r/cyclocross

I got the 2021/2022 edition, but I see that other seasons are no longer available online. I figured a place like this would be the best shot of finding someone who has them and would be interested in selling, even though its probably a long shot. If anyone has any leads let me know! Or any other cross photobooks - trying to fill out a shelf in my garage.

I’m seriously considering upgrading my CX bike for this upcoming season with carbon wheels and trying to decide what rim depth to go with. The weight difference between both sets I’m considering (Hunt 30 Carbon Disc vs Hunt 40 Carbon Disc) is only 25g, so I’m not concerned about weight. I race primarily in the US mid-Atlantic region, where our courses aren’t too technical and many of them even feature hard-pack, straight sections where a little more aero benefit would be highly welcomed. Chat gpt is trying to sell me on 30mm because it is the all around best option for cx, given its ability to tackle all terrain, being less-impacted by cross-wind, and stability in technical sections. But I think chat gpt is just assuming all CX is like Belgium or New England (i.e muddier and more technical than PA, MD, NJ, VA, DC).

It’s also probably worth mentioning that I just enjoy the aesthetic of deeper rims on a drop-bar bike, which is also pushing me towards 40’s. Maybe feeling like I have a faster bike underneath me will inspire me to take my first win in Cat 3 this season, lol. (This is bulletproof logic, right?!?)

Has anybody ever upgraded to 40mm deep rims in CX and later regretted it due to technical instability, or other reasons?

Hi everyone,

I'm thinking about giving cyclocross a try next season. I've never raced CX before, but I'd like to enter a few local races just to discover the discipline and see if I enjoy it.

At the moment, I own an endurance road bike with a carbon frame, Shimano 105 drivetrain, a 50/34 crankset and an 11-34 cassette.

I'm wondering if it would be realistic to use this bike for my first races by simply fitting cyclocross tyres (assuming the frame has enough clearance), or if an endurance road bike is really not suitable for CX.

I have a few questions:

• Is the bike itself likely to be the main limitation?
• Is my 50/34 + 11-34 gearing appropriate for beginner cyclocross races, or would it be a disadvantage?
• Would I need to switch to SPD mountain bike pedals and shoes, or can I get away with my current road setup for a few races?

I'd really appreciate any advice or experiences from people who started cyclocross on a road bike before investing in a dedicated CX bike.

Thanks in advance!

I've been thinking about selling off my cx bike, I don't really ride it, outside of scooting around the neighborhood every now and again. It's a true cx bike, super aggressive handling and can just barely clear 35mm tires.

I also have a much nicer and newer gravel bike, and outside of true professional racing, is there any point in owning both a cx and gravel bike? Heck even most road bikes are running 32mm tires these days.

In my area cx is basically all but dead. What used to be a full 2 day event every weekend in fall is now maybe 2-3 local events with 10-15 people showing up, half are on gravel bikes. The local guy who runs the cx events now does gravel events because they are much easier and cheaper to set up and organize. ( Compared to renting out a park, which requires an ambulance and police on site )

How's yalls areas? Is it worth hanging onto a cx bike if I can race on my gravel bike if I ever want to race again? ( I'm cat 5 party pace all day every day )

What are some of your favorite North American CX races? I support my local races, but also want to throw in a far flung race as well. I am considering Really Rad this year, because it fits my work schedule and I have some friends near there. Thoughts on that event? Other events you really recommend people check out?