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TENSION 1
An aluminum frame cyclocross bike with mid-range components and sram apex hydraulic disc brakes.
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| Weight | 20.7 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b / 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Apex |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc |
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
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Sep 2023 · Clifford Lee
Cyclocross season is upon us. Do you need a dedicated cyclocross race bike? We put the Bombtrack Tension C to the test.
Lightweight (18.5 lbs as tested)
Race-ready out of the box
Classic cyclocross geometry with quick steering
Vibration damping from carbon frame
Lively acceleration out of turns and climbs
Higher bottom bracket reduces pedal strikes
37mm tire clearance; can fit 42mm for off-season use
T47 bottom bracket and internal routing
Hunt wheels easy to set up tubeless
11-36 cassette provides low gear for mere mortals
Front wheel deflection on bumpy terrain due to low trail geometry
Narrow tires sink in soft surfaces (sand)
Descending requires careful weight placement
Hunt wheelset is heavy for race wheels
SRAM DoubleTap shifting not reviewer's personal favorite
No mud clearance with 37mm tires
Jan 2019 · Staff
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!
| Frame | 6061-T6 double butted aluminium, TA, rack / fender mounts, 86.5 mm BB T47 shell BB Standard: T47, Threaded Tire Clearance: 37c (27.5″) / 37c (700c) Color: Matt Rock Grey |
|---|---|
| Fork | Full carbon, TA, 1.1/2'' - 1.1/8'', fender mounts |
| Bottom Bracket | BOMBTRACK T47 internal sealed BB for 30 mm spindle |
| Headset | Sealed integrated aheadset, 1.1/2'' - 1.1/8'' |
| Stem | BOMBTRACK ROAM forged aluminium stem, -7° |
| Handlebar | BOMBTRACK CX-10 drop bar, 31.8 mm, 10° flare |
| Saddle | BOMBTRACK DART saddle |
| Seatpost | BOMBTRACK BEECH 27.2 mm x 300 mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | - |
| Grips | BOMBTRACK COMMAND bar tape |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM APEX 1, clutch, long cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | - |
| Crank | BOMBTRACK LYER forged aluminium crank, direct mount interface, (SRAM compatible),30 mm spindle |
| Shifters | SRAM APEX 1 double tap 1 x 11 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130 11-speed, 11 - 42 T |
| Chain | KMC X11 chain, 1/2'' x 11/128'', 114L |
| Brakes | SRAM APEX flat mount hydraulic disc brakes with 140 mm rotors Type: SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: WTB ST i19 double wall, TCS 2.0, 32h, Rear: WTB ST i19 double wall, TCS 2.0, 32h |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | BOMBTRACK ARC sealed hub, 6-bolt disc |
| Rear Hub | BOMBTRACK ARC sealed hub, 11-speed, 6-bolt disc |
| Tires | Front: XS - S VEE TIRE XCX 120 TPI TLR 32-584 /, M - XL CHALLENGE GRIFO TLR 33-622, tubeless ready, Rear: XS - S VEE TIRE XCX 120 TPI TLR 32-584 /, M - XL CHALLENGE GRIFO TLR 33-622, tubeless ready |
| Lights | - |
|---|---|
| Fenders | - |
| Racks | - |
First added March 31
Last updated February 4
Not listed for 1,219 days