Monstercross Bike

Did you remember this formula?

n+1

n is number of bikes you have. So...one bike its never enough. Like cars or motorcycles, bicycle today divided into many categories, tour, road bike, MTB, hybrid etc. Each other had a different purpose and different fun.

But...

Maybe you dreamed there's one bike can rule them all..

Bike capable enough to shred....

Fast enough to wave in traffic, when..

Versatile enough to carry your things..

Some of you will tell me...i know the bike like that, it's called hybrid bike..

Is it true? Or wrong?

Well.."hybrid" terms alone had many interpretation. In bike..hybrid terms refer to MTB frame with 700c wheels, but...they also called flatbar roadbike with hybrid too..hmm..how about cyclocross bike? You can't called it a roadbike...since the geometry close to MTB, but you can't called it a MTB too since the component close to roadbike...i think it's a hybrid too.

Back to topic...if you dreamed there's one bike can rule them all..you're not alone. There's a people share the same dream and build a bike called "monstercross". A monster cross bike is not something you’ll find in the showroom of your local bicycle shop. Nor is it something you can order online. The Monstercrosser Facebook page (it's not exist anymore, try go to monstercross news page) definition is as follows – “that sweet middle ground between a cyclocross bike and a 29’er that makes it the best all around bike one can build”. Monster Cross isn’t the middle ground between the Road and the Mountain, It is the bridge that allows you to enjoy both sides. This is a bike that can handle the abuse and terrain of single track riding in all conditions, while still feeling snappy and quick when the rubber meets the pavement. 

Note the key word in that quote – BUILD. For this type of bicycle, every part and component needs to be specified, whilst considering issues such as compatibility between components. In essence, a complete custom bicycle. If you googling it..you can see many monstercross specification..but...the basic is big off-road tyres + rigid frame + dropbar. Like a rigid mountain bike, the monstercross relies on the large volume tires for suspension in addition to grip. The bigger the tire, the more supple the casing and the better is it for all-day comfort and trail-shredding tenacity.

Monstercross it's very personal..if you read the description.. you can find many mix and match parts to build with. You can use any wheel diameter as long as they wide enough to fit with big off-road tyres. How about the frame? The clue was "rigid" so you can use any type of frame as long as they can swallow a big off-road tyres. Last..dropbar it's a must. It's for comforts and of course..a speed too.

If you still have a room for one bike, why don't try build a monstercross? :)

Source:

http://www.singletracks.com

http://www.themountainbikelife.com

http://bicycletimesmag.com

http://www.bikeradar.com

http://www.gravelcyclist.com
http://www.bgcycles.com

http://www.handbuiltbicyclenews.com

Ride On!