Posts in category cyclocross tech

Yokozuna helps wrestle your speed with the lightweight closed system Motoko cable-pull hydraulic disc brake, an alternative to the brake heavyweights from Shimano, SRAM and TRP.

Cyclocross Magazine had a chance to test the brand-new Devinci Hatchet Carbon Open Road / Gravel Race Bike in the California Sierra at Griduro. See our early impressions and photo gallery.

Carbon wheels are one of the most popular (albeit costly) ways to improve the way your bike rides. Check out some of the latest offerings from Zipp, Alex Rims and a new company based out of Southern California called Spēd Precision.

When you’re looking to focus less on races and results and more on escaping and fun, the Van Dessel WTF is ready.

Topeak has a slew of new offerings will have you ready well-equipped for a new adventure, whether it is for an hour of gravel, a week of bikepacking or a permanent border-crossing move.

Kelson Bikes DNA is ready for Gravel, Road or Cross Duty With a Custom Hand Laid Carbon Frame.

Some new products from Serfas, Albedo 100, Otto Lock and TIMBER will help make your night time training (and commuting) easier and safer.

Garneau’s new Steeple XC cyclocross bike comes in Garneau Easton team colors and the Copper T-Flex shoe matches up nicely. Also, custom paint options for Garneau frames and helmets will soon be offered.

The Rawland RAVN is a unique gravel/adventure/tour bike with a custom-drawn double butted cromoly frame the company categorizes as “All-Road Enduro.”

Molly Cameron came in second at the 2016 CrossVegas’ Wheelers and Dealers race, falling just short of defending the 2015 title. Cameron was racing her …

Park Tool, possibly the most well-known brand when it comes to bike tools, has a slew of new products relevant to cyclocross and gravel racers. New for 2017 are chain cleaners, truing stands, grease guns, mini pumps and more.

Today we’re taking a look at new cyclocross and gravel wheel options from HED, Reynolds and Industry Nine.

The new version of the Storck TIX (This Is Cross) blends designed flex with proper stiffness for a lightweight carbon cyclocross bike, but it’s not cheap.

Bollé expands their helmet options with the One Mountain, a do-it-all helmet packed with features. Also, Bollé has new cycling sunglasses including the Aeromax, 5th Element, B-Rock and the budget friendly Flash.

For 2017, Pivot Updates the Vault with fork updates including increased tire clearance and internal cable routing, and fully hydraulic brakes with higher volume tires.

2016 World Champion Wout van Aert has had some infamous dropped chains in his racing career, three coming in the last few weeks as he …

For 2017, Feedback Sports is expanding its line of tools with some nice options for the traveling mechanic. US brand Silca is going big with a bunch of new tools and accessories including the first Boa-equipped saddle bag we’ve seen.

Sophie de Boer won the Women’s race at CrossVegas in a nail-biter three-up sprint aboard an unlabelled mystery bike. We got a closer look and reveal the pedigree behind the frame—with history and details that the rider and team were unaware of.

Fuji showed off its flagship Jari 1.1 gravel bike at Interbike, and took a close look at the polished aluminum, SRAM Force 1 bike that’s coming this fall.

The market for top-end road bike components is getting quite competitive, with new entries coming from Rotor with its hydraulic-shifting UNO group, and from FSA with its …

Thomson dropped into Interbike 2016 showing off three new alloy drop handlebars. The new Alloy Road bars have a flattened wing shape on the tops. …

Cyclocross Magazine has covered the previous version of Fyxation’s Quiver, but an all-new version has been launched that’s more suited to our cyclocross and gravel audience. …

Update: The lucky random winner is Caleb Hulsey from Austin, Texas, who said he just so happens to have a cyclocross frame ready for the …

Bell Zephyr Helmet Protects Your Head with Dual Density Foam, MIPS: Bell’s new helmet, the Zephyr, integrates MIPS and fine dial adjustment into one piece …

New for 2017, the redesigned, black and white Orbea Terra is now a disc brake-equipped carbon steed and seeks to be a lightweight option for …

White Industries, Phil Wood and Bathtubs for Bicycles are proving that America is still great. Check out these updates to old classics and something completely different from a new brand.

Cateye, Polar and Krytptonite are expanding their cycling electronics offerings, and some of these items might be just what the readers need this time of year.

The Xpedo CXR pedal has been on the market for two years now. The clipless pedal was designed for off road use with shoes that …

The British Enigma brand of bicycles is ready to conquer U.S. gravel and cyclocross terrain. The company introduced themselves and its stunning Ecroix steel bike at Interbike 2016, and we take a first look today.