Bicycles Cyclocross

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Discover on Bicimarket our range of cyclocross bikes. It is said that the cyclocross bike is a road bike but with mountain tires.

Features Cyclocross Bikes

It is true that they have a similarity in terms of aesthetics with road bikes, but they have many other differences in terms of design and components. For example, the fork is wider and longer to allow the wheel to pass through. For this reason, these bikes are taller.

Another difference is the distance between the axles, which are longer for better stability in hilly terrain. Another main point is that the frame is stronger than a road frame because it has more layers and reinforcements. As a result, the frame has a higher weight. As for the brakes, nowadays most models have also introduced disc brakes.

When it comes to the drivetrain, cyclocross bikes use road groupsets, using 46/36 and 50/34 chainrings, and cassettes with sprockets up to 32 teeth depending on the distance to be covered. Most of them use shorter cranks to gain agility with changes of pace on the circuits. The frame has a higher bottom bracket height than a road bike, to avoid contact with any kind of obstacles at the bottom of the frame.

Cyclocross Bikes

The cyclocross bike can be used in a wide range of terrains. However, since it does not have suspension, it is not recommended for use on bumpy or rocky terrain. Nowadays the cyclocross bicycle is mainly used for competition. This modality is recognized by the UCI International Cycling Union, and has a calendar of competitions that take place during the winter season, when the road and mtb competitions are over.

It is very popular with the public in central Europe. Cyclocross races last approximately 1 hour and are held on relatively short circuits, with a series of obstacles, many of them artificial. Riders must make a series of laps, and often to pass the obstacles they must shoulder the bike to continue running. As it is a winter period, the circuits are very muddy, and sometimes snowy.

In Spain there are also cyclocross competitions. They are held mainly in cities in the north of the country during the months of November to February.

Buy Cyclocross Bike at Bicimarket

Find in Bicimarket your ideal Cyclocross Bike. We also have in our catalog with various spare parts for cyclocross bikes as CX tires and cameras. Also winter clothing, such as booties, long gloves, and long culottes.