I want to build up a CX bike for general trail use, commuting and possibly a few races.
Key criteria
1. Fun handling with sharp acceleration - I'm not after a staid and comfortable ride
2. Can take full guards for the commute, which will then come off for off-road rides
3. Not so flashy that I can't leave it in the street
4. Disc brakes (prob go mechanical for now and then put hydraulic ones on in a year or so once they've Beta tested the current ones in the market...
5. Prefer a Campagnolo groupset, same as my road bikes
6. Will prob have 2 sets of wheels - lighter and stronger ones for the offroad stuff
Thoughts?
1. Fun handling with sharp acceleration - I'm not after a staid and comfortable ride
2. Can take full guards for the commute, which will then come off for off-road rides
If you're 5'6>5'9"-ish
http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-kinesis-pro6-51cm-bright-green-350-
...although the colour might not meet requirement 3.
5. Prefer a Campagnolo groupset, same as my road bikes
Building from a frame then, as only ever seen SRAM/Shimano.
Kenesis Pro 6?
There are plenty of complete bikes, but I haven't seen a single one come with campag.
Giant TCX SLR if you can find one.
Kenesis Pro 6? edit(Kinesis)There are plenty of complete bikes, but I haven't seen a single one come with campag.
I bought mine as frame and forks only from Fatbirds - but a couple of years ago - beware toe overlap commuting with mudguards though I have a small frame - I use mine for commuting/singletrack exploring/gravel and sportives with a 2nd set of wheels - seem pretty popular with actual cx racers as well