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May 28th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross photos, editorial
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Okay, so there’s not much racing going on, and with less than four months to cyclocross for most of the nation, the wait still seems like forever. We at CXM try to provide your off-season ‘cross fix, but sometimes we’re jonesing for a little ‘cross hit too. Without the racing, our reader submissions of photos for our Cross Eyed Gallery have been just a trickle of peak-season flow. So how about sharing some eye candy? We want to see your favorite photo from your collection. We know you’ve got a bunch. Choose one or two (max), and send it our way, and we’ll share with the community to help with the withdrawal. [More…]
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Aged to Perfection: Clincher + 7 years of Storage = Dugast
May 28th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news
A few weeks back, we highlighted an auction for a NOS Michelin Mud cyclocross tire that was probably 7 years old or more. It ended up selling for $66, which represents an decent but not stellar investment if purchased new seven years ago at $29.95 (12% annual return).
Well, the seller was smart to not compete against himself, as he had another one in his back pocket. This second auction for the same model went for an amazing $115 plus shipping. That’s a market-beating 21% return, putting the dusty, dried-out old tire into the realm of hand-made Dugast and FMB tires. I’ve watched these auctions for a long time and believe this is a new record.
I bet we’re not the only ones that wished we pushed harder with our significant others to fill the garage with more of these than we would ever need, instead of trying to save for the future the “right” way. Ah, hindsight.
What is the next investment opportunity in ‘cross clinchers? We’re not that financially savvy to know (we’re in the bike business after all) but we want to know your thoughts. Any other discontinued tires that you sorely miss?
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Oregon Manifest Weekend Announced - Hand-Made Bikes, Cyclocross, and Culture
May 23rd, 2008 Filed Under Industry, cyclocross news, cyclocross technology
It seems like NAHMBS was just a few weeks ago, but the bike-crazy folks in Portland just can’t get enough. Perhaps already bumming that NAHMBS is moving to Indianapolis next year, the community has created the Oregon Manifest, a new hand-made bike show scheduled for October 10-12th. The boutique-bike show will be run in conjunction with a Cross Crusade race the same weekend, and the two events are teaming up to plan a weekend filled with bike love. Hand-made bikes and cyclocross? Sounds like a great time.
Read more about it below:
Set within the heart of Portland’s legendary cyclocross scene, OREGON MANIFEST will feature an unconquerable mix of custom framebuilders, bike-centric vendors, bike culture squads, and a Sunday cross race to bring home the glory. Oregon Manifest is the collective vision of Portland, Oregon’s cycling and creative communities coming together to dream up and develop the most original, spirited, and spectacle-laden boutique bike show in the nation.
This is no mere bike show. [More…]
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Euro-File: Nys Accelerates His Hop to Landbouwkrediet, Boom Leading Olympia Tour
May 22nd, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, racers
As we reported earlier two weeks ago, Sven Nys is switching from Rabobank to the Landbouwkrediet-Tönissteiner team. His original transfer date was to be on January 1, 2009, but he has negotiated that the move happen earlier, and if approved by the UCI, he will be wearing the new colors on May 28 for the start of the Tour of Belgium.
Luc Versele, the CEO of Landbouwkrediet, is very happy with the situation, Knack.be reports. “We are particularly pleased that Rabobank has constructively participated in a sporting solution…Sven can now relax and enjoy serenity in our team,” said Versele.
Nys has been ramping up his fitness in preparation for Beijing, and finished a respectable [More…]
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Notubes.com to Offer Raven Tubeless Cyclocross Tire
May 21st, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, cyclocross technology
Not many folks are running tubeless for ‘cross yet. Our recent poll indicated only 4% of our readers are racing with tubeless setups, with the majority (55%) of folks running clinchers. Stan over at NoTubes.com is hoping to convert more ‘cross racers to tubeless, and offers a 29er rim, conversion rim strips, rim tape, and valve stems to provide ‘cross racers multiple options to try tubeless, either through converting existing clincher wheelsets or using his rims or wheels. While our upcoming Issue 3 will look at these options in-depth, we’ve just received a new product that Stan will be adding to his product list: The Raven cyclocross tire.
