Posts tagged cyclocross tech

Tubeless tire inserts can improve the off-road ride experience. Does a DIY insert work? Is it worth your trouble? Read on to find out.

2019 saw the SRAM eTap AXS and Shimano GRX groupsets make their way into cyclocross, and more Elite racers opted for tubeless ‘cross tires.

The start of the cyclocross season can sneak up on us. Chris McGovern takes our questions on bike maintenance and setup to help get ready for the first race.

We asked three mechanics about bearing, pulley and bottom bracket maintenance. Hear what Adam Rachubinski, Jeff Inman and Bill Marshall have to say.

The FSA NS is a new alloy price-point tubeless clincher wheelset ready for gravel and high-volume cyclocross riding. We take a first look.

The dollar store is a great place to find inexpensive items for your bike maintenance kit. We take a look at some of the essentials you can get for a buck.

Disc brakes are now the go-to for cyclocross racers. We ask expert mechanics for advice on how to maintain pads and rotors and when to replace them.

Take the guesswork out of tire pressures with Quarq’s TyreWiz real-time tire pressure sensor. We take a look at this new tool for dialing in your cyclocross or gravel pressure.

The Lauf Grit suspension fork has a unique look that provides 30 mm of mixed-terrain and gravel travel for smoother rides. We review the off-road suspension option.

Shimano’s 105 R7000 groupset brings Ultegra design to the company’s workhorse. We take a first look at how changes will affect cyclocross and gravel riders.

Get ready for your gravel adventure by turning your floor pump into a charging tubeless pump with the Airshot Canister from Airshot Ltd. We take a first look at this new product.

Easton’s gravel and adventure AX series is expanding with the new EA50 16-degree flared handlebar and a new 46cm width for all AX handlebars. Learn more about this new off-road-ready gear.

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.

This year, we saw some wheelie interesting trends in tech. Dual wheel sizes and higher volume cyclocross tubeless tires are two shifts we saw in 2017.

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.

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.

The Aspire Racing team was racing on new Focus Mares bikes at the 2017 Derby City Cup weekend. We spoke with mechanic Brandon Davis about preparing the new bikes for race day.

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.

This Mechanical Monday appeared in Cyclocross Magazine Issue 30, which also features a showcase on Courtenay McFadden, an interview with Tim Johnson, reviews about the …