15th February 2011
Despite our tester’s best efforts, the Gunnar Crosshairs came out alive and showing how some solid, reliable technology can build a bike you’ll want to keep.
Posts Tagged ‘cross bikes’
group test: Cross Purposes
12th November 2010
Cross bikes have become the natural choice for many as a winter commuter or training bike; their appeal is in their versatility. Derri Dunn tests three cross bikes from Kona, Specialized & Genesis.
group test: Kona Jake £770
12th November 2010
“You’re probably thinking, what on earth are we doing pitching the humble Kona Jake up against a couple of bikes that sell for hundreds of pounds more?”
group test: Specialized Crux Elite £999.99
12th November 2010
“Evidently, this is very much the racer of the bunch. If you wanted to use it as a commuting and training bike, with a set of slick tyres it’ll certainly hold its own amongst the roadies, but there are few concessions to long-distance comfort.”
group test: Genesis Croix de Fer £1,099
12th November 2010
There’s a classy pun hidden in the bike’s name — ‘Croix de Fer’ translates as ‘iron cross’ — and this Reynolds steel beauty is certainly a classy looking bike.
group test: Cross Purposes verdict
12th November 2010
“The design brief seems mostly to be about producing one bike which can do it all, for those of us who can only afford to own a single steed, but don’t want to be stuck with just one type of cycling.”
