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TENSION RIVAL
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: 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, 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 12 July
Last updated 27 June