The ride started on pavement, but that was long ago. You're well into the hills now, dodging a few potholes and breathing in the air that doesn't see more than twenty cars in a week this time of year. The soft crunch of gravel under your tires is the only sound above your breathing. You come upon a wide spot in the road, and there are two men loading up fire wood into a truck.
"Yep," you say, and just continue on.
You'll get back to civilization. Some time.
So many lines get blurred between an all-road bike and a 'cross bike. But they really are different. Can they be used one for the other? Sure, but by doing so, you give up something. And by making one bike that is a Jack of all trades, it becomes master of none. Whether it's long days off pavement, or the most intense hour of mud and barriers, Mjolnir Cycles can forge your weapon.
Clearance for 1.95″/45mm tires and fenders.
100×15/142×12 thru-axles (add $30) or 9/10mm QR dropouts**.
BSA68mm or 73mm English threaded bottom brackets.
Complements with segmented, unicrown, or lugged crown fork.
** Option for ability to switch between 142×12 and 10mm QR available on rear dropouts only.