{"id":9378,"date":"2015-02-03T07:30:31","date_gmt":"2015-02-03T15:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=9378"},"modified":"2025-03-04T21:37:24","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T05:37:24","slug":"2014-specialized-tricross-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Specialized TriCross \u2013 Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This is a review of the Specialized TriCross, which shows that this bike can be an ideal commuter bike for the urban bike commuter, once properly accessorized. Rugged, robust and strong, this bike is well suited for bike commuters who want a strong, comfortable bike. Here&#8217;s my own Specialized Tricross, fully equipped as a commuter bike.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16981\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16981\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16981\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_side-view\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized TriCross_side view\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My current commuter bike, which is an adapted Specialized Tricross&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16981 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg\" alt=\"My own Specialized TriCross, set up to be an ideal commuter bike\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16981\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16981\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_side-view\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized TriCross_side view\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My current commuter bike, which is an adapted Specialized Tricross&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16981 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"My own Specialized TriCross, set up to be an ideal commuter bike\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> My own Specialized TriCross, set up to be an ideal commuter bike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I&#8217;ve been on a quest for the perfect commuter bike for 15 years, and I think I may finally have found it in the Specialized TriCross. It&#8217;s no secret that I LOVE Specialized bikes &#8211; such as my beloved <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/specialized-sequoia-elite-2009-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Sequoia Elite, reviewed here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/specialized-allez-elite-2014-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Related: Specialized Allez Elite Review<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-122\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-122\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">\t<br \/>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-41750\" style=\"max-width: 350px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-99-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-41750 ml-slider ms-theme-default nav-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Sidebar What is new about 540 840 and 1040\" data-width=\"350\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_41750\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_41750\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-45201 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-02-19 14:25:56\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/garmin-edge-1050-vs-1040\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Garmin-Edge-1050-vs-1040.jpg?resize=350%2C469&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"469\" width=\"350\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-41750 slide-45201 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Garmin Edge 1050 vs 1040\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-42604 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2023-07-02 16:38:06\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/garmin-edge-540-vs-840-vs-1040\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Slide-540-vs-840-vs-1040-2-copy.jpg?resize=350%2C469&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"469\" width=\"350\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-41750 slide-42604 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Slide 540 vs 840 vs 1040 2 copy\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-122 from cache -->\n<p>My Specialized TriCross fits my body and my needs like a glove. Almost as fast as a pure road bike and nearly as capable as many mountain bikes, the<strong> Specialized TriCross Road Bike lives in the zone where fun and practicality overlap.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Tricross is categorized as a \u201cFreeroad\u201d bike by Specialized. The TriCross can hold its own as a road bike, a touring bike, and a serious commuter bike.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16984\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16984\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16984\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_front-view\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-view.jpg?fit=750%2C1470&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,1470\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized TriCross_front view\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Categorized as a \u201cFreeroad\u201d bike by Specialized, the TriCross can hold its own as a road bike, a touring bike, in cyclocross races and as a serious commuter bike.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-view.jpg?fit=153%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-view.jpg?fit=521%2C1023&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16984 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-view.jpg\" alt=\"Categorized as a \u201cFreeroad\u201d bike by Specialized, the TriCross can hold its own as a road bike, a touring bike, in cyclocross races and as a serious commuter bike.\" width=\"750\" height=\"1470\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16984\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16984\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_front-view\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-view.jpg?fit=750%2C1470&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,1470\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized TriCross_front view\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Categorized as a \u201cFreeroad\u201d bike by Specialized, the TriCross can hold its own as a road bike, a touring bike, in cyclocross races and as a serious commuter bike.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-view.jpg?fit=153%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-view.jpg?fit=521%2C1023&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16984 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-view.jpg?resize=750%2C1470&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Categorized as a \u201cFreeroad\u201d bike by Specialized, the TriCross can hold its own as a road bike, a touring bike, in cyclocross races and as a serious commuter bike.\" width=\"750\" height=\"1470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-view.