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cyclocross

cyclocross

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A bicycle made for racing on mixed terrain and mud
  • noun
  • /ˈsaɪkləˌkrɔs/
translation icon : bicicleta de ciclocross
  • A cyclocross bike is designed for racing on mixed terrain, with wider tires for better grip.
  • cyclocross bike
  • cyclocross frame

Examples

  • Riders need a lightweight cyclocross bike to navigate obstacles efficiently during competition.

  • "We had a pair of cyclocross framesets that were going to be built-to-order... those are going to be auctioned off to raise money," Jammet said.

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  • Raleigh's RXC Pro cyclocross bike sells for $6000, complete with electronic shifting and top-shelf components.

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  • For the wide gear range you need, you will need either a compact crankset (2 chainrings, cyclocross bikes use 30 and 46 teeth) or a triple crankset.

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  • The velo retro tribe doesn't like my new bike; the carbon fiber boys seem to think it's too heavy, cyclocross people think it's not dirty enough and the tires are smooth, and the commuters think it's too much bike to be practical.

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  • This cyclocross bike features a durable frame that withstands muddy conditions on the course.

Surface Forms

cyclocross singular
cyclocrosses plural

Morphology

cyclocross = cycle + cross (transparent) = cyclo + cross

The noun is a compound (cyclo- + cross) whose components clearly indicate a bicycle for cross-country racing.

Etymology

Cyclocross is the name for a bike made for the sport: the word joins cycle 'bicycle' and cross 'across'. These bikes are light and have room for mud, so they work well on rough, mixed ground.