Posts tagged wheels

We take a detailed look at the new Lōgōs Components Epoché 700C carbon wheelset for road and gravel to learn what separates it from the competition.

The Easton EA90 SL Disc wheelset has alloy tubeless clincher rims with a versatile width of 19.5mm. We put them to the test for cyclocross and gravel.

Easton Cycling upgraded its EC90 SL and EC90 AERO55 carbon tubeless wheelsets with its Vault hub. Take a look at the two updated wheelsets.

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.

Clement’s new Ushuaia alloy wheels offer a solid value in either 700c or 650b size and come in two versions (lightweight and standard). The new MXP 24″ tire offers a narrow, faster option for young riders and the MSO and USH X’Plor gravel tires are available in 50c widths.

Irwin Cycling, a new brand of wheels in the States, specializes in carbon with high quality bearings and quick-engaging freehubs. We preview the company’s carbon tubeless offerings.

Roval’s latest cyclocross and 29er carbon wheels seek to expand the brand’s identity beyond the shadow of the Big Red S and into cyclocross and gravel.

Mercury Cycling joins the ever-growing list of companies that are expanding into the gravel market with its new G1 carbon disc wheelset.

Looking for an aero, strong, tubeless race wheel? Atomik’s carbon 38C Disc wheels for cyclorossers, gravel racers and road cyclists are worth a look. Here’s our initial impressions.

Reynold’s Attack DB wheels are a lightweight, 1480 gram (claimed) carbon composite wheelset with tubeless compatibility. We take a first look at our in-review wheels today.

Carbon wheels are one of the most popular (albeit costly) ways to improve the way your bike rides. Check out some of the latest offerings from Zipp, Alex Rims and a new company based out of Southern California called Spēd Precision.

Today we’re taking a look at new cyclocross and gravel wheel options from HED, Reynolds and Industry Nine.

Want to upgrade your wheels without dropping cash on a whole new wheelset, or not ready to go to tubulars? There are a few cost-friendly …

ENVE announced the MSERIES this week, a new collection of mountain wheels featuring four rim models developed for specific rider profiles: the M50, M60, M70 …

ELGIN, ILLINOIS — PSIMET Wheels has announced an expanded line-up of their revolutionary cyclocross wheels for the 2013 season. We’ve talked with PSIMET owner Rob …

Zipp’s 303 carbon rim wheels have been a mainstay in US cyclocross races and European spring classics since they were redesigned in 2010 to be …

Mercury Cycling started out several years ago by offering frames and bikes, but quickly decided to focus on high-performance, high-value racing wheelsets. Over the last …

Most serious cyclocrossers eventually move from clinchers to tubular tires (or tubeless) to take advantage of the faster speeds of low-pressure tires with less pinch …

Williams has brought to market a cyclocross specific tubular wheel set that is a strong performer yet durable enough for even the most aggressive Clydesdale. The wheels are built with stout 14 straight gauge spokes: 2-cross lacing on the front and 3-cross on the rear. The semi-aero, aluminum rim is robust, benefiting from a simple tubular cross section. The rims are completed with a brilliant white paint scheme, and their `cross-specific pedigree is emphasized by bold decals.

Mercury is following the trend of increasing rim width for better stability out on the course. For the glue-sniffing set this means a wider surface to lay the adhesive on, resulting in a firmer connection between tire and rim and, based on your gluing prowess, fewer incidences of rolled tires. The better connection between rubber and metal can also mean better cornering as the tires retain their shape better in the corners.

With the increased popularity of cyclocross, more companies are coming out with wheelsets tailored to the unique needs of our favorite sport. For tubulars, the recent trend has been to widen the rim to give the tire more support, especially in cornering, and provide a bigger and better gluing surface.

You may have seen the beginning of Lee’s interview with Rob Curtis in his column this past Saturday, but that was only the beginning. Today, Lee continues his interview with Rob Curtis, the wheel-builder behind PSIMET Wheels.

This year, you’ll be faster. You’ll train harder and you’re going to maximize every pedal stroke, and in order to do that, your bike has got to be lighter. There are a few easy ways, a few hard ways and ways that cost more than others to make that happen.

It’s a popular belief that if you can upgrade only one part on your bike, it should be your wheels. There are a lot of good reasons behind this, as wheels have a profound impact on predictable handling, braking, acceleration and even coasting. In cyclocross use, we’d argue that most of these variables are exaggerated when compared to road cycling and that upgrading to a new set of wheels for cyclocross is even more justified.

Cyclocross Wheel Review: Zipp 303 Carbon Tubular Wheelset

Rolf Prima VCX Cyclocross Clincher Wheelset Review

Cole Wheels and Richard Sachs Get Fat for Cyclocross Cyclocross Magazine got an exclusive first look at the upcoming Cole alloy tubular wheelset specifically made …

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” …

by Josh Liberles I had the chance to test out Mad Fiber’s tubular creations a few weeks ago at a shop demo in Portland, and …

by Clifford Lee It is well-known that racing on tubulars in cyclocross has multiple benefits, including better pinch flat protection, lower rolling resistance and better …