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-view.jpg?resize=153%2C300&amp;ssl=1 153w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-view.jpg?resize=522%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 522w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-view.jpg?resize=77%2C150&amp;ssl=1 77w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-view.jpg?resize=184%2C360&amp;ssl=1 184w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-view.jpg?resize=235%2C460&amp;ssl=1 235w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> Categorized as a \u201cFreeroad\u201d bike by Specialized, the TriCross can hold its own as a road bike, a touring bike, in cyclocross races and as a serious commuter bike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Specialized TriCross lineup includes the basic TriCross (reviewed in this post); TriCross Sport Disc; TriCross Elite Disc; and TriCross Comp Disc. This model is the only one that does not have <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00BOJXU9Y\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00BOJXU9Y&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=V3FGDJF6TRAPOEC3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Avid BB7 mechanical disc brakes<\/strong><\/a>, but I find the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001C4PQ7U\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B001C4PQ7U&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=XUDYSBA4XZV3LBWZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Tektro Cantilever brakes<\/strong><\/a> are definitely good enough for a bike this light.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16381\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16381\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16381\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_front-brakes\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_front-brakes.jpg?fit=750%2C837&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,837\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized Tricross_front brakes\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I find the Tektro Cantilever brakes are definitely good enough on my Specialized Tricross &#8211; even on steep, wet downhills&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_front-brakes.jpg?fit=269%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_front-brakes.jpg?fit=750%2C837&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16381 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_front-brakes.jpg\" alt=\"I find the Tektro Cantilever brakes are definitely good enough on my Specialized Tricross - even on steep, wet downhills\" width=\"750\" height=\"837\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16381\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16381\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_front-brakes\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_front-brakes.jpg?fit=750%2C837&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,837\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized Tricross_front brakes\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I find the Tektro Cantilever brakes are definitely good enough on my Specialized Tricross &#8211; even on steep, wet downhills&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_front-brakes.jpg?fit=269%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_front-brakes.jpg?fit=750%2C837&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16381 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_front-brakes.jpg?resize=750%2C837&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"I find the Tektro Cantilever brakes are definitely good enough on my Specialized Tricross - even on steep, wet downhills\" width=\"750\" height=\"837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_front-brakes.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_front-brakes.jpg?resize=269%2C300&amp;ssl=1 269w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_front-brakes.jpg?resize=134%2C150&amp;ssl=1 134w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_front-brakes.jpg?resize=250%2C279&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_front-brakes.jpg?resize=320%2C357&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> I find the Tektro Cantilever brakes are definitely good enough on my Specialized Tricross &#8211; even on steep, wet downhills<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-terms\/\"><strong>Related: If you&#8217;re thinking of buying a new or used bike, read this Guide to Bike Terms to make sure you understand exactly what the sales person is saying, and can assess the quality of the components.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"kCZd9701Dx\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-terms\/\">A Guide to Bike Terms<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;A Guide to Bike Terms&#8221; &#8212; Average Joe Cyclist\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-terms\/embed\/#?secret=3W5BsMBDbC#?secret=kCZd9701Dx\" data-secret=\"kCZd9701Dx\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">What is the Specialized TriCross bike?<\/h3>\n<p>The Specialized TriCross is NOT only intended to be used as a cyclocross bike, despite the name. <strong>It\u2019s also perfect as a commuter and a tourer.<\/strong> And of course, for riding the trails.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_29132\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29132\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29132\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/specialized-allez-elite-2014-review\/my-specialized-tricross-near-buntzen-lake\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-near-Buntzen-Lake.jpg?fit=750%2C467&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,467\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1531726513&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0011135857461024&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"My Specialized Tricross near Buntzen Lake\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-near-Buntzen-Lake.jpg?fit=300%2C187&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-near-Buntzen-Lake.jpg?fit=750%2C467&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-29132 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-near-Buntzen-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"Here's my Specialized Tricross looking gorgeous out in nature. This was during a trip on the gravel trails surrounding Buntzen Lake in Anmore, British Columbia\" width=\"750\" height=\"467\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-29132\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29132\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/specialized-allez-elite-2014-review\/my-specialized-tricross-near-buntzen-lake\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-near-Buntzen-Lake.jpg?fit=750%2C467&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,467\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1531726513&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0011135857461024&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"My Specialized Tricross near Buntzen Lake\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-near-Buntzen-Lake.jpg?fit=300%2C187&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-near-Buntzen-Lake.jpg?fit=750%2C467&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-29132 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-near-Buntzen-Lake.jpg?resize=750%2C467&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Here's my Specialized Tricross looking gorgeous out in nature. This was during a trip on the gravel trails surrounding Buntzen Lake in Anmore, British Columbia\" width=\"750\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-near-Buntzen-Lake.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-near-Buntzen-Lake.jpg?resize=300%2C187&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-near-Buntzen-Lake.jpg?resize=150%2C93&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-near-Buntzen-Lake.jpg?resize=250%2C156&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-near-Buntzen-Lake.jpg?resize=320%2C199&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> Here&#8217;s my Specialized Tricross looking gorgeous out in nature. This was during a trip on the gravel trails surrounding Buntzen Lake in Anmore, British Columbia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At first glance it looks like a road bike, but it is more rugged and sturdy than the average road bike. Of course, that comes with a price \u2013 the bike is heavier (24 pounds for the 54 cm frame), and it is certainly not as fast as a dedicated road bike.