Cyclocross-First Bikes | Rider Ready

U.S. Built Custom Bicycles in Titanium and Titanium-Carbon Mix

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Seven's Rider Ready 'Cross-First Bikes

Our most popular cyclocross bike, 'Cross-First is Seven's term for "optimized for cyclocross racing with groomed gravel road riding capabilities." If you're looking for more of a gravel bike with cyclocross capabilities, check out our gravel bikes.

Hallmarks of Seven's 'cross-first vs. pure 'cross bikes:

Design Hallmark	'Cross-First Bikes	Pure 'Cross Bikes
Wheel & tire system	700c x 30 to 38 mm knobby tires	700c x 35 mm knobby tires; optimized for 33 mm 'cross tires
Bike handling	Quick: Slightly more stable handling for a given tire because 650b x 53 mm knobby tires require a longer wheelbase, chainstay length, and front center.	Agility above all. Quicker handling than Seven's 'cross-first design.
Riding sweet spot	Cyclocross racing and training & well maintained dirt roads. Punch climbs. Technical descents.	Cyclocross racing. 45-minute all out efforts. Tight turns. Constant accelerations. Maximum power transfer.
Edges of use	Classic gravel riding on maintained gravel and dirt roads.	Cyclocross racing only; does not fit a larger tire for gravel riding.
Shouldering capability	All Seven 'cross bikes are optimized for shouldering. This means less standover clearance than a classic gravel bike.

Rider Ready: This bike is ready for you in about 3 weeks. You get everything Seven offers: Hand built in our Massachusetts workshop, 30+ years of framebuilding experience, the most experienced build team in the industry, proven designs on the race course and through fatigue testing, and much more. Available in 12 sizes and multiple fit profiles.

Order a complete bike with Shimano GRX, SRAM Rival, or Force parts, choose your options and upgrades, and we'll ship your Ready in about 3 weeks.

Are you ready? Your Seven is.

3 reasons to get Rider Ready

Three of about forty reasons.

ONE: Optimized For 'Cross. Fundamentally, 'cross speed starts with having a 'cross-specific bike. Seven's Cyclocross-First is a true 'cross bike, not a warmed-over gravel bike. What's the difference? Nearly everything. Fast handling, 33 mm tire optimization, explosive acceleration, and shoulder-able are just the start — and are somehow rather scarce features these days.

TWO: Faster Lap Times. Speed comes from more than frame stiffness. Control is speed. No cycling discipline displays these tenets more clearly than 'cross racing. The fastest bike lap after lap is the one that corners more precisely, gives you traction where you didn't know there was any, stays controllable during shoulder-to-shoulder jostling, accelerates quicker, works better with your body English, and absorbs more hand-numbing back-aching abuse. All of this while riding over your limit for minutes at a time. The deeper into red you are, the more benefit Seven's design provides.

THREE: Complete Trust In The Equipment. Seven has designed and built bikes ridden to World Championships and National Championships. We've built thousands of bikes that have raced on 'cross courses around the world. Some of our employees have raced 'cross for years. 'Cross racing is a bit of an obsession for some of us.

Three Group Set Options

Shimano GRX 812, 2x Rider Ready at $6,695
Lead time: Estimated 3 weeks complete bike.
Frameset: Frame: Titanium straight gauge made in-house by Seven. Size-specific tubesets and geometry. Fork: Size-specific carbon Seven Matador or Enve Gravel. Frame upgrade available to a lighter titanium frame.
Parts Kit: Shifters & derailleurs: Shimano GRX 812, mechanical shifting Brakes: GRX 812 hydraulic, 160 rotors Gearing: Chainrings GRX 810 48/31t // Cassette: 11-34t 11-spd // Gear ratio range: 0.91 to 3.45 Cockpit: Zipp Service Course, aluminum Wheelset: GRX 570, 700c, aluminum // Tires: Vittoria Terreno Mix 700c x 38 mm or 33 mm. Full kit details are on the geometry pages. Link below.
Why Shimano GRX 812 parts over our SRAM Rival build? It's everywhere. Shimano components are by far the most common parts in Notrh America. Easy to source just about anywhere. Easiest on-trail maintenance: Mechanical shifting can be serviced by any bike shop and many co-riders with limited tools. Brake performance is often better in wet conditions and for larger riders. Smaller ratios between gears mean more choices for maintaining your perfect cadence.
Bike weight, estimated: 19.5 lbs for a 54.0 cm frame size^[1] Available upgrades reduce weight; link below.
Choose your size & fit if this is the parts kit you want. See details and difference between our two fit profiles. Choose Standard Fit with Shimano GRX, $6,695 Standard Fit A neutral position for gravel riding. Our most popular geometry works well for the majority of riders. Similar to the industry's common gravel bike fit. Choose Aero Fit with Shimano GRX, $6,695 Aero Fit: Low and long. Speed above all else. This position help you cut through the wind more easily. Best for shorter performance rides or is you do a lot of yoga.

