The Specialized Tricross has reintroduced the cyclo cross bike to the general cycling public. Essentialy a tough road bike with light off-road capabilities the Tricross has become a firm favourite with commuters across Britain for it’s perfect blend of speed, toughness and practicality.
Key features
- TriCross A1 premium aluminium frame
- TriCross FACT carbon fork
- 27 speed, Shimano LX rear mech
The Specialized Tricross Sport 2010 Features are:
Frame: Specialized TriCross A1 Premium aluminium, fully manipulated tubing, semi-compact Freeroad design, rack and fender fittings, integrated headset
Fork: Tricross FACT carbon fork, carbon legs, alloy crown and steerer, SpeedZertz inserts, rack and fender fittings
Headset: Cage bearings integrated HS. w/ 40mm of spacers w/ top cap
Stem: Specialized CX Comp 6061 alloy, short drop
Speed: 27
Front Mech: Shimano Tiagra
Rear Mech: Shimano Deore LX
Rims: Alex ACE-19, aluminium, sleeve joint, CNC machined sidewalls, w/ eyelets
Front Hub: Forged aluminium, 32h, sealed ball bearings, QR
Rear Hub: Forged aluminium, 32h, double sealed ball bearings, cassette, QR
Front Brake: Tektro wide canti
Rear Brake: Tektro narrow canti
Seatpost: Carbon wrapped, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm
What is a Road Bike?
Referred to as road racing bikes, the clue is in the title here. These bikes concentrate on being light weight and reducing drag to increase speed. Thanks to their drop handlebars they have a stretched out feel, again for aerodynamics. So efficiency is the name of this game, definitely not comfort. For more information on road bikes see our Road Bikes Buying Guide
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| Bike Size | Rider Height (Inches) | Rider Height (cm) |
| 49cm | 5ft 0- 5ft 3 | 152 - 160 |
| 52cm | 5ft 3 - 5ft 6 | 160 - 168 |
| 54cm | 5ft 6 - 5ft 9 | 168 - 175 |
| 56cm | 5ft 9 - 6ft 0 | 175 - 183 |
| 58cm | 6ft 0 - 6ft 3 | 183 - 191 |
| 61cm | 6ft 3 - 6ft 6 | 191 - 198 |