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Issue 3

• 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.

• 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!

• Product Reviews: An International Cowbell Shootout

  5 August 10 • 0 comment

  Here’s an article from way back in Issue 3 of our print magazine. It’s been a while since we delved into the world of cowbells, but it’s high time that this popular article resurfaces. As you cobble together the various accoutrements to make this the best cyclocross season ever, don’t forget to add a healthy [...]

• Going Tubeless in Cyclocross – Part II

  9 March 09 • 4 comments

  

  In our Part II of our series on riding tubeless tires for cyclocross, you’ll learn how to convert your current wheels for tubeless, install sealant, and mount and inflate a tire.

• Going Tubeless in Cyclocross – Part I

  7 March 09 • 4 comments

  It’s officially the off season (unless you’re racing Colorado’s Cult Cross series), and now’s the perfect time to experiment with your equipment and make upgrades before next season. And with the tough economic times, perhaps the tubular funds are smaller this year. It could be the time to try tubeless. Here’s Part I of our [...]