Specialized Tricross Singlecross

Singlecross
I'm thinking about making one of these my next purchase, reason being I fancy...
a) a bit of single cog action
b) something low maintenance to spare the beloved Italia another pasting at the hands of the forthcoming winter
c) something that can take a bit of bumpy stuff, plus towpaths, light off-road tracks, etc
d) something that will take mudguards, maybe a rack
e) another bike 8)
Just wondered if anyone had any experience of the Tricross in singlespeed form? Or if there is something similar I should consider, bearing in mind budget (around £500-600) and possible light off-road need.
I presume you hardcore SS riders will tell me it'd be fine for what will soon be an 11.5 mile each way commute (pretty flat).
Also, I get the impression it's a freewheel at the moment? Any idea how hard it is to convert to a fixed, in case I feel like going hardcore?
Cheers
I'm thinking about making one of these my next purchase, reason being I fancy...
a) a bit of single cog action
b) something low maintenance to spare the beloved Italia another pasting at the hands of the forthcoming winter
c) something that can take a bit of bumpy stuff, plus towpaths, light off-road tracks, etc
d) something that will take mudguards, maybe a rack
e) another bike 8)
Just wondered if anyone had any experience of the Tricross in singlespeed form? Or if there is something similar I should consider, bearing in mind budget (around £500-600) and possible light off-road need.
I presume you hardcore SS riders will tell me it'd be fine for what will soon be an 11.5 mile each way commute (pretty flat).
Also, I get the impression it's a freewheel at the moment? Any idea how hard it is to convert to a fixed, in case I feel like going hardcore?
Cheers
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The wheels are apparently a weak point - but then I suspect that that is true of all s/s and fixed at less than even twice the price of the Tricross. All the rest seems fine to me.
I wouldn't however pay retail: plenty already coming along (barely) used (as folk realise that there was a good reason why variable gears were invented!) at c. 250 quid.
Get one for that money and a spare set of wheels with the change!
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But thats just me, lol
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12590253
its a great ride, steel 10kg, its got a flip flop hub, not sure about the off road potential. I got it built with mudguards. I ride it on a 12mile commute each way and it seems fine.
If you are interested i can put you in touch with the place i got it, just PM me.
Look 695 (Geared) - FCN 1
Bowman Palace:R - FCN 1
Cannondale CAAD 9 - FCN 2
Premier (CX) - FCN 6
Premier (fixed/SS) - FCN3
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this is their website for other info:
http://www.premiercycles.co.uk/start.html
it doesnt actually have that frame on there but it has a lot of background to the company
Look 695 (Geared) - FCN 1
Bowman Palace:R - FCN 1
Cannondale CAAD 9 - FCN 2
Premier (CX) - FCN 6
Premier (fixed/SS) - FCN3
Carbon 456
456 lefty
Pompino
White Inbred
I'd like to get a racier SS but first up I really do want something that can do a bit more in terms of off-road stuff, hence the bigger tyre desire.
Pompino
CF SLX
I did look a lot before deciding on a Tricross - and I couldn't really find anything else that seemed likely to do the big tyres/'grds/gentle off road bit so well.
And so far so good. Only beaten IMHO by the fixed titanium On One cyclo crosser that I used to own. But there's only 3 of them in existence - and somewhat more expensive!
Good luck!
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Carbon 456
456 lefty
Pompino
White Inbred
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I'll stick the £6 Raleigh Pioneer up when I get around to it - that should annoy!
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http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/rob50.htm
http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2005/apr/Bob&Jo.htm
http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2006/ju ... Burton.htm
http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2007/mar/BobandJo.htm
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Seconded - altho' I find the whole bike a nice off-tarmac ride - no doubt the big air tyres help! I also have a set of better wheels with x28 Gatorskins for tarmac.
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