clothing & accessories

Reviews of all clothing, helmets, gloves, shoes and embrocation for cyclocross.

Product Review: A Lineup of Weather Protection from Showers Pass

3 January 11 • 8 comments

by Josh Liberles It will come as no surprise to the dedicated cyclocrosser – one of a breed that chooses to compete in the most inclement time of the year – that smart clothing choices are the key to a…
More Power to the Pedals: D2 Brings Custom to Cyclocross Shoes

20 December 10 • 1 comment

by Josh Liberles Watch Katie Compton pushing the pace at the front of one of the upcoming World Cups and take a gander at her gear. She and her husband Mark are discerning customers, to say the least, and you’ll…
New Product Spotlight: Stuffitts Shoe Savers

17 November 10 • 5 comments

by Kenton Berg If there is one thing that most all ’cross racers suffer from it is wet, stinky shoes. So unless you never race when the mud and rain show up, you’ve had the challenge of drying your Sidis, or whatever…
New Product Review: Cyclesoles Custom Cycling Insoles

15 September 10 • 0 comment

by Andrew Yee Any experienced racer will tell you that a good bike fit is essential for optimal performance and injury prevention. And while it’s easy to tweak seat height, seat position, cleat position and handlebar position, it’s a little…
Product Spotlight – Rudy Project Sterling

24 April 10 • 0 comment

by Jamie Mack Helmets tend to be a very personal choice, with fit sometimes determining the brand a rider prefers more than any other feature. Cyclocross Magazine has tested the latest from one of the major manufacturers of cycling helmets…
Custom Cyclocross Clothing Guide: Sugoi

31 March 10 • 1 comment

Cyclocross Magazine continues its exploration of the best custom ‘cross kit providers on the market – a great resource if you’re trying to help your road, mountain or cyclocross-specific team find the right products. Today we’re taking a look at…
Product Spotlight – Kool N’ Fit Sport Conditioning Spray

31 December 09 • 1 comment

by Josh Liberles Kool ‘N Fit Sport is a liquid spray designed to help with muscle warm-up and recovery. Add “does laundry” and “cooks your recovery dinner” to its list of attributes and it would be every racer’s perfect mate….
Shoe Week Day 6: 2010 Specialized S-Works MTB Shoe Review

7 December 09 • 0 comment

Cyclocross Magazine’s year-long search for the perfect cyclocross shoe continues with Day 6 of Shoe Week. We look at Specialized’s top offering, the not-yet-released 2010 S-Works MTB. Missed our previous features? Catch up on Day 5′s Winter Shoe Roundup. by…
Shoe Week Day 5: A Winter Shoe Roundup

4 December 09 • 2 comments

Cyclocross Magazine’s year-long search for the perfect cyclocross shoe continues with Day 5 of Shoe Week. Our look at the Sidi Diablo GTX is a brand new review. We’ve also resurrected three winter shoe reviews from issue four of the…
Shoe Week Supplement: Keep Your Kicks Dry with Dry Guy

3 December 09 • 1 comment

Today’s Shoe Week bonus: although not a cyclocross shoe review per se, we bring to you a quick write-up of a product that could both increase your shoes’ lifespan and make for happier, drier feet. Read up on the Dry…
Shoe Week Day 4: Lake MX170 Review

3 December 09 • 4 comments

Cyclocross Magazine’s year-long search for the perfect cyclocross shoe continues with Day 3 of Shoe Week. Today we take a look at Lake’s MX170 shoe. Missed our previous features? See our reviews from Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3….
Shoe Week Day 3: Northwave Aerlite S.B.S. Review

2 December 09 • 3 comments

Cyclocross Magazine’s year-long search for the perfect cyclocross shoe continues with Day 3 of Shoe Week. Today we take a look at Northwave’s Aerlite SBS shoe. Missed our previous reviews? See our reviews from Day 1 and Day 2. by…
Shoe Week Day 2: Mavic Fury Review – UPDATE: Photos

1 December 09 • 4 comments

Another entry for Shoe Week! We at Cyclocross Magazine are running a week-long roundup in our search for shoes well-suited for ‘cross, featuring everything from wicked cheap to ultra-bling. Some we love, others we don’t – and we’ll provide unbiased…
Shoe Week Is Here! Day 1: Specialized and Shimano Reviews

30 November 09 • 4 comments

Introducing… Shoe Week! We at Cyclocross Magazine will run a week-long roundup in our search for shoes well-suited for ‘cross, featuring everything from wicked cheap to ultra-bling. Some we love, others we don’t – and we’ll provide unbiased feedback on…
New Product Spotlight: Friction Freedom Chamois Cream

14 June 09 • 0 comment

by Kenton Berg Chamois cream doesn’t exactly evoke visions creating speed or power, but it is one of those items that can make or break a ride, race, or lazy day on the bike. So when the good folks at…
New Product Spotlight and Review: Lazer O2 Helmet

5 June 09 • 2 comments

by Andrew Yee If you take a look at pictures of any UCI World Cup, say, this year’s World Cup in Roubaix, you’ll see plenty of Lazer helmets near the front of the race. It should be no surprise, as…
Custom Cyclocross Clothing Guide: Nalini Custom Cycling Apparel (Parts I & II)

31 May 09 • 1 comment

With summer still a month away, it’s a strange time to think about cold-weather cycling gear. But ‘cross will be here before we know it, and if your team is considering new kits or warmer garments for the cyclocross season,…
New Product Spotlight: Rapha Cross Jersey

13 January 09 • 0 comment

by Steve Ransom and Andrew Yee A cyclocross-specific jersey? Yes, the boys at Rapha have expanded their offerings into cyclocross with a ‘cross jersey, released this fall. Does Rapha know ‘cross? We put it to the test this season to…
New Product Spotlight: Bar Mitts

10 January 09 • 1 comment

After a pause, our New Product Spotlight is back. In each Spotlight we we bring you info on new cyclocross-relevant products that have just been released or that we’ve reviewed. First up is a timely product that might keep you…
New Product Spotlight: Mad Alchemy Embrocation

6 September 08 • 3 comments

Peter Smith of Mad Alchemy Embrocation loves to embrocate. His daily routine is “wake, shower, dress, coffee, embrocate, commute.” In fact, for Smith, embrocation is so important, it replaces breakfast. The expert embrocator knows a thing about embrocation and is…
New Product Spotlight: Sportique Sports Creams

28 August 08 • 1 comment

We at Cyclocross Magazine get a few interesting packages at our world headquarters. One that perhaps captured the most curiosity is a box of sports creams from Sportique International for review. With names like “Get Going Cream,” “Hard Day’s Night…