Posts in category cyclocross tech

The 2020 Specialized Diverge Expert gravel bike features the Future Shock front suspension system and Open Road Geometry. We put it to the long-term gravel grind.

Atomik pairs its carbon rims, I9 hubs and composite Berd PolyLight spokes to create a lightweight, vibration-absorbing gravel wheel. We take a first look.

The holidays are coming up soon, and we kick off our 2019 gift guide with a cornucopia of gift ideas for cyclocross and gravel.

Cervélo bills its new Áspero as a “gravel bike,” but Joris Nieuwenhuis is riding it for cyclocross this season. We take a closer look at his crossover bike.

20 years after its debut, the green Michelin Mud cyclocross clincher is back. Was it worth the wait? We put it to the test.

Born in Ireland, Maria Larkin has found a new home in Chicago and on the cyclocross course. We took a closer look at her Colnago Prestige race bike.

Planning on taking your bike with a SRAM AXS groupset to Nationals or other races away from home? We asked pro teams for some tips learned from a year on the road.

Younger rippers have limited options in capable, lightweight off-road race bikes. The $679, 18.9 pound rigid Woom Off 5 is a compelling option. We put it to the test.

The CushCore Gravel/CX insert allows you to run lower tubeless pressures, and it provides sidewall support. Does the cush insert provide a posh ride?

Sunny Gilbert is back aboard a Van Dessel Full Tilt Boogie this season. We took a closer look at her setup with HED wheels and Shimano GRX.

Wal-Mart’s Viathon G.1 gravel bike features a carbon frame and impressive spec list for the price. We put the new bike to the test for gravel and ‘cross.

The Canyon Inflite CF SLX 9.0 cyclocross bike has a unique look but delivers a light, race-ready package. We put it to the test on the ‘cross race course.

Geoff Kabush rode an OPEN WI.DE. gravel bike to a 3rd-place finish at the 2019 Iceman Cometh MTB Race. We checked out his drop-bar setup.

Up.bike’s Portable Barrier uses metal supports and a PVC pipe to provide portable barriers for cyclocross practice. We take a first look.

This season, Gage Hecht has traded Ti metal for a carbon Donnelly C//C cyclocross bike after joining the Donnelly/Aevolo team. We profile his 2019 setup.

Tobin Ortenblad is racing cyclocross on the re-designed Santa Cruz Stigmata in 2019. We profile his bike set up with SRAM Force AXS and Challenge tires.

Gore’s Gore-Tex Infinium line of clothing is designed for cold-weather cycling. We put the line’s jacket, gloves and bib shorts to the cyclocross test.

up.bike hops into cyclocross with its Portable Barrier, Flandrien Barrier and Pit Box. Learn more about the new products from the Michigan company.

Canadian Cyclocross National Champ Mike Garrigan has launched LASTIG, a Kickstarter-backed cyclocross-specific clothing line. We drool over his impressive first offering.

We’re into the dark days of fall, but you’re not limited to the trainer or couch. The Proviz Reflect360 Cycling Jacket helps everyone notice your night training. We put it to the test.

While we enjoyed an extra hour of sleep over the weekend, thanks to the annual end of Daylight Savings, now we’re dealing with riding in …

When the skies opened up in Cincy, Squid’s Sammi Runnels dug deep into her tire quiver and picked a prototype IRC mud tire. We take a closer look.

It’s Training Tuesday! We test new fuels for hydration and recovery from Asend, OSMO, Tailwind, BORN and Fast AF.

Coefficient Cycling’s Wave handlebar changes a rider’s position on the tops. It looks weird, but does it work for ‘cross and gravel? We drop in for a ride.

Two-time Canadian Cyclocross National Champion has a special champ’s edition Giant TCX Advanced Pro painted by VeloColour for 2019. We took a closer look.

Easton announced the launch of its new EC90 SL seatpost with the ISA adjustment system. Learn more about the new lightweight carbon post in this release.

Tom Meeusen rode his Canyon Inflite CF SLX cyclocross bike at the 2019 U.S. World Cups. We profile the bike he took care of himself in the States.

Thibau Nys, son of a legend, is already making his mark on cyclocross as a Junior. We profile his Trek Boone from the 2019 Trek CX Cup weekend.

Rebecca Fahringer’s Kona Super Jake cyclocross bike continues to take her far in the sport. We profile her Shimano GRX and Ultegra-dressed 2019/20 bike.

Inge van der Heijden rode a Liv-branded Giant TCX at the 2019 U.S. cyclocross World Cups. We take a closer look at her cyclocross bike.