SRAM Rival AXS, 1x Rider Ready at $7,495
Lead time: Estimated 3 weeks complete bike.
Frameset: Frame: Titanium straight gauge made in-house by Seven. Size-specific tubesets and geometry. Fork: Size-specific carbon Seven Matador or Enve Gravel. Frame upgrade available to a lighter titanium frame.
Parts Kit: Shifters & derailleurs: SRAM Rival AXS shifters // GX xxxxxxxxx AXS rear derailleur, 1x Mullet Brakes: Rival hydraulic, 160 rotors Gearing: Chainring: Rival 40t // Cassette: 10-52t // Gear ratio range: 0.77 to 4.0 Wheelset: Hed Emporia GA Performance // Tires: Vittoria Terreno Mix 700c x 38 mm or 33 mm. Cockpit: Zipp Service Course, aluminum Full kit details are on the geometry pages. Links below.
Why SRAM Force AXS parts over our Shimano GRX build? Best value: You get a handmade titanium frame with first-rate electronic shifting component group for $7,500. We think there is no better bike at this price. AXS is wireless electronic. 1x shifting. Simple care and maintenance. Widest gear ratio range of 0.77 to 4.0 covers the most varied topography. Crisper quicker shifting with AXS. Lighter.
Bike weight, estimated: 19.2 lbs for a 54.0 cm frame size^[1]
Choose your size & fit if this is the parts kit you want. See details and difference between our two fit profiles. Choose Standard Fit with Shimano GRX, $7,495 Standard Fit is our most popular; similar to performance gravel stock bike fits. Great for varied terrain and all-purpose riding. Choose Aero Fit with Shimano GRX, $7,495 Aero Fit xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx .

SRAM Force AXS, 1x Rider Ready at $7,995
Lead time: Estimated 3 weeks complete bike.
Frameset: Frame: Titanium straight gauge made in-house by Seven. Size-specific tubesets and geometry. Fork: Size-specific carbon Seven Matador or Enve Gravel. Frame upgrade available to a lighter titanium frame.
Parts Kit: Shifters & derailleurs: SRAM Force AXS shifters // XO1 AXS rear derailleur, 1x Mullet Brakes: Force hydraulic, 160 rotors Gearing: Force 40t chainring // 10-52t cassette // gear ratio range: 0.77 to 4.0 Wheelset: Hed Emporia GA Performance // Tires: Vittoria Terreno Mix 700c x 38 mm or 33 mm. Cockpit: Zipp Service Course, aluminum Full kit details are on the geometry pages. Links below.
Why SRAM Force AXS parts over our Shimano GRX build? AXS is wireless electronic. 1x shifting. Simple care and maintenance. Widest gear ratio range of 0.77 to 4.0 covers the most varied topography. Crisper quicker shifting with AXS. Lighter.
Bike weight, estimated: 19.2 lbs for a 54.0 cm frame size^[1]
Choose your size & fit if this is the parts kit you want. See details and difference between our two fit profiles. Choose Standard Fit with Shimano GRX, $7,495 Standard Fit is our most popular; similar to performance gravel stock bike fits. Great for varied terrain and all-purpose riding. Choose Aero Fit with Shimano GRX, $7,495 Aero Fit xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx .

Footnotes:

Bike weights are estimated based on claimed component weights provided by manufacturers. We use average-sized components when there are options (crank length, etc.) and a 54.0 frame and fork cut for that size frame.
Second set of wheels: To get the most out of our mixed terrain bikes, having a 700c wheelset for fast gravel riding and a set of 650b wheels for more aggressive terrain is popular. The bike;s price shown includes one set — either 700c 0or 650b, your choice. The second set of wheels available as an upgrade.

travel-bike-mountains — *Where to? Your Seven Rider Ready is waiting to take you places. Are you ready?*

Why is Seven's Rider Ready the ideal cyclocross bike?

