Utah based direct-to-consumer bike seller Fezzari has upped the ante of its cyclocross offerings with a new frame platform and multiple build options.
While specs vary from model to model, all the new bikes are built around the same full carbon frame, which features a 15mm thru axle up front, a 142x12mm rear thru axle, disc brakes, a tapered headtube, and stealth internal routing that's compatible with mechanical and electronic shifting drivetrains.
The new frame design also boasts extra wide tire clearance. Fezzari marketing boss and occasional amateur cyclocross racer Tyler Cloward says he's been running a set of 40c WTB Nano tires this season with no issue whatsoever. Just don't tell the U.C.I.
Pricing starts at a budget friendly $2299; the most popular build thus far is the $2999 3.0 model, which comes stock with SRAM's Rival 22 11-speed drivetrain, a climbing friendly 11-32 cassette, and SRAM Rival hydraulic disc brakes. You can see a full spec and price breakdown below.
Fezzari will also work with customers who are looking for something that's not part of its in-line program. "We can customize the builds to get the wheels and tires a rider would like for their specific racing or riding area," says Cloward. "We can even ship the bike already set-up tubeless if that's what they want."
Of course one of the biggest fears with buying a bike outside the traditional independent bike dealer channel is assuring you're getting the right fit. Normally this is achieved through copious test rides, but Fezzari is confident they can assure the right bike via its 23-point fit system, which incorporates detailed measurements from each bike buyer into the final build.
"We custom fit and build each bike for each person," explains Cloward. "We are looking at your measurements and then setting up the bike making sure the reach is just right and that the saddle positioning is set, the seat height dialed, and crank length is specifically for you and tour needs."
Learn more about the Fezzari fit system in this video below. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4a8nnIiazM
Cloward adds that the Foré Cyx cyclocross bikes are designed with versatiliy in mind. They are light and agile enough for racing, he says, but can easily do double duty as a adventure road bike or even a commuter rig. There are also some small, but well thought out features built into the frame itself. Fezzari added reinforcement to the underside of the down tube and chain stays to better withstand the rigors of riding and racing, and the threading of the replaceable derailleur hanger is in the hanger and not in the frame. So in case you happen to strip a bolt, you won't have to replace your frame.
We have a test bike on order and will post a full review in early 2015. In the meantime here's full spec on the new 'cross bikes. Learn more at www.fezzari.com
2015 Foré CYX 5.0 Specifications
- Price: $4,349
- Frame: Fezzari Racing Design Fore CX5-Disc, Carbon Fiber construction, 142x12mm thru-axle, Internal cable routing, Di2 compatible
- Fork: Fezzari Racing Design F5CX-Disc Carbon with 15mm thru-axle, full carbon tapered steerer, 160mm rotor
- Sizes: 50, 53, 55, 58, 61
- Headset: FSA integrated sealed cartridge bearing, tapered, No. 42ACB
- Shifters: SRAM Force CX1 Hydraulic, 11-speed, Carbon brake and aluminum shift lever, Independent shift and brake lever reach adjustment, Easy access bleed port
- Front Derailleur: N/A
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM Force CX1, X-Horizon parallelogram and Type 2 clutch mechanism combine for superb chain management and near-silent operation
- Cassette: SRAM PG-1170, 11-32T
- Crank: SRAM Force CX1, Carbon arm
- Chainrings: SRAM X-Sync Wide-Narrow, 40T (Other sizes available upon request)
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM GXP English thread
- Chain: SRAM PC-1170, 11-speed
- Handlebars: FSA SL-K Carbon Compact with ergo flat bar portion
- Stem: Fezzari Road, Alloy 31.8mm (Size varies with 23-point custom setup)
- Tape/Grips: Lizard Skin's DSP 2.5. (Other colors available upon request)
- Saddle: WTB Volt Race
- Seatpost: FSA SLK Carbon Fiber, Dual Bolt, 31.6mm diameter
- Pedals: Available Separately
- Rims: Reynolds Assault SLG Disc Brake, Tubeless, 25mm External width, 41mm deep
- Hubs: Reynolds Road Disc strait pull, Front: 15mm thru-axle, Rear: 142x12mm thru axle
- Spokes: DT Swiss Aero Comp, 24/24 count
- Tires: Hutchison Piranha CX, 700x34C, Protect'Air Max Tubeless Ready
- Tubes: Fezzari Performance Road Tubes, 700x34c (Tubeless Setup available as an upgrade)
- Brakes: SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc
- Brake Levers: SRAM Force Carbon
- Extras: DT Swiss RWS 15mm front axle; DT Swiss 142x12mm E-thru rear axle; Fezzari Deluxe Chainstay Protector
The 3.0 model has been Fezzari's top seller and features Stan's NoTubes Grail Team wheels that are tubeless ready.
