new cyclocross products, reviews, and mechanic tips
Julie Lockhart tackles the stairs at the 2015 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships, and took home yet another stars and stripes jersey. Today we look at her Redline Conquest that helped her manage the twists and turns of Austin.
Looking for ways to lighten the load of your racing rig even more? Gevenalle has just introduced a set of their beautiful rim brake hardware options, made in the USA and anodized in Portland, that looks to save grams in the more unexpected of places.
Racing in the off-season? You’re not alone. In an earlier post, Adam Myerson acknowledged the value of training races, but only if actually used as training races. However, let’s say …
We are resurfacing this Mechanical Monday halfway through the cyclocross offseason, the perfect time to make sure your bike has withstood the beating of the Fall and …
Several months ago, Ridley unveiled the latest on their plans for next season’s cyclocross lineup, which surprised the cyclocross world with only disc, no cantilever models. As …
Water bottles for cyclocross? Brian Davis, creator of Fix It Sticks tools, created the Back Bottle, designed to quickly slide into a jersey pocket with the least effort possible. We put the bottle through its paces and tested to see how it stood up to cyclocross conditions.
Brodie Bikes have been a part of the cyclocross scene in both Canada and the full Pacific Northwest since their first Romax was unveiled two decades ago. We take a closer look at their latest model, which is set for the cyclocross course in equal parts of an all day adventure ride.
Karen Brems soared in the Masters 50-54 field at Austin, starting with a ferocious holeshot, to win the stars and stripes jersey. We take a closer look at the details of her Stevens Super Prestige Canti that helped her get to the top step.
The Catlike Mixino has been turning heads (and protecting them), showing itself at Grand Tours and no-drop weekend rides. We take an in review look of the helmet before we put it through the paces for cyclocross.
Earlier in the season, one of our contributors, Michael van den Ham, asked coaches whether it was better to race off-road or on the road during …
Tubeless setups have come a long way in the sport of cyclocross, and have even gained a spotlight at the 2015 World Championship when Mical …
The mud of cyclocross and the fine dirt and grit of gravel grinders are not kind to a bicycle’s drivetrain. In past Mechanical Mondays, we’ve …
We take a look at the KindHuman KÜDÜ, which is a bike currently in review. The model sports a more traditional geometry with oversized tubing for added stiffness.
Emma White was able to overcome a year of rough luck of a combined two major crashes. She vaulted herself to a win at the 2015 National Championships in the 17-18 Junior Women’s Field. Today we take a closer look at her Cannondale SuperX cyclocross bike.
A year ago, we took a First Look at the made in the USA Wraith Paycheck, and In Issue 28, we gave an extensive review of …
Rotor’s newest power meter, the INpower, houses its power source and straining gauges at the axle, making the crank-based system better protected against the elements. Coupled with a more affordable price, the INpower could be an ideal power reading system for cyclocross.
Caroline Mani continued her dominance in American cyclocross races as last season’s PRO CX Series leader with a win at 2015 Sea Otter. Our Pro Bike Profile examines the details and components she used on her Raleigh RXW Elite bike.
We’ve still got more cyclocross and gravel bikes and gear seen at Sea Otter 2015. Queued up for you today is the return of Vitus, a compact chain tool, FSA’s hooked single ring, and more of Raleigh and Co-Motion’s new 2016 bikes.
Issue 28 is a winner, and it features a whole lot of them with every 2015 Cyclocross National Champion and 2015 World Champions. It is availble …
Last week, we revived a Mechanical Monday on storing tubular tires and keeping them clean. Keeping tires and rims clean is one thing, but getting …
Kids’ bike options have never been better. Whether you’re looking for a balance bike for a toddler who can barely walk, a 700c cyclocross bike for the still-growing youngster, or a full suspension, disc brake-equipped bike for a little ripper, parents’ options have never been better. See our big gallery of these great options by Isla, Cleary, Trek, Commencal, Kona, Felt and Shredder.
Paul Curley made a splash by opting for a full carbon bike for the 2015 National Championships. Today we examine his winning Felt F1x cyclocross bike.
In Issue 27, we tested the Fezzari Foré Cyx, and today we are offering one full review of the many in that issue. For other extensive …
With all of the First Look cyclocross bikes at Sea Otter, we knew we would have to capture a few of the riders’ bikes from the race. Eric Nelson’s Beer X Squid Team Bike took off on the earliest race of the day, the Singlespeed Category, and we take a closer look at the rig that sent him to the extended podium.
Easton has a long history in aluminum and composites and winning titles, including taking a Tour de France title under Cadel Evans, Cyclocross National Championships …
The new cyclocross bikes and gravel bikes keep arriving, and Cyclocross Magazine grabbed an in-person look at new bikes from Foundry, Raleigh, Mongoose, Focus, Storck and Fezzari. Also new products from Connex, ENVE, and Nutcase.
Perhaps you have your ideal pre-race routine dialed in for cyclocross, but come road race or gravel season, you’re left feeling spent by the …
