Posts in category gear and bike reviews

American Classic is back! Its first product is affordable tubeless gravel tires. We took a close look at the 2021 Sea Otter Classic expo.

The new 2022 Specialized CruX has received a geometry tweak and gone on a diet. We break down the hype and hysteria behind the gravel and cyclocross labels.

We put the made-in-USA Industry Nine 1/1 GRCX wheels to the test. See if they should make your wish list.

We have tested and reviewed the Hutchinson Touareg Gravel tires. Find out if the new tire is right for your riding style and terrain.

We review the Redshift Sports Kitchen Sink Handlebar and new Shockstop Pro Stem. Should they grace your gravel or ‘cross bike?

Want to shed weight from your rig? Looking for faster wheels for cyclocross or gravel racing? Hoping to add some volume to your gravel tires? …

SRAM released of its new XPLR component line intended for riding drop bar bikes in the dirt. Are they ideal for gravel or cyclocross?

Gore launched its new C7 Pro line of cycling garments. Could the C7 Windstopper Zip-Off Jersey and Gloves prepare you for riding this fall, racing or not?

Shallower, wider, lighter and tubeless tires only – Zipp’s 303 Firecrest tubeless wheelset has been redesigned. Our first impressions for gravel and ‘cross.

On a hunt for new wheels for gravel or cyclocross? Hunt’s carbon $779 650b Adventure and $969 700c gravel wheels roll carbon wheels into new territory.

Zipp has unveiled a new, more affordable 303 model called the 303 S. We take a first look at the carbon tubeless disc brake wheelset aimed at gravel and road.

Princeton Carbonworks is making a splash with its unique rim shapes. Does the new Grit 4540 gravel wheel deserve your attention? See our early review.

Zipp rolls into the gravel tire market today with its new Tangente Course G40 tubeless tire. We’ve been rolling on it, and offer a first look and actual specs.

WTB Riddler has released its new Raddler gravel tire, a radder version of the Riddler. We put it to the test, measured the #s and tried to get rad.

Industry Nine threads its colorful alloy spokes to its TRA hubs and a carbon tubeless rim to create a lightweight carbon tubeless gravel and ‘cross wheel.

The carbon disc Baxter 3.0 tubeless wheelset is Alex Rims’ latest entry into the gravel wheel market. We put them to the test.

Cervelo doesn’t mention cyclocross when marketing its Aspero gravel bike, but it’s raced by Nieuwenhuis in Europe. Can it do it all? We put it to the test.

The Look 765 Gravel RS is a versatile bike designed for mixed-terrain riding. Find out if it is up for your next adventure in our long-term review.

Civilian is back making handmade steel bikes in Portland. We take a first look at the Feral Tsar cyclocross bike designed to tame a course near you.

The 2020 Specialized Diverge Expert gravel bike features the Future Shock front suspension system and Open Road Geometry. We put it to the long-term gravel grind.

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.

Younger rippers have limited options in capable, lightweight off-road race bikes. The $679, 18.9 pound rigid Woom Off 5 is a compelling option. We put it to the test.

The CushCore Gravel/CX insert allows you to run lower tubeless pressures, and it provides sidewall support. Does the cush insert provide a posh ride?

Wal-Mart’s Viathon G.1 gravel bike features a carbon frame and impressive spec list for the price. We put the new bike to the test for gravel and ‘cross.

The Canyon Inflite CF SLX 9.0 cyclocross bike has a unique look but delivers a light, race-ready package. We put it to the test on the ‘cross race course.

Gore’s Gore-Tex Infinium line of clothing is designed for cold-weather cycling. We put the line’s jacket, gloves and bib shorts to the cyclocross test.

Canadian Cyclocross National Champ Mike Garrigan has launched LASTIG, a Kickstarter-backed cyclocross-specific clothing line. We drool over his impressive first offering.

We’re into the dark days of fall, but you’re not limited to the trainer or couch. The Proviz Reflect360 Cycling Jacket helps everyone notice your night training. 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.