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• NAHBS 2012: Shimano Unveils New CX75 Cyclocross Mechanical Disc Brake, Cyclocross Gearing and Wheels – Updated: More Specs, Exclusive Photos

  3 March 12 • 1 comment

  

  Update: Exclusive CX75 mechanical disc brake photos and specs added, price estimates for wheels updated. As seen with the introduction of the CX70 cyclocross component group in 2011 (reviewed in Issue 16), the Japanese component giant Shimano has started to take cyclocross seriously, and today at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) in Sacramento, [...]

• Cyclocross Gift Ideas and Reviews: Get a (Better) Grip with New Brake Pads and Bar Tape

  20 December 11 • 0 comment

  

  The holidays are a perfect time to celebrate the gift of cyclocross, and what better way to whoop it up than to share some last-minute ’cross love with others? Give a teammate a must-have tool (that you can borrow), introduce a loved one to the sport, drop a hint by leaving this list out for [...]

• 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.

• A Closer Look at the Challenge Limus Cyclocross Tubular Tire for Mud

  25 August 11 • 3 comments

  

  The Challenge Limus cyclocross tubular tires are making their way across the country, just in time for cyclocross season. We have received a review pair (freshly made on July 02, in Thailand), and we’ve got some pre-gluing observations from our close-up look at Challenge’s new tubular cyclocross tire designed for mud. The Limus is listed [...]

• Tire Review: Clement LAS Semislick Cyclocross Clincher

  24 July 11 • 2 comments

  

  Clement made its return to tires and cyclocross in 2010 with the new PDX and LAS cyclocross clinchers. PDX, of course, is the airport code for Portland, and LAS the code for Las Vegas. As one might guess, the LAS is designed for gamblers, and the PDX is designed for bike commuters.

• Tour de Tires Stage 21: Finish Strong With The Clement LAS Cyclocross Clinchers

  24 July 11 • 2 comments

  

  As the Tour de France continues, so does our Tour De Tires! For every stage of the Tour, we’ll be bringing you a review of a tire. Since it’s just about time to start gluing up tubulars or deciding what type of clinchers you’ll be riding this season, the timing couldn’t be better.

  Ideally, the tires we feature will be tires deemed advantageous to an off-road version of the stage of the Tour De France, though we’re more interested in the dirt than the roads of France!

• Tire Review: Panaracer CrossBlaster Cyclocross Tire

  23 July 11 • 0 comment

  

  Like the Cinder-X, the CrossBlaster has a versatile tread that does well on all types of terrain, but its narrower width handles grass better than its bigger brother.

• Tire Review: Kenda Tomac Small Block 8 Cross DTC Clincher

  22 July 11 • 0 comment

  

  The beauty of clincher tires is that changing tires is a snap. Plan to hit the dirt on the cyclocross bike? Got a dirt or gravel road on your commute?

• Tire Review: Schwalbe CX Pro Sport 26” Tire

  21 July 11 • 8 comments

  

  Schwalbe’s CX Pro Sport is one of the few ’cross tires available for 26 inch wheels, making it a great choice for mountain bikers looking to try out cyclocross, or for a 26” wheeled ’cross bike.

• Tire Review: Vittoria Cross XG Pro 34 Clincher

  20 July 11 • 2 comments

  

  With a similar tread to the Challenge Grifo, the Vittoria XG Pro has a universal tread pattern that’s been proven over the years.

• Tire Review: Hutchinson Piranha CX Tubeless Ready Tire

  19 July 11 • 0 comment

  

  The Hutchinson Piranha is currently only one of three ‘cross tires officially made for tubeless use, but you’re able to run the tire with a conventional tube as well.

• Tire Review: Michelin Mud2 Clincher Cyclocross Tire

  17 July 11 • 2 comments

  

  Michelin’s Mud2 replaced the famous green Mud tire six years ago with an updated black tread and sidewalls, but not everyone thinks the changes were upgrades.

• Tire Review: Maxxis Larsen Mimo CX Cyclocross Tire Review

  16 July 11 • 1 comment

  

  The Steve Larsen-designed Mimo CX looks like an old Vittoria Tigre on steroids and LSD. The round knobs vary in size and surface, with ramped center knobs surrounded by small, smooth knobs and flanked by rows of medium- sized knobs with X cutouts.

• Tire Review: Kenda Kommando Folding 35 Cyclocross Tire Review

  15 July 11 • 0 comment

  

  The Kenda Kommando was the biggest surprise of this group. With such an understated tread and small, short knobs, this tire is fast and begs to be raced on a dry grass or hardpack dirt course.