We got our hands on a nearly-final prototype pictured above/left. The tire offers a downsized, modified version of their Crow 29er tire tread, with the same low-profile center knobs, but taller, squared off shoulder knobs sandwiching a file tread. When inflated on the Stan’s rim, which is a about 4mm wider than a typical road rim, the tire has a pretty square profile as pictured. The theory is with the lower pressures [More…]
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Euro-File: Vervecken Decides on Revor
May 15th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, racers
After denying transfer rumors to Revor, multi-world champion Erwin Vervecken has officially inked a contract with the Revor team and will ride with them starting on January 1st. Vervecken will join current Revor riders Davy Commeyne, Jan Soetens, David Willemsens, Ben Berden and Bart Verschueren.
HLN.be reports Vervecken made his final decision because Revor offered a concrete future immediately. He explains, “I had an earlier conversation with [Fidea team] manager Hans Van Kasteren concerning a possible contract lengthening, but he couldn’t decide until November 1 if I could get a new obligation.”
Vervecken, now 36, says that it’s possible he might conclude his career at the end of February 2010, when his contract expires.
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How much is an old cyclocross tire worth?
May 14th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross technology, editorial
How much would you pay for a tire over five years old?? The original green Michelin Mud cyclocross tires will always have a fond place in our hearts here at CXM. A slightly more open design than the Mud 2 but with a more fragile sidewall (especially the original tan sidewalled ones), the tire was wide, comfortable, shed mud very well and was good enough for pros like Tim Johnson. They were THE clincher to race on. But perhaps best of all, they were a loud green.
Well, since they stopped making them about six years ago, we’ve collected our share over the years at swaps, and it seems like we’re not alone in our affection for the green tire. We spied this eBay auction for ONE NOS Michelin Mud Cyclocross tire that ends Thursday afternoon and it’s already at $53.00 plus $6.00 shipping. Any guesses what it’ll go for? Drop a comment below. We’ve seen USED pairs sell for $90+. [Update: it sold for $66, but as of 5/19, there is a new one listed here]
Thankfully, as our upcoming tires tests in Issue 3 will show, there are a lot of good clincher tire options out there nowadays…just nothing in green. Have a favorite tire? Tell folks about it over in Cyclocross Magazine’s Pits.
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The ‘Cross Queen Chooses the King
May 13th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, racers
Cyclocross season must not be that far away. Pros are jumping teams, planning their upcoming schedules, and securing their new sponsors and equipment. U.S. National Champ Katie Compton is no different and has officially chosen her headset for this year and has issued this press release:
U.S. Cyclocross National Champion Katie Compton will be riding Chris King headsets for the upcoming Cyclocross season. Compton will also ride Chris King hubs and headsets on her Primus Mootry rigs during the MTB season as she prepares for the upcoming cyclocross season. The switch to Chris King headsets was an easy one for the Spike Shooter rider. “If you walk into any bike store in the country [More…]
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Euro-File: Vervecken to Change Teams? Not So Fast…
May 11th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, euro-file, racers
Erwin Vervecken, the Belgian multi-world champion of cyclocross has been rumored to be switching to the Revor team staring in January 1, 2009. However, Vervecken is denying the rumor, stating that he has not signed anything yet, according to Sport Planet. He says, “Next week I still have another appointment, where I have another good offer.”
He also denies that it is certain he is leaving Fidea. The only thing certain is that he is not happy with Fidea wanting to wait until November to decide on a contract extension. “I’m not depreciated yet, I feel good and still can command a large salary” he explains.
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ZIPP OVCX Schedule Announced, Includes 3 Day ‘Cross Festival
May 5th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, racing
‘08-09 Cyclocross race schedules are getting set. Is your local schedule finalized? Send it to us.
ZIPP OVCX TOUR ANNOUNCES 2008 SCHEDULE - Highlighted by Rare Three-Day International Weekend and USGP
May 5, 2008; Conshohocken, PA, USA: Highlighting the Ohio River Valley’s new-found reputation as one of America’s best cycling destinations, the Zipp OVCX Cyclocross Tour has announced its most ambitious schedule ever, highlighted by a USGP weekend and the only three-day UCI sanctioned cyclocross festival in the world apart from Belgium’s “Christmas Week”. The 13-race Tour, sponsored by Zipp Speed Weaponry wheels and components, will also feature some of the finest domestic races in America and no fewer than three open state championship events. [More…]
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