Here are a few reasons:

Better handling: Available in 12 sizes and 3 fit profiles, The Ready's more precise sizing provides much better rider weight distribution and center of gravity for the best handling of any stock bike.
Unparalleled ride feel and fun: Each of The Ready's 12 frame sizes has a size-specific tubeset with an optimal rider weight range. Rather than a single weight limit for all sizes — as performance carbon bikes seem to have — The Ready's optimal weight recommendation provides a ride feel and rider connection that has never been possible with a stock bike.
Terrain Versatility: We designed this mixed terrain bike to work with both 700c and 650b wheel sizes. The bike fits up to 700c x 43 mm knobby tires — for rough gravel — ane up to 650b x 53 mm knobbies — for near mountain bike performance on singletrack and technical descents.
A new level of control: Again, 12 frame sizes in 3 fits with 12 distinct tubeset profiles. Add to this Seven's innovative application of titanium, and you've got easier body English control than ever.
Complete Trust In The Equipment. Titanium for its durability and simple care. Groupset options chosen for ease of maintenance and service track records. Wheels that will roll for years. Each part chosen for durability and reputation first.
Toughness: Titanium can handle abuse and impacts that would crack, rip, or dent other materials. Near impervious to wear damage from grit and grime — unlike carbon. Seven's titanium 3-2.5 alloy is the best material for building the toughest bikes.
Better fit because The Ready comes in two distinct fit profiles: Our Standard Fit and Aero Fit. Seven's Standard Fit, in 12 sizes, provides a riding position similar to that of popular stock bikes. The Aero Fit provides a lower front end and slightly longer reach. That's 24 sizes to choose from — compared to 5 to 7 for stock bikes. We're confident you'll have a far better fit than any stock bike you've ever ridden.

Why a cyclocross bike from Seven?

Too many reasons. Here are a few.

xxxxxxxxxx Two Wheel Size Expertise: Optimizing a bike for 700c and 650b use together is not as simple as many suppliers make it out to be. There are very few combinations of tires that can work optimally together — that don't change geometry, center or gravity, or degrade handling. In fact, most riders wouldn't like the "ideal" combinations. So, through years of experience we've determined the range of suboptimal that still riders super well. For this bike and it's mission, that combination is 700c x 40 mm (for classic gravel riding) and 650b x 53 mm (for near mountain biking terrain). Sounds simple but you won't find any stock bike with this combination that rides as well.
Applied Experience: Seven Evergreen gravel bikes have been ridden to multiple pro podiums at the Unbound 200. Evergreens have been under winners of the TransAtlantic Way 2,500 km gravel race. Seven's gravel bikes have proven themselves in all conditions, from the brutal 200k Rift Iceland to long-term ultralight bikepacking, and everything in between. Seven has built more mission-specific titanium gravel bikes than anyone else. We bring this knowledge base to every new bike we build. Your Seven will have the same pedigree.
More Framebuilding Experience: Most Sevens are built by three artisans — a framebuilder, a welder, and a framewright. On average, these three have over 40 years of framebuilding experience. There are no more experienced titanium builders on the planet. This depth helps us build better bikes.
More Titanium Experience: Without a doubt, titanium is the best frame material for mixed terrain bikes. Seven's founders have been building titanium bikes for 36 years, without interruption, and longer than anyone else. 30-plus years ago, Seven's founders developed the titanium tube specification that is still widely used today. If you want something built of titanium, there is no more knowledgeable team to work with.
Continuous Innovation: One of our founders was racing mixed terrain bikes 35 years ago — in the form of drop bar mountain bikes. We thought we were onto something. (Maybe just a couple of decades early.) We've learned continuously since those early days. Fast forward to today: Our latest work on vibration damping and big hit control can be felt in our Rider Ready designs. Seven has always pushed the bounds of what's possible on a bike. Our Rider Ready bikes have more of what's proven and none of what's not.
Built by riders for riders. Who built your bike? Many of our crew ride gravel and mixed terrain bikes as their primary love. We've been riding the local trails for more than three decades, since before mountain bikes became a thing. Some of us cut out teeth in BMX, some in cyclocross, and some just rode into the woods. Whatever the reason to ride, it's all good. And even better in the dirt.
Made in the USA. Our founding team has been building bikes in Massachusetts for more than three-and-a-half decades. There are a lot of reasons we build bikes this way. In the end, all that really matters is whether you can feel the difference in the ride. We find that most riders do.

machining-seat-stays-skip — Skip prepares a pair of seat stays for machining. Not only has he been framebuilding for more than 30 years, but he also designs, machines, and maintains nearly every framebuilding fixture we use. The result is more accurate frames that ride better.

hands-talk-skip — If these hands could talk about the frames they've built, they couldn't stop. Skip has been framebuilding for more than 30 years. His hands touch every single Seven at the first stages of our framebuilding process. We would be hard-pressed to say anyone in history has built more custom frames than Skip. The truest definition of a Master Framebuilder.

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Mission: Cyclocross First

This is first a cyclocross race bike. No apologies. We've optimized its design for repeated accelerations through increased drivetrain stiffness. We've ensured fast handling in chaotic situations through intentional 'cross-specific frameset geometry. We provide better command of the bike in loose and unpredictable surface conditions through our tubeset's torsion control. The bike will find traction where you didn't think there was any through our unique use of xxxxxxxxxxxxx titanium and material manipulation.

