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The ultimate steel CroixOur all-new full-build Reynolds 853 Croix de Fer 50 aims to hit every mark.Probably the most popular and widely used of all of Reynolds’ performance-orientated steel offerings; 853 hits that sweet spot of performance, weight and cost. Accept no imitations – every tube is 853 creating that unmistakable ride quality!It’s matched to our full carbon CGR1 fork that saves around 900-grams over the steel variant, keeping weight low, handling keen and features bottle/Anything Cage mounting points.We’ve continued that trend throughout the build, using quality components that are proven and will stand the test of time.Shimano’s GRX drivetrain has become a go-to for gravel bikes, providing dependable shifting, myriad gearing options and longevity at a variety of performance levels.We’ve selected a 46/30T chainset, paired to an 11-34T cassette with shifting handled by GRX derailleurs. All of which keeps the Croix competitive on road and off.The shifters, hydraulic brake callipers and derailleurs all come from the top-tier RX-810 lineup, saving a little weight and delivering increased shifting and braking performance. At the rear of the bike, there’s the ability to run a 45mm tyre on the provided 700c rims, while at the front you can use up to a 40mm tyre. If you’d prefer to run a 650B wheelset, it’s 44mm and 40mm. Thru-axles front and rear, tubeless ready rims and tyres, flat mount disc brakes, a third bottle mount and rack and guard mounts complete the package.
