Posts in category cyclocross tech

by Jamie Mack Amy Dombroski has charged into, through and to the top of the US ’cross scene over the last few seasons. Currently putting …

by Andrew Yee Though the name Greg LeMond is ubiquitous – for a variety of reasons – in American cycling, the three-time Tour de France …

by Josh Liberles It will come as no surprise to the dedicated cyclocrosser – one of a breed that chooses to compete in the most …

by Josh Liberles Watch Katie Compton pushing the pace at the front of one of the upcoming World Cups and take a gander at her …

by Jamie Mack Being focused on mountain biking, Adam Craig is perhaps not as well known in the ’cross universe as he should be, but …

by Jamie Mack Looking back a few years and the mention of electronic shifting usually merited a remark about Mavic’s before-their-time components, if there was …

With the recent UCI ruling allowing disc brakes in cyclocross, and USA Cycling’s subsequent adoption of the rule for the 2010 Cyclocross National Championships, a …

Daimeon Shanks, pro mechanic and co-owner of The Service Course repair shop in Boulder, Colorado, shares his wisdom this week on how to pack your …

Daimeon Shanks, pro mechanic and co-owner of The Service Course repair shop in Boulder, Colorado, shares his wisdom this week on how to survive, and …

by Kenton Berg The Sufferfest Studios “I will beat my ass today to kick yours tomorrow” Ladies and Gentlement mount your steeds and jump into …

Hopefully our first impressions of the Van Dessel Full Tilt Boogie got your juices flowing for these Belgium-inspired bikes, and you’ve been thirsting for more. …

by Kenton Berg If there is one thing that most all ’cross racers suffer from it is wet, stinky shoes. So unless you never race when …

Masters racer Lee Waldman is still learning plenty of new tricks. This time it’s one simple tip that may revolutionize his racing – applying force …

Daimeon Shanks, pro mechanic and co-owner of The Service Course repair shop in Boulder, Colorado, has compiled his list of must-haves for the cyclocross pits. …

by Clifford Lee 2011 VCRC Team handlebar and stem MSRP $79 (bar) $59 (stem) Alloy handlebar and stems are usually not glamorous. Once set up, …

by Clifford Lee The Avid Shorty Ultimate cantilever brakes have been in development for several years, and we’ve been anxiously awaiting our chance for a …

Daimeon Shanks – pro mechanic and co-owner of The Service Course repair shop in Boulder, Colorado, is here to school you on keeping you shifting …

by Josh Liberles In the wise words of Zero Mostel in the original version (of course) of The Producers, “When you’ve got it, flaunt it, …

Although the new 2011 Redline Conquest Pro SS won’t be available for mass consumption until early December, if you happen to be in Seattle this …

by Kit Redwine Interbike is famous for miles of bicycle eye-candy, but it’s also infamous for a lack of affordable and palatable dining options. When …

by Andrew Yee You know singlespeed cyclocross racing has become popular when your local series has two categories and field limits, there’s a “world championship” …

Gut-Wrenching Mechanical Mondays makes its heroic return, this time under the guidance of Daimeon Shanks and Nick Legan – pro mechanics and co-owners of The …

by Kit Redwine You might be unfamiliar with the Nature Boy from Minnesota’s All-City Cycles, but the steel singlespeed bike has already been making waves, …

by Christopher Bagg Readers of Cyclocross Magazine in print saw an advertisement in Issue 10 from Cannondale featuring a photo of Tim Johnson in the wind …

While exploring Interbike booth-to-booth, we came across some interesting new shoe options from both Louis Garneau and Bont. We also got a peak at the …

More and more wheel manufacturers are going with the “wider is better” philosophy for their cyclocross – and, for some, road – offerings. Hed has …

Raleigh’s 2011 line up has something traditional and race-worthy and something brand new and lust-worthy. The classically-styled workhorse of a bike in its alloy geared …

by Josh Liberles Why would a cyclocrosser want to invest in a power meter? The obvious benefit is to use one during training, whether for …

As cyclocross continues to grow, it’s not surprising that many brands are re-purposing existing products and branding them for cyclocross to cash in. And ’cross …

by Jamie Mack The Ridley lineup, like that of Redline and Focus, offers options for every budget and rider. For 2010, it  starts with the …