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16978\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16978\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16978\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_saddle\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_saddle.jpg?fit=750%2C458&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,458\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized TriCross_saddle\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This is a typical racing saddle found on a road bike. The narrow nose makes it possible for the cyclist to pedal very aggressively, and also stand up on the pedals&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_saddle.jpg?fit=300%2C183&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_saddle.jpg?fit=750%2C458&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16978 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_saddle.jpg\" alt=\"The saddle on the Specialized TriCross is good looking, narrow - and surprisingly comfortable\" width=\"750\" height=\"458\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16978\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16978\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_saddle\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_saddle.jpg?fit=750%2C458&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,458\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized TriCross_saddle\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This is a typical racing saddle found on a road bike. The narrow nose makes it possible for the cyclist to pedal very aggressively, and also stand up on the pedals&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_saddle.jpg?fit=300%2C183&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_saddle.jpg?fit=750%2C458&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16978 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_saddle.jpg?resize=750%2C458&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The saddle on the Specialized TriCross is good looking, narrow - and surprisingly comfortable\" width=\"750\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_saddle.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_saddle.jpg?resize=300%2C183&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_saddle.jpg?resize=150%2C92&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_saddle.jpg?resize=250%2C153&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_saddle.jpg?resize=320%2C195&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> The saddle on the Specialized TriCross is good looking, narrow &#8211; and surprisingly comfortable<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Using the Specialized TriCross as a Commuter Bike<\/h3>\n<p>The Specialized TriCross was designed for &#8230; tricross, of course! However, I found it easy to set it up as a commuter bike. I didn&#8217;t lay my money on the table until I was certain that the bike could accommodate wrap-around fenders (an absolute necessity for bike commuting). It could, with ease.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16980\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16980\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16980\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_pedals\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_pedals.jpg?fit=750%2C473&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,473\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized TriCross_pedals\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Before I took it home, I had my Specialized TriCross set up with super grippy, strong pedals, for safe cycling in wet weather&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_pedals.jpg?fit=300%2C189&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_pedals.jpg?fit=750%2C473&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16980 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_pedals.jpg\" alt=\"Before I took it home, I had my Specialized TriCross set up with super grippy, strong pedals, for safe cycling in wet weather\" width=\"750\" height=\"473\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16980\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16980\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_pedals\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_pedals.jpg?fit=750%2C473&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,473\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized TriCross_pedals\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Before I took it home, I had my Specialized TriCross set up with super grippy, strong pedals, for safe cycling in wet weather&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_pedals.jpg?fit=300%2C189&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_pedals.jpg?fit=750%2C473&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16980 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_pedals.jpg?resize=750%2C473&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Before I took it home, I had my Specialized TriCross set up with super grippy, strong pedals, for safe cycling in wet weather\" width=\"750\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_pedals.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_pedals.jpg?resize=300%2C189&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_pedals.jpg?resize=150%2C95&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_pedals.jpg?resize=250%2C158&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_pedals.jpg?resize=320%2C202&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> Before I took it home, I had my Specialized TriCross set up with super grippy, strong pedals, for safe cycling in wet weather<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Before I took it home, I had it fitted with wrap-around fenders and super grippy pedals, and once home I stripped my old bike and put all the pieces on my new bike: a <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2mf2J9z\">good strong bike rack<\/a>, my <strong>Electron Terra bike lights (<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/electron-terra-2-bike-lights-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reviewed here<\/a>),<\/strong> a rear light, a rear-view mirror and of course a <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2mSQHGa\">bicycle bell<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-lights-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Here&#8217;s my Complete Guide to Bike Lights<\/a><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"GLBbS0jJXa\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-lights-complete-guide\/\">Complete Guide to Bike Lights<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Complete Guide to Bike Lights&#8221; &#8212; Average Joe Cyclist\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-lights-complete-guide\/embed\/#?secret=qpI9HcIX9l#?secret=GLBbS0jJXa\" data-secret=\"GLBbS0jJXa\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16979\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16979\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16979\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_front-lights\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-lights.jpg?fit=750%2C378&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,378\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized TriCross_front lights\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I transferred my Electron Terra bike lights from my old bike to my new Specialized Tricross. they fit nicely between the extra set of brake levers&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-lights.jpg?fit=300%2C151&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-lights.jpg?fit=750%2C378&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16979 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-lights.jpg\" alt=\"I transferred my Electron Terra bike lights from my old bike to my new Specialized