Posts in category cyclocross tech

Holly LaVesser’s Van Dessel Full Tilt Boogie went from a pit bike to a cyclocross national championship A bike. We profile her Masters 35-39 winning ride.

Wout van Aert piloted a Stevens Super Prestige during the 2018/19 season. We look at the evolution of his bike and his latest SRAM RED 1 eTAP AXS groupset.

Sanne Cant had a Belgian Champion’s Stevens Super Prestige for her winning ride at the 2019 Bogense Cyclocross Worlds. We profile her Belgian blue bike.

Tom Pidcock had a special Euro Champ S-Works CruX at the 2019 Cyclocross Worlds built with the 1x SRAM RED AXS eTAP groupset. We profile his bike.

Today, SRAM officially unveiled a new family of electronic drivetrain components under the name AXS. Could they be perfect for cyclocross and gravel?

Mathieu van der Poel rode a Canyon Inflite CF SLX to his second World Championship title in Bogense. We profile his oft-winning bike.

The Kickstarter for Balint Hamvas’ 10th-Anniversary 2018/19 Cyclocross Photo Album is now open. Learn more about the album and how to support it.

Sarah Sturm swapping her Tenspeed Hero inspired Specialized CruX to a one-gear setup for the 2018 Singlespeed Nationals. We profile her winning bike.

North Carolina resident Paul McKeithan kept it local with his Masters 75-79 Cyclocross Nationals Grava Maple Sally. We profile his bike that mixes road and mountain SRAM parts.

The Canyon Grail CF SLX 8.0 Di2 carbon gravel bike has a unique handlebar, but how does it handle mixed terrain? We review the race-oriented gravel bike.

The steel Wabi Thunder singlespeed has a classic look and an adventure-focused design. Is it ready for the SSCXWC and big adventures? We put it to the test.

Laura Van Gilder’s Van Dessel Full Tilt Boogie carried her to Masters National and World Championships in 2018. We profile her decorated bike.

The Giro Code Techlace cyclocross and gravel shoes feature a lace/velcro hybrid for a snug fit. We put the shoes to the test for this review.

Ride gravel, cyclocross, mixed terrain and even singlespeed? Chumba’s drop bar Terlingua might be the perfect bike for you. We put it to the test.

Clara Honsinger rode her Kona Major Jake to a U23 Women’s win at the 2018 Louisville Cyclocross Nationals. She chips in to help with this bike profile.

Title or no title, the youngest racers at Cyclocross Nationals often deliver the most inspiring rides. We take a look Miller Reardon’s bike and race.

With a quick conversion, the Audew Cordless Air Compressor is ready to inflate bike tires. We put the Audew unit to the cyclocross test this season.

Van Dessel has released gravel bikes at Vegas-based shows like Interbike. However, this morning, the company ventured into new terrain with the Passepartout.

Stephen Hyde captured his third-straight cyclocross national championship at the 2018 Louisville Nationals aboard his Cannondle SuperX. We profile his bike.

Katie Clouse got her seventh cyclocross national championship at the 2018 Louisville Nationals. We profile her winning titanium Moots Psychlo X RSL.

George Frazier rode an older-generation Cannondale SuperX to a win at the 2018 Louisville Cyclocross Nationals in his hometown. We profile his bike.

Castelli has two new high-end jackets for ‘cross and gravel. Stay dry with the Irdo 2 rain jacket and warm with the Meccanico puffy jacket.

Looking for a bike lock you can use while making short stops while on a ride or commuting? The easy-to-use and transport OttoLock might do the trick.

No cyclocrosser or gravel rider will say no to a gift of waterproof socks. We look at options from Showers Pass and SealSkinz for staying warm and dry.

Katie Compton’s Trek Boone from her 15th-straight national championship had some bling and a mix of new and old. We profile her winning bike.

Bjorn Selander’s cycling career has been re-born aboard his Bingham Built custom titanium cyclocross bike. Get the story behind the bike in this profile.

The Silca Sicuro titanium water bottle cage seeks to improve on other lightweight cages. Find out if this is the perfect gift for your favorite cyclist.

Part 1 of our 2018 Gift Guide for cyclists looks at the timeless gift of books. Here are 9 favorites about cyclocross, cycling and bikes. Hint: Share away!

Toon Aerts of the Telenet Fidea Lions and Evie Richards of Trek Factory Racing CX are both on Trek Boone’s in 2018. We profile their two Boones.

The 24mm-wide Irwin Cycling AON GX 35 wheelset is designed for gravel/adventure riding. We put the high-volume wheelset to the test.