Posts in category gear and bike reviews

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.

Frog Bikes has entered the U.S. market with its compelling lightweight kids’ bikes. We take a look at the Frog Bikes 55 – a 20″ wheel bike ready for cyclocross.

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.

It’s an arms race in the gravel / adventure bike world to see who can be the biggest and baddest, and Wilier Triestina might just be winning with the Jaroon Plus.

Do it all or do one thing well? We contemplate life and bike philosophies in our review of the drop bar, dropper post-equipped 2017 Raleigh Stuntman.

The versatile steel Fyxation Quiver Disc aims to be the only bike you need, with road, cyclocross, gravel and bikepacking capabilities. We put it to the test.

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

The Ritchey Swiss Cross may seem retro to some, but can ride quality outweigh missing market trends of thru axles and huge tire clearance? We test the steel cyclocross bike to find out.

Raleigh unveiled its RX24 last year at Sea Otter, and we recruited a rider to put it to the test, while the adults weigh in on the the specs including 24″ wheel sizes (507, 520 and 540 ETRTO).

The stainless steel Otso Cycles Warakin doesn’t limit you to one geometry, tire size, bottom bracket height or chainstay length. Choice is good, right?

The category-busting Bombtrack Hook EXT bike serves up cyclocross geometry, fat 27.5″ mountain bike rubber, Columbus steel and a curious name. Is this a recipe for fun? We surrender our early ride findings.

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

Fresh from the Winter Press Camp trade show, here is a close-up look at new cycling apparel from Assos, Giordana and Ale Bike Wear and new shoes from DMT. Also, the latest products from ABUS and a unique saddle called the Infinity Seat.

Islabikes is well known for their high quality, lightweight kids bikes for the discerning rider. The company recently announced new cycling jerseys and bib shorts for young riders and budding racers.

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.

Panache is a Boulder, Colorado based company that specializes in cycling apparel with a combination of flair and function. They also happen to be the apparel brand of choice for Katie Compton.

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 …

The Spēd Precision Courseque CX tubeless wheels are designed with cyclocross in mind, but offer attention to details and versatility that might make them your do-it-all wheelset. We put them to the test.

One of the more popular things from our 2017 Cyclocross Nationals coverage was our front line racer and tire check videos. Today got the Elite Women’s start line video here, with some tech notes.

The Cannondale CAADX cyclocross bike has been completely redesigned, and we’ve had a chance to test one and the new SRAM Apex 1 group. How does it compare to its more pricey carbon brother, the SuperX?

Just in time for that young rider on your Crossmas list, we shine the spotlight on our review of the lightweight Islabikes Beinn 20 S, with 20″ wheels and V-brakes that can pull duty as a kid’s geared cyclocross bike, a mountain bike or paved path carver.

Oregon-based Showers Pass has a new Syncline waterproof jacket and a new waterproof Refuge duffel bag for racing or weekend traveling. We put them to our, and Mother Nature’s test.

You’d be forgiven for thinking Schwalbe had just one X-One tubeless cyclocross tire. See each version separately, and you’ll probably think you’re looking at the …

Reynold’s Attack DB wheels are a lightweight, 1480 gram (claimed) carbon composite wheelset with tubeless compatibility. We take a first look at our in-review wheels today.