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Cyclo-Cross Bike with Disc Brakes

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  1. I am looking for a production cyclo cross bike that uses disc brakes. While I will use it for an ocassional cyclo cross race, I plan on using it more for a year round commuter (I live in MN, the frame would have to fit 40c Nokian studded tires). So far the only production model I can find is a Cannondale Cyclocross Optimo Disc 2 which uses Tiagra as the baseline at about $1400 US. I am looking for something more in the 105/Ultegra range and would be willing to spend up to $3000 US. There are many custom frame builders that provide the base I am looking for (I lust for the Calfee version :p), but after buying the gruppo, etc. would range about $4-5000 which is outside the price range I am looking for. Redline used to offer a model that fit my needs but has evidently decided to discontinue the disc brake versions. If you have any leads for me, I would greatly appreciate your help. Thanks!

  2. Update: I also found a LeMond Poprad Disc. This now the leading candidate. 🙂

  3. reallyoldpunk said:

    Update: I also found a LeMond Poprad Disc. This now the leading candidate. 🙂


    Two local racers I know love the steel poprad claiming its superior comfort over the aluminum cross bikes. I too would have bought a steel proprad for cross and commuting, but opposite of you i decided to go with cantilever brakes. My reasoning in no particular order are weight and UCI legality (should I do a big cross race next winter).

    I would agree that a disc Poprad will make the ultimate commuter and racer!! Great brakes can never hurt!!

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