Posts in category cyclocross tech

The 24mm-wide Irwin Cycling AON GX 35 wheelset is designed for gravel/adventure riding. We put the high-volume wheelset to the test.

The Minoura Live Ride FG 200 Hybrid Roller is a portable trainer for race-day warm-ups. Is it up for your race-day warm-ups? We review.

For the 2018/19 season, Sanne Cant is riding a Stevens Super Prestige befitting a two-time world champion. We profile her rainbow-themed bike.

At four different races, we captured images of Jeremy Powers and Wout van Aert’s prototype SRAM eTap 1x 12-speed drivetrain. See what’s coming soon from SRAM.

New for the 2019 model year, Fuji has given its Jari a carbon makeover. We look at the new Jari Carbon 1.1 equipped for gravel and adventure riding.

The front rows of the UCI-categories provide a snapshot of brands and treads riders are using. We look at the tread and brand choices at the 2018 Pan-Ams.

When U23 world champion Eli Iserbyt races the U23 category, he does so on a rainbow-themed Ridley X-Night SL DIsc. We profile his Worlds-worthy bike.

Kerry Werner is riding the 2019 Kona Super Jake this season. We profile the bike he was riding at the 2018 U.S. Cyclocross World Cups.

Tubeless tires are having a good year with the Squid, Pivot/Maxxis and Garneau-Easton teams riding them. We look at the how and why of their success.

The character of a monstercross bike can change based on what tires you are running. Monstercross News looks at some favorites and how they can be used.

Helen Wyman started riding the Kindhuman Küdü at the start of 2018. For the 2018/19 season, she has a custom design with the components of her choice.

Our latest round-up from Interbike looks at a plug kit from Ryder Cycling, sealant from Slime, bike lights from Cateye and chain rings from Praxis Works.

Mineral Design formed to produce portable bike tools. We put the Mini Bar multi-tool with removable bits in our jersey to see how it torques on the road.

Easton Cycling has released redesigned seatpost with its ISA technology and stem with ICM tech. Learn more about the new EC and EA series products.

We asked three mechanics about bearing, pulley and bottom bracket maintenance. Hear what Adam Rachubinski, Jeff Inman and Bill Marshall have to say.

Director Drew Coleman wants more cyclocross fans to see his State of Cyclocross shot on Super 8 film. Learn how you can book a screening near you.

The Warmfront Ultralight and Koselig are removable cycling chest warmers designed to keep you warm on cold days. We review the unique base layer.

Stephen Hyde has three customized and personalized Cannondale SuperX bikes for the 2018/19 story. We have the story behind the colors and artwork.

Oakley has partnered with BioRacer to produce waterproof performance outerwear. We look at jackets and vests on display at Interbike.

100% is moving into the cyclocross market with athlete sponsorship. We look at its S2, Speedcraft Air and Glendale glasses and Celium 2 and Brisker gloves.

Marianne Vos rode her Ridley X-Night SL Disc to a win in Waterloo and a third at Jingle Cross. We profile her muddy bike from 2018 Jingle Cross.

Wout van Aert, Sven Nys had access to the prototype Dugast Ernst mud tubular for a few seasons, but now it’s available to the rest of us. We take our first look.

Drew Coleman meditates on the State of Cyclocross in the U.S. with Super 8 film footage and athlete commentary. We review his film from Reno Nationals.

Lizard Skins, SQ Lab and Chamois Butt’r all make contact point products that help for cyclocross and gravel. We do a round-up from Interbike 2018.

Maghalie Rochette has had the CX Fever thus far this season aboard her Specialized CruX. We profile her winning ride from the 2018 RenoCross race.

Bianchi’s updated adventure/gravel line includes the steel Orso and alloy Impulso All Road. The company also showed off the E-Road Aria hub-motor bike.

Yes, there are still new products unveiled at Interbike. We looked high and low, and found a few things that caught our eye.

Panaracer, IRC, Donnelly, Kenda, Challenge and Maxxis all had new cyclocross and gravel tires on display at Interbike 2018. We take a look at the rubber.

In 2018 Donnelly is outfitting its cyclocross team with its own carbon C//C cyclocross frameset. We profile Lance Haidet’s winning C//C from RenoCross.

Onyx hs updated its sprag clutch to make it compatible with DT Swiss hubs, and it also now offers an “anti-notch” freehub. More on the new products.