Sizes: 49 to 59 cm
Retail Price: Frameset: $1,200
Web site: www.rideblue.com/cxc

The Blue CXc Carbon Cross frameset is the high-end version of Blue’s two cyclocross frame options. Though still considered a new company, its capabilities to perform at the highest level were proven by David Frattini at the UCI Cyclocross World Championships.

The Aerus Composites Conquest high modulus carbon cyclocross specific tube set is bonded to 7005 series aluminum lugs, making for a lightweight frameset at a reasonable price. It comes with the 450-gram Aerus Composites C4CC full carbon cross fork.

The Blue CXc is also available as a complete bike outfitted in groups from SRAM or Shimano, starting at $3,000.