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• One Last NAHBS Gallery

  6 March 09 • 0 comment

  We’ve finally sorted through all the NAHBS photos, saved some great cyclocross ones for the print mag to accompany our interviews, but have one last batch of cyclocross-related photos worthy of your online viewing pleasure. (See our NAHBS gallery #1, gallery #2, and gallery #3).

• NAHBS Cyclocross Gear – Gallery #3

  4 March 09 • 2 comments

  Here’s our third photo gallery from NAHBS 2009, from bike geek extrodianaire Jason Prince. Our first photo gallery is here, and second is here.  Also, stay tuned to our print mag where we’ll have in-depth coverage with interviews of some of the builders.

• NAHBS Cyclocross Gear – Gallery #2

  3 March 09 • 3 comments

  We’ve got a ton of more cyclocross-worthy goodies from NAHBS 2009, some we’ll be featuring in-depth in our print mag, others will make their way to our website. Here’s our second photo gallery, from bike geek extrodianaire Jason Prince. Our first photo gallery is here.

• New Product Spotlight: Time Hi-Tense Wheels

  2 March 09 • 0 comment

  

  Time has entered the high-end wheelset market, and offers two models, its Equal and Hi-Tense models. We’ve gotten a quick look a the lightweight 1530-gram Hi-Tense model, which boasts carbon hubs with a front carbon axle,  equal tensioned stainless steel spokes, with 20 in the front, and 24 in the rear. The rear hub has [...]

• NAHBS Eye Candy, Gallery #1

  28 February 09 • 2 comments

  Cyclocross is always prominent at NAHBS, and this year is no different. While contributor Jason Prince has been inspecting each booth for all things ‘cross for our print mag, we’ve got some initial eye candy from Ron Callahan for your enjoyment.

• Ask the Bike Geek: Spring Tension on TRP Euro-X Brakes

  28 February 09 • 1 comment

  

  We get a bunch of questions about bike setup and tech via email and our forums. Occasionally we’ll seek out answers direct from the manufacturer. Here’s one question from Dave Hutton we received recently. I am currently a TRP Brakes EuroX user. I love the performance of the cyclocross brakes but I have a nerve [...]

• New Product Spotlight: Fluid Recovery Drink

  16 February 09 • 1 comment

  

  by Jacob Sisson With cyclocross’ short efforts, you might not think recovery drinks are important for the ‘crosser. But the intense training efforts and common back-to-back race days make proper recovery a top priority for the serious athlete. Recovery drinks can be a convenient aid in quick recovery. Preference for sports nutrition products generally comes [...]

• 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 [...]

• 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 find out. We won’t beat around the bush. $230 is a lot to spend on [...]

• European National Championships, Day 2: Boom, Nys Prevail, Cant and Albert Stymied

  11 January 09 • 1 comment

  

  Day 2 of the National Championships in the European powerhouses presented fast, frozen racing, with major favorites prevailing with a few upsets along the way. The Netherlands Day 2: Lars Boom would be ashamed if he was not racing Worlds in his homeland without the national championship jersey already in the bag, but he wasn’t [...]

• 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 off the couch this winter and keep you building towards next year or getting ready [...]

• Mavic R-SYS Front Wheels Recalled

  9 January 09 • 0 comment

  Season done? Race wheels collecting dust? It’s good timing because Mavic is recalling all its R-SYS front wheels. But don’t fret, it’s not all bad – you get a free set of Aksium wheels and a new R-SYS wheel. See press release from Mavic below: As part of its ongoing commitment to customer safety and [...]

• Vos Sprints to Zolder World Cup Win – Full Report and Photo Gallery

  28 December 08 • 1 comment

  by Bart Hazen of The Daily Peloton Multiple World Champion, Dutch Champion and current points race Olympic Champion Marianne Vos is back09 to winning ways in the cyclocross field. The 21-year-old, riding her fourth ‘cross race of the season, won the sixth World Cup of the season in Zolder by beating World Champion Hanka Kupfernagel, [...]

• Day 4: Live Coverage from Kansas City

  14 December 08 • 3 comments

  We’re racing and resting up for the big day. With the singlespeed and collegiate categories going on in the morning, we’ll start our live coverage, powered by Raleigh, around 12:00 p.m. CST to get ready for the Elite Women and Men’s races, at 12:30 and 1:30, respectively. Live coverage archive is below:

• Countdown to Nationals: Packing to Win

  9 December 08 • Comments Off

  This is part of an ongoing series of national championships-related articles to get you ready for KC as a racer or spectator. You can view the rest of the series articles here. Gear to Keep You in the Clear by David Hutton With just a few days until the kickoff of the National Cyclocross Championships, [...]