Before you put your ‘cross bike away for the winter, give it some TLC. We have nine tips for making sure your bike will be in tip-top shape when you take it out for your first spring ride.
Cable and housing maintenance is essential for effective shifting and braking. In this Ask the Mechanic post, we asked for cable maintenance advice from several pro mechanics.
Even though we lust after new cross bikes, wheels and drivetrains, there are plenty of more affordable upgrades that can make a big difference in your cyclocross racing experience. We provide our recommendations and consult three experts.
Many of us are familiar with the need to maintain our drivetrains. After all, a chain and gear open to the elements rarely conceals the …
Your question: I’m not ready to go to disc brakes, but I want to improve my braking. Are there any upgrades or changes I can …
by Jason Gardner If you imagine your bike’s cable housing to be like a set tunnels, then imagine an army of little people running back …
The holidays are a perfect time to celebrate the gift of cyclocross, and what better way to whoop it up than to share some last-minute …
It’s that time of year again: time to pull your cyclocross bike out of storage, take a good, long look at it and think, “Well, now what does it need?” Because we’re bike racers. And our bikes always need something, preferably something shiny and new. However, if you’re on a strict bike budget, there are some sneaky ways to upgrade or update your bike for the season, there’s an easy solution: accessories. (And yes, we realize that this piece reads like a fashion magazine article on making that Little Black Dress look brand-new by simply adding new jewelry or shoes.) Still, if you’ve been racing on — or just bought — a stock bike, we have some suggestions for how to dress it up so it stands out in the field (hopefully because you snagged the hole shot.)