The finest cyclocross bikes for 2021: nine of the greatest CX bikes
The Cannondale SuperX Apex, Giant TCX Advanced Pro 2, and Specialized CruX Expert are at the top of the list.
Cyclocross has been around since the turn of the century and has become a popular sport. However, it has never ceased changing in terms of bicycles, especially in recent years with the emergence of ever more sophisticated carbon fiber construction, the rise in popularity of disc brakes, and a move to tubeless tires.
Lower-cost cyclocross bikes have long been considered not just racing machines but also general workhorses, with rack and mudguard attachments, typically more road-oriented gearing, and sometimes shoddy construction.
They must be light enough to carry, steady enough to ride, and durable enough to withstand a lot of punishment.
They must be light enough to carry, steady enough to ride, and durable enough to withstand a lot of punishment. Immediate Media/Russell Burton
The most effective cyclocross bikes
Cannondale SuperX Apex (£2,500)
£2,299/$2,995/AU The Giant TCX Advanced Pro2 costs $3,499 USD.
CruX Expert Specialized: £4,250 (about $4,700)
£3,499/$4,299.99/€3,999.99/AU Vitus Energie EVO CRS $5,999.99
The Boardman CXR 9.2 costs £2,399 to purchase.
The Merida Mission CX 8000 is priced at £3,600 (Australian $5,000).
£3,249 (roughly $3,462/$5,800) is the price of the Ribble CX SL Pro.
£2,104 Ribble CX5 (as tested)
The Trek Crockett 7 is priced at £2,500 (about $2,929 USD).
The introduction of specialized adventure and gravel bikes has not only provided additional niches for manufacturers to fill, but it has also restored the purity of purpose of cyclocross bikes.
Of course, you could simply adapt them for training, commuting, or gravel usage with some simple modifications.
The finest cyclocross bikes can be found on BikeRadar.