Bike as a vehicle is popular all over the world. This eco-friendly mode of transportation is suitable for walking around the city and outside the city, for traveling, sports, and even as transport when traveling to work. Hundreds of enterprises produce bicycles of various modifications and price categories. Kross is one of them.
About company
Kross, known not only in Europe and Russia, but also on the world market, in just two decades has grown from a small company selling bicycles. The owner of the company Zbigniew Sosnowski, who has been fond of cycling for a long time, was able to organize high-tech production and enter the world market in such a short time. Now it is a large enterprise in Poland, which employs more than 1000 people, produces high-quality and affordable bikes. Moreover, the staff consists of people who are as enthusiastic about cycling as the organizer.
Despite the fact that most of the parts are made by well-known companies, the development of models and equipment is done by Polish masters, and therefore Poland is indicated in the accompanying documentation as the country of manufacture of Kross bicycles.
Technology
The Kross factory was established in 2000 in the town of Pshasnysh. It consisted of 5 lines for assembling bicycles, a welding workshop, as well as a varnishing shop, where paint work was carried out, performed by the most modern methods using special high-quality water-based paints.
First, the company ordered all components from leading manufacturers. But at present, the company has set up a special department for research and innovation.Currently, the plant has independently developed and manufactures carbon and aluminum frames, as well as its own double-rim wheels.
Types and Models
The company produces many different models and types of bicycles according to its own designs, taking into account the interests and needs of a wide target audience - these are professionals, beginners, as well as men, women and children.
In the catalog you can choose products by type of bike: mountain, road, tourist, city, children. They, in turn, are divided according to purpose. For example, bicycles for fast aggressive riding or comfortable for walking, special women's, men's or universal, for girls or boys.
And bicycles are divided according to the diameter of the wheels depending on which type of ride is more preferable.
- Mountain bicycles are designed for riding on difficult tracks, extreme descents. They are divided for marathons, competitions, for confident tourists and beginners. From the models you can imagine Hexagon and Level. In the kit are missing as unnecessary various accessories in the form of calls, luggage racks, fenders and lighting equipment. These models are equipped with lightweight and reliable frames and linkages.
- Road - These are Vento road bikes designed for fast driving. In their production, reliable carbon structures are used.
- Tour Bicycles Trans created for long trips and bike tours. They are made of reliable designs, have wheels with a diameter of 28 inches, are equipped with various mounts for bags and luggage, headlights and wings.
- City bikes comfortable and lightweight, practical to use, equipped with various baskets, luggage racks, wings, bells, decorated in color. Models are intended for driving on asphalt and rolled gravel paths.
- Children's bicycles can be chosen for both teenagers and the smallest, with steel and aluminum frames, with wheel diameters from 12 to 26 inches. For kids, bicycles are equipped with additional small wheels, and also made in a bright colorful design.
Selection tips
In order to choose the right bike, Kross suggests following a certain algorithm. It is necessary to answer a number of questions:
- for whom is the bike - the company produces universal, women's, children's;
- locality - for rough terrain, for a comfortable ride, for high-speed driving, highway;
- the appointment - outdoor activities, for bike rides and bike trips, for riding around the city, cross-country, racing, znduro;
- child genderif you need a kid.
And also when choosing a bicycle, it is important to choose the right size frame. It depends on the growth of the buyer. For this, a special calculation is applied, which can be done on the official website or consult the seller. If you have decided on all these issues, you can choose the right type and model of bike that will meet all the requirements of the owner and will last a long and reliable time.
Review Reviews
When viewing user reviews of Cross bikes, it can be noted that buyers talk only about the advantages, almost not noting the flaws. Reliability, lightness, strength, beautiful design, smooth running, high-quality painting and relatively low cost - these are the main positive reviews. Deficiencies exist, but very minor. For example, cheap plastic pedals, fast-wearing knobs, a relatively stiff saddle, and the inability to adjust the height of the fork on the go.
At the same time, it is stipulated that such trifles cannot spoil the overall positive impression of the purchase.
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