The choice of champions and anyone who knows that autumn's cold, some sweaty clothes, and a muddy bike are the ticket to fun. But the lightweight, all-aluminum frame is truly a capable, all-purpose rig - equally as adept at dodging cabbies as tearing up the 'cross course.
IMPERVIOUS TO MUD
Plus it's stiff enough for the sprints and light enough to lift over a double set of barricades. Aside from producing the lightest possible integrated crankset, the Cannondale-developed BB30 system is perfect for 'cross crazy riders.
TIM JOHNSON SHRINE
Global marketing director Scott Struve has a thing for cyclocross. That's putting it mildly. You should see the Nine-ball shrine to 2007 U.S. National Cyclocross Champion Tim Johnson that occupies most of the space in Struve's cubicle. We think it's bizarre.
WISHBONE STAYS ARE LIGHTER
The CX9's wishbone rear stays are stiffer and lighter than the competition, which aids fatigued riders whether lifting their bikes over course barricades or powering towards the finish line. The integrated brake boss also gives cleaner, neater brake cable routing.
