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• Manufacturers Scramble to Meet Demand for Cyclocross Discs

  1 April 10 • 1 comment

  by Julie Popper After Paul Curley handily won the Masters 55+ National Championship, both riders and manufacturers alike were left scratching their heads. What was with that disc wheel, and how can we get one?  Leave it to the bicycle industry to come up with a quick solution to this question—one that will lighten your [...]

• Cyclocross Highlights from Frostbike and Stybar’s New Bike

  28 February 10 • 0 comment

  Cyclocross Magazine is checking out the handmade fun at NAMBS this weekend, and we should have highlights up later today. But last weekend Cyclocross Magazine pit crew member Jared Roy also attended this year’s Frostbike at Quality Bicycle Products (QBP)in Bloomington, MN from February 19-February 21. If you follow us on Twitter, you may have [...]

• Raleigh Offers Peek at 2011 RX 1.0 Model, Wants Your Input on Colors

  19 February 10 • 33 comments

  

  Over the last few years, Raleigh has upped their game in cyclocross, expanding beyond just one entry-level Tiagra-equipped model to offer multiple limited edition singlespeed frames and upgrading the RX1.0 into a race-worthy bike for 2010 with a 10-speed SRAM Rival drivetrain. For 2011, the RX1.0

• New Product Spotlight and Review: ProMax Cantilever Brakes

  8 January 10 • 0 comment

  by Dr. Clifford Lee Promax is a Taiwanese manufacturer of bicycle components, many of which are Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) on mid-priced bikes. The cantilever brake is their new product in the low profile category.  Though at first glance it appears similar to the new Avid Shorty with its double arm design, it has some [...]

• New Product Spotlight and Review: Slime Pro Tubless Sealant

  7 January 10 • 1 comment

  

  by Dr. Clifford Lee Slime has been around for a long time and has products for every category of tire or tube whether it’s on an auto, lawnmower or bike. Tire sealants work analogously to our blood clotting system, though in a much more rudimentary fashion. When a puncture occurs, particles suspended in a solution [...]

• New Product Spotlight and Review: Rapha Cross Kit

  1 December 09 • 1 comment

  by Josh Liberles British cycling clothing company Rapha has redesigned their original Cross Kit (reviewed in Issue 5)  for the 2009/10 season. Rapha apparel is well-known for their subdued, classic styling and quality construction. Their cyclocross garb is no exception. The “Cross Bundle,” which is also available as separate items, consists of the Cross 3/4 [...]

• Štybar Makes it Two in a Row at Hamme-Zogge Superprestige – Updated: MORE Photos, Rider Reactions

  23 November 09 • 0 comment

  by Dan Seaton Hamme, Belgium – Buoyed by his first trip to the top step of the podium yesterday in Hasselt, Zdeněk Štybar once again grabbed victory at the finish line today in Hamme-Zogge.  On an uncharacteristically warm and sunny day for November in Belgium, the blustery winds that raked the open fields of the course [...]

• New Product Spotlight and Review: Velo Orange Toe-In Adjustable Brake Shoes and Pads

  22 October 09 • 0 comment

  

  by Josh Patterson Riders who love Spookys, Empella Froglegs or alloy TRP Euro-X cantilevers, but don’t enjoy adjusting brake pad toe-in with a pair of vise-grips have other alternatives. One option is the TRP Inplace to-in adjustable brake shoes and pads, the same ones featured on the popular white Magnesium and Carbon Adjust TRP EuroX [...]

• Raleigh’s SSCXWC Frames Released Today

  19 October 09 • 1 comment

  The SingleSpeed Cyclocross World Championships (SSCXWC) are returning to Portland for a third and final time next month. To celebrate the race, Raleigh has released a limited number of SSCXWC-themed frames for public purchase. One lucky winner will get a complete bike with a one-off color and a custom parts package. Details below:

• Interbike 2009 Revisited – Monster Cross is Alive!

  15 October 09 • 0 comment

  Believe it or not, we’re still digging out from Interbike, and we’ve got some interesting upcoming cyclocross-worthy products that still deserve attention. A lot of people have asked us what we saw at the show and what trends we’ve noticed. One of the big trends is the growth of the “monster cross” segment. Perhaps just [...]

• New Day, Same Result – Identical Podiums on Day 2 in Providence

  11 October 09 • 1 comment

  The Providence Festival of Cyclocross offered a second day of racing, but you’d never know it looking at the podium. In the men’s race, Tim Johnson and Jamey Driscoll of CyclocrossWorld-Cannondale took another 1-2 finish, with Chris Jones (Champion Systems) finishing strong to claim another third place. On the women’s side, the top four from [...]

• More Interbike 2009: New Pedals, More Tires, a Space-Saving Bike Case and Italian Cyclocross Bikes

  1 October 09 • 0 comment

  We’ve got more Interbike 2009 cyclocross eye candy for you today…including more tires, a new Speedplay off-road pedal, a slick, collapsible bike case, new 2010 models from Bianchi, and Sven Nys’ Colnago. Speedplay displayed its prototype Syzr off-road pedal

• Interbike Meets NAHMBS – Handmade Cyclocross Bikes at Interbike

  1 October 09 • 0 comment

  You didn’t think we were done with our Interbike 2009 tech coverage, did you? In fact, despite our six previous galleries of cyclcoross gear, we’ve probably published only 20% of our cyclocross-related finds from the big show. After a little desperately-needed rest, we’re digging out the photos and notes, and will be showcasing the content [...]

• New Product Spotlight: Raleigh RX1.0 and SSCXWC

  16 September 09 • 1 comment

  Interbike isn’t quite here yet (be sure to visit cxmagazine.com during the big show) but 2010 cyclocross models have been popping up as the season begins. The folks are Raleigh have been working hard redefining their cyclocross offerings, and we’ve got some early details. Their stock bike, the RX 1.0 has not only received a [...]

• Raleigh Climbing High Above Rainier

  9 August 09 • 3 comments

  With Raleigh’s stunning 2009 Rainier singlespeed project a surprise hit and quickly sold out, the company has been hard pressed to come up with a successor. The  Rainier Brewery-styled logos combined with the understated white frame and fork (reviewed in Issue 6) was eye-catching, and the small production run and custom finish of the singlespeed [...]