The Riding Proficiency table shows that the bike is also adept at assignments that include gravel riding, a bit of mixed terrain, and long road rides. Just swap tires for the conditions, and you'll be faster than ever at whichever discipline you choose. The bike's only limitation is its maximum tire clearance of 38 mm. That's good for gravel riding but not ideal. But that's not its primary objective.

Is this bike's mission not quite ideal for you? We have dozens of other models, so if you're looking for more of a 'cross and gravel bike, or a straight-up UCI-type pure cyclocross machine (or two), we've got you covered.

Primary Defining Attributes

Attribute	Primary Focus
Riding Proficiency	Riding Sweet Spots: Cyclocross, cyclocross, and cyclocross. And some gravel and dirt roads.
Performance Profile	All acceleration. Increased quickness and control in cornering and descending as the Performance Profile shows. Also, Seven's 12 sizes of Rider Ready Weight Rated tubesets mean maximized performance in your size.
Bike Handling	This bike has our cyclocross race handling when setup with 700c x 33 mm tires. When paired with 38 mm tires, the handling is a bit more stable and therefore well suited to fast gravel and dirt road riding. Additionally, Seven's 12 sizes of Rider Ready Weight Rated tubesets mean ideal handling in your size.
Sizes & Fit	The best-fitting stock cyclocross bike you'll ever own. We offer this bike in two fit profiles: Standard Fit and Aero Fit. 12 sizes each. Every size has a distinct recommended rider weight limit — not too harsh and not too soft — providing the best performance possible.

tube-selection-26-starting-options — 26 sizes of titanium tube to start the process. Next, we do secondary operations on every part in each **Ready** tubeset. Each of the 12 sizes gets a distinct tubeset. **More tailored for more performance.** This is what Seven means by "size-specific."

Riding Proficiencies & Sweet Spots

This bike loves cyclocross racing first. It also enjoys a range of other riding responsibilities.

Riding Category	This model is...	rarely	sometimes	half the time	often	always	Category Description
Century Plus	too much bike?^[1]	⚫	⚪	⚪	⚪	⚪	Long days in the saddle. Comfort and control are paramount. ~30 mm tires. If this is your riding primary interest, choose Seven's allroads or randonné categories.
Allroads	too much bike?^[1]	⚪	⚫	⚪	⚪	⚪	Bad pavement. Smooth dirt roads. Fast & light. ~36 mm tires. If this is your riding primary interest, choose Seven's allroads or randonné categories.
Pure Cyclocross	the sweet spot^[2]	⚪	⚪	⚪	⚫	⚪	Cyclocross racing with a 33 mm maximum tire. If this is all you want to do, choose Seven's pure cyclocross category.
Cyclocross-First		⚪	⚪	⚪	⚪	⚫	Cyclocross is your primary drive. 33 to 38 mm tires. And your Seven will be a capable groomed gravel bike.
Cyclocross Plus		⚪	⚪	⚫	⚪	⚪	'Cross weekends. Gravel weekedays. 33 to ~40 mm tires. If this is your primary riding interest, choose Seven's cyclocross plus category
Gravel	under-biked?^[3]	⚪	⚫	⚪	⚪	⚪	Classic gravel & dirt road riding. ~40 mm tires. If you want more of this and less of other classifications, choose Seven's gravel category.
Mixed Terrain	under-biked?^[3]	⚫	⚪	⚪	⚪	⚪	Singletrack, rougher terrain. ~45 mm tires. If you want more of this and less of other classifications, choose Seven's mixed terrain category

Footnotes:

"Too much bike": This model is more than you need for this type of riding. The bike rides great within these categories, but if this is your primary use, we have more appropriate models to choose from.
"Sweet spot": Where this model shines. What the bike was made for. Of course, the bike can do a lot more. If one or more of these categories best describes your riding, this could be your ideal bike.
"Under-biked": This model works well for this kind of riding but was not designed optimally for this use. If this category describes your primary riding, we have more appropriate models to choose from.
"Not intended": Don't use the bike for this purpose. If one of these categories is your intended riding sweet spot, choose one of our models that provide an optimal riding experience.
"Carry weight": The maximum recommended weight for everything aside from your stripped down bike (no racks, bottles, cages, bags, etc.) and naked body.

Performance Profile

Optimized for 'cross racing, with a bit of endurance gravel riding. This 'cross bike shines at higher speeds and where bike control is paramount — on twisting turns and loose/wet earth.

Enhanced stiffness: Seven's straight gauge tubeset means the front end is slightly stiffer than average. This enhances some aspects of climbing speed and descending control.

