Hyper-X – CX

The Hyper-X lets you build a race-ready disc ‘cross bike. It’s got all the great handling of the CrossHairs – now with our chainstay disc mounts:

  • Chainstay disc mounts provide for protection for the disc calipers.
  • Lighter tubeset.
  • Excellent braking – wet or dry.
  • Fewer mud-related problems.
  • The top tube is free of all cable routing for easier portage.
  • Race-ready cyclocross fit.
  • Limited top tube slope for nice balance while carrying your bike.
  • Shorter chainstays.
  • Stainless steel dropouts for reduced corrosion.
  • Available with a matching Gunnar Steel fork or composite forks from Wound-up and Whiskey.

It all spells speed – not only when you’re on the bike but when you’re carrying it.

We didn’t forget the functionality: you still get eyelets and rear rack mounts plus two sets of water bottle bosses. The chainstay disc mounts let you mount a standard rear race for commuting or light touring – without interfering with the brake caliper.

It’s still a road bike disguised as a cross bike – this time with disc brakes.

SPECIFICATIONS:

             

{ 71 comments }

john January 26, 2012 at 12:14 AM

hi there-

i’m in the same market as ray above; a slightly older dude/roadie raised on steel frames looking for a steel frame road bike w/disc breaks. bike will not be ridden off-road ever. (a shame, i know!) no need for fender/rack mounts as well. looking for a comfortable fit that still handles, climbs, descends well. no more road racing either in my future. :(

a few questions;

1. can a frame/fork be ordered w/out fender eyelets and rack mounts?

2. is it possible to order the forks w/narrower spacing for more road appropriate tire widths? this is purely a aesthetic deal for me. i really dislike the look of so much space between the fork arms and the skinnier road tires.

3. finally, which frame would you recommend in regards to what i am looking for? and, would you recommend the custom route?

thanks for any info and a great site!

john January 26, 2012 at 12:16 AM

ps i also agree with ray; i think there is a market out there for steel frame road bikes w/disc breaks…

admin January 26, 2012 at 10:03 AM

The Hyper-X is your closest “stock” choice. For $75, we can remove the rear eyelets and rack mounts. The geometry is more road-like than many cross bikes. The 430 chainstays are a bit longer than ideal, but not out of place for general road riding. The small sizes have slightly bent stays and can work with road chainrings. It could work well with the Whiskey disc cross fork.

We’re hearing noises about interest in a purer road bike. Because the design requirements haven’t been fully settled (like rear dropout spacing), you’d have to go custom. We’d use our Rock Hound dropouts (no eyelets, seatstay disc). We’d probably need a seatstay bend on the smaller sizes.

Forks represent a bigger issue. Disc brakes require extra fork strength. The Whiskey Disc Cross fork is probably your best bet. We would have a lot of research to do on a really narrow steel unicrown or segmented design. We also conduct engineering tests all our new fork designs, so it wouldn’t be something we’d just spit out.

admin January 30, 2012 at 10:06 AM

We know that virtually all 38′s fit on the Gunnar. 40′s probably fit, but we don’t know if you would be happy with the clearance. Also, tire companies tend to under label tires (40mm tires might actually measure 42 or 44mm), so watch out.

admin January 30, 2012 at 10:09 AM

For the Hyper-X and CrossHairs, we provide 51mm @ 340mm from the axle. If that works for your desired tire, we’re good.

SteveP February 6, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Can you describe the HyperX steel fork or direct me to a picture?
Is it unicrown, sloping crown?
Is it straight blade, curved?
Does it have a center hole in the crown (e.g. for mounting a headlght)?

admin February 7, 2012 at 8:21 AM

The Hyper-X fork is a straight-blade unicronw 1 1/8″ fork. It has a pair of dropout eyelets plus a center hole for fenders and whatever else you might reasonably mount. Here’s a photo:

Gunnar Uni-Fork Disc for the Hyper-X

For more info on our forks, visit: http://gunnarbikes.com/site/bikes/forks/

Johnny February 13, 2012 at 11:18 PM

My Salsa La Cruz frame just cracked at the backside of the base of the seat tube, where it meets the BB cup. A couple of questions: first – is this repairable? It’s True-Temper OX Platinum, and I imagine it should be possible, but the guys at the store told me the frame would just inevitably break again above the repair weld. I absolutely LOVE this frame, but the company no longer manufactures it or anything else I like. When I picked it, I had narrowed my search to it and the Crosshairs. If I need to buy a new frame, can the Hyper-X geometry be customized (72×72)? Can it be produced in TT S3? How much would all this cost? And, finally – would it be possible to have this theoretical custom-frame painted in a very specific way (beyond your Waterford options), or -if not – shipped bare, no paint?

admin February 21, 2012 at 11:08 AM

Sorry to hear about your Salsa. Repairs? You might ask them who they would recommend to perform repairs. We do not perform structural repairs on bikes we didn’t make.

