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• Tire Review: Panaracer Cinder-X Cyclocross Tire Review

  7 July 11 • 0 comment

  

  This is the big brother of the CrossBlaster. If you race mostly deep grass courses, the Cinder-X is not the tire for you. But if you ride and race your bike on a mixture of surfaces, this tire could be an ideal choice.

• Tire Review: Ritchey Excavader Cyclocross Tire Review

  6 July 11 • 0 comment

  

  The Ritchey Excavader is aptly named, as this tire digs into the soft dirt really well. On the pavement, the tire rolls quite smoothly, thanks to its semi-continuous center tread.

• Tire Review: Maxxis Locust Cyclocross Tire Review

  5 July 11 • 1 comment

  

  Tire Review: Maxxis Locust Cyclocross Tire Review Racing and Riding Impressions: Like the Kenda Small Block 8, the Locust is a great ’cross tire for dry, rocky, or loose dirt courses. It rolls surprisingly well on pavement and hardpack and provides both great traction and confident cornering due to its stiff side knobs. In softer [...]

• Tire Review: WTB Cross Wolf Tire Cyclocross Tire

  4 July 11 • 0 comment

  

  WTB has created an aggressive ’cross tire in the Cross Wolf, and the tread excels in rougher conditions found in WTB’s NorCal backyard.

• Tire Review: Michelin Jet Cyclocross Clincher

  3 July 11 • 0 comment

  

  Cyclocross Tire Review: Michelin Jet Cyclocross 700x30c Clincher Riding and Racing Impressions: The Michelin Jet replaced the well-loved green Michelin Sprint cyclocross tire, and like its predecessor, it is intended for dry, fast courses. As a rear tire, it lives up to that intention surprisingly well. With most of your weight on the rear wheel, [...]

• Tire Review: Ritchey Speedmax Pro Cyclocross Clincher

  2 July 11 • 0 comment

  

  The Ritchey Speedmax is a time-tested design and has been around longer than any other clincher tire in this test. There’s a good reason for that, as it’s a fine choice for fast, dry courses, especially as a rear tire. The low profile center tread grips grass, dirt, and pavement well. Cornering traction is very good thanks to the raised knobs. The Speedmax does better as a rear tire, and when things get muddy or loose, reach for a different tire. The Speedmax is also available in 35 and 40c widths.

• On the Newsstands: Cyclocross Magazine Issue 12

  12 June 11 • 1 comment

  

  Most of our subscribers now have the latest issue of Cyclocross Magazine, #12!, in hand, and they’re showing up at the bike shops and book stores who stock our publication too [See our list of "Top Shops"]. Of course, you can always subscribe to the world’s only dedicated cyclocross publication to make sure you never miss an issue.

• 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

• ´Cross Bike Review: Ibis Hakkalugi Carbon Cyclocross Bike

  26 May 11 • 0 comment

  

  The Ibis Hakkalugi disappeared, went on a crash diet, got a new wardrobe, but is still waiting for your next cyclocross adventure. The two standout features of the bike have got to be the handjob rear cable hanger and “Phlegmish” paintjob. Ibis shows its mountain bike heritage in the frame’s geometry, with a slightly sloping top tube, bottom bracket a bit on the higher side (6.2cm drop) and slacker angles (71.5 head angle, 72 degree seat angle on our 55cm test bike).

• ´Cross Bike Review: Kona Major One Singlespeed Cyclocross

  26 May 11 • 1 comment

  

  Kona gets single-minded with the scandium Major One. The Major One singlespeed cyclocross bike, at $1099 retail, is a capable allaround workhorse of a bike and a great way to try the fun of singlespeeding.

• ´Cross Bike Review: Redline Conquest Team Cyclocross Bike

  26 May 11 • 0 comment

  

  Redline shows off its cyclocross expertise with a race-ready spec on the aluminum Conquest Team.

• Training Tuesday: Building a Base in the Off-Season

  24 May 11 • 5 comments

  

  June is here in just a week, and September and racing season are not too far behind. If you haven’t started coming up with a plan for the season, now is the time to start. We have a great article here by USAC Level 2 coach Mike Birner about how to start the season strong by building a good base over the summer. Birner believes that, “Base period should be about building the ‘engine,’” and following his advice will get you one high-horsepower motor!

• Cyclocross, the 1985 Paris Roubaix, and Greg LeMond

  10 April 11 • 1 comment

  

  To celebrate today’s cobbled Paris Roubaix classic, a favorite skinny tire race of cyclocross fans, we’re taking a look back at the 1985 edition. In the 70′s through early 90′s, Paris Roubaix was often contested by racers who had impressive pedigrees in cyclocross. From former Cyclocross World Champion, “Mr. Paris Roubaix” Roger De Vlaeminck’s first [...]