Posts in category cyclocross bikes

Giant added a drop bar to its adventure bike to create the new alloy ToughRoad SLR GX. We take a look at the all-road bike on display at Sea Otter.

Surly Bikes’ new steel Midnight Special has Road Plus tires to prepare you for roads off all kinds. We take a look at a custom build on display at Sea Otter.

Masi Bikes turned heads at Sea Otter again this year with its chrome carbon CXRC cyclocross bikes, teal steel CXGR gravel bike and updated Speciale Randonneur 650B.

Litespeed’s Cherohala and Gravel titanium bikes are ready for your all-road adventures. We look at the metal made-in-the-USA models.

Portland’s Circa Cycles All-Road bike uses a classic alloy design to create a versatile modern bike. We take a look at the bike on display at Sea Otter.

Niner Bikes unveiled a prototype of its Magic Carpet Ride full suspension gravel bike at the 2018 Sea Otter Classic. We take a first look.

Go on a gravel quest with the Canyon Grail CF gravel bike now available. We take a look at the new carbon bike with a unique handlebar.

Schwinn’s Vantage RX1 is a gravel-ready bike with a unique SRT elastomer-based dampening system. We look at the Signature Series bike from the industry mainstay.

All-City’s new steel Gorilla Monsoon gravel / adventure bike is a monster. We take a look at this metal, high-volume off-road machine from the Minneapolis company.

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.

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.