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• First Look and Ride: Zipp 303 Firecrest Disc Brake Wheels – Sea Otter 2013

  26 April 13 • 0 comment

  

  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 wider than the average road rim. Although the company tweaked the 45mm deep rim’s profile again two years ago to go from the toroidal shape to the new Firecrest shape [...]

• White Industries Hubs are Built to Last: Review of H2 and H3 Hubs

  1 March 13 • 0 comment

  

  by Joey Mullan Remember when you saved your paychecks as a young man for that “child’s toy”: a bicycle? Everyone thought you were crazy spending 500, even up to 1,000 clams for your first two-wheeled wonder machine. But to you, it was the most amazing thing you had ever purchased. And now, you’re still into [...]

• Cyclocross Wheel Review: Revolution Wheelworks Rev-33X Carbon Tubular Wheelset

  20 October 11 • 3 comments

  

  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 flat risk.  Serious cyclocrossers who can afford it often look to carbon rims for weight savings. Now cyclocross racers are increasingly seeking wider rims for better tire support. Revolution Wheelworks [...]

• Cyclocross Wheel Review: Williams Cyclocross Tubular Wheelset Review

  18 October 11 • 1 comment

  

  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.

• The Perfect Cyclocross Wheel – Tests and Reviews

  2 June 11 • 0 comment

  

  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.

• Zipp 303 Cyclocross Tubular Wheelset Review

  2 June 11 • 0 comment

  

  Cyclocross Wheel Review: Zipp 303 Carbon Tubular Wheelset

• Rolf Prima VCX Cyclocross Clincher Wheelset Review

  2 June 11 • 0 comment

  

  Rolf Prima VCX Cyclocross Clincher Wheelset Review

• New Product Spotlight and Review: Rolf Prima’s SSCX Singlespeed Cyclocross Wheelset

  18 October 10 • 1 comment

  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” event, and a company like Rolf Prima releases a cyclocross-specific singlespeed wheelset. All for good reason, as singlespeeds are simple, light and allow you to focus more on just pedaling [...]

• New Product Spotlight: FastForward F4C Wheelset

  23 December 09 • 1 comment

  by Josh Liberles For the past several months, Cyclocross Magazine’s remote test lab in Oregon has been slinging through the mud, putting Fast Forward’s new F4C carbon cyclocross tubulars to the ultimate test. Founded in 2006, Fast Forward is a relative newcomer to the high end world of carbon wheels. The Dutch company’s wheels are [...]

• New Product Spotlight: Grammo Tubolari CX Tubular Wheelset

  28 October 09 • 0 comment

  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 traction due to lower pressures and more supple tires, and lighter overall weight due to lighter rims. You can spend a grand or two trying to achieve significant gains in [...]

• New Product Spotlight: Zipp 303 Cyclocross Tubular Wheels – The Pro’s Choice for 2009?

  23 August 09 • 3 comments

  We’ve got a quiver of tubular wheels under test right now, and we’ll be highlighting them on our website in the next few weeks with full reviews after more abuse in later issues of our print mag. Last month we showcased Williams’ new cyclocross tubular wheelset, designed to be an affordable option for most racers. [...]

• New Product Spotlight: Williams Cyclocross Tubular Wheels

  4 June 09 • 5 comments

  This is our second of two New Product Spotlights on new ‘cross wheels. Our first was the EU Imports SCX Clincher Wheels. While deep section carbon tubular wheels may grace the bikes of most pros, for many, the benefits of riding a low-pressure tubular makes even a normal alloy tubular wheel a big upgrade from [...]

• New Product Spotlight: Revolution Rev-50X Wheels

  10 February 09 • 2 comments

  With most cyclocross racing winding down, overhauling, shopping, and upgrading season is already underway. And thus we’ll be increasing our New Product Spotlight features these next few months, so check back often for the latest ‘cross gear news and reviews. First up is pair of ‘cross specific race wheels. by Adam Newman We’ve been testing [...]