Looking to add some travel to your cyclocross saddle? The 27.2mm PNW Pine dropper post provides 105mm of drop using a spring-based system. We review the mountain bike crossover seatpost.
Kaitie Keough is taking her cyclocross bike to Kansas for the 2018 Dirty Kanza 200. We asked her about her prep for the premier gravel grinder race in the U.S.
The PDXCX is Sage Titanium’s cyclocross racing bike hand-built and designed in Oregon. We see how it performs for technical ‘cross riding and mixed terrain adventures.
The offseason is a great time to improve your cyclocross bike handling. We offer some ideas to help spark your technical skill creative juices.
Jon Severson of Monster Cross News has a history project: keeping the do-it-all monster cross tradition alive. In this Wednesday Wonderings, he shares more about what Monster Cross is.
Perhaps Paris Roubaix inspired you to conquer a tough mix of pavement and rough dirt or gravel roads, but do you have the right tires? Here are five top choices that we’ve reviewed that will have you racing to the velodrome or pub.
You don’t need the latest and greatest to win a National Championship or finish top 15 in the Elites. Jen Malik did both on a surprisingly outdated machine. We profile her ride.
John Elgart was on fire aboard his custom-painted dragon-themed carbon bike at the 2018 Reno Cyclocross Nationals. We profile his impressively-painted bike that helped him win the Masters 70-74 title.
80% rule? 35mm tire maximum? Separating junior women from U23? Chuck Hodge provides answers to these questions and more. Be prepared for Reno & beyond.
What does it take to be a cyclocross pro? We asked around to see how many bikes, wheels and tires teams bring to UCI weekends. See how the pros travel and maybe learn a an equipment trick in our notes from the pit.
Two cyclocross GOATs in Jonathan Page and Todd Wells announced their retirements this year. We look back at their legacies in this Year in Review.
The new World Cup Waterloo at Trek Bicycles included a new change: equal payouts for women and men. Trek’s leadership on the issue of equal pay is the latest entry in our 2017 Year in Review.
The Asheville Ramble is a new semi-supported bikepacking gravel ride in North Carolina. Our bikepacking newbie gave it a try and reports back on his experience packing it all onto his ‘cross bike for three days in the Pisgah Forest.
The steel Breezer Inversion has a road feel, but when the script calls for adventure, it is ready. Find out if the Inversion can play a leading role in your next off-road adventure in our ride review.
The Vittoria Terreno Wet was designed to be a cyclocross mud tire that rolls fast, digs deep and self-cleans. Ken Avery of Vittoria talks about the Wet in this third installment of Mechanical Monday p/b Vittoria.
The Ritchey Outback adventure bike is Tom Ritchey’s latest creation. We throw a leg over the teal steel machine. Could it be the ultimate escape vehicle?
This edition of Mechanical Monday p/b Vittoria looks at the Terreno Mix tire. We spoke with Vittoria’s Ken Avery for an in-depth look at the design and intended function of this all-around cyclocross tire.
CXM had an in-depth conversation with Vittoria about its new Terreno Dry cyclocross/gravel tire. This first of three in a series takes a deep dive into the tire design.
Soma widened its Cazadero to a 700×50 model. We take a first look at a tire that seeks to balance low center resistance with effective off-road treads.
John Caletti modified his typical cyclocross frameset to suit the trails of Paul Component’s backyard trails in Chico. Our look at this monster cross beauty.
Who needs a gravel bike or tubeless gravel tires at the Crusher in the Tushar? Rob Squire doesn’t. We profile his unique winning Felt F1x bike.
Carl Decker obsesses over finding the right tool for the job. We take a look at his winning choice for the 2017 Lost and Found gravel race.
Former road pro Neil Shirley is a contender at any major gravel race he lines up for. On the eve of the 2017 Dirty Kanza, he gives readers insight into his pre-race thoughts and prep.
Mavic has rolled out new hoop options for cyclocross and gravel cyclists, with a long-awaited update to the Open Pro rim, and a 25mm internal width XA Elite wheelset.
Dean Bikes knows not everyone can afford its Boulder-built titanium creations. Its Antero cyclocross frame aims to lower the barrier.
Suspension forks have won ‘cross races in the past, and Fox hopes its new AX Fork will smooth out the path to a few more. Craig Richey reports on his first race with the new AX fork.
The 2017 Dairy Roubaix Gravel Ride may not have cobbles, but it’s definitely not flat. It also might be the best value in organized gravel rides.
Do it all or do one thing well? We contemplate life and bike philosophies in our review of the drop bar, dropper post-equipped 2017 Raleigh Stuntman.
What’s 2mm? For some that’s the difference between a tire fitting within a frame or brake or not. For others, 2mm offers an ability to …
Most mistakes shall forever live on the internet. This TBT we learn from our mistakes and watch those of the pros last season.