Performance Profile
⟵ Lighter			Sweet spot	More responsive ⟶
⟵ Smoother			Sweet spot	Stiffer ⟶
Modification from standard performance^[6]	-20%	-10%	0%	+10%	+25%	+40%
Faster on sustained climbs^[7], lighter weight					⚒		Faster on punchy climbs^[8] & acceleration
Superior high-frequency vibration damping^[9], loves body English^[10]				⚒			Superior control descending, cornering, & tracking^[11] control
Improved big hit absorption^[12], tire traction^[13], Flow^[14], and better for riders below Seven's weight range for a given Rider Ready frame size.^[15]			⚒				Better for riders above Seven's weight range for a given Rider Ready frame size.^[15]

Footnotes:

Standard performance: The performance that Seven's typical bike in this riding category has. In general, 100% is our ideal performance. If we've decreased a percentage, it means for this specific model with these specific features, options, and upgrades, we believe the change provides a benefit. The same is true when we increase a percentage. Percentages are estimates.
Sustained climbing: Long climbs, usually seated. A lighter, more lively frame can make long ascents quicker.
Punchy climbs are short hills that you're probably standing while pedaling for a good portion of the climb. A stiffer tubeset can benefit this kind of climb.
High-frequency vibration damping: Vibration from rough pavement, like chip seal, or any kind of small repeated defects. Titanium does a good job of damping those vibrations, and the way Seven applies the material doubles down on the damping. There is no smoother ride on chip seal than a titanium Seven.
Body English is how your movement on the bike affects the bike's handling, feel, and control. The more amenable your bike is to body English, the more control you have in tight situations: twisty switchbacks, tight corners, and tricky trails.
Tracking: The more the wheels stay in plane with each other, the more accurate the bike's tracking. Once the bike is going in a direction, it wants to stay in that direction. Conversely, rigid tracking can make it difficult to use body English to control the bike and make sudden direction changes.
Big hit absorption: Seat stays with Flow^[14] absorb big bumps and obstacles — rocks, roots, step-ups, broken pavement — better while helping maintain control in those situations. The larger the obstacle, the more benefit you feel.
Tire traction comes from a number of sources. A well-designed frame that has Flow^[14] can have a large influence on front and rear tire traction. More traction means more control and more speed. More Flow, more traction.
Flow: This term encompasses all the positive aspects of a smoother ride. You flow over rocks, roots, broken pavement. You can use body English more actively. You have improved tire traction. Flow is one of the most important and impactful aspects of a performance gravel bike.
Rider weight range: Each Rider Ready frame size has a distinct ideal rider weight range. (The geometry charts include this data.) If you are 10% above this range, we recommend checking off the +10% marker for the third performance measure (that includes smoothness). If you're 10% below the weight range, we recommend checking off the -10% marker. The frame size weight range includes what we call "carry weight." This includes everything you carry with you on a ride: hydration, phone, GPS, tools, etc.

Handling Scale

With the bike's 'cross race tires on, the bike is fast handling. When set up for gravel riding, the larger 38 mm tires slow down the handling a bit. This is helpful for higher speed gravel road riding.

Handling traits	Stable & Surefooted	Confident	Neutral & Balanced	Feisty	Nimble & Spirited
With 700c x 33 mm cyclocross tires				✪
With 700c x 38 mm gravel tires			✪

welding-tim-tacking — Tim welds a frame's head tube joint. He's been welding and brazing frames for more than 35 years. No welder has more years of titanium framebuilding experience. That experience is apparent in every frame he builds.

2 Rider Fit Profiles

We offer two distinct fit profiles in 12 sizes each. Choose your fit profile once you've chosen your parts kit.

Fit Profile	Fit Description	Position Variants
Standard Fit	A neutral fit position for cyclocross riding and racing. Our most popular geometry works well for the majority of riders. Similar to the industry's common 'cross bike fit.	Neutral. From which all other fits are compared.
Aero Fit	Low and long. Speed above all else. This position helps you cut through the wind more easily. Best for shorter performance rides or if you are flexible.	Compared to our Neutral Fit: The front end height and handlebar position is about 3.0 cm (1.2") lower. The reach from saddle to handlebar is about 1 cm (0.4") longer.

frame-drawing — A Rider Ready bike Design Pack, in final review. Each frame requires about ten pages of specifications, including individual tube profiles, rear triangle bending details, features and options, and geometry details. Every size is distinct.

Upgrades & Options

Once you've chosen your parts kit and bike size, you can choose some options and upgrades. Here are our most popular. If there is a different or additional upgrade you'd like, please ask us.