Customization? We can make any of our models to measure. If you want it made it made with True Temper S3, you’re talking a Waterford anyway. Please give us a call at 262-534-4190 to discuss your specific situation.

Thanks!

Tim February 23, 2012 at 4:06 PM

What is the color of the Hyper X CX Frame you have pictured?

admin February 24, 2012 at 5:47 AM

It’s our old styling of the year – Gold Rush over Charcoal with Charcoal panels.

Ray Arnott March 8, 2012 at 3:19 PM

Hey Josh, I was just reading about your Hyper-X and it sounds like you have done a lot of things I would do . Can you submit some pics of that bike please. If you don’t mind could you also give a final cost price also. Thanks.

Ray Arnott March 10, 2012 at 5:43 PM

When you answered John about disc forks for a road bike you said a whiskey disc cross fork would probably be his best bet. What is a whiskey disc cross fork? I can’t seem to find one on your site anywhere. Thanks, Ray

admin March 12, 2012 at 7:51 AM

Whisky is a relatively new brand from the same people who build the Winwood forks. Sorry, but misspelled it as if it was named after the famous libation. Here’s their link: whiskyparts.com. You can order these forks your local shop. Be sure to spec the 1 1/8″ steerers. The tapered designs won’t fit.

Thanks!

Johann March 15, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Finally got mine built up:
https://picasaweb.google.com/113242492003806144377/HyperX?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCOun1vaCmPW9DQ&feat=directlink

Yes, that is the Hope V Twin. I had to machine the IS->Post mount in the rear. Otherwise the outside pad rubbed on the rotor.

Tires are Mud2 32c on Stans ZTR Crest running tubeless. I got the bike too late to race, so I’m switching them out for road tires until next season.

The SL-7900 DA shifter is temporary until I can switch to an Ultegra Di2 1×10 setup. Also going to drop the large front chainring to put on a Paul Component chain keeper. 39t is about the largest I can go on the inside of the double crank.

Bike weighed just a hair under 21lbs yesterday before I put the bar tape on.

Josh March 25, 2012 at 2:29 PM

Ray,

Sorry for the delay. I can’t find my digital camera (I think it is buried in my 17-year-old daughter’s room). I’ll post some pics when/if I find it. In the meantime, I can tell you I’ve been piling up the miles (road riding only) and the bike rides great.

Josh

Loren April 6, 2012 at 6:27 AM

Is it possible to get downtube shift bosses on the Hyoer-X?

admin April 6, 2012 at 11:13 AM

This year, we are offering downtube shift bosses as a no-charge option. Just ask your shop to specify it on your order.

Rich April 26, 2012 at 12:15 PM

Hey all of you that are considering the Hyper-X as a road bike with disc set up jump right in the water is warm. I got mine last November as a wet bike and light duty commuter. I love it! Started off with 38c cross tires because I had them on hand. Quickly chaanged to 32, slick, road tires. Wished I had gone with 25 or 28 maybe. The bike is super fun to ride, decends and corners way better than I thought it would. If I could only have one bike for the rest of my life I would seriously think about selling my Colnago C-40 and Pinarello Prince. It is that good of an all around bike. Don’t delete the potential for fenders in the future, I never had a bike with fenders but the new Gunnar does and really digging it so far this winter/spring.

Oh, almost forgot…the paint from Gunnar is top notch. I absolutely ADORE my Sunshine Yellow over Shamrock Green. I smile every time I am cranking with my head down and see that sparkling top tube.

I love the disc set up. Think that will be the biggest improvement on road bikes over the next several years as the industry figures out how to make them smaller and lighter. Not having a MTB with discs I was very impressed with the Hyper X as my first disc bike.

admin April 26, 2012 at 2:34 PM

Reports like these warm the cockles of our hearts here.

Josh May 9, 2012 at 10:10 AM

I can second Rich’s praise for the Hyper-X as a road bike. I use mine for daily, long-distance commuting, and fast group rides on the weekends – a total of 120 – 180 miles of road riding every week. The bike handles great, and is comfortable. Even with the stout Gunnar steel disc fork, it soaks up the bumps nicely. Although as built my X is certainly heavier than the carbon bikes, I have no trouble hanging with the pack.

I’m riding on 28mm slicks currently. Its been a rainy spring here in Boston, but with full fenders I’ve been riding just about every day. in the sloppy weather it is nice to know I am not grinding down my rims every time I use the brakes. For the weekend group rides I just remove the fenders and the X becomes a sleek-looking road machine. Over the winter, I put on some huge studded Nokian tires, and was still able to mount fenders.

I got my X painted the copper metallic color, and I have recieved lots of compliments on it. It is a beautiful color: out of the ordinary, but not in-your-face flashy.