All-City Nature Cross
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Facts
Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the All-City Nature Cross. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
13 reasons to buy
- Ride-quality awed; on tarmac, fire roads, dirt roads and some singletrack.
- As a pure commuter, Nature Boys were comfortable and tough.
- In gravel events and on recreational rides, Nature Boys were more than capable.
- Nature Boys and Nature Crosses excelled in cyclocross races.
- Fat tire clearances were a drawcard for buyers, from a 38c to 42c max.
- Handling was sharp off-road and nimble on-road.
- An expert described the finish and construction of Nature Boy frames as “superb”.
- The A.C.E.’s ‘killer’ paint job blew minds, in lime-green with black splatter.
- Pricing on the A.C.E. was deemed ‘remarkable’.
- 4130 steel frames are coated with an anti-rust agent.
- WTB rims, Tektro brakes and Cane Creek headsets are reliable and tough.
- Internal cabling is provided for the rear brake.
- Bosses allow the attachment of two water bottles.
5 reasons not to buy
- The Nature Boy A.C.E. is a pure race machine with no fender or rack eyelets.
- An owner found themselves bottoming out on their bottom bracket.
- An expert was frustrated with setup and durability of the eccentric bottom bracket.
- One racer found the stock wheels too heavy.
- Tektro brakes were soon replaced by a competitive rider.
