The cda takes the best elements from a traditional cx bike like large clearances disc brakes amp low overall weight in standard guise the cda will happily keep pace on the weekend club run albeit in a bit more comfort than your fellow club mates thanks to the lightweight supple fast rolling kenda flintridge 40c tyres however thanks to the wide range 11 34tcassette out back providing a wall climbing 11 gear at the low end and generous clearances youre only ever a simple tyre change