Best cyclocross bike under £1000 and other CX chat

I've tried to like them, but they are hard work- they seem to be in need of some significant product (and basic sales) training.

I think I am now three for three, in terms of the person I spoke to not knowing what the product I was talking about is, or indeed having any interest in finding out.

Said products being:

• Hollowgram SiSl crankset
  
• Vittoria Pitstop
  
• Quarq power meter
  
  

Those arent exactly everyday nodder products though. Last I was in my LBS I had to walk a guy through common sizes of modern seatpost clamps.

OYB have irritated an old itch.........My foldable full sus itch*

http://www.onyourbike.com/product/9772-Airnimal-White-Rhino.php

(*makes sense when you consider living in a mountainous country full of amazing trails. Yet tend to have to drag a family everywhere)