Good review; concise yet comprehensive. I'm thinking about buying the 2017 Renegade Exploit. The only thing I'm not sure about is its external top tube mounted cable routing on that model. Do you think that matters? I think I might still be able to fit a "gas tank"/top tube bag and frame bag. I'm comparing it with the 2017 Specialized Sequoia Elite and the Renegade Exploit seems to have higher quality steel, possibly a more compliant fork, more room for accessories on the handlebars, a more complete 105 groupset, and better overall value. It has about 2mm or so less tire clearance, but 40mm seems like plenty.
Great review brother! Would you recommend this bike over a road bike as a daily ride? I ride a long stretch of HWY and go through some rough roads. I've never ridden a CX bike but im not sure if I should get one over a road bike. I'm a beginner when it comes to cycling and I ride a Schwinn 700c Prelude Road Bike. I want to get something that will be worth dropping the money for my long rides every day to work.
This bike would be a great bike for your daily ride, but a little bit expensive. If cash is a concern, think about the steel version or the aluminum one. The build is good on both and would be more economical. Still a great machine in any configuration. I was just involved in a crash (doored) and it came through with only a few scratches.
Give tubless a shot some day, but make sure the tires are tubeless or tubeless ready. Makes sealing them easier and they are much less apt to break the seal while riding.
Wow and just yesterday I wondered what happened to you after a long time no post. Good to see you back!
nice review, looking at getting a 2017 steel frame for mud season in the green mts
funniest review ever
Good review; concise yet comprehensive. I'm thinking about buying the 2017 Renegade Exploit. The only thing I'm not sure about is its external top tube mounted cable routing on that model. Do you think that matters? I think I might still be able to fit a "gas tank"/top tube bag and frame bag. I'm comparing it with the 2017 Specialized Sequoia Elite and the Renegade Exploit seems to have higher quality steel, possibly a more compliant fork, more room for accessories on the handlebars, a more complete 105 groupset, and better overall value. It has about 2mm or so less tire clearance, but 40mm seems like plenty.
The Renegade with internal cable routing works well for lots of riding styles. You can put all kinds of bags on it. Good bike, nice ride.
Great review brother! Would you recommend this bike over a road bike as a daily ride? I ride a long stretch of HWY and go through some rough roads. I've never ridden a CX bike but im not sure if I should get one over a road bike. I'm a beginner when it comes to cycling and I ride a Schwinn 700c Prelude Road Bike. I want to get something that will be worth dropping the money for my long rides every day to work.
This bike would be a great bike for your daily ride, but a little bit expensive. If cash is a concern, think about the steel version or the aluminum one. The build is good on both and would be more economical. Still a great machine in any configuration. I was just involved in a crash (doored) and it came through with only a few scratches.
Thanks but what does the Renagade retail?
In the US
Texas Boyz also canada and other countries too
Why not Tubeless?
I have no experience with tubeless. The tubes came with the bike. I've had good results. No flats in nearly 4k miles. Thanks.
Give tubless a shot some day, but make sure the tires are tubeless or tubeless ready. Makes sealing them easier and they are much less apt to break the seal while riding.
Raymo853 Thanks. Will consider that option.