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If you’ve ever been to a cyclocross race, it has probably been in the
depths of winter with at least a few inches of mud on the ground.
Precipitation is a given, and races are won and lost in a battle against
all that Mother Nature can throw at you.
Designed to combat these conditions, the F1X also allows riders
to utilize their bike handling skills to the maximum.
Built from proprietary double-butted Superlight 7005 aluminum
tubing- still the material of choice of some of the world’s best cross
riders – the F1X is tailored specifically for off-road use. Since so
much time is spent riding on the brake hoods - for greater stability
and control through the rough as well as for easy dismounts - its
compact geometry provides greater standover clearance, allowing
you to easily adopt a more upright position to do so. An oversized
carbon fiber fork minimizes vibration and helps take the edge off the
harsh stuff.
Since traction and mud clearance are essential, we allow plenty of
space in the frame to accommodate the grungiest 35c tire.
Rerouting the cables along the underside of the downtube keeps
them out of the way for effective shouldering and lessens the build
up of contaminants that can inhibit shifting. Cantilever type brakes
are utilized for maximum braking power under wet conditions, as
well as providing additional mud clearance.
Whether you’re on the course on race day or touring the countryside
in the off-season, the F1X is designed to beat both the elements
and the competition. Bring on the rain.