Budget Cyclocross/commuter

davehh68
davehh68 Posts: 8
edited May 2010 in Road buying advice
Hi

I'm thinking of a cyclocross as a commuter/tourer (commute is 6 miles A/B-roads and then 2 miles on an unmade cyclepath), as many of these seem to have mudguard & frame lugs.

Is this a good idea or would a normal roadbike or hybrid be better?

Thinking of the Kona Jake or maybe Specialized Tricross. The Raleigh Airtight U6X looks good value but no reviews of it so not sure if it has the necessary lugs on.

thanks

Dave

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  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    no, it's a good idea.

    I run a CX frame as a trainer/commuter/do-it-all bike (Airborne Carpe Diem)

    Have a look at the Planet X Uncle John too. There are plenty options out there, some more CX-orientated, some more tourer/hybrid-orientated.
    Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer
  • ynyswen24
    ynyswen24 Posts: 703
    Or the Planet X Kaffenback. The geometry is more like their alu road bike than the cyclo-x specific geometry of the Uncle John but with clearance for tyres up to about 32mm and mudguard/rack eyelets. Good value and solid, a good bike

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