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TENSION 2
An aluminum frame cyclocross bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
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| Weight | 19.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b / 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Rival |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival 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.
Race-ready out of the box with a great starting weight and spec that requires no upgrade
Light and nimble as a cyclocross race bike should be
Fits wide enough tires (up to 42mm) to be a great all-road, mixed-terrain bike in the cyclocross off-season
Sufficient tire clearance (37mm max specified, but fits 42mm without issue)
Damps vibration reasonably well; feels lively when accelerating
Higher bottom bracket helps avoid pedal strikes
Easy tubeless setup on stock wheels
Includes cassette with 36-tooth cog for lower gearing
Front wheel gets deflected by bumps on rough terrain; requires adjustment
Narrow tires and low trail make soft surfaces like sand challenging
Stock Hunt wheelset is heavy; weight savings possible with lighter wheels
SRAM DoubleTap shifting mechanism not a personal favorite
Not ideal for very muddy conditions due to limited mud clearance
Geared towards European market with 33mm tire restrictions; may not suit all US courses
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: Glossy Grey / Green |
|---|---|
| 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 | RITCHEY COMP 4-AXIS 44 aluminium stem, -6° |
| Handlebar | RITCHEY ROAD COMP STREEM III drop bar, 31.8 mm, 5° backsweep |
| Saddle | BOMBTRACK DART saddle |
| Seatpost | RITCHEY COMP 2-BOLT aluminium seatpost 27.2 mm x 300 mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | - |
| Grips | BOMBTRACK COMMAND bar tape |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM RIVAL 1, clutch, long cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | - |
| Crank | BOMBTRACK LYER forged aluminium crank, direct mount interface, (SRAM compatible),30 mm spindle |
| Shifters | SRAM RIVAL 1 double tap 1 x 11 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130 11-speed, 11 - 36 T |
| Chain | KMC X11 EPT Anti Rust chain, 1/2'' x 11/128'', 114L |
| Brakes | SRAM RIVAL flat mount hydraulic disc brakes with 140 mm rotors Type: SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: HUNT 4 SEASON double wall asymmetric rim, TLC, i19, 24h, Rear: HUNT 4 SEASON double wall asymmetric rim, TLC, i19, 24h |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | HUNT 4 SEASON V2 sealed hub, 6-bolt disc |
| Rear Hub | HUNT 4 SEASON V2 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 1,224 days