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TENSION
An aluminum frame cyclocross bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
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| Weight | 9.4 kg |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b / 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Rival |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
156cm – 166cm
163cm – 174cm
171cm – 182cm
179cm – 189cm
185cm – 195cm
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Sept 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 frame (claimed 1060g for size S)
Race-ready out of the box
Good vibration damping
Lively acceleration
Classic cyclocross geometry
High bottom bracket avoids pedal strikes
Adequate tire clearance for most conditions
Solid wheelset (Hunt 4 Season) easy tubeless setup
Low gearing (40x36) for steep climbs
Front wheel deflects on bumpy terrain
Quick steering requires adaptation off-road
Plastic rim strip requires taping for tubeless
SRAM DoubleTap mechanism not reviewer's favorite
Higher bottom bracket may reduce cornering confidence
| Frame | 6061-T6 double butted aluminium, TA, rack / fender mounts, 86.5 mm T47 BB shell BB Standard: T47, Threaded Tire Clearance: 37c (27.5″) / 37c (700c) Colors: Matt Black; Matt Melon Yellow |
|---|---|
| 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 | Seido Comp saddle |
| Seatpost | Bombtrack Beech 27.2 mm x 400 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 - 42 T |
| Chain | KMC X11 chain, 1/2'' x 11/128'', 114L |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival flat mount hydraulic disc brakes Type: SRAM Rival 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 650B x 32C /, M - XL Schwalbe X-One Allround TLE 700C x 33C, tubeless ready, Rear: XS - S VEE TIRE XCX 120 TPI TLR 650B x 32C /, M - XL Schwalbe X-One Allround TLE 700C x 33C, tubeless ready |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM G2 Cleansweep 160 mm rotors |
| Lights | - |
|---|---|
| Fenders | - |
| Racks | - |
First added 9 February
Last updated 28 December
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