http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Spec' Tricross? en Wed, 13 May 2026 03:55:58 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76937 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 20:21:54 +0000 gembo 76937@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>EBC have a cyclo cross bike within the 600. it is a copy of the tricross. I have a work colleague with one, it looks very dependable if not quite as exciting as some of the others mentioned.</p> <p>Revolution Cross Sport 575</p> <p>revolution Cross 499 </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76933 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 19:53:26 +0000 custard 76933@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I don't know what to do :o<br /> looking aound.on budget its all compromise bikes.<br /> what I really fancy is one of the newer cyclocross bikes.<br /> however that a £800+ job.<br /> so do i bite the bullet and get what I want or hold off<br /> if this was my size(too big) i would have had a bid.<br /> <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cannondale-CAADX-Tiagra-Road-Cyclo-Cross-Bike-size-54-/271006983474?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&amp;_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D375291254781023933%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D1011%26rk%3D3%26" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cannondale-CAADX-Tiagra-Road-Cyclo-Cross-Bike-size-54-/271006983474?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&amp;_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D375291254781023933%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D1011%26rk%3D3%26</a></p> <p>looking this ticks most of the boxes<br /> <a href="http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_777735_categoryId_165710_langId_-1?cm_sp=Intelligent_Offer-_-Product_Details_Zone_1-_-Blank&amp;iozone=PDPz1" rel="nofollow">http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_777735_categoryId_165710_langId_-1?cm_sp=Intelligent_Offer-_-Product_Details_Zone_1-_-Blank&amp;iozone=PDPz1</a></p> <p>would be able to get that for nearer £800 with 10% discount &amp; cashback.<br /> however i would be inclined to wait for the new model and hopeful price cuts.<br /> however poor show Halfords. not one model in Edinburgh to have a look at </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76922 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 17:43:36 +0000 CalumX 76922@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>There were carbon-fork Tiagra bikes for £650-ish in the last EBC sale, and Im sure Ive seen the Felt F85 for £650 somewhere recently (but cant find it currently) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76796 Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:44:07 +0000 custard 76796@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>I think the Secteur is only £750ish new anyway, might be able to get one for £650 in sales or by shopping around.</em></p> <p>thats the comp,with carbon stays. so higher price new.</p> <p><em>you could probably get a new aluminium Tiagra-spec mid-range road bike for same price in the sales. "Custom build" is usually code on ebay for "bitsa this and bitsa that".</em></p> <p>most I've seen have alloy forks. I just don't think my shoulder/wrist can take the vibration right now.</p> <p>I'm getting back on the Boardman hybred this week(I hope) so i will see how it handles the alloy forks on that. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76752 Tue, 03 Jul 2012 08:51:09 +0000 CalumX 76752@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>And the colours on that ebay bike dont look right.<br /> <a href="http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/secteur-comp-2010-road-bike-ec019548" rel="nofollow">http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/secteur-comp-2010-road-bike-ec019548</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76749 Tue, 03 Jul 2012 08:47:05 +0000 CalumX 76749@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I think the Secteur is only £750ish new anyway, might be able to get one for £650 in sales or by shopping around. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76722 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 21:41:47 +0000 kaputnik 76722@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>you could probably get a new aluminium Tiagra-spec mid-range road bike for same price in the sales. "Custom build" is usually code on ebay for "bitsa this and bitsa that". </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76719 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 21:31:24 +0000 custard 76719@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>well acording to the ad.<br /> its a new frame/fork with 2nd hand parts from another bike, @1500km approx use on the parts<br /> I thought £600 was too high too<br /> he listed it before and declined offers of £400 &amp; £500 </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76717 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 21:24:40 +0000 gembo 76717@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Specialised secteur has compact geometry, possibly better for audax style longer rides, wheels the eBay person has put on are better than generic, it looks a little funny colour wise. Comp level would be 105 not tiagra? Is it near new? What miles / km are on it? Spesh frames have 25'yr guarantee? £600 seems pricey? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76709 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:29:47 +0000 custard 76709@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>what do we think to this?<br /> if so,whats it worth?</p> <p><a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Specialized-Bicycle-Bike-secteur-comp-custom-build-Brand-New-Frame-Fork-/140789932818?