Tag archive for ‘Ritchey’

  • Sea Otter 2012: New Cyclocross Tires Unveiled by Continental, Ritchey, Hutchinson and Vee Rubber

    The new Ritchey WCS Shield 700x35 tire has lots of short knobs f

    Digging around the booths at the 2012 Sea Otter Classic, we uncovered a few new cyclocross tires and some tire news. It takes a bit of detective work to find new cyclocross tires at Sea Otter, but given that it’s the one bike component that’s purely cyclocross-specific, new tires are a high priority item for [...]

  • Interbike 2011: 2012 Jamis Supernova

    Jamis Offers Up Three Options For 2012

    The 2012 model year sees the respected name Jamis written on the tubes of three models aimed at the cross market. At the top of the line is the Supernova, which comes race ready for $2,600.00.

  • Tire Review: Ritchey Excavader Cyclocross Tire Review

    Ritchey Excavader cyclocross tire. © Cyclocross Magazine

    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: Ritchey Speedmax Pro Cyclocross Clincher

    Ritchey Speedmax Pro cyclocross tire. © Cyclocross Magazine

    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.

  • Sea Otter 2011: Ritchey Brings Back the Swiss Cross and Mount Cross Frames

    The Ritchey Swiss Cross is back for the 2012 cyclocross season. © Cyclocross Magazine

    After a decade in retirement, the Ritchey Swiss Cross and Mount Cross, the company’s original off-road 700c bikes, are back. We previewed the stunning red Swiss Cross show bike at NAHBS 2011 in Austin, but got a closer look at it during our annual look at all the new cyclocross gear at the Sea Otter [...]

  • New Product Spotlight and Review: Ritchey Pro Paradigm Clipless Pedals

    What better way to celebrate “Black Friday” than with a CXM New Product Spotlight and Review? Avoid the crowds and check out Ritchey Logic’s newest pedal right here. This review supplements the comprehensive pedal reviews in our “Pedal Envy” article in Issue 7. Update: Long-term test feedback with worn cleats added, September 2011. by Andrew [...]

  • Cyclocross Gear from Interbike Day 2 – Part I

    Jacob Sisson took a break from live race coverage and studying pro cyclocross to check out some cyclocross goodies at Interbike Day 2. Among his discoveries were a new cyclocross headset from Ritchey, a new cyclocross frame from Cinellli, and a derailleur and road tire for the cyclocross racer that has got everything thing else.

  • More Gear from Sea Otter – Ibis, Zipp, Ritchey, Kore, ESI and FSA

    We’ve got more ‘cross relevant gear from Sea Otter’s Expo. As mentioned yesterday, SRAM’s Zipp division announced its new 45mm tall 303 carbon rim design, offering a 5.1 mm wider rim and different shape. The wider rim



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