2015 Foré CYX 3.0 Specifications
- Price: $2,999
- Frame: Fezzari Racing Design Fore CX5-Disc, Carbon Fiber construction, 142x12mm thru-axle, Internal cable routing, Di2 compatible
- Fork: Fezzari Racing Design F5CX-Disc Carbon with 15mm thru-axle, full carbon tapered steerer, 160mm rotor
- Sizes: 50, 53, 55, 58, 61
- Headset: FSA integrated sealed cartridge bearing, tapered, No. 42ACB
- Shifters: SRAM Rival22, Hydraulic brake levers
- Front Derailleur: SRAM Rival22
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM Rival22 WiFli Medium cage for 32T cassette(22-speed)
- Cassette: SRAM PG-1130, 11-32T
- Crank: SRAM Rival22
- Chainrings: SRAM Rival22, Machined Alloy, 46/36T
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM GXP English thread
- Chain: SRAM PC-1130
- Handlebars: FSA Gossamer Alloy Compact with 34mm Ergo flat top portion
- Stem: Fezzari Road, Alloy 31.8mm (Size varies with 23-point custom setup)
- Tape/Grips: Lizard Skin's DSP 2.5. (Other colors available upon request)
- Saddle: WTB Volt Race
- Seatpost: FSA SLK Carbon Fiber, 31.6mm diameter
- Pedals: Available Separately
- Rims: NoTube's Grail Team, Tubeless Ready, Disc Brake Specific, 24.1mm wide, 24.5mm deep
- Hubs: Stan's 3.30 Disc 15mm, 142x12mm Thru-axle
- Spokes: Black 1.8/1.5/1.8mm
- Tires: Hutchison Piranha CX, 700x34C, Protect'Air Max Tubeless Ready
- Tubes: Fezzari Performance Road Tubes, 700x34c (Tubeless Setup available as an upgrade)
- Brakes: SRAM Rival22 Hydraulic Disc, Avid 160mm Centerline rotors
- Brake Levers: SRAM Rival22 Hydraulic levers, SRAM Rival22 Hydraulic levers, Independent lever reach adjust
- Extras: DT Swiss RWS 15mm front axles; DT Swiss 142x12mm E-thru rear axle; Fezzari Deluxe Chainstay Protector
2015 Foré CYX 2.0 Specifications
- Price: $2,999
- Frame: Fezzari Racing Design Fore CX5-Disc, Carbon Fiber construction, 142x12mm thru-axle, Internal cable routing, Di2 compatible
- Fork: Fezzari Racing Design F5CX-Disc Carbon with 15mm thru-axle, full carbon tapered steerer, 160mm rotor
- Sizes 50, 53, 55, 58, 61
- Headset: FSA integrated sealed cartridge bearing, tapered, No. 42ACB
- Shifters: Shimano Ultegra 6800, New Lever Shape, Internal Cables 2 x 11 speed
- Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra 6800, 2 speed
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra 6800-GS, Wide Gear Range (22-speed)
- Cassette: Shimano Ultegra 6800, 11x32t, 11 speed
- Crank: FSA Energy CX
- Chainrings: FSA Energy Pro 46/36T for Shimano 11-spd, Precision CNC machined 7075/T6 chainrings, ramped and pinned for perfect shifting
- Bottom Bracket: FSA MegaExo English Thread
- Chain: Shimano Ultegra 6800, 11-spd
- Handlebars: FSA Gossamer Alloy Compact with 34mm Ergo flat top portion
- Stem: Fezzari Road, Alloy 31.8mm (Size varies with 23-point custom setup)
- Tape/Grips: Lizard Skin's DSP 2.5. (Other colors available upon request)
- Saddle: WTB Volt Race
- Seatpost: FSA SLK Carbon Fiber, 31.6mm diameter
- Pedals: Available Separately
- Rims: NoTubes Grail Team, Tubeless Ready, Disc Brake Specific, 24.1mm wide, 24.5mm deep
- Hubs: Stan's 3.30 Disc 15mm, 142x12mm Thru-axle
- Spokes: Black 1.8/1.5/1.8mm
- Tires: Hutchison Piranha CX, 700x34C, Protect'Air Max Tubeless Ready
- Tubes: Fezzari Performance Road Tubes, 700x34c (Tubeless Setup available as an upgrade)
- Brakes: TRP Hy/Rd Hydraulic Calipers, 160mm rotors
- Brake Levers: Shimano Ultegra 6800, carbon, integrated
- Extras: DT Swiss RWS 15mm front axles; DT Swiss 142x12mm E-thru rear axle; Fezzari Deluxe Chainstay Protector