Upgrade or Option	Description	Price
Frame upgrade: Titanium SL butted tubeset	Pricing shown above is with Seven's S straight gauge titanium tubeset. Upgrading to the SL double-butted frame is about 170 grams lighter than the S while maintaining titanium's legendary toughness. See all the differences between Seven's S and SL titanium tubesets xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx .	+$800 upgrade
Frame upgrade: Titanium XX multibutted tubeset	Upgrading to Seven's XX frame is about 220 grams lighter than the S frame. Our lightest titanium frame design. See all the differences between Seven's S and XX titanium tubesets xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx .	+$1,600 upgrade
Graphics options	We offer six colorways. See the accompanying photo for actual colors. White outline, matte finish White with black outline, gloss finish Slate blue with charcoal, matte finish Bronze with evening blue sky, matte finish Myrtle green with black coffee, matte finish Etched: Upcharge applies; see below.	No charge
Etched Graphics	Etched graphics are subtle; our most durable finish. See the accompanying photo for example.	+$250 upcharge

Color	Titanium, brushed	Main	Accent	Titanium, brushed
Slate blue
Bronze
Myrtle green

Footnotes:

Gear ratios: are a function of components and frame design. The number of teeth on the chainrings can affect chainstay length and tire clearance. Generally, larger rings mean longer stays.
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Seven's Exclusive 'Cross Frameset Features

Too much information about a very special bike.

Titanium: The wonder metal for cyclocross
Better fit: 16 frame sizes
Better handling with our 'cross specific tubeset
Better on race day: True 'cross design
More than numbers: Who built your bike?
Frame details

Titanium — Seven's Way

The endless wonder metal.

Why ti? A smoother ride.

Titanium's legendary high-frequency vibration damping takes the edge off.
Big hit control: A well-designed ti frame absorbs shock from rocks and roots and keeps you rolling in the right direction.
Relief from hand numbness through the material's natural damping characteristics.
No maintenance. Impervious to the elements. Won't corrode or rust.

Why Seven's proprietary 3-2.5 titanium alloy? Enhanced control & flow.

The alloy's high strength allows us to leverage titanium's natural flex and turn it into Flow. This unheard-of smoothness and vertical compliance means more control:

Flow keeps the wheels on the ground.
Flow maximizes tire traction.
Flow reduces pinch flats.
Flow takes the edge off rock, roots, and divots.
Flow provides body protection and reduces soreness.
Flow lets you relax on the bike and save your energy for when you need it.

Three times stronger than pure titanium, we use that strength to make the frame lighter and have more flow flex.
High strength means your Seven notice rough treatment. Scrapes and scuffs mean nothing. Mud can't wear away the frame.
The alloy's form-ability allows us to shape the stays for more tire clearance and a shorter wheelbase. Faster handling and better tire traction.

Why Seven's straight gauge (SG) titanium tubing? Stiffness & toughness.

Stiffness where it counts. Nearly 20% stouter drivetrain and 10% stiffer front end. Accelerate faster and go where you steer.
Toughness. It's more crash tolerant and offers the best impact resilience of any bike ever made.
Tailored beyond expectations. We have 26 distinct titanium tube sizes in-house. This provides thousands of tubeset combinations. Our 16 frame sizes have 16 different SG tubesets tailored to our rider weight database bell curves.
Seven's SG tubing offer our best frame value possible.

We've invested thousands of hours in titanium research, testing, material manipulation, and sourcing. The results help us build a stronger, more durable, better-performing titanium frame.

16 sizes of Rider Ready designs

We offer two to three times more sizes than popular 'cross bikes (16 vs. 5-7 sizes) because better fit provides a lot more than just better fit:

Size-specific geometry means each frame size has a different bottom bracket height, seat tube angle, and a number of other elements that many stock cyclocross bikes forego tailoring. Optimal geometry means the bike rides better in your specific size.
Better handling: The right size bike has a better center of gravity. When your COG is right, the bike handles better. You're not too far over the front end or rear wheel.
Better cornering: Lean into it harder, tighter, faster. Optimizing weight distribution provides the largest possible tire contact patches.
More confidence: Better fit means increased dynamic feedback to bend the tape and get closer to the edge of control.
Better traction: We've performed hundreds of tire weight distribution studies. Small differences have big impacts. The better the bike fits, the better the tires' traction.
Better control: The bike's fit and reach are not too long or too short. This optimal fit provides increased control of the bike in chaotic situations.

The ultimate benefit of all this is faster lap times. Control is speed.

16 'cross-specific tubesets

Each of the 16 tubesets is entirely distinct and based on rider weight averages from our database of the 30,000-plus custom bikes we've built. Each frame size has a different recommended weight limit. This level of detail provides optimal stiffness, performance, and ride feel.