_trksid=p4340.m1850&amp;_trkparms=aid%3D222001%26algo%3DSIC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D326142934425259689%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D1%26" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Specialized-Bicycle-Bike-secteur-comp-custom-build-Brand-New-Frame-Fork-/140789932818?_trksid=p4340.m1850&amp;_trkparms=aid%3D222001%26algo%3DSIC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D326142934425259689%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D1%26</a></p> <p>ta </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76570 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 09:27:45 +0000 gembo 76570@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>THere are many versions of the tricross. the last one single speed? So not so good for rack and panniers.</p> <p>The first version had the 'judder' when you braked. They stopped this by putting on v-brakes in the next model (the one I bought). This solved the judder but v-brakes wrong. I eventually had them replaced with canti and then Spesh eventually went that way too in more recent versions</p> <p>It is a souped up tourer so can go fine on the commute, I took the rack off and swapped tyres to gatorskins and did the etape on it, it copes on the WoL. Either multi-functional or a bit adequate at all things, dependent on your PoV. I use mine every day as my commute. It has taken one hell of a beating, still going. No internal cabling [maybe later models] - tyres lasted one winter? So a second hand model will need new tyres?</p> <p>There was a Tricross Comp about 4 years ago that had very high specification [wheels etc] and then more recent cheaper ones with cheaper specification.</p> <p>If going for it - the bike you get will depend on the vintage. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76559 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 21:08:01 +0000 custard 76559@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Specialised-Tricross-Single-Sturmey-Archer-XRF-5-bike-/320935629967?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&amp;hash=item4ab941148f" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Specialised-Tricross-Single-Sturmey-Archer-XRF-5-bike-/320935629967?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&amp;hash=item4ab941148f</a></p> <p>surely not the normal shifter set up for drops and a hub gear? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76505 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:59:27 +0000 ARobComp 76505@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I hav a 2011 spec tricross comp - it's a fantastic bike. I am a big lad (16 stone and 6'3'' and it's a punisher as it's highly geared on the flat and downhill - really punishes if you're tired/not pushing hard - but nicely balanced for hill climb on the small ring. </p> <p>The ride compared to my roadbike is like a stool vs an armchair. It's so comfy - even offroad. </p> <p>Would recommend ***** </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76502 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:52:03 +0000 custard 76502@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Theres a vapour for sale too.<br /> though I think it will go way over what I can sensibly pay </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76500 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:36:23 +0000 Uberuce 76500@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Not sure why they're calling it a 'cross bike, since the Equilibrium range are roadies. DayOne, Vapour and Croix deFer are their cyclocrosses.</p> <p>That said, I understand the niche Genesis were aiming for is <em>unusually slick winter bike</em> and in the flesh(steel?) they do look sturdier than your average carbon whippetmobile. </p> <p>Really wish I'd been stupid and snapped up the top of the range one BikeTrax had for £300 off in winter. Well, I do when I'm not looking at my bank balance. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76493 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:03:48 +0000 custard 76493@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>was on eBay last night and saw this</p> <p><a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genesis-Equilibrium-00-Steel-Road-Cross-Bike-54cm-/280905809217?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&amp;hash=item41674a7d41" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genesis-Equilibrium-00-Steel-Road-Cross-Bike-54cm-/280905809217?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&amp;hash=item41674a7d41</a></p> <p>my browser froze as i went to bid :( </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76486 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:34:55 +0000 Snowy 76486@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I bought a 2011 Tricross Sport (cantiver brake version) in the EBC xmas sale. Smudge is correct - there was actually a recall on the 2011 models, due to a reported problem with the front brake mounts shearing under extreme stress (happened about 5 times country-wide, apparently). They recalled all stock and re-released them just before xmas with new stronger forks (carbon) - and a few quid off to shift them quickly so they could get selling the 2012 model.</p> <p>I've been very happy with it - it's taken over as my commuter and go-everywhere bike. It should come with an n+1 warning though - I wish I had one with guards and panniers for the commute and one for going fast :-) </p> <p>Like CalumX says though - the cantilevers require a weeks notice in writing before they will consider stopping the heavier rider in the wet. (Not really any worse than other canti's imho)</p> <p>It's a pretty rigid frame and light with it but it seems able to take the hits from Edinburgh's bomb-craters, er, potholes. The cross tyres are great and wearing very slowly. I've done around 1500 miles on it so far and the shifting is still silky - although I must admit I'm maintaining it diligently! