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2025 Bombtrack

TENSION C

A carbon frame cyclocross bike with high-end components and sram force hydraulic disc brakes.
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Weight18.7 lbs  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetForce
BrakesSRAM Force Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
TENSION C
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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

(climbing)

31 mph

TENSION C

35 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'5"

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Reviews
CX Magazine
Ridden and Reviewed: Bombtrack Tension C Cyclocross Race Bike - Cyclocross Magazine - Cyclocross and Gravel News, Races, Bikes, Media

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.

Highs

  • 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

Lows

  • 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

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Toray T700/T800 Hi-Mod carbon, TA, 68 mm T47 BB shell

BB Standard: T47, Threaded

Tire Clearance: 37c

Color: Matt Black

Fork

Full carbon, TA, 1.1/2'' - 1.1/8''

Bottom Bracket

Bombtrack T47 external sealed BB for 30 mm spindle

Headset

Sealed integrated aheadset, 1.1/2'' - 1.1/8''

Stem

Ritchey Comp 4-Axis 44 forged aluminium stem, -6°

Handlebar

Ritchey Road Comp Streem III drop bar, 31.8 mm, 5° backsweep

Saddle

Seido Comp saddle

Seatpost

Ritchey Comp aluminium seatpost 27.2 mm x 300 mm

Type: Rigid

Pedals

-

Grips

Bombtrack Command bar tape

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Force 1, clutch, medium cage

Front Derailleur

-

Crank

SRAM Force 1 carbon crank

Shifters

SRAM Force 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 Force flat mount hydraulic disc brakes

Type: SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
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, centerlock

Rear Hub

Hunt 4 Season V2 sealed hub, 11-speed, centerlock

Tires

Front: Challenge Grifo TLR, tanwall, 700C x 33C, tubeless ready, Rear: Challenge Grifo TLR, tanwall, 700C x 33C, tubeless ready

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline 140 mm rotors

Accessories
Lights

-

Fenders

-

Racks

-

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