strong, fast and likes to be abused

lack of rear tire clearance is terrible, and rear brake cable routing ( but i never carry it that much).

Great bike, I use it for almost everything. Wheels have held up amazing under my cylesdale frame. The triple comes in handy when i get lazy.

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Strong, light frame Good drivetrain Light aluminum fork Great wheelset Time pedals RaceFace cranks

Poor cable routing Minimal tire clearance at bb Harsh aluminum fork

I really like this bike so far. Kind of expensive but all of the parts are decent - nothing really needs to be upgraded unless it breaks. I had the shop swap the bars for wider ones...I just hate narrow bars. The wheels have stayed true under the enormous pressure of my unyielding buttocks, the frame is very well made (sweet paint job too), and the drivetrain is solid if not terribly refined. The ride is like you''d expect - firm and fast. Awesome on roads of all kinds and smooth singletrack but bone-jarring on anything rougher (still fun though). Just one complaint...the cable routing is in the exact wrong position for cyclocross. For some reason Rocky chose to put the rear brake cable stop in the very place your shoulder rests when carrying the bike...this is almost unforgiveable for a cyclocross bike. You''ll just have to learn to carry it differently.

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