Cross bikes combine two bicycle types. Cyclocross or "cross" bicycles are lightweight and designed for cyclocross racing. Original cyclocross bicycles, the other type, were designed with road-racing frames and are obsolete. Some hybrid bikes that are a combination of road and mountain bikes are referred to as cross bikes. Modern cross bikes and the associated racing sport have evolved significantly through the history of cross bikes.
The trails contain obstacles that require the cyclist to dismount and carry his bike for brief periods of time. Due to the unique requirements of cyclo-cross racing, special bikes must be utilized. While cross bikes appear simi...
A typical cyclocross course includes sections of both uphill and downhill riding, turns on a sloped path and up to four sets of barriers over which riders must carry their bikes. Cyclocross races do not get canceled due to weat...
Cyclocross bikes differ from regular road bikes in a few ways. The frame's rear triangle and fork are designed to allow greater clearance for wider tires and to help decrease mud buildup. The bikes use cantilever brakes for bet...