Tricross. they fit nicely between the extra set of brake levers\" width=\"750\" height=\"378\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16979\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16979\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_front-lights\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-lights.jpg?fit=750%2C378&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,378\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized TriCross_front lights\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I transferred my Electron Terra bike lights from my old bike to my new Specialized Tricross. they fit nicely between the extra set of brake levers&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-lights.jpg?fit=300%2C151&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-lights.jpg?fit=750%2C378&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16979 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-lights.jpg?resize=750%2C378&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"I transferred my Electron Terra bike lights from my old bike to my new Specialized Tricross. they fit nicely between the extra set of brake levers\" width=\"750\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-lights.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-lights.jpg?resize=300%2C151&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-lights.jpg?resize=150%2C76&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-lights.jpg?resize=250%2C126&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-lights.jpg?resize=320%2C161&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> I transferred my Electron Terra bike lights from my old bike to my new Specialized Tricross. they fit nicely between the extra set of brake levers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I also added one of my sets of Monkeylectric lights (<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/monkeylectric-monkey-lights-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reviewed here<\/a>) to the front wheel. I never commute without lights, and I run my lights in the daytime too. I like to be as visible as possible.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16982\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16982\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16982\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_front-wheel-with-monkeylectric-lights\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-wheel-with-Monkeylectric-lights.jpg?fit=750%2C567&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,567\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized TriCross_front wheel with Monkeylectric lights\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I always add at least one Monkeylectric light to my commuter bikes &#8211; they light up in bright patterns, making you super visible from the side. They have saved me more than once on a dark morning from sleepy motorists coming out of side roads&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-wheel-with-Monkeylectric-lights.jpg?fit=300%2C227&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-wheel-with-Monkeylectric-lights.jpg?fit=750%2C567&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16982 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-wheel-with-Monkeylectric-lights.jpg\" alt=\"I always add at least one Monkeylectric light to my commuter bikes - they light up in bright patterns, making you super visible from the side. They have saved me more than once on a dark morning from sleepy motorists coming out of side roads\" width=\"750\" height=\"567\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16982\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16982\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_front-wheel-with-monkeylectric-lights\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-wheel-with-Monkeylectric-lights.jpg?fit=750%2C567&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,567\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized TriCross_front wheel with Monkeylectric lights\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I always add at least one Monkeylectric light to my commuter bikes &#8211; they light up in bright patterns, making you super visible from the side. They have saved me more than once on a dark morning from sleepy motorists coming out of side roads&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-wheel-with-Monkeylectric-lights.jpg?fit=300%2C227&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-wheel-with-Monkeylectric-lights.jpg?fit=750%2C567&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16982 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-wheel-with-Monkeylectric-lights.jpg?resize=750%2C567&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"I always add at least one Monkeylectric light to my commuter bikes - they light up in bright patterns, making you super visible from the side. They have saved me more than once on a dark morning from sleepy motorists coming out of side roads\" width=\"750\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-wheel-with-Monkeylectric-lights.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-wheel-with-Monkeylectric-lights.jpg?resize=300%2C227&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-wheel-with-Monkeylectric-lights.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-wheel-with-Monkeylectric-lights.jpg?resize=250%2C189&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_front-wheel-with-Monkeylectric-lights.jpg?resize=320%2C242&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> I always add at least one <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/monkeylectric-monkey-lights-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Monkeylectric light<\/a> to my commuter bikes &#8211; they light up in bright patterns, making you super visible from the side. They have saved me more than once on a dark morning from sleepy motorists coming out of side roads<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16977\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16977\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16977\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_side-mirror\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-mirror.jpg?fit=750%2C643&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,643\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized TriCross_side mirror\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I never commute without a rear mirror. The Mirrorcycle fits into the drops, and can be rotated to suit your riding position&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-mirror.jpg?fit=300%2C257&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-mirror.jpg?fit=750%2C643&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16977 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-mirror.jpg\" alt=\"I never commute without a rear mirror. The Mirrorcycle fits into the drops, and can be rotated to suit your riding position\" width=\"750\" height=\"643\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16977\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16977\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_side-mirror\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-mirror.jpg?fit=750%2C643&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,643\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized TriCross_side mirror\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I never commute without a rear mirror. The Mirrorcycle fits into the drops, and can be rotated to suit your riding position&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-mirror.jpg?fit=300%2C257&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-mirror.jpg?fit=750%2C643&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16977 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-mirror.jpg?resize=750%2C643&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"I never commute without a rear mirror. The Mirrorcycle fits into the drops, and can be rotated to suit your riding position\" width=\"750\" height=\"643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-mirror.