TENSION 1 The Tension 1 is the perfect bike for those wishing to start working their way up the cyclocross ranks. With its competition-ready legal build, our entry-level racer gives you everything you need to start earning those podium places with a competent aluminum frame and lightweight carbon fork. A Sram Apex One groupset with single-chainring 11-speed gearing – though wide for Elite level racing – will leave you enough in reserve lest you stall mid-race or enjoy taking it easy in the off-season.


Wheels: 700c Tubeless-ready WTB ST i19 rims with tubeless-ready Challenge Grifo TLR 700 x 33C tan wall

Frame: Lightweight aluminum frame with heavily hydro-formed tube profiles and T47 bottom bracket.

Fork: Full carbon fork with through axles and flat mount disc brake.

Hubs: Bombtrack Arc disc brake hubs with 12 mm through axles.

Crank: Bombtrack Lyer 30 mm aluminum crank with 40t direct mount chainring.

Disc Brakes: Hydraulic Sram Apex 1x11 groupset and brakes with 11 - 42t cassette.

Rear rack and fender mounts.