2019 Bombtrack

Tension 3

A carbon frame cyclocross bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Weight18.7 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetRival
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Tension 3
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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31 mph

Tension 3

35 mph

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Review: Bombtrack Tension 2 is a versatile cross bike, during CX season & beyond!

Jan 2019

Bombtrack refocused their CX line-up with the 2019 Tension, reminding us again that often times a cross bike can be the most versatile in your bike quiver!

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

TORAY T700/T800 Hi-Mod carbon, TA dropout, replaceable hanger, 68 mm PF30 shell

BB StandardPF30, 68mm, Press Fit

Tire Clearance38c

Fork

full carbon TA disc fork, 1.1/2" - 1.1/8" tapered steerer

Bottom Bracket

SRAM PF30 68 mm

Headset

FSA ORBIT C40 sealed integrated aheadset, 1.1/2" - 1.1/8"

Stem

RITCHEY COMP 4-AXIS forged alloy stem, -6°

Handlebar

RITCHEY COMP EVOMAX drop bar, 31.8 mm, 4.7° backsweep, 12° flare

Saddle

BOMBTRACK COMP saddle

Seatpost

RITCHEY COMP 2-BOLT alloy seatpost 27.2 mm x 300 mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

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Grips

RITCHEY WCS RACE bar tape

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM RIVAL 1 rear derailleur, long cage

Front Derailleur

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Crank

SRAM RIVAL 1 alloy crank, SRAM X-SYNC alloy, narrow-wide, 40T, 1/2" x 11/128"

Shifters

SRAM RIVAL 1 double tap 1 x 11

Cassette

SRAM PG-1130 11-speed cassette, 11-36T

Chain

KMC X11 chain, 1/2" x 11/128", 114L

Brakes

SRAM RIVAL flat mount hydraulic disc brakes with 140 mm rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: HUNT 4-SEASONS V2 double wall asymmetric rim, TLC, i19, 24h, Rear: HUNT 4-SEASONS V2 double wall asymmetric rim, TLC, i19, 24h

Front Hub

Front: HUNT 4-SEASONS V2 sealed hub, 6-bolt disc, 12 x 100 mm thru-axle, Rear: HUNT 4-SEASONS V2 sealed hub, 11-speed, 6-bolt disc, 12 x 142 mm thru-axle

Rear Hub

Front: HUNT 4-SEASONS V2 sealed hub, 6-bolt disc, 12 x 100 mm thru-axle, Rear: HUNT 4-SEASONS V2 sealed hub, 11-speed, 6-bolt disc, 12 x 142 mm thru-axle

Tires

Front: CHALLENGE BABY LIMUS folding tire, 700C x 33C, Rear: CHALLENGE BABY LIMUS folding tire, 700C x 33C

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