Posts in category components

Atomik pairs its carbon rims, I9 hubs and composite Berd PolyLight spokes to create a lightweight, vibration-absorbing gravel wheel. We take a first look.

20 years after its debut, the green Michelin Mud cyclocross clincher is back. Was it worth the wait? We put it to the test.

When the skies opened up in Cincy, Squid’s Sammi Runnels dug deep into her tire quiver and picked a prototype IRC mud tire. We take a closer look.

Shimano’s GRX 1x and 2x components are the company’s first groups designed for cyclocross & gravel. We put the mechanical drivetrain, brakes & wheels to the test.

Today, Roval unveiled its 3 models of ultralight, wide, carbon Terra CLX gravel wheels. We’ve ridden and raced them. Get the specs and early review.

Got a gravel bike and curious about cyclocross? Haven’t swapped out your cross bike’s gravel tires yet? Here are 7 reasons to go gravel to race cyclocross.

Donnelly has a new, high TPI version of its PDX tubeless cyclocross clincher coming, called the PDX WC. We take a first look at the new UCI-compliant tire.

Challenge Tires announced the launch of Handmade Tubeless-Ready and Tubeless Tubular versions of its Strada Bianca, Gravel Grinder and Almanzo gravel tires.

In 2018 at Dirty Kanza, we saw none other than Sven Nys unveil prototype Bontrager gravel tires after starting on Challenge Gravel Grinders and suffering …

The HiFi 29er Session24 carbon tubeless clinchers have a 24mm-wide rim ready for gravel riding and adventure. We put them to the high-volume test.

Easton unveiled its latest adventure-ready alloy tubeless disc brake wheels. We take the new EA90 AX wheels for a spin and inspect the specs.

The Industry Nine Ultralite 240c TRA carbon tubeless clinchers are a colorful option for cyclocross and gravel. We take a first look at the wheelset.

The Easton EA90 SL Disc wheelset has alloy tubeless clincher rims with a versatile width of 19.5mm. We put them to the test for cyclocross and gravel.

Spinergy has a long history in drop-bar, off-road riding. It now takes aim at gravel cycling with its PBO spokes and gravel-oriented GX and versatile Z Lite Disc wheelsets. We put them to the test.

Knight Composites’ 35 Clincher TLA Disc carbon tubeless clinchers have a 19.5mm internal width designed for cyclocross and gravel. We put them to the test.

Shimano unveiled four new component groups, all aimed at gravel and cx, under the GRX name. We break down the new 1x, 2x, Di2 and mechanical offerings.

Several wheel companies showed off new gravel-ready carbon wheels at Sea Otter 2019. We look at wheels from ENVE, Irwin, Mavic and Reynolds.

If speed at any cost is your goal, Ceramicspeed offers its OSPW X Cage and Pulley for Shimano RX and UFO coated chain to help your drivetrain run smoother.

We’ve got a round-up of new gravel tires from Donnelly, Hutchinson, Kenda, VIttoria and WTB from the 2019 Sea Otter Classic trade show.

Panaracer used the 2019 Sea Otter Classic to unveil a new ‘+’ casing, tubeless sealant and gravel versions of old tires. We look at the new gravel products.

Challenge Tires tubeless handmade clinchers and tubulars? We spotted some interesting tires at Sea Otter. We look at what the company might be working on.

The Rutland is Teravail’s new gravel tire with knobs to provide grip when the rough road gets gnarly. We put some miles in the Light and Supple 42mm tires.

Easton has updated its EA90 crankset with its Cinch technology and is now offering the EA90 SL stem with lighter titanium bolts. More on both products.

SunRace’s CXMX8 wide-range cassette is a lightweight option when you need extra gears for gravel riding. We swapped it in to see how it rides.

The 24mm-wide Irwin Cycling AON GX 35 wheelset is designed for gravel/adventure riding. We put the high-volume wheelset to the test.

The front rows of the UCI-categories provide a snapshot of brands and treads riders are using. We look at the tread and brand choices at the 2018 Pan-Ams.

Tubeless tires are having a good year with the Squid, Pivot/Maxxis and Garneau-Easton teams riding them. We look at the how and why of their success.

Easton Cycling has released redesigned seatpost with its ISA technology and stem with ICM tech. Learn more about the new EC and EA series products.

We asked three mechanics about bearing, pulley and bottom bracket maintenance. Hear what Adam Rachubinski, Jeff Inman and Bill Marshall have to say.

Wout van Aert, Sven Nys had access to the prototype Dugast Ernst mud tubular for a few seasons, but now it’s available to the rest of us. We take our first look.