Merida Cyclo Cross 4 (2013)

At least since the UCI allows the unlimited utilization of disk brakes, cyclo-crossers have extended their enormous application range once again: They are sporty like roads racer and master off-road rides like MTBs. Sports equipment and sporty solution for everyday all at once.

Not only ambitious road racers visualize tough athletes on completely muddy bikes when they think of cyclo-crossers. This challenging bike sport was “officially” born at the French Riviera around the turn of the century 1899/1900 after it had gradually emerged from the winter training of road racers. Since those old days, cyclo-cross machines have changed their appearance and have developed certain mass appeal – but without negating their origin.