Posts in category cyclocross tech

Less time in the car, more time on the bike. That’s the goal for many of us. But that doesn’t mean cyclists should avoid the auto parts store. Here’s why.

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.

Northwave’s top-shelf Extreme XC mountain bike shoe pairs a Michelin carbon sole & tread, SLW-2 dials & some eye-popping color options. We slip on a pair and take an in-review look.

Flared drop bars, fat tires, longer chainstays, low gearing and an occasional dropper post are the hot trends in the bike industry. In 1991, all were available, just under a different label.

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.

NAHBS isn’t just a framebuilder’s show. It’s a show dedicated to the passion in the sport, and Paul Components brings that in spades.

If you run tubeless tires but hate having to refill your sealant so frequently, Slime has announced a longer lasting sealant aimed to stick around.

We were impressed by them at Press Camp and now they’re finally here. Ryders Eyewear has launched the all new Fyre sunglasses targeted towards the rider looking for high performance features for all conditions. The brand has also expanded its antiFOG lineup.

The life of a pro cyclocross mechanic is never dull. Learn more about it with this short video profiling Doug Sumi, chief wrench for Kerry Werner and Kona.

Moots, the titanium wizards out of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, teamed up with Chris King on a gravel race bike with limited edition bits.

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

What’s 2mm? For some that’s the difference between a tire fitting within a frame or brake or not. For others, 2mm offers an ability to …

Burnout, frustration, snapping at loved ones or fellow racers. Sound familiar? Coach Mayhew tell us how to avoid them and stay happily married to ‘cross with a balance of process and outcome goals.

If you can’t remember the last time you had both an Allen key and your cycling shoes in your hands at the same time, it’s probably time to replace your SPD cleats.

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.

Tim O’Donnell of Shamrock Cycles showcased a beautiful build at NAHBS 2017. We cover this Rotor Uno-equipped eye candy for St. Patrick’s Day treat.

This year, NAHBS separated the cyclocross and gravel categories, and Mosaic took advantage by winning the gravel category with this blue beauty, a titanium GT-1 gravel bike.

Be safe, check your equipment and spread the word. There are two wheel-related recalls relevant to our audience from Fuji/Oval and Trek /Bontrager. Both are …

Donhou Bicycles from the UK took home the award for Best Cyclocross Bike at NAHBS this year with his steel-framed DSSX with disc brakes, wide tires and a mix of tubing.

Appleman Bicycles sweetened its gravel offering at NAHBS 2017 with a pink frosted doughnut bike served up for gravel. It’s fresh, offers sprinkles, but it will cost you.

In a show filled with shiny metal and matte carbon, it’s only appropriate that a hot pink titanium cyclocross frame from Dean Bikes caught our eye at NAHBS 2017.

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).

Open Cycle has appealed to its weight weenie Cervelo roots and put its U.P. (Unbeaten Path) frameset on a diet, shedding a few hundred grams …

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.

Suspension giant Fox appears to be taking aim at the cyclocross and gravel bike segment with a new “Adventure Cross” or “AX” fork. We look into this potential new offering.

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

Ridley expands its product line to include affordable alloy models with disc brakes for riding, racing or bike-packing. Plus, the company is launching a new women’s specific program to get more women into riding.