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-mirror.jpg?resize=300%2C257&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-mirror.jpg?resize=150%2C129&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-mirror.jpg?resize=250%2C214&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-mirror.jpg?resize=320%2C274&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> I never commute without a rear mirror. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0009R96YK\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B0009R96YK&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=7c7389e8ed54d600aedd3c750d41b6b3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mirrorcycle <\/a>fits into the end bar, and can be rotated to suit your riding position<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I highly recommend a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0009R96YK\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B0009R96YK&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=7c7389e8ed54d600aedd3c750d41b6b3\">Mirrorcycle <\/a>as an add-on. Cheap, but makes cycling SO much safer. In fact, I recommend a rear view mirror as an essential safety device for all cyclists. You wouldn&#8217;t drive without one, so why cycle without one?<\/p>\n<p>The reason I like the Specialized TriCross as a commuter bike is that (like all Specialized bikes with carbon forks) it soaks up the bumps really well. On the one hand, this makes it a great bike for the trails, and I had a wonderful time in Whistler with it. Here it is, posing beside Green Lake in Whistler.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17356\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17356\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01AI6MDLE\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B01AI6MDLE&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=7YCNBZ6SWUNQCIV6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17356\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/my-specialized-in-whistler-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/my-specialized-in-Whistler-2.jpg?fit=750%2C836&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,836\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"my specialized in Whistler 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I rode my Specialized Tricross in Whistler. You can read a review of this versatile, rugged and affordable bike here&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/my-specialized-in-Whistler-2.jpg?fit=269%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/my-specialized-in-Whistler-2.jpg?fit=750%2C836&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17356 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/my-specialized-in-Whistler-2.jpg\" alt=\"The reason I like the Specialized TriCross as a commuter bike is that (like all Specialized bikes with carbon forks) it soaks up the bumps really well. On the one hand, this makes it a great bike for the trails, and I had a wonderful time in Whistler with it. Here it is, posing beside Green Lake in Whistler. \" width=\"750\" height=\"836\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17356\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17356\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/my-specialized-in-whistler-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/my-specialized-in-Whistler-2.jpg?fit=750%2C836&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,836\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"my specialized in Whistler 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I rode my Specialized Tricross in Whistler. You can read a review of this versatile, rugged and affordable bike here&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/my-specialized-in-Whistler-2.jpg?fit=269%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/my-specialized-in-Whistler-2.jpg?fit=750%2C836&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17356 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/my-specialized-in-Whistler-2.jpg?resize=750%2C836&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The reason I like the Specialized TriCross as a commuter bike is that (like all Specialized bikes with carbon forks) it soaks up the bumps really well. On the one hand, this makes it a great bike for the trails, and I had a wonderful time in Whistler with it. Here it is, posing beside Green Lake in Whistler. \" width=\"750\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/my-specialized-in-Whistler-2.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/my-specialized-in-Whistler-2.jpg?resize=269%2C300&amp;ssl=1 269w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/my-specialized-in-Whistler-2.jpg?resize=135%2C150&amp;ssl=1 135w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/my-specialized-in-Whistler-2.jpg?resize=250%2C279&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/my-specialized-in-Whistler-2.jpg?resize=320%2C357&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> The reason I like the Specialized TriCross as a commuter bike is that (like all Specialized bikes with carbon forks) it soaks up the bumps really well. On the one hand, this makes it a great bike for the trails, and I had a wonderful time in Whistler with it. Here it is, posing beside <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/whistler-village-green-lake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Green Lake in Whistler<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>And here is my Specialized Tricross on the morning it took me for a ride along the bumpy, gravelly back roads near Buntzen Lake in Anmore, British Columbia.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_29135\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29135\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29135\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/specialized-allez-elite-2014-review\/my-specialized-tricross-on-the-floating-bridge-at-buntzen-lake-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-on-the-floating-bridge-at-Buntzen-Lake-3.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,563\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"My Specialized Tricross on the floating bridge at Buntzen Lake 3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-on-the-floating-bridge-at-Buntzen-Lake-3.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-on-the-floating-bridge-at-Buntzen-Lake-3.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-29135 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-on-the-floating-bridge-at-Buntzen-Lake-3.jpg\" alt=\"Here is my Specialized Tricross on the morning it took me for a ride along the bumpy, gravelly back roads near Buntzen Lake in Anmore, British Columbia.\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-29135\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29135\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/specialized-allez-elite-2014-review\/my-specialized-tricross-on-the-floating-bridge-at-buntzen-lake-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-on-the-floating-bridge-at-Buntzen-Lake-3.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,563\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"My Specialized Tricross on the floating bridge at Buntzen Lake 3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-on-the-floating-bridge-at-Buntzen-Lake-3.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-on-the-floating-bridge-at-Buntzen-Lake-3.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-29135 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-on-the-floating-bridge-at-Buntzen-Lake-3.jpg?resize=750%2C563&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Here is my Specialized Tricross on the morning it took me for a ride along the bumpy, gravelly back roads near Buntzen Lake in Anmore, British Columbia.