Best cyclocross bike under £1000 and other CX chat

Quick question... thinking of upgrading to the SRAM CX1 1x11 crankset, do I need to use their new rear mech as well with the clutch or can i get away with my Sram mech I'm using at the mo?

Buy the one @Dick is selling.

If you are asking whether the xsync chainring is enough to keep your chain on the general consensus seems to be yes.

I'm using a Rival CX1 crankset with X-Sync chainring and an Ultegra rear mech, no dropped chain yet (but it hasn't got really muddy so far this season).

The cx1 rear mech seems very robust but does slow down wheel changes somewhat.

I thought I might be able to get away with it tbh, but you know what companies are like, it's all about upgrading everything! Anyone using a different chainring... blackspire, wolftooth? Thanks for replies by the way lads

I'm using Raceface with an X0 but that's ten speed.

Assume you have 11 speed SRAM road or something?

I am using a Superstar IO nw chainring with an 11speed 105 medium cage rear mech.

Using a SRAM Apex 11 speed... thought about a Wolftooth ring as they're supposed to be pretty bombproof.
One more thing, I've got a 46 tooth at the mo, should I go down to a 42 to just replace with another 46?

For racing cross or general gravel / training? Which cassette? For uk racing I use a 38t and 11/32

But I'm weak

Also depends on how hilly the terrain you race and/or train in is.

I've been using a 42t single ring for the past two seasons, but most London league courses are not too hilly.

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I'll be riding generally on the roads in London, but when I move home, it is a bit more hilly so maybe I should opt for something smaller... a 42 might be the way forward

42t with 11-36 will get you up a wall if needed

Sounds perfect!

I'm thinking about getting a cross bike, ideally I'd like to get a Cannondale SuperX, but they're way above my budget, I'd prefer to get a carbon frame but really I'm open to anything, I've been looking at this -
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vitus-bikes-energie-pro-cx-bike-carbon-rival-1x11-2017/rp-prod146065
I'd appreciate any other suggestions, and any criticisms of that bike? Eventually I'd like to get into cross racing.

Just wouldn't bother with a carbon 'cross bike TBH

Although it's getting harder to buy a nice aluminum OTP

SuperX is totes sexh tho - it even has an SI headtube should you want to turn it in to a Slate type thing.

Giant and Specialized have the TCX and Crux in your price range.

The CAADX Apex 1 is a pretty solid looking bike.

Seems most 2016 Caadx are now out of stock in 54, so I'm thinking Eastway Balun. An other options around for <£750? I made a terrible mistake with the 13 Innate Alpha, was heavier than the moon.

Don't expect the CAADX to be light.

Lighter, I hope. I thought 12.2kg would feel ok. It didn't. Maybe a heavier rider wouldn't notice, I'm 72kg.

Uff, that is a bit of a beast, were the tubes solid?

Low grade alu and lots of it, cro mo fork with even crapper steerer. Pity, I didn't mind Claris and Lyra brakes too much.

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Caadx tiagra will come in just under 11kg.