Specialized Tricross (Singlecross)

I got one from my wife for christmas. Its a 2009. I am using the stock tires, and they are great for what i do with the bike, i would say about 20% road and 80% off road on a mix of fire road, single track, and just riding through the parks.

I ordered a set of avid shorty's as i was worried about the stock brakes, but after a few rides in the cold, wet, winter conditions we have here at the moment, i really dont think i need to change the brakes, the Tektros are working great, it sounds like it might be an adjustment.

I am playing with the gearing now, the stock gearing is great for the road and commuting, but it was a bit much for me in the winter trails and single track, i found it was ok on the relatively flat stuff, but when it got steep, the gearing caused me to spin if i put the power in that i needed to go.

Overall though, i am stoked about the bike, and cant wait for next years cross season. I see myself using this bike for quite a few different jobs.

how tall is your wife and what side did u get her?

i'm 5"6, what size should i get? 52 or 54? will be for 95% pavement/concrete riding.

My wife got the bike for me for christmas. I am 5'10 and I got a 54cm.

If your mostly going to be on the pavement, the stock gearing will be fine, but you may want to consider the Borough CX tires. They have a smooth center with small knobs on the outside edges of the tires, the stock tires are just fine though, just wont roll as fast as the boroughs.

jut8 said:

My wife got the bike for me for christmas. I am 5'10 and I got a 54cm.

If your mostly going to be on the pavement, the stock gearing will be fine, but you may want to consider the Borough CX tires. They have a smooth center with small knobs on the outside edges of the tires, the stock tires are just fine though, just wont roll as fast as the boroughs.

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oh shoot my bad about that, it looks like i'll ride the 52" then.

i'll look into those Borough CX tires, what about this: http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/TI400B03-Continental+Ultra+Sport+Tire.aspx

will these be better for all pavement riding?

I just ordered a Tricross frameset (geared) - may be a few weeks before it shows. Plan on moving the parts over from my road bike and will use the it as a road bike, commuter, and light duty trail bike.

Looking forward to it!

Need to make a tire selection for a tire I can ride on the road to the trail, make a lap offroad, and then ride home. I also need to pick up a compact crank and some brakes. Considering putting on a set of v-brakes with travel agents to work with the road levers.

Any idea on the biggest tire that will fit? How about some feedback on using v-brakes with travel agents?

there is a good bit of tire clearance on the tricross, mine came stock with 32's, and i know you can get much larger than that in there. Again, the Borough CX sounds like a great tire for what you are describing.