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76427 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:07:38 +0000 CalumX 76427@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Despite a strong desire not to have matching bikes, Puzzle and I both ended up getting 2011 Tricross. I tried a few other bikes, and its just the one that felt right for me. I dont think its that different to a road bike - slightly more upright riding position, canti brakes, and comes with centre-slick cross tyres, which work pretty well on Edinburgh roads.</p> <p>Complaints Ive heard:<br /> * Brakes on earlier models can judder a lot, due to how they are mounted. I cant remember the details (Google will find people posting about it), and the 2011 doesn't do it.<br /> * Internal cable routing is apparently a pain. I haven't had to replace any cables yet, so no idea.<br /> * I think the canti brakes aren't great, to be honest. Might just need some new pads, but I'm definitely going to try tweaking them if that doesn't improve it.</p> <p>All in all, I love it though. It does everything I could want a bike to do: cobblestones, across fields, sportives, commuting.. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76407 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:27:00 +0000 ruggtomcat 76407@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have a 2010, its a stonking bike, very strong and rugged but light enough to feel very nippy, the compact geometry does give it a bit of overlap but I never had any problems with it despite using clipless pedals.</p> <p>Keep thinking about selling mine for financial reasons but its just too nice to part with. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76405 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:51:01 +0000 minus six 76405@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>i heard that the older tricross models have bad toe overlap. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76403 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:32:07 +0000 custard 76403@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>yeah it won't be a 2011/2012(unless a stonking bargain or a moment of fiscal madness comes)<br /> 2009/2010 seem the common ones around. I was looking at the 2012 models but its a £4-500 increase in price for the carbon forked models! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76399 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:05:57 +0000 kaputnik 76399@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The older Tricrosses have really weird-looking forks and stays with something Specialized called "Zertz inserts", apparently to make them more comfortable when riding.</p> <p>No idea if they worked, but think they are lacking from newer models. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76395 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:32:02 +0000 Instography 76395@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>17 stone on a bike should be nothing to worry about. Well, not in terms of the structural integrity of the bike. The wheels and spokes might take a bit more punishment but a cross bike should be able to take it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76393 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:24:03 +0000 DaveC 76393@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I gave up on Alu bikes and bought Steel. There are a few S/H bikes on various bike forums, Spotted this on Single Track Mag's forum:</p> <p><a href="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-genesis-vapour-cross-bike-4" rel="nofollow">http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-genesis-vapour-cross-bike-4</a></p> <p>Genesis Vapour Cross bike - 56cm for sale ~£500 Spec on the link. Even has mounts for a rear rack. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76390 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:18:25 +0000 Smudge 76390@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have a memory there was a recall on the 2011 carbon forks?<br /> I have a mate who has one and is quite a solid citizen, will have to ask him for some opinions. Certainly seems to like it, though he had to replace the wheelset after about 3k miles and replace it with a heavier duty option! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76389 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:15:47 +0000 earthowned 76389@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've got one and have no complaints really. To be honest there's not too much difference really from a road spec - just fatter tires, v brakes, secondary brake levers, triple chain ring, bigger clearances and internal cabling so the crud doesn't get in. Weight all in is about 11kg so it's still a fairly skinny bike.</p> <p>If you pick up a second hand one look for a 2010 or 2011 model as it has carbon forks whereas the 2012 I believe doesn't. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7363#post-76381 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:43:46 +0000 custard 76381@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Any views on the Tricross?<br /> Saw one on Gumtree the other day but it was gone by the time I got home.<br /> So it got me looking at them.<br /> Fancy a road bike type bike<u> however</u> given I'm near 17 stone! &amp; still having lots of problems with my arm/hand.<br /> I don't think i could take the vibration from a stiff/heavily forward riding set up and worry about my mass and a skinny bike!<br /> So whats folks opinions? i would be buying 2nd hand. Spending too much on treatments &amp; petrol :( to go mad on new bikes </p>