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TENSION APEX
An aluminum frame cyclocross bike with upper mid-range components and sram apex hydraulic disc brakes.
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| Weight | 3.5 lbs (frame) |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b / 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Apex XPLR |
| 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 lb as tested, light frame (1060g claimed size S)
Race-ready spec SRAM Force 1, Ritchey components
Vibration damping from rough surfaces
Lively acceleration out of turns and up climbs
Higher bottom bracket reduces pedal strikes
37mm tire clearance accommodates some larger tires
Versatile for off-season all-road use
Front wheel deflects on bumpy terrain
Quick steering requires adaptation on loose surfaces
Higher bottom bracket may reduce confidence in tight turns
Hunt wheels are durable but heavy
SRAM DoubleTap mechanism not reviewer's favorite
Tire clearance limited for muddy conditions
| Frame | 6061-T6 double butted aluminium, TA, rack / fender mounts, 86.5 mm T47 BB shell BB Standard: T47, 86mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 37c (27.5″) / 37c (700c) Colors: Matt Black; Cool Grey / Splatter Light Blue |
|---|---|
| Fork | Full carbon, TA, 1.1/2'' - 1.1/8'', fender mounts |
| Bottom Bracket | Seido 86.5 mm T47 internal sealed BB for 30 mm spindle |
| Headset | Seido Pro IS, sealed integrated headset, 1.1/2'' - 1.1/8'' |
| Stem | Seido Meander forged aluminium stem, -6° |
| Handlebar | Seido CX-10 drop bar, 31.8 mm, 10° flare |
| Saddle | Seido Comp saddle |
| Seatpost | Seido Yew Offset 27.2 mm x 355 mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | - |
| Grips | Bombtrack Command bar tape |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex XPLR, clutch |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | - |
| Crank | SRAM Apex Wide, DUB spindle |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex XPLR double tap 1x12 |
| Cassette | SRAM Apex XPLR 12-speed, 11 - 44 T |
| Chain | SRAM Apex, flattop, 1/2'' x 11/128'', 114L |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex flat mount hydraulic disc brakes 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 | Seido Arc sealed hub, 6-bolt disc |
| Rear Hub | Seido Arc sealed hub, HG driver, 6-bolt disc |
| Tires | Front: XS - S Schwalbe X-One R Evo TLE 650B x 33C /, M - XL Challenge Grifo TLR, tanwall, 700C x 33C, tubeless ready, Rear: XS - S Schwalbe X-One R Evo TLE 650B x 33C /, M - XL Challenge Grifo TLR, tanwall, 700C x 33C, tubeless ready |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline 160 mm rotors |
| Lights | - |
|---|---|
| Fenders | - |
| Racks | - |
First added July 26
Last updated June 27