CX bike suggestions

[composite]

What's the cheapest disc brake CX bike out there?

Would want mud guard mounts but willing to take a look at bikes that don't have them.

[Dan_K]

I'd imagine the Boardman CX Comp if you can get the discounts.
Mine was up at £599 but I got 10% off in the Halfords sale, plus 10% with British Cycling membership and then cashback with Quidco. I think it was around £470 in the end. for the money, it's a great bike.

[Bearbonesnorm]

Jamis Nova @ £520?
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/jam ... e-ec054711

[johnnystorm]

£600 if you fancy Steel...
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/verenti-substan ... sora-2014/

[Bearbonesnorm]

Stick some drops and a bar end shifter on this and you're good to go ... so that's £499 + £35 for bars and shifter. It's steel, has full rack and guard mounts and it's a little bit different.

http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/urban-bik ... -2013-p784

They do produce a drop bar version of the same bike.

[ScotRoutes]

As a general point, the gear cable exit on those lower-end shifters can be a bit of a pain if you're wanting to carry any luggage up front.

[composite]

It would need new brakes as well of course, but could sell on the mtb versions I guess.

[Bearbonesnorm]

It would need new brakes as well of course, but could sell on the mtb versions I guess.

Why? You can buy drop bar levers that work with mountain bike brakes for just over a tenner ... granted, I had missed them off my list of new parts required.

[sillybigfella]

Ebay? I just picked a Stevens CX bike, full Shimano Ultegra, alu frame, carbon fork, Avid BB7 brakes, perfect condition for £350.

Truly bargainus...

[johnnystorm]

Who was it who said "This year is more about riding bikes than buying them....."


Sun Tzu , The art of n+1

[Dainiusd]

I would't recommend any bike with Claris groupset - worst thing shimano made ever...

[composite]

Who was it who said "This year is more about riding bikes than buying them....."


Sun Tzu , The art of n+1

It's not for me, its for the mrs.

It would need new brakes as well of course, but could sell on the mtb versions I guess.

Why? You can buy drop bar levers that work with mountain bike brakes for just over a tenner ... granted, I had missed them off my list of new parts required.

I thought the pull was different? I guess its not then?

[Bearbonesnorm]

I thought the pull was different? I guess its not then?

It is different ... You can buy drop bar levers that work with mountain bike brakes for just over a tenner

[Mart]

What's the cheapest disc brake CX bike out there?
Would want mud guard mounts but willing to take a look at bikes that don't have them.

Neil
When I said you would be planning another bike whilst your laid up recovering, you didnt believe me

[touch]

The different pull-ratios dont seem to be much of a problem. I have avid BB7 (mtb version) disc brakes on my cross bike with ultegra road shifters/brakes. Never had any bother with them, plenty of modulation and they dont rub. I do need to adjust them frequently but i'm not sure if thats down to the road levers or just the way mechanical discs are (first time with mechanical discs).

I dont get on with bar-end shifters though, that would annoy me.

[composite]

What's the cheapest disc brake CX bike out there?
Would want mud guard mounts but willing to take a look at bikes that don't have them.

Neil
When I said you would be planning another bike whilst your laid up recovering, you didnt believe me

It's not for me FFS.

The Mrs runs and swims and is interested in doing a Tri. She has also done some light off road before and enjoyed it.
So she needs a bike if she is going to give it a go.

I thought a cheapish CX bike would fit that bill.

[composite]

So these seem like they would do the job.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/tekt ... lsrc=aw.ds

WTF? The Ultegra is cheaper to buy as 2 separate levers than it is to buy a pair!
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shim ... lsrc=aw.ds

[jamiep]

A new model might be available from PX end July
http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic ... -road-bike