Posts in category cyclocross tech

I’m not a big bike computer user, though I can appreciate the need for data to either track fitness or record your ride.  Smartphone apps …

Sven Nys had an eventful offseason, but with cyclocross season around the corner, he’s now focused on racing, including defending his title at Cross Vegas. But …

When we last spoke with Kali Protectives Founder Brad Waldron last February at Winter Press Camp, he saw a concern with the direction helmets are headed: …

If you don’t want to spring for an air compressor or the Bontrager TLR Flash Charger Pump, and are tired of furiously pumping to get …

Between ice, snow, mud, brutal run-ups, and other brutal obstacles that can be found on a cyclocross course, racers could be sensibly excused for trying …

Last year, Retroshift released a rear derailleur designed with cyclocross in mind. That didn’t mean that it helped you get over the barriers quicker than …

The growing population of tubeless cyclocross racers now have another tire option from Maxxis, adding to a constantly-growing list of tire companies supporting the tubeless movement …

If your view of an ideal cyclocross course is either the fast-paced, dry course of CrossVegas or an endless bog of deep muddy pits where …

This weekend, we offered a sneak peek of our review of the Trek Boone in Issue 25. Of all the Boone’s details generating buzz, probably nothing outdoes …

We’ve previewed the 2015 Reynolds Assault SLG Disc wheels, along with other Reynolds wheels relevant to cyclocrossers, at the 2014 Winter Press Camp and Summer …

If Issue 25 has not yet made it into your hands or hit the shelves of your local cyclocross-loving bike shop, it should be arriving …

The folks at Ritchey are cranking out a bunch of new cyclocross components this summer. Last week we took a look at their new straight steerer disc …

When it comes to ride nutrition, ’crossers have it easy. Our short races often mean no need to hydrate or eat in-race, but that makes …

“Each time history repeats itself, the price goes up.” -anonymous Today we have a fun Throwback Thursday (#tbt) post for you, and it’s a view …

NAHBS 2014 visitors may have seen a disc brake version of the Ritchey Swiss Cross bike sitting in the Ritchey booth, brazed by Tom Ritchey himself (see …

Readers who are looking to come into the upcoming cyclocross season with a set of new tubular tires have hopefully already bought them months ago, …

Ever have the need or desire to travel with your ’cross bike? Tired of paying exorbitant fees to travel with your bike case? The Ritchey …

Last month, the staff at Cyclocross Magazine attempted to extend our 45-60 minute attention spans by sending our Chief Cowbell Ringer, Andrew Yee, to race at the …

Over a year ago, in Issue 20, we gave the Hayes CX-5 mechanical disc brakes high marks for a great feel and value, as well …

Reynolds Cycling is offering a bunch of new wheels for cyclocrossers this season, in tubular and clincher form, for rim brakes and disc brakes. While …

Norco is one of the biggest performance bicycle companies in Canada, and even though Canada is our closest neighbor, the brand is still relatively small …

Shimano recently announced their new disc brake mounting option, called the Flat Mount system, which they have developed specifically for models with a road bike …

You ride in the woods. You ride alone. You probably want your phone with you at all times. But in the crappy conditions synonymous with …

  SOMA Fabrications has created a new frame for the cyclocross and gravel set: the Triple Cross. Made with beautiful brass fillet-brazed American-made KVA MS2 …

Fabric is a new saddle company, a yet-to-be-released offshoot of UK-based Charge Bikes, with a new premise for saddles. While companies like Fizik offer a …

Reynolds Cycling decided to share some of the ’cross-mas love a little early this year. From July 1 through July 31, Reynolds Cycling is offering a …

Cannondale says bye-bye to cantilevers, hello to hydraulic disc brakes for 2015. The company showcased their newest, top-of-the-line cyclocross model, the SuperX Hi-Mod Carbon SRAM Red 22, …

Zipp’s carbon race wheels have conquered nearly every title in cyclocross, from National Championships in the States to the 2014 Cyclocross World Championship under Zdenek …

Late last month, our Chief Cowbell Ringer, Andrew Yee, warmed up his legs for cyclocross season by entering the Lost and Found race at Lake …

There’s quite a bit of innovation happening in the bicycle helmet world. Earlier this week we unveiled and reviewed the innovative Smith Overtake aero/road helmet, …