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Soma widened its Cazadero to a 700×50 model. We take a first look at a tire that seeks to balance low center resistance with effective off-road treads.

Hutchinson took its time to develop its first gravel tire, but Overide is here and comes in two casings and two widths. Was it worth the wait? We put them to the test.

Alexrims Boondocks 3 is an alloy tubeless ready, disc only cyclocross/gravel wheelset. We take a first look at this $330 mid-weight wheelset.

Mountain bike wheels for cyclocross? The Irwin Kova XC 29er is worth a look as a tubeless, disc ‘cross wheel thanks to a wide rim and carbon construction.

The HED Ardennes SL disc brake alloy tubular wheelset delivers a weight near similar carbon wheels at a lower cost. We look at this alloy tubular CX option.

The Zinc 3 is Crankbrothers’ first cyclocross/gravel-specific wheel. We found a wheelset with reliable tubeless rims and study design for off-road riding.

Campagnolo has released its long-awaited hydraulic disc brakes and added a new alloy group under the formerly-retired Centaur name. We take a look at both and discuss Campy’s relevance for cyclocross and gravel.

Cyclocross is coming. Are you ready? For many, being ready is having a lightweight set of tubular race wheels. We’ve got the latest from Mavic …

Boyd Cycling unveiled its Jocassee carbon 650b gravel wheels, Ready2Ride purchase option, and the CXM-inspired tubeless tire sealant. We take a look at Press Camp.

Wolber was a major player in the tire world, producing 1.5 million tubulars a year, including 3 popular cyclocross options. We look back at this forgotten brand.

Mavic has rolled out new hoop options for cyclocross and gravel cyclists, with a long-awaited update to the Open Pro rim, and a 25mm internal width XA Elite wheelset.

Clement’s new Ushuaia alloy wheels offer a solid value in either 700c or 650b size and come in two versions (lightweight and standard). The new MXP 24″ tire offers a narrow, faster option for young riders and the MSO and USH X’Plor gravel tires are available in 50c widths.

Suspension forks have won ‘cross races in the past, and Fox hopes its new AX Fork will smooth out the path to a few more. Craig Richey reports on his first race with the new AX fork.

Hutchinson rolls out its new Overide gravel tire, a new CX+ category, and its now-available Sector 32 pavé tire at Sea Otter. We take a first look.

Irwin Cycling, a new brand of wheels in the States, specializes in carbon with high quality bearings and quick-engaging freehubs. We preview the company’s carbon tubeless offerings.

Vittoria throws its name into the high-volume tubeless cyclocross tire ring with 40mm options of the Terreno tire line with Dry, Mix and Wet options.

Here is a quick round up of some fresh gear for 2017 including saddles, bike lights, camera and computers mounts and bike packs.

Roval’s latest cyclocross and 29er carbon wheels seek to expand the brand’s identity beyond the shadow of the Big Red S and into cyclocross and gravel.

Mercury Cycling joins the ever-growing list of companies that are expanding into the gravel market with its new G1 carbon disc wheelset.

Some Day One highlights from Sea Otter 2017: New wheels from Crank Brothers and Alto Cycling and new products from Lezyne, ESI Grips and Mavic

Easton rolls over the punches with its new EA70 AX tubeless gravel wheelset. 24mm wide, Centerlock, built for rough terrain, $599 per set. Details & first ride review.

Cycling worlds are colliding and Fox’s new 32 Step-Cast AX Adventure Cross suspension fork speeds us further down that path. We test ride the new gravel fork.

Last week, for Training Tuesday, we helped you get your body ready for a long gravel event, but what about your bike? Here’s five tips to get your bike ready to grind some gravel.

700x32c, 700x40c, 700x50c tire options abound, but what does the C stand for and how do these tires compare to 29er options? We talk tire width, volume, measurements and labels.

A high-end carbon lightweight wheelset just for gravel racing? We were skeptical, and put the Knight Composites 29 Gravel / Race wheels to the test in cyclocross, trail riding and dirt road cruising.

Looking for an aero, strong, tubeless race wheel? Atomik’s carbon 38C Disc wheels for cyclorossers, gravel racers and road cyclists are worth a look. Here’s our initial impressions.

Portland-based Gevenalle showed its cyclocross-specific product on two bikes with drool-worthy back-stories: Stumptown’s java and the Fat Chance legend

There’s a new mud cyclocross tire in town, and it’s from a UK brand most adult cyclocross racers never think about.

Kenda has unveiled new options for gravel hunters and speed freaks, with new casings, widths and diameters coming to the Flintridge gravel tire, and a new 30c Valkyrie road tire.

As Wout van Aert rolled around the Cyclocross World Championship course, for the second time in three years, there were questions rolling in about his …