Cyclocross tubeset enhancements:

Seven's Moto seat stays: Nearly 20% more flow than our standard inline stays. More than 40% smoother than popular carbon 'cross bikes. Do you want your wheels to stay in contact with the dirt for better traction and control? Go Moto!
17% stiffer chainstays and drivetrain for faster repeated accelerations.
9% increase in top tube and down tube torsion control for more cornering confidence and accurate line choosing through rocks and roots.
Enhances traction through strategic titanium design.

'Cross-specific frame geometry & features

Discussed in depth elsewhere, here are some highlights:

Shorter chainstays mean more weight on the rear wheel for better rear wheel traction and a lighter front end for quicker handling.
Steeper head tube angle, shorter front center, and tailored trail mean more responsive handling.
Higher bottom bracket height provides a higher center of gravity resulting in more agility in corners.
Nearly horizontal top tube for easier and faster shouldering and running.
External shift and brake routing for easy maintenance and tuning.

Choose Seven for 'Cross Experience & Palmeres

Cyclocross Palmeres: We've built 'cross bikes ridden to World Championships and National Championships. Some of our founding team was racing 'cross back in the mid-eighties. Seven has fielded a 'cross Factory Team over the years. 'Cross mud is in our blood.

Cyclocross Building Experience: We're pretty confident that over the past 26-plus years, we've built more custom 'cross bikes than any other builder.

Material Knowledge & Application: Seven's founding engineer developed the first titanium tubing certification specifications for bike frames more than 30 years ago. Still a standard for high-end titanium today. No one knows titanium better than Seven's crew.

Made in the USA: At Seven, this means more than just where; it also encompasses who, how, and when.

Handmade in Watertown, Massachusetts. And New England has some of the best cyclocross racing in the States.
Built by the most experienced custom titanium builders on the planet. Many Seveneers have been building bikes for more than two decades.
Designed and built by riders for riders. Nearly everyone at Seven have been lifelong riders.
The team of three or four artists that build each frameset are extremely likely to have at least 40 years of framebuilding experience together. We're pretty sure that's more knowledge per bike than anywhere else in the world.
Built one at a time. Each framebuilder focuses on only your bike. No batches, subassemblies, or production line. Just singular focus.

Frame Details

This information overrides any photographs or text counter to the following.

Frame Element	Specifications
Wheel & tire clearance	Optimal size: 700c x 33 mm knobby Maximum size: 700c x 36 mm knobby This bike is not designed for use with 650b wheel systems.
Housing routing	External: Zip tie guides and cable stops for optimal performance, smooth front-end handling, ease of maintenance, and lightweight.
Derailleur hanger	Integrated with frame. Not replaceable or disposable. Seven's titanium derailleur hangers are the toughest in the industry. We've never had one break. Our new generation of thru-axle dropouts has yet to see a hanger damaged beyond bike shop repair. We have no need for fragile replaceable hangers. Neither will you.
Chainring size compatibility	Fits up to 1x 42t and 2x 48/31t
Water bottle mounts	Two: one on seat tube and one on top of down tube.
Elements not included	No fender or mudguard mounts No rack mounts No pump peg No chain hanger

Fork Details

Fork Element	Specifications
Make & Model	Frame size and geometry dependant. Either Seven's exclusive proprietary Matador 750 carbon fork or Enve's gravel fork.
Brake housing routing	Matador: External for ease of maintenance, durability, and lightweight Enve: Internal on fork leg.

Frameset Compatibility

This information is correct for this specific frameset model only and is not necessarily true for Seven's other offerings.

Indoor trainer: Seven's warranty is valid with all indoor trainer systems.

Fork limitations: The only forks Seven certifies for this bike are Seven branded or the specific fork we specified for this design. For safety, no other fork should be used. Using any other fork voids the frame warranty and is not endorsed by Seven.

Do not modify this fork in any way. Do not add anything to this fork. This is a high-performance product.

Motor assist: Not compatible with any motor assist systems. Warranty is void if a motor assist system is employed.

3 Reasons Parts Kit Geometry Frameset Details Performance Profile 'Cross Perfection Why Seven? Order

What makes the perfect 'cross bike?

True cyclocross race bikes are a dying breed.

When we search the interweb for the "best high-end cyclocross bikes of the year," the first three search results — all online magazines — post a total of 23 bikes. Unfortunately, a lot of duplicates leave only 9 distinct bikes to choose from. Even more unfortunate, measured by the three most basic characteristics of a 'cross race bike — 1) tire clearance optimized for 33 mm and maybe to fit up to a 38 mm maximum, 2) 'cross-specific frame geometry, and 3) easily shoulder-able — none of the bikes met those criteria. If we require any two of the three critical criteria, one bike becomes 'cross raceworthy. If we require only any one of the three basic characteristics, we have three bikes to choose from (33% of the "best 'cross bikes"). By stripping away even basic criteria that define cyclocross race bikes, there's really no distinction between a gravel/adventure bike and a 'cross bike. Hence the death of the cyclocross breed.

