[email protected] skrev:
> I've been reading some reviews of the Surly Cross Check
> and one of the "cons" was that its on heavy side.
>
> Any opinions on ways to lighten it up? Or maybe other
> brands of cross bikes that are lighter?
>
> the heavy weight was one reason I didn't like the REI
> Randonee
If you want to actually race Cyclo-cross races with the intend to get
a good placement in the race, then the Surly Cross Check isn't the
best choice because its extra weight becomes a drag every time you
have to lift it up and run.
If you just want a versatile bike that can function as a fat tire road
bike or a single speed/fixie or flat bar internal gear hub bike,
touring bike, commuter, off road bike, ice racing etc, then the Cross
Check is hard to beat.
It really doesn't make sense to lighten a steel bike like the Cross
Check with expensive light parts like Campagnolo Record, Zipp tubular
carbon wheels etc.
There are of course lots of cyclo-cross bikes lighter than the Cross
Check, but it all depends on what you want to use the bike for. If you
want a commuter bike, then be aware that few real CX bikes has eyelets
for racks and fenders.
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Regards