Pro rider Kent Johnston on the cyclocross frame Kyle
built for his 1989 European World Cup Cross events.
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Along with the huge interest in offroad riding brought about by the advent of the mountain bike, there has developed a similar increase in interest in genuine cyclocross and cross-hybrid bikes. Lighter and quicker than mountain bikes, cross frames allow offroaders a chance to negotiate the difficult terrain of the mountain bike, yet without sacrificing the nimble handling and control the road bike has perfected. And, they are the perfect choice for commuters as well!
Bianchi Cross
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New for 2008, all sizes in stock now!
Pinarello
CX Carbon ~
Designed for world class performance on any course and any
weather. Full carbon 30HM12K Monocoque frameset that is very light (1150 grams
in size 54 (2.3lbs), yet strong enough to handle high speeds over rugged
terrain. The 1 1/8" Cross fork is also made of 30HM12K carbon and includes an
integrated headset. Available in red with black or blue with black.
Parts: Shimano Dura Ace 10 speed STI with XT front derailleur, Most
crankset with 3K carbon arms (46x34) and 12-25 Ultegra cassette, Avid Shortly 4
cantilever brakes, Most Chall 30mm aluminum wheelset with Maxxis Raze tires
(700c x 25) and MOST alloy bar, TigerMax carbon stem, and 31.6 C-Alu seatpost,
Most Leopard saddle, no pedals.
New for 2008, all sizes in stock now!
Pinarello
CX Alu ~ All sizes in stock now!
Frameset of TIG welded 7005 T6 Triple Butted aluminum in Pinarello's
world-renowned cyclocross geometry. The rear seatstays are carbon fiber for
extra comfort and smoother control over the bumps. Matched to an 1 1/8" cross
fork of 30HM12K Monocoque carbon fiber with integrated headset. Frame weighs a
mere 1055 grams (2.3lbs) in size 54. Color is blue with white.
Parts: Shimano Ultegra 10 speed STI with LX front derailleur, Most
Linx alloy crankset (46x34) and 12-25 Ultegra cassette, Avid Shortly 4
cantilever brakes, Most Duel wheelset with Maxxis Raze tires (700c x 25) and
MOST alloy bar, stem, and 31.6 Alu seatpost, Most Leopard saddle, no pedals.
Felt F1X Cross Bike, 2008 ~
The F1X bike is ready for the most serious cross racing. Just ask
Mark McCormack (pictured on right), one of this country's most renowned cross
racers. The frame is Felt 7005 Superlite custom-butted aluminum with forged
dropouts and a replaceable hanger. The fork is Felt carbon fiber with cantilever
studs. Includes Shimano 20-speed Ultegra rear derailleur with 105 STI levers and
front derailleur, FSA Gossamer Mega EXO crankset with CNC machined 46x36
aluminum 7075/T6 chainrings, Shimano 11-25 cassette, and Tektro Oryx cantilever
brakes. The wheels feature Mavic CXP -22 double walled aluminum rims, sealed
bearing hubs, and DT Champion double-butted stainless spokes, Kenda Kwick 700 x
35mm cross tires. Also includes Felt 1.4 butted 6061 aluminum handlebar, forged
stem, and Felt 2.2 carbon saddle, no pedals. Color is matte black with white and
red trim.
Van Dessel Gin & Trombones,
2008 ~
This is a very light and seriously high performance cross frame available in
a number of parts configurations for every budget and goal. The frame is made of
reinforced 7005 triple-butted aluminum alloy with carbon fiber seatstays for
less bounce and more road grip. The Ritchey WCS cross fork is carbon fiber too.
Lots of mud clearance front and rear. Available in orange or pearl white.
Geoff Kabush led the dominating Team Maxxus team
on Van
Dessel Gin & Trombone
bikes throughout the cross season. Yes, Team Maxxis rode
stock Gin and Trombone frames just like you can proudly purchase!
Gin & Trombones frameset and carbon fork plus headset:
Complete Gin & Trombones
bicycle, no pedals:
Sram Red Parts Kit: Sram Red shifters, derailleurs, and Ultegra cassette
with FSA SL-K carbon crankset (46x36), Tektro CR520 cantilever brakes,
Ritchey WCS-AL handlebars with Ritchy 4-Axis stem and Ritchey WCS seatpost, Van Dessel
Titanium saddle, FSA IS2 integrated
headset, no pedals. Wheels are Easton Tempest II
with Maxxis Raze knobby tires.
Sram Force Parts Kit: Sram Force shifters, derailleurs, and Ultegra cassette
with FSA Energy crankset (46x36), Tektro CR520 cantilever brakes,
Ritchey WCS-AL handlebars with Ritchy 4-Axis stem and Ritchey WCS seatpost, Van Dessel
Titanium saddle, FSA IS2 integrated
headset, no pedals. Wheels are Easton Circuit
with Maxxis Raze knobby tires.
Shimano Ultegra Parts Kit: Shimano Ultegra shifters, derailleurs, and cassette
with FSA Energy crankset (46x36), Tektro CR520 cantilever brakes,
FSA Omega handlebars with FSA OS190 stem and FSA SL280 seatpost, Van Dessel
Titanium saddle, FSA IS2 integrated
headset, no pedals. Wheels are FSA RD-88
with Maxxis Raze knobby tires.
Sram Rival Parts Kit: Sram Rival shifters, derailleurs, and cassette
with FSA Omega crankset (46x36), Tektro CR520 cantilever brakes,
FSA Omega handlebars with FSA OS190 stem and FSA SL280 seatpost, Van Dessel
anatomic saddle, FSA IS2 integrated
headset, no pedals. Wheels are Easton Tempest II
with Maxxis Raze knobby tires.
Pinarello
AL Cross ~
TIG welded
7005 Dedacciai Profile Matrix Aluminum with cromoly cross fork, cantilever
studs, top tube cable routing. The superb cross
geometry is a little quicker handling than the comparable
Merckx. It's especially good in technical terrain, yet
still comfortable for longer distances.
Tech specs:
Merckx
ALU CROSS ~
comparable Pinarello, a bit more forgiving for long steady
distances, but a pinch less quick in technical terrain. Cantilever brake
bosses, top tube cable routing, plus a unique cable pulley that allows the use
of bottom pull front
derailleurs. Available in blue or gray.
