Looking for a CX bike that can handle steep climbs
adaykin
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I currently have a trek crossrip elite, and when I go up really steep grades I can hear a creaking noise coming from the frame. It's an aluminum frame, but I'm just wondering:
1. Is it typical for a CX bike to not do so well (i.e. have a noise coming from the frame) when going up steep grades (> 6%)?
2. If it's not typical, what would be some good CX bikes for going up steep grades?
1. Is it typical for a CX bike to not do so well (i.e. have a noise coming from the frame) when going up steep grades (> 6%)?
2. If it's not typical, what would be some good CX bikes for going up steep grades?
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Ability to climb on any bike is determined by a) gearing and b) fitness. Any creaking is probably down to maintenance - or lack of it.0
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It's not a cross bike if it's not making noise from somewhere during a lap.
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I've done Rosedale Chimney on my cross bike with a 11-25 cassette. I have no idea if it was making any noise though as all I could hear was my wheezing and blood pumping in my ears.0
