Now that the 2015/16 cyclocross season is a wrap, it’s time to start thinking about the upcoming cyclocross season. After all, that’s when most of us are actually pinning on a number, so it’s always in the backs of our minds. And, with the growing interest in alternative ways to ride a road bike, it’s on a lot of manufacturers’ minds, too.
While some other brands have made dramatic changes to their CX bikes recently, Trek’s carrying forward the frames unveiled for the 2015-16 season unchanged save for their dress and spec, but you’ll find much fewer cantilever rim brake options unless you’re at the top of the Boone line. Yes, the very tip top of the line is the Sven Nys Race Shop Limited model, which shaves grams by eschewing discs, which worked quite well for many of Sven’s World Cup wins over the years. Of course, even he’s upgraded.
The Crockett lineup goes to all disc brakes, all the time. Both models continue on with 15mm thru axle forks and standard QR rear dropouts. Hop on down for a quick overview of models and specs…