\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-on-the-floating-bridge-at-Buntzen-Lake-3.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-on-the-floating-bridge-at-Buntzen-Lake-3.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-on-the-floating-bridge-at-Buntzen-Lake-3.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-on-the-floating-bridge-at-Buntzen-Lake-3.jpg?resize=250%2C188&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-on-the-floating-bridge-at-Buntzen-Lake-3.jpg?resize=320%2C240&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> Here is my Specialized Tricross on the morning it took me for a ride along the bumpy, gravelly back roads near Buntzen Lake in Anmore, British Columbia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_29131\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29131\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29131\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/specialized-allez-elite-2014-review\/my-specialized-tricross-at-buntzen-lake\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-at-Buntzen-Lake.jpg?fit=750%2C524&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,524\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"My Specialized Tricross at Buntzen Lake\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Specialized Tricross is great both on the roads and on the trails&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-at-Buntzen-Lake.jpg?fit=300%2C210&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-at-Buntzen-Lake.jpg?fit=750%2C524&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29131 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-at-Buntzen-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"ere is my Specialized Tricross on the morning it took me for a ride along the bumpy, gravelly back roads near Buntzen Lake in Anmore, British Columbia.\" width=\"750\" height=\"524\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-29131\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29131\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/specialized-allez-elite-2014-review\/my-specialized-tricross-at-buntzen-lake\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-at-Buntzen-Lake.jpg?fit=750%2C524&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,524\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"My Specialized Tricross at Buntzen Lake\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Specialized Tricross is great both on the roads and on the trails&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-at-Buntzen-Lake.jpg?fit=300%2C210&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-at-Buntzen-Lake.jpg?fit=750%2C524&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29131 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-at-Buntzen-Lake.jpg?resize=750%2C524&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ere is my Specialized Tricross on the morning it took me for a ride along the bumpy, gravelly back roads near Buntzen Lake in Anmore, British Columbia.\" width=\"750\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-at-Buntzen-Lake.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-at-Buntzen-Lake.jpg?resize=300%2C210&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-at-Buntzen-Lake.jpg?resize=150%2C105&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-at-Buntzen-Lake.jpg?resize=250%2C175&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/My-Specialized-Tricross-at-Buntzen-Lake.jpg?resize=320%2C224&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> The Specialized Tricross is great both on the roads and on the trails<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On the other hand, in my experience you more often have to soak up the bumps in urban areas than on good single track trails. The reality is that urban roads are often a whole lot more bumpy than mountain trails. I live in New Westminster, a fairly old city built on river silt. So my commute includes cobble-stoned streets, plus almost unbelievably badly rutted and potholed roads (caused by the shifting of the silt). I am not exaggerating when I say that I have driven on cattle tracks that were smoother than the roads of New Westminster.<\/p>\n<p>My Specialized TriCross soaks up the bumps, while being robust and rugged enough to keep taking the battering punishment inflicted by being ridden by a fairly heavy guy on the truly awful roads.<\/p>\n<p>Commuters who prioritize light weight and speed would likely <strong>not<\/strong> choose this bike. But if your priorities are comfort and strength, this could be the bike for you. It helps that the frame is set up to take panniers front and back, so you can really load it up if you need to.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16983\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16983\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16983\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_rear-wheel-fender-rack\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_rear-wheel-fender-rack.jpg?fit=750%2C579&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,579\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized TriCross_rear wheel fender rack\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Back end of my Specialized TriCross, equipped with rack, wrap-around fender, and rear light. Ready to ride!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_rear-wheel-fender-rack.jpg?fit=300%2C232&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_rear-wheel-fender-rack.jpg?fit=750%2C579&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16983 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_rear-wheel-fender-rack.jpg\" alt=\"Back end of my Specialized TriCross, equipped with rack, wrap-around fender, and rear light. Ready to ride!\" width=\"750\" height=\"579\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16983\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_rear-wheel-fender-rack\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_rear-wheel-fender-rack.jpg?fit=750%2C579&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,579\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized TriCross_rear wheel fender rack\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Back end of my Specialized TriCross, equipped with rack, wrap-around fender, and rear light. Ready to ride!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_rear-wheel-fender-rack.jpg?fit=300%2C232&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_rear-wheel-fender-rack.jpg?fit=750%2C579&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16983 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_rear-wheel-fender-rack.jpg?resize=750%2C579&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Back end of my Specialized TriCross, equipped with rack, wrap-around fender, and rear light. Ready to ride!\" width=\"750\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_rear-wheel-fender-rack.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_rear-wheel-fender-rack.jpg?resize=300%2C232&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_rear-wheel-fender-rack.jpg?resize=150%2C116&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_rear-wheel-fender-rack.jpg?resize=250%2C193&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_rear-wheel-fender-rack.jpg?resize=320%2C247&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> Back end of my Specialized TriCross, equipped with rack, wrap-around fender, and rear light. Ready to ride!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Specialized TriCross Offers a Comfy Ride<\/h3>\n<p>To me, the slightly heavier weight is more than worth it because the ride is so much more relaxed and comfortable. Specialized has made this bike with a slightly relaxed geometry so that you can have a more upright riding position. This increases comfort over long distances and also makes it safer to ride it in traffic. The main thing about the Specialized TriCross is that you can ride it anywhere. Here&#8217;s a video I took while riding it through an urban forest. To get to the forest, I had to first ride across urban tarmac. My Specialized TriCross handled it all with ease and consummate style.