Thinking about spending £1k+
Not fussed about frame material although steel and carbon fork are attractive for comfort.
Main criteria are discs, and will take rack and mudguards so I can take panniers and ride it in all weathers.
Want something decent quality which will last and be reliable but don't want an attention whore either...
Might use it for general trail hacking too but not CX racing
The short shortlist right now is:
Genesis Croix de Fer
The Kinesis thing in the mag this week
Anything else I should add to my list?
the kaffenback build out of the box is pretty tasty too.
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boardman cx or cotic x although disc mounting on the chainstay makes a rack easier to fit on the boardman
The Pinnacle one from Evans looks excellent.
Had some good reviews too.
Rear brake in the right place, good spec, full mounting for guards & rack.
Kona Honky Inc. worth looking at to, especially if you can fit a 56 or 59cm
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/kona/honky-inc-2012-road-bike-ec034487?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=froogle
I've a Kona dew drop, not in their line anymore.
Got disc mount on the chianstay, this is the way to go. No problem with rack or guard or both mounting.
Kaffenback looks nice.
Other random entries, Salsa Fargo, Kona Sutra.
Second outing since finishing it and love it!
Kinesis Pro6.
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Crosslight pro 6
The Arkose 3 from Evans ticks all your boxes. I have had mine a week now and so far so good.
Saracen Hack 2
Saw the Saracen Hack in Boneshakers on Saturday. Looks like a perfect "do it all" bike.
Rise do a cx with discs. Not checked about mounts specifically but I think it had them.
Not seeing any mudguard eyelets on the front fork of the Hack - am I missing something obvious - the rears got them...
Rose even.
Saw the Saracen Hack in Boneshakers on Saturday. Looks like a perfect "do it all" bike.
This, but Thursday 🙂
No sure if you need to be a cyclescheme member to see this, but useful little roundup of Crossers with discs here:
http://www.cyclescheme.co.uk/community/round-ups/round-up-cyclocross-bikes
charge filter hi?
takes standard rack, as the disc is between the chain and seat stays.
comes fitted with mudguards
all steel f&f
not that light, but it rides well
Gotta be the Filter Apex, looks gnar!
yep, it looks a lot better but its equipped with sram kit.
that was enough to put me off, i appreciate ymmv of course.
ah... got ya.
The Hi looks nice too
crikey, no Boardman team CX mentioned yet.. Brilliant bikes. And 10% off with £13 British Cycling membership.