I got into cyclocross a few years back, and in that time I’ve had all sorts of chats with others about tire manufacturers, tire patterns, and rubber conditions. But what are the rules about tire width in cyclocross? Cyclocross tires are normally 1.1-1.4 inches (28-35 mm) wide, whereas road tires are 0.9-1.1 inches (23-28 mm) …
The question of whether cyclocross bikes have suspension is a complex one! In general, cyclocross purists will not have suspension on their bikes if they are used for competing. However, there are many cyclocross bikes available with suspension, and these are excellent for longer rides or more relaxing leisurely off-roading. To sum up in a …
There are of course massive benefits to riding both road bikes and cx bikes. But when it comes to raw speed, which is faster? On flat surfaces, a road bike is faster than a cyclocross bike. You can hit speeds of around 55 kph on average while riding a road bike whereas a cyclo-cross bike …
What do you do when the road bike season is winding down, but you aren’t ready to give it up? You try cyclocross, of course! Cyclocross is a fun and exciting way to extend your riding season, plus it gives you a great workout! But if you are anything like me, you have a lot of …
I’ve been an avid road cyclist most of my adult life, but I’ve only recently got into cyclocross. A lot of people have been asking me recently what’s the difference between a cyclocross and a road bike? Cyclocross and road bikes are both designed to traverse across different terrains. Therefore, their geometry, gears, wheels, tire …