Don't let perfect be the enemy

"Perfect is the enemy of good." — Voltaire (mistranslation)

We want to be clear; there's nothing wrong with racing a good gravel bike. It's Seven employees' favorite go-to bike. However, the Cross-ASAP is not interested in being a general-purpose dirt bike to please as many as possible, and thereby please few.

If you want a perfect 'cross-race-first bike, look for the following criteria — at a bare minimum. Only Seven's Cross-ASAP seems to check all the boxes when compared to popular high-end stock 'cross bikes. Let's go ASAP.

'Cross Critical Specification	Definition of the criteria	Seven's Cross-ASAP	What most stock "cross" bikes provide
Tire size optimized for 'cross racing	33 mm width is the maximum allowed for 'cross racing. Room for larger tires is not helpful; wider tires mean a longer wheelbase, slower handling, worse traction, and difficulty in managing endless tight turns. Zero Benefits for 'cross racing. Bigger tire clearance is great for gravel riding.	Optimized for 700c x 33 mm knobby tires. Can fit up to 700c x 36 mm.	More than 90% fit 700 x 45 mm knobbies. About 15% even specify 650b x 53+ mm.
Shoulder-ability, top tube slope	Less slope means easier shouldering for stairs and running sections. Once the slope exceeds about 5 degrees, hoisting can become suboptimal. Efficiency of shouldering can mean seconds saved each lap.	Less slope is better. Our X-ASAP has only 2 degrees from 55.0 cm top tube or larger.	About 40% of the top "cross" bikes have limited slope of about 5 degrees or less.
Chainstay length	Generally, shorter is better. It helps the bike have quick handling and get around corners more easily. Many times, tire size requirements of more than 33 mm mean the chainstays are longer than is ideal 7mdash; and the bike doesn't handle as quickly as it should.	At 42.3 cm, we have one of the shortest chainstays of any modern 'cross bike.	Of the "top 'cross bikes," only one of them has shorter chainstays than Seven's — by 1 mm.
No extraneous mounts	Fender or mudguard mounts? Rack mounts? Bento bag mounts? Frame bag mounts? Any of these means the bike is designed for commuting, road riding, or adventure riding rather than cyclocross racing.	Two mounts: 2 x water bottle mounts. The X-ASAP's only capitulation to the 'cross mount's rule.	About 30% of high-end stock "cross" bikes have extraneous mounts.
Bottom bracket height	If the bottom bracket is too low, the bike won't want to turn on a dirty dime; you'll dig your pedal into the grass on off-camber sectors.	Seven's X-ASAP has a high bottom bracket. Not the highest, but higher than the current average gravel bike.	About 50% of the top "cross" bikes have low bottom brackets that are designed for 40+ mm gravel tires.
Front center and fork trail	Bike geometry gets complicated quickly and is often used as a black art to obfuscate what makes a bike ride well. Regardless, a bike's front-end geometry dictates a fair portion of the bike's handling. Too long or too slack creates sluggish handling — the opposite of what you want in a 'cross race.	Seven's X-ASAP geometry provides the shortest front center possible. Equally important, our 16 sizes of Rider-Ready geometry mean your Seven will fit better than ever before. That means better handling and control.	About 33% of the top "cross" bikes provide tight front-end geometry, front center, and head tube angle. Most of them are clearly optimized for gravel riding.
External cable and housing routing	'Cross bikes get muddier and grimier than most bikes. 'Cross bikes need to get cleaned and tuned much more often than most bikes. Internal housing is time-consuming and frustrating to manage and has zero benefits for racing.	The X-ASAP has external routing. Seven builds lots of bikes with internal routing, so we can do this if you want, but we do not recommend it for 'cross bikes.	About 75% of the bikes on the best list have internal routing. Because it is cool this season?
Marketing language that talks about gravel or adventure riding.	The more expansive the language about gravel, adventure, and endurance, the less it's designed for 'cross racing.	We've made our case that the X-ASAP is a 'cross-first bike. No apologies.	The first clue that you're not looking at a 'cross race bike is descriptive language which tries to be all things to all people. That does not a 'cross bike make.

3 Reasons Parts Kit Geometry Frameset Details Performance Profile 'Cross Perfection Why Seven? Order

cyclocross-lead-the-charge — *Under the lights: Morning, noon, and night we're thinking about, designing, building,and racing 'cross bikes.*

dan-caffeine-machine — *Caffeine and 'cross. An important pairing for some.*