Cyclocross bikes are perfect for races, but also for challenging training rides off paved roads. Cyclocross bikes are available at Radfieber for ambitious riders who ride both on the road and off-road. Radfieber carries cyclocross bikes from the brand Stevens, which impress with their versatility. These cyclocross bikes feature a robust frame geometry and wide tires for optimal grip on muddy terrain. At Radfieber, customers receive expert advice on the various cyclocross bikes and can test them on site. Anyone looking for a high-quality cyclocross bike is in the right place at Radfieber in Cologne, Düsseldorf and Berlin. And isn't there also a cyclocross bike on sale?
Stevens 2024 SUPER PRESTIGE 2*12 / Vibrant Yellow Purple
Stevens 2026 SUPER PRESTIGE DI2 / Red BlackThe sport of cyclo-cross (often also written as cycle cross, especially in English) originates from French. There, the sport "cyclo-cross" originally described a race in which cyclists ride over various surfaces and overcome obstacles, often by briefly carrying their bikes. Literally translated, it means something like "bike crossing" or "cross-country ride with the bike," which describes the nature of the sport: road, grass, mud, obstacles are "crossed" or combined in a single race. The term originally emerged around 1900 in France, when cyclists during the off-season sought training on unpaved routes away from road racing to maintain their fitness. Even then, cyclocross – action off the road – made it clear that this sport required special effort and adaptability, far beyond riding on paved paths.
The origins of cyclocross lie in France around the year 1900. The French soldier Daniel Gousseau used his bicycle to ride off paved roads through forests and across fields, and organized the first French Cyclocross Championship in 1902. The discipline originally served as winter training for road racers and quickly developed into an independent sport. After Octave Lapize attributed his 1910 Tour de France victory to his cyclocross training, the sport spread throughout Northern Europe. Belgium followed in 1910 with its first national championship, Switzerland in 1912, Luxembourg in 1923, and Spain in 1929.
The first cyclocross bikes were initially nothing more than converted touring bikes fitted with wider tires and cantilever brakes. In the 1960s, the first bikes specifically developed for cyclocross came onto the market, manufactured by European companies from the Netherlands, Belgium, and Italy. These bikes had a sturdy steel frame, a relaxed geometry, and more tire clearance than conventional road bikes. The frames were designed with a flat top tube so that riders could more easily shoulder the bike when overcoming obstacles. The Italian brand Alan produced the first carbon cyclocross frames in the 1970s and 1980s, which were extremely popular among professionals.
In the following decades, cyclocross bikes underwent rapid technical development. In the 1990s, aluminum frames increasingly replaced heavy steel frames, and with the introduction of STI shift levers, riders could shift for the first time without taking their hands off the handlebars. The invention of SPD pedals revolutionized the sport, as quick clipping in and out became much easier. In the 2010s, disc brakes and electronic gearing made their way into the sport, significantly improving braking performance and reliability in bad weather. Today's cyclocross bikes are made of lightweight carbon, often weigh less than eight kilograms, and are equipped with single chainrings, disc brakes, and tubeless tires.
Cyclocross is now internationally established and is organized by the UCI with a World Cup series as well as annual World Championships, which first took place in Paris in 1950. The season runs from September to February, with the most important races in Belgium, the Netherlands, and France. Famous race courses such as the Koppenbergcross in Belgium or the Zolder Circuit attract thousands of enthusiastic spectators every year. Dominant riders of today include Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert, and Tom Pidcock, who have taken the sport to a new level of performance. Cyclocross combines technical skill, tactical acumen, and pure power, captivating a growing fan base worldwide.
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