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All-new Trek Crocket cyclocross bike adds single speed capabilities and more

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Ok, so it’s not an IsoSpeed Decoupler equipped Trek Boone like the one we saw Katie Compton ride to victory at the USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships. However, Trek’s latest official release still has a lot for cyclocross fans to be happy about – especially if the idea of single speed racing has ever crossed your mind. As the Boone’s aluminum little brother, the Crocket is economical race bike that just got a lot better…

While the frame has dropped a noteworthy 150g thanks to their “Invisible Weld Technology” borrowed from the Emonda ALR, there are a number of new spec changes that make the bike really interesting. Finally running thru axles front and rear, Trek has settled on 12×100 for the front and 12x142mm in the rear. In the back, that 12mm thru axle is part of the Stranglehold dropout system which allows for precise chainstay adjustment, or you can ditch the gears completely for a true single speed ready build.

Both front and rear move to the new flat mount brake standard, and cabling is internal through their Control Freak routing system.

All completes now feature SRAM 1×11 drivetrains in the Crockett 7 Disc ($2,999.99, above blue) or the Crocket 5 Disc ($1,899.99, above black). Additional frame details include a 300 series Alpha Aluminum frame with an E2 tapered head tube, BB86.5 bottom bracket, and 3S chain keeper as well as an IsoSpeed Cross full carbon disc fork. Both completes also ship with Tubeless Ready wheels which is a nice touch.

Also available as a frameset, the Black or “Old Style” frames run $989.99 and include the frame, fork, headset, chain keeper and hopefully the axles (not specified).

 

 

All photos c. Trek

While it wasn’t officially launched until today, the new Crockett made its debut at the SSCXWC under Stan Nice, AKA Sven Nys as he went after the Golden Speedo. He may not have won the race, but it sure looked like he had a lot of fun.

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mudrock
mudrock
6 years ago

Love that blue, but they’re choice of dropout is strange. The tensioning bolts look oddly retro on such a modern frame.

Zach
Zach
6 years ago
Reply to  mudrock

It’s the same dropout they’re using on the Superfly SS, Stache, and Farley. I’ve actually been pretty impressed with the drops on my Farley.

Beat_the_trail
Beat_the_trail
6 years ago

I’ve got a Boone now, and love it. I use it for CX, commuting, occasional single track and gravel grinding. I’m thinking about picking up one of these for because the one thing I wish my Boone had was a single speed option.

I’m not a fan of aluminum, but I’ve ridden the Emonda ALR and the Domane ALR and both feel strangely not like aluminum with Trek’s hydroforming.

Single speed and discs, sign me up.

Corey213
Corey213
6 years ago
Reply to  Beat_the_trail

I raced crockett last year, kept up with all the carbons and it was was still stiff but very compliant. Get the crockett and switch over any upgrades you have.

Beeg
Beeg
6 years ago

Looks cool. Amy insight on the tire clearance?

David 
David 
6 years ago
Reply to  Beeg

front fork now can fit a 29x 2.0. rear can fit a 45. bet it wont change much

David
David
6 years ago

Trek says 700×40 is max clearance. Often that means you can fit a little larger.

Collin S
Collin S
6 years ago

I love how single speed is once again getting some love from manufacturers. Giant released the XTC+, this is the third higher end bike Trek is offering single speed (rig and Stache are the other) So much awesomeness.

typevertigo
typevertigo
6 years ago
Reply to  Collin S

Not too long ago, Giant also offered the TCX SLR SS. Adam Craig rode that to victory at SSCXWC.

detroitguy1
detroitguy1
6 years ago

Next bike

Dustytires
6 years ago

Is it ‘cross season yet….. love SS CX

'Straya
'Straya
6 years ago

Big question… will a Stages (Shimano) clear the chainstay?

Victor L Schepisi
Victor L Schepisi
6 years ago
Reply to  'Straya

no i will not i tried with a shimano 6800

Andrew
Andrew
6 years ago

These new Crocketts look awesome!….I’ll definitely recommend it to friends looking to get into ‘cross…..now if only the Boone wasn’t so expensive….

I miss CX.

John
John
6 years ago

Dear Trek: If front and rear thru-axles ever make it to the Boone, I may actually buy one.

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