<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"Prospect Point Trail in Stanley Park, Vancouver\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jMx6RBFTUTY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This ride was along the <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/prospect-point-bike-trail-stanley-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Prospect Point Trail in Vancouver&#8217;s Stanley Park, which I reviewed here<\/strong><\/a>. And here&#8217;s my TriCross photographed right at the top of Stanley Park (which also offers <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/stanley-park-seawall-bike-trail-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">one of the world&#8217;s greatest bike trails, reviewed here<\/a>).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17355\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17355\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/whistler-valley-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17355\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/mom-and-daughter-in-whistler-by-a-bush-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mom-and-daughter-in-Whistler-by-a-bush-2.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Tricross in the bush\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I use my Specialized Tricross in winter, because it&#8217;s tough, and fully kitted out with wider tires and wrap-around fenders&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mom-and-daughter-in-Whistler-by-a-bush-2.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mom-and-daughter-in-Whistler-by-a-bush-2.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17355 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mom-and-daughter-in-Whistler-by-a-bush-2.jpg\" alt=\"Here's another photo of my Specialized Tricross in Whistler, on the Whistler Valley Trail!\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17355\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17355\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/mom-and-daughter-in-whistler-by-a-bush-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mom-and-daughter-in-Whistler-by-a-bush-2.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Tricross in the bush\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I use my Specialized Tricross in winter, because it&#8217;s tough, and fully kitted out with wider tires and wrap-around fenders&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mom-and-daughter-in-Whistler-by-a-bush-2.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mom-and-daughter-in-Whistler-by-a-bush-2.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17355 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mom-and-daughter-in-Whistler-by-a-bush-2.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Here's another photo of my Specialized Tricross in Whistler, on the Whistler Valley Trail!\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mom-and-daughter-in-Whistler-by-a-bush-2.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mom-and-daughter-in-Whistler-by-a-bush-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mom-and-daughter-in-Whistler-by-a-bush-2.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mom-and-daughter-in-Whistler-by-a-bush-2.jpg?resize=250%2C167&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mom-and-daughter-in-Whistler-by-a-bush-2.jpg?resize=320%2C213&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Here&#8217;s another photo of my Specialized Tricross in Whistler, on the <a href=\"http:\/\/Here's another photo of my Specialized Tricross in Whistler, on the Whistler Valley Trail!\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Whistler Valley Trail<\/a>!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Specialized TriCross has a FACT carbon fork that helps to soak up rough roads and potholes. That, combined with tires that are bigger than a standard road bike, on sturdy and fast rolling <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B006FCD5QI\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B006FCD5QI&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=GTAOBBSPSBYWX5ZS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Mavic rims<\/strong><\/a>, makes for a comfortable ride. The stock tires (700 x 32c) are great because they provide good traction, but some users swap them out for smaller tires for added speed. If you will be mainly riding on good pavement that would be a smart upgrade. However, I am sticking with the stock tires because a lot of my ride is on very bad pavement with multiple potholes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14751\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14751\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000CQ47H4\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000CQ47H4&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=J5OSANCT2C427IUF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"14751\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/average-joe-cylist-tricross-and-bh-bike-of-fiat-500-21\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Average-Joe-Cylist-Tricross-and-BH-bike-of-Fiat-500-21.jpg?fit=750%2C586&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,586\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Average-Joe-Cylist-Tricross-and-BH-bike-of-Fiat-500-2(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Specialized Tricross on the back of our Fiat 500&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Average-Joe-Cylist-Tricross-and-BH-bike-of-Fiat-500-21.jpg?fit=300%2C234&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Average-Joe-Cylist-Tricross-and-BH-bike-of-Fiat-500-21.jpg?fit=750%2C586&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-14751 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Average-Joe-Cylist-Tricross-and-BH-bike-of-Fiat-500-21.jpg\" alt=\"Specialized Tricross on the back of our Fiat 500\" width=\"750\" height=\"586\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14751\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"14751\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/average-joe-cylist-tricross-and-bh-bike-of-fiat-500-21\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Average-Joe-Cylist-Tricross-and-BH-bike-of-Fiat-500-21.jpg?fit=750%2C586&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,586\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Average-Joe-Cylist-Tricross-and-BH-bike-of-Fiat-500-2(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Specialized Tricross on the back of our Fiat 500&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Average-Joe-Cylist-Tricross-and-BH-bike-of-Fiat-500-21.jpg?fit=300%2C234&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Average-Joe-Cylist-Tricross-and-BH-bike-of-Fiat-500-21.jpg?fit=750%2C586&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-14751 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Average-Joe-Cylist-Tricross-and-BH-bike-of-Fiat-500-21.jpg?resize=750%2C586&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Specialized Tricross on the back of our Fiat 500\" width=\"750\" height=\"586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Average-Joe-Cylist-Tricross-and-BH-bike-of-Fiat-500-21.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Average-Joe-Cylist-Tricross-and-BH-bike-of-Fiat-500-21.jpg?resize=300%2C234&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Average-Joe-Cylist-Tricross-and-BH-bike-of-Fiat-500-21.jpg?resize=150%2C117&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Average-Joe-Cylist-Tricross-and-BH-bike-of-Fiat-500-21.jpg?resize=250%2C195&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Average-Joe-Cylist-Tricross-and-BH-bike-of-Fiat-500-21.jpg?resize=320%2C250&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Specialized Tricross on the back of our Fiat 500. The TriCross is on the left.