clothing & accessories

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

Clothing Review: 2011/2012 Goodies from Castelli

7 December 11 • 0 comment

by Josh Liberles The Cyclocross Magazine Labs had the chance to preview some of the latest product offerings from clothing company Castelli, and we found several that are worthy of consideration for your cyclocross wardrobe. Or perhaps someone on your holiday gift list could use better weather protection or a style upgrade? One of these [...]
Embrocation Review: Enzos Embro Sticks, Oil Sticks, and Button Hole Chamois Cream

30 November 11 • 0 comment

More than any other type of cyclist, cyclocrossers have an infatuation with embrocation. The ointments can help protect your skin from the elements, and give you a sense of warmth when it’s cold outside – not just during cyclocross but also during the wet winter and early spring season. With the growth of the cyclocross, [...]
Quick Hits: UVEX Boss Race Helmet Review

14 July 11 • 0 comment

A crash in a mid-week crit suddenly made my review of UVEX’s Boss Race helmet a lot more thorough than I’d originally planned.
Product Review: CrossPropz Portable Cyclocross Barriers

30 March 11 • 2 comments

Even if the proliferation of UCI races here in the States may have had a trickle-down effect in reducing the number of high-speed dismounts at your local race, your ability to get on and off your bike at speed can still win you races, or at least save you from embarrassment or injury. Getting better [...]
New Product Review: Chomper Body Crank Embrocation Rub and Muscle Butter Therapeutic Lotion

6 March 11 • 0 comment

More than any other type of cyclist, cyclocrossers have an infatuation with embrocation. The ointments can help protect your skin from the elements, and give you a sense of warmth when it’s cold outside – not just during cyclocross but also during the wet winter and early spring season. With the growth of the cyclocross, [...]
Product Review: Fox Antifreeze Gloves

16 February 11 • 1 comment

As winter continues to storm across the country, the right gear can make all the difference between a good workout and a miserable one. And perhaps one of the most important pieces of cold weather gear are gloves. To that end, Cowbell blogger Jason Lombard took the Fox Antifreeze gloves for a spin to see [...]
New Product Review: Yaktrax Pro

8 February 11 • 0 comment

by Brian Hancock As most cyclocross enthusiasts can relate to, after the last race of the season is over I go through a mix of emotions. Half of me is ready to hang up the bike after a long season, but the other half misses racing and seeing all of my friends that appear for [...]
Product Review: A Lineup of Weather Protection from Showers Pass

3 January 11 • 5 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 happy ride or race. “There is no bad weather, only poor clothing choices,” or some [...]
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 recognize some of cyclocross’ biggest name brands decking out Compton’s bike and body – until [...]
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 you own, overnight to get ready to race or ride in the next day. In the [...]
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 more complicated to make sure your feet and knees are in alignment for optimal pedaling [...]
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 and eye wear in order to give our readers a preview of one of the [...]
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 Sugoi. Previously, we reviewed Capo Forma, Nalini , Mt. Borah and Castelli. by Brian Hancock [...]
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. Seriously, product manufacturer Kool Fit recommends using their Sport product to improve warm-up, invigorate, avoid [...]
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 Lane Miller Specialized’s “S-Works” moniker is reserved for those products reflecting the leading edge technology, [...]