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[Closed] What makes a Kaffenback not suitable for cyclocross type riding?

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Brant says it's a no no - but why? He hasn't responded to my idle musing so thought i would ask you lot? Surely it is strong enough??


 
Posted : 29/04/2014 8:47 pm
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What's the tyre clearance like? My old one struggled with 32 conti twisters


 
Posted : 29/04/2014 8:49 pm
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The only issue I can see is tyre size.

I cx'd on a Pompetamine, 32mm tyres, worked well.


 
Posted : 29/04/2014 8:50 pm
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32 conti cyclocross race tyres fit no probs - even with guards


 
Posted : 29/04/2014 8:51 pm
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Change of tune then as it used to sold as a do anything bike.
Tyre width [i]may[/i] be an issue but race tyres are narrow anyway. tough as old boots. Mine had stacks of abuse.


 
Posted : 29/04/2014 9:51 pm
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Brant says it's a no no - but why?

Cuz no-one would buy the XLS?

Probably just fine, but doubt it would be anyones first choice if buying a CX bike. Which tells you something.*

*I have no idea what that something is.


 
Posted : 29/04/2014 9:53 pm
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32 conti cyclocross race tyres fit no probs - even with guards
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I've seen bikes with better clearance.

As I just said on Twitter...

"@robmjackson 415mm chainstays for a fun road feel. Fill your boots. Do what you want, but it ain't a Cx bike."


 
Posted : 29/04/2014 10:14 pm