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>One of the things that Specialized really can do well is make a bike that is comfortable, yet still rides well and acceptably fast.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The double butted A1 Premium aluminum frame is lightweight. It is also fender and rack ready, thanks to the dual eyelets brazed on to the rear. I had both fenders and bike rack installed on the bike before I even left the shop. One little problem though \u2013 I find that with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000RYBGKM\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000RYBGKM&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=2DOQG5YFEYLXJNXF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>wrap around fenders<\/strong><\/a> on the front wheel, there is <strong>not much toe clearance when cornering<\/strong>. So check this out if you plan to put on fenders. If you have big feet or like to wear chunky cycling shoes (such as the wonderful Five Ten shoes (<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-urban-cycling-shoes-review-five-ten-shoes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reviewed here<\/a>), you may have a problem.<\/p>\n<p>Built with a Shimano 24-speed Drive Train, the bike has <strong>three rings on the front derailleur<\/strong>, which is always my preference. Sometimes I just need that grandpa gear!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16380\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16380\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16380\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_three-rings\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_three-rings.jpg?fit=750%2C585&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,585\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized Tricross_three rings\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My Specialized Tricross has three rings on the front derailleur, which is always my preference. Sometimes I just need that grandpa gear! You can read a review of this sturdy bike here&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_three-rings.jpg?fit=300%2C234&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_three-rings.jpg?fit=750%2C585&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16380 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_three-rings.jpg\" alt=\"The Specialized Tricross has three rings on the front derailleur, which is always my preference. Sometimes I just need that grandpa gear!\" width=\"750\" height=\"585\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16380\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16380\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_three-rings\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_three-rings.jpg?fit=750%2C585&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,585\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized Tricross_three rings\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My Specialized Tricross has three rings on the front derailleur, which is always my preference. Sometimes I just need that grandpa gear! You can read a review of this sturdy bike here&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_three-rings.jpg?fit=300%2C234&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_three-rings.jpg?fit=750%2C585&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16380 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_three-rings.jpg?resize=750%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Specialized Tricross has three rings on the front derailleur, which is always my preference. Sometimes I just need that grandpa gear!\" width=\"750\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_three-rings.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_three-rings.jpg?resize=300%2C234&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_three-rings.jpg?resize=250%2C195&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_three-rings.jpg?resize=320%2C250&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> The Specialized Tricross has three rings on the front derailleur, which is always my preference. Sometimes I just need that grandpa gear!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The bike has a blend of components, with Shimano Sora on the front derailleur, Shimano 2400 for the rear derailleur and crankset, and an 8-speed Sunrace cassette.<\/p>\n<h3>Specialized TriCross is Low Maintenance<\/h3>\n<p>I really love the internal routing for the shifter and brake cables. They make the bike really low maintenance. <strong>The next time I do a cycle tour, this is definitely the bike I will use<\/strong>. Maybe this summer I will do the wonderful <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Galloping Goose trail (reviewed here)<\/strong> <\/a>again \u2013 this bike would be perfect, because it would do equally well on the tarmac sections as on the off-road sections.<\/p>\n<p>A neat detail that I really like is that the underside of the top tube is flat and smooth, making it easy to carry this bike on your shoulder if you need to get it up stairs or across a river.<\/p>\n<h3>Specialized TriCross is Versatile for Bike Fitting<\/h3>\n<p>Whenever I get a new bike I get a <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/professional-bike-fitting\/\"><strong>professional bike fitting<\/strong><\/a> to protect me from <strong>cycling knee pain <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/miraculous-cheap-cure-cycling-knee-pain\/\">(see my miracle cure for cycling knee pain here)<\/a><\/strong>. This bike was really easy to tweak to fit me perfectly, thanks to an adjustable four-position oversized alloy stem with a 31.8mm bar clamp.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"yt watch-title-container\"><span id=\"eow-title\" class=\"watch-title \" dir=\"ltr\" title=\"Specialized Crosstrail Sport Disc 2014 Hybrid Bike Review | Rutland Cycling\">Specialized Crosstrail Sport Disc Hybrid Bike<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a very similar offering from Specialized &#8211; another great bike!<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"Specialized Crosstrail Sport Disc 2014 Hybrid Bike Review | Rutland Cycling\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hih5eY5a4h4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Bottom Line on the Specialized TriCross<\/h3>\n<p>I highly recommend the <strong>Specialized TriCross<\/strong> for anybody who commutes in cities, or whose bike rides include on and off road cycling. I find dedicated road bikes can offer very rough rides in the city, as they are usually very stiff. That makes for speed, but it\u2019s tough on knees, elbows and wrists. To me, the Specialized TriCross is the ideal compromise between comfort and speed. And of course, being a road bike means it has three different hand positions, so you can mix it up to prevent repetitive strain injuries.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>The Specialized TriCross definitely rates a Gold Bike Star!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Update<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Specialized does this odd thing where they regularly rename their brands, or discontinue a brand and then bring back something similar with a completely different name. As a result, you cannot buy a Specialized Tricross new any more, because they stopped using the name. But you can ask a bike shop (or even Specialized itself) what Specialized is currently offering as a cyclocross bike. <strong>Or<\/strong> you can search on Craigslist or eBay, which is what I would recommend. These are great bikes which make a great buy when bought as used. 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