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Cyclocross was originally developed in Europe for cyclists to maintain fitness during the winter months. The cyclocross rider is subjected to a very short course with varying terrain, such as, grass fields, hard pack dirt, seasonal mud crossings, and possibly snow. The rider is also forced to dismount and run over barriers and run up steep hills. The race is typically 45 to 60 minutes.
The cyclocross bike looks very similar to a standard road bike. But, if you look very closely, you'll notice that the cyclocross bike is designed for off-road use. It has knobby tires for off-road terrain, lower gearing for steep hills, cantilever brakes and a wider rear triangle for mud clearance, wider handlebars for better bike handling, and mountain bike pedals.
The typical cyclocross bikes are shown below.
| R. Rouse Cyclocross Bike - Single Chainring Set-up |
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Component Highlights:
Frame: Ellsworth Roots
Fork: Ellsworth Carbon
Handlebars: Ritchey Pro Bio Max
Brakes: Avid Shorty 8
Crankset: Shimano Ultegra 42T
Cassette: Shimano Ultegra 12-25
Pedals: Crank Brothers Candy C SE
Seat: Fi'zi:k Arione
Tires: Tufo Clincher/Tubular 30mm |
| S. Jimenz Cyclocross Bike - Single Chainring Set-up |
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Component Highlights:
Frame: Ellsworth Roots
Fork: Ellsworth Carbon
Handlebars: Ritchey WCS
Brakes: Spooky Cross
Crankset: Dura Ace 42T
Cassette: Dura Ace 13-26
Pedals: Crank Brothers Candy
Wheelset: Ellsworth
Tires: Tufo Clincher/Tubular |
| S. Offerman Cyclocross Bike - Double Chainring Set-up |
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Component Highlights:
Frame: Ellsworth Roots
Fork: Ellsworth Carbon
Handlebars: Ritchey WCS
Seat: Ritchey Marathon Ti
Brakes: Avid Shorty 6
Crankset: Ultegra 44-39
Cassette: Ultegra 12-27
Pedals: Shimano SPD
Wheelset: Ellsworth Aluminum
Tires: Ritchey Speedmax Kevlar |
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