Posts in category cyclocross bikes

Merlin Bikes has a new home, but the same small batch, custom titanium bikes. We look at the company’s spellbinding Adventure and Cyclocross models.

BH Bikes unveiled its new orange Gravel X bike and updated the carbon RX Team cyclocross bike. We take a look at both off-road options and the company’s unique retail model.

Mongoose’s Guide Expert gravel / touring bike got an update for the 2019 model year. We take a look at this bike outfitted for long days in the saddle.

Saucy! Spot Brand teams up with Allied Cycle Works to create the Hot Tomato Spot X Allied Allroad gravel bike.

Kona’s new Libre DL is a gravel bike with a mountain bike feel. We take a first look at the new wide clearance carbon gravel bike unveiled at Sea Otter 2018.

The Canyon Inflite CF SLX 9.0 cyclocross bike has a unique look but delivers a light, race-ready package. We look at the German-made bike we have in review.

You may not need a gravel bike, but what if you want one on the cheap? The good news is three decades worth of bikes are ready for your next gravel ride.

Wout van Aert rode his Felt bikes with the SRAM Red eTap HRD groupset to a title at the 2018 Cyclocross World Championships. We profile his rainbow-worthy build.

CXM has seen some unique bikes at the U.S. Cyclocross Nationals over the years. In this TBT, we look at some interesting builds from the archives to get ready for Reno.

Jeremy Powers is one of few ‘cross pros to ride SRAM eTap components. We look at Powers’ 2017 eTap-equipped Focus Mares with a colorful paint scheme.

Caroline Mani has found a new groove aboard the Van Dessel Full Tilt Boogie equipped with Atom Composites wheels. Blue, white and red are the theme of the French National Champion’s 2017/18 bike.

We can’t think of a better gift than introducing a child to cycling or enhancing their riding joy. We offer gift ideas to ensure a kid’s Merry Crossmas and give you the gift of a riding companion.

The steel Breezer Inversion has a road feel, but when the script calls for adventure, it is ready. Find out if the Inversion can play a leading role in your next off-road adventure in our ride review.

The Ritchey Outback adventure bike is Tom Ritchey’s latest creation. We throw a leg over the teal steel machine. Could it be the ultimate escape vehicle?

Rebecca Fahringer is riding the new Scott Addict CX for her Stan’s NoTubes p/b Maxxis team this year. We profiled her bike equipped with Stan’s NoTubes Valor rims and Maxxis tubeless tires at Jingle Cross.

Wout van Aert brought his American Felt F FRDx cyclocross bikes to Iowa and Wisconsin to contest the U.S. World Cups. We profile his unique rides.

Vancouver-based Landyachtz introduced a heat-moldable Reform saddle at Interbike. The company also offers the steel CB2 do-it-all bike and 1146 road bike.

Rondo Ruut CF1 gravel/adventure bike features radical tube shapes and a TwinTip front fork to adjust between racing and adventure geometries. We take a look at this new ride from Poland.

Van Dessel’s 2018 off-road lineup is out. The Full Tilt Boogie has been updated and the Country Road Bob is back. A limited WTF 853 is available as well.

The versatile go-anywhere Kona Rove line adds two new frames, and three 650b models with the Rove LTD, Rove NRB DL and Rove NRB. We take a look at the new six-bike lineup.

Von Hof’s newest cyclocross bike is the steel ACX, made by in the USA by Vicious Cycles. It aims to be your choice for race day and off-road adventures.

Kona has unveiled its three “Jake” cyclocross models for 2018. The Super Jake, Major Jake and Jake the Snake have revised geometry and updated features.

One early-1990s model that arguably laid the groundwork for monster cross bikes was the Gary Fisher Sphinx. We take a look at this early 700c off-road bike.

Made on America Week is a fine time to shine the light on handcrafted monster cross, cyclocross and gravel machines we saw and rode in Chico.

John Caletti modified his typical cyclocross frameset to suit the trails of Paul Component’s backyard trails in Chico. Our look at this monster cross beauty.

CXM takes a sneak peak at builds and colors of some of Ridley’s 2018 cyclocross and gravel bikes, including the X-Night SL, X-Night, carbon X-Trail and X-Trail Adventure.

It’s been a while since we looked at the Cinelli Zydeco CX/gravel bike. We take a look at the 2017 model with a lower bottom bracket, more tire clearance and a new carbon fork.

We take a first look at the 20″ Prevelo Alpha Three children’s bike that retails for $499. The Alpha Three is engineered with additional standover clearance to provide a comfortable bike for young riders.

We profiled it back in April, but the brand-new 2018 Specialized CruX cyclocross bike has been officially unveiled today, and we take another look to see what’s changed..

Who says carbon all comes from a few factories? McGovern Cycles builds its bikes in Nevada County, California to your KOM needs and McGovern’s exacting standards.