Best cyclocross bike under £1000 and other CX chat

No, but I thoroughly abused an Alfine 8 and it performed flawlessly.

I'd go for the Eight for XC* given the commentary on 'tinternet regarding the Eleven.

That said you may have no problems with an 11 at all...

• I have a brand new unused one hand built into a Open Pro - PM me in case you decide you'd like to buy one.
  
  

Thanks Howard. I've just discussed this with a friend over the 'phone and he thinks I'm going completely the wrong way with this. Rather than something different, I should be looking at something less complicated to get filthy and clean up. He thinks a single speed CX is a better option. I've reluctantly agreed that losing more weight and getting fitter will deal with the hill issue. It's good advice and I'll take it although it isn't what I wanted to hear, and as this is a fixed gear and single speed forum I'm pretty much stuffed. Still, it brings it back on topic for the thread as these can be found for well under a £1000, which really is a bonus.

It is also a reason to acquire another bike although I'm sure my wife will have a very different view.