Posts in category cyclocross tech

  Last Monday, Adam Myerson examined tire and pressure choices for cyclocross conditions. Today, he goes back to the technique side of things, and looks at …

The UCI races in China are a wrap. Today we look at the top three American’s bikes during the two stations, which includes Emily Kachorek’s Squid Rattlecan, Kathryn Cumming’s Von Hof CX and Meghan Korol’s Don Walker steel Spatha, all of which were handmade in the United States.

Two months ago we took a first look at Stafast’s new take on the suspension stem. Now we have some initial feedback on the stem …

Last Monday, Adam Myerson examined the different kinds of treads that riders should think about equipping their bike with at the beginning of the season, or …

Today, SRAM gave the green light on releasing the details surrounding their latest wireless eTap drivetrain, a group that has been five years in the …

The State Bicycle Company Thunderbird Frame: The State Bicycle Company Thunderbird is a dedicated single-speed cyclocross bike, constructed of 6061 aluminum tubes tig welded in …

Half-kneeling single arm rotations This is a mobility workout to open up the core muscles on the front of your body, which often get tight …

Last Tuesday, Adam Myerson explained the process for a good fit, and how it helps a cyclocross technique. Tomorrow, we have another special guest Pro …

One of the latest players to the power numbers game comes from Australia, with Verve Cycling​ recently releasing its Infocrank. It may not be the least expensive or the lightest option out there, but Verve Cycling is confident in claiming it is the most accurate. We take an “in review” look of the Infocrank.

Cyclocross is a sport based in technique, and while much of technique is based around handling and body position, both of those factors are determined …

This week’s Mechanical Monday was written by one of the contributors of Issue 29, the Gravel Cyclist, Jayson O’Mahoney, who featured the rise of gravel racing …

Although we were able to pick out a few details of Ridley’s latest model, the X-Trail, at Press Camp 2015, the company just released the builds and full specs for its new lineup, and we take a closer look at the details of the do-it-all gravel bike.

Cyclocross is nearly here, and the UCI races begin a month from now. Last week, Adam Myerson laid out the perfect training week for cyclocross. For today’s …

Gluing tubulars is tricky business. And writing about it is just as difficult, if not more so. After all, everyone has his or her own gluing style, and everyone will tell you that his or her style is the best one. One of our brave mechanics, Jason Gardner of Jinji Cycles, decided to share his expertise with us.

BMC has returned to cyclocross after a brief break, unveiling both their carbon fiber CrossMachine CX01 and aluminum CXA01. We currently have a shark colored CXA01 for an extensive review, and showcase an “in review” introduction to the company’s workingman’s do-it-all cyclocross machine

In Issue 29, we had a side-by-side comparison of the Zipp Speed Weaponry​ 30 Course Tubeless Disc Cyclocross wheelset. We are giving them an extensive test for Issue 30, and today we have a sneak peak of some of our initial impressions of the wheels.

No one enjoys a chain drop. In an older Technique Tuesday, we showed riders how to quickly correct a chain drop in the middle of a …

Italian-based and built Alchemist​ wheels are coming to North America through Velosport Imports​, and are preparing to unleash the full carbon CX Zirconium Disc. With symmetric front and rear carbon rims, and a carbon and Zirconium alloy hub, the CX Zirconium Disc is one of the lightest tubeless wheelsets we’ve weighed directly.

Are we all going soft? Maybe, but that might not be something to be ashamed about. We had an exclusive first look at Calfee Design​’s latest Manta CX soft-tail cyclocross bike, which has features that place the build squarely in the Dream Bike category. Today we have an in-depth look of the bike, as well as a photo gallery and full spec list.

Cyclocross is nearly here, and the UCI races begin a month from now. While last week, Adam Myerson explained the value and training behind sprinting, this week …

Avoiding Situations Where Dropping the Chain is Common Before we roll up our sleeves and head towards our work bench, the first item to assess …

Before the days get short, we examine a brief overview of what’s out there as we gathered the light systems that have caught our eye, including models by NiteRider, Ay-Up and Blackburn.

Last week for Technique Tuesday, Adam Myerson explained some of the bad scenarios that arise from over-training, and showed approaches riders can take once they’ve …

The folks here at Cyclocross Magazine can’t get enough of our cyclocross bikes, and usually we find excuses to keep riding them year round. We’ve …

WTB​ redesigned their i23 wheels in a KOM model, using a lighter, stiffer grade alloy. We take an “In Review” closer look at the company’s latest rims, with a test model built up with White Industries​ CLD hubs and WTB black bladed spokes.

Paul Components released a made-in-the-USA, 6061 aluminum alloy mechanical disc brake caliper they call the Klamper. We have one in for review, and today we take a closer look at the simplicity and ease of adjustment in the design.