specialized tricross- any good

boocat

I just went to my local dealers and spotted a tricross. I now have a terrago trail with thin tyres as I thought I needed a mountain bike but spend all of the time on the road.I don't want a racing bike as such cos I do go onto tracks so What do you think of the tricross?

thanks Boocat

dessertwarrior

I bought a Tricross Comp in March & have enjoyed riding it whenever I can.

Having spent a fair amount of time looking at all the different options available, I chose the Tricross because I want to be able to go just about anywhere & this bike does just that. From tarmac to track to bridlepath, it copes with everything.

You may not be the fastest on the road but it is a smooth ride & it eats the miles. I have not cracked 100 miles in a day yet (only managed 94 a few weeks ago). My next goal is an Audax but I would also like to take it out for what it is designed to do & try Cyclocross.

If you can push the budget go for the Comp as it really is a whole lot more bike for the extra money.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

jojo90

I've got a Tricross Sport, wouldn't rank it as my best 'spur of the moment' purchase. The whole bike is heavy and feels sluggish. My Scott Scale 30 MTB is lighter and can go quicker on the roads (but then again its twice the price ). On the plus side its reasonably bombproof, comfortable and versatile. Good winter trainer and can be converted to a commuter.

All depends on your requirements, budget, and expectations. As the poster above says, if you can go for the comp, if you can't afford that I would recommend a Focus cyclocross bike. Much lighter for the price, wish I waited a week and got one

brownbosh

specialized bikes arent realy cyclo cross machines more multi purpose commuters so dont buy it to race. Focus , ridley or kinessis ofr that purpose!