Last year at Interbike, Gates Carbon Drive Systems announced its new CenterTrack carbon belt drive drivetrain, and Cyclocross Magazine is the first publication to test the system on a cyclocross bike. We’ve recently received a Raleigh carbon singlespeed outfitted with the new CenterTrack system and have enjoyed a few rides on the stunning 15 pound machine.
After the news of leaving Vegas for and August date in Anaheim and then the decision to remain in Vegas but move a week earlier, the annual Interbike expo for the cycling industry has had more chatter about logistics than attendees recently. But with the date and venue locked down, companies are committing to the [...]
Interbike organizers have pulled an about-face on their decision to move the industry expo show to Anaheim, CA, in August. After announcing the change, members of the bike industry as well as Cyclocross Magazine online readers were vocal in support of keeping the event in Vegas in mid-September. The good news for cyclocross fans – [...]
Day One of the Providence Cyclocross Festival presented by Interbike surprised more than one racer as the unseasonably nice weather lulled many into thinking the technical course would be easier dry. Instead, the women’s race shattered with a commanding performance by the newly found ’cross power, Sally Annis of crossresults.com p/b JRA Cycles, while the [...]
While exploring Interbike booth-to-booth, we came across some interesting new shoe options from both Louis Garneau and Bont. We also got a peak at the 2011 Louis Garneau Steeple-X, which was tucked away in a back room since it won’t be imported into the US this year. by Josh Liberles Bont Shoes Bont may have [...]
by Josh Liberles Why would a cyclocrosser want to invest in a power meter? The obvious benefit is to use one during training, whether for hitting prescribed wattage marks for intervals, or for tracking progress and fitness from week to week – and, potentially over years of cycling. But more and more ’crossers are bringing [...]
Spanish company BH Bikes (Beistegui Hermanos, which means Beistegui brothers) has been around for 100 years, but only recently has become a known brand in the US. The American branch opened in 2007, and in that time we’ve seen three cyclocross iterations – an aluminum offering, the Carbon Cross and now the 2011 RX1, which [...]
As cyclocross continues to grow, it’s not surprising that many brands are re-purposing existing products and branding them for cyclocross to cash in. And ’cross has a history as a hodge-podge of a sport; it started with left over, hand-me-down road and mountain bike bits given second lives in the “off-season.” Well, times have changed [...]
by Jamie Mack The Ridley lineup, like that of Redline and Focus, offers options for every budget and rider. For 2010, it starts with the budget-friendly X-Bow. Aluminum frame, carbon fork with alloy steerer and a price of $1,395 for a complete bike ($695 frame) is an attractive package for the beginning racer or vet [...]
The fourth CrossVegas has come and gone, but you can relive it all here, thanks to Cyclocross Magazine’s Live Coverage of the 2010 event, complete with video, photos, and results. Report and full results of the pro CrossVegas 2010 men and women’s race is here. Full Wheelers and Dealers industry race results are here. [...]
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