset, presumably lighter, no guard mounts on the fork legs. I won't get run over. £800. [imgPinaccle Arkose 1- Sora 9 speed so wheel swap would be a faff, crap chainset but a bigger chainset for my ride to work, full guard mounts, presumably heavier. Possibly crap brakes. Cycling Plus love 'em mind. [imgAs a caveat they will be bought on finance, along with a new hardtail. This will not be coming from Evans- can anyone foresee an issue with getting finance at two shops at once? If so I'll just man up and get the Cube for an extra £2 a month from the same shop. Internet, make my decisions for me. Thanks.

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steve73

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So I did my cross race on my Giant tcx SLR 1 and i really enjoyed it. Some people do take it very seriously though ! But overall it was a great atmosphere. Finished in the middle of the field so well chuffed. Now to choose some lighter wheels . . . . . . .

Posted : 03/11/2014 12:19 am

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