Posts in category gear and bike reviews

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.

Mineral Design formed to produce portable bike tools. We put the Mini Bar multi-tool with removable bits in our jersey to see how it torques on the road.

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.

Director Drew Coleman wants more cyclocross fans to see his State of Cyclocross shot on Super 8 film. Learn how you can book a screening near you.

The Warmfront Ultralight and Koselig are removable cycling chest warmers designed to keep you warm on cold days. We review the unique base layer.

Oakley has partnered with BioRacer to produce waterproof performance outerwear. We look at jackets and vests on display at Interbike.

100% is moving into the cyclocross market with athlete sponsorship. We look at its S2, Speedcraft Air and Glendale glasses and Celium 2 and Brisker gloves.

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.

Drew Coleman meditates on the State of Cyclocross in the U.S. with Super 8 film footage and athlete commentary. We review his film from Reno Nationals.

Lizard Skins, SQ Lab and Chamois Butt’r all make contact point products that help for cyclocross and gravel. We do a round-up from Interbike 2018.

Panaracer, IRC, Donnelly, Kenda, Challenge and Maxxis all had new cyclocross and gravel tires on display at Interbike 2018. We take a look at the rubber.

Thomson is giving its Elite stem and seatpost a makeover with a CeraKote ceramic coating. The new products will come in a “Jungle” colorway.

The FSA NS is a new alloy price-point tubeless clincher wheelset ready for gravel and high-volume cyclocross riding. We take a first look.

The Diamondback Haanjo EXP Carbon comes with a retro spec and 650b wheels to help with your gravel adventure. We review the adventure bike option.

Ibis’ Hakka MX cyclocross/gravel bike takes a versatile approach. Can it pull double duty for both ‘cross and gravel? Find out in our review.

Revin Cycling has made a big splash since it launched in 2017. We take a first look at its G21 Pro tubeless clincher wheelset designed for gravel grinding.

The Steel ACX is Von Hof’s new cyclocross bike. Find out if the small-batch, U.S.-built bike can provide a modern take on a classic ‘cross ride.

Alan lets you customize its Xtreme Gravel Scandium to fit your needs. We take a first look at the gravel/adventure bike from the Italian company.

Easton redesigned its EA90 SL Disc tubeless wheelset with its new Vault hub. We take a first look at the alloy cyclocross and gravel wheelset.

The RAD Roller, RAD Axle and RAD Rod are three products designed for self-massage. We see if they can help you recover between cyclocross races.

Lake Cycling’s MX 241 Endurance shoes are built for comfort during long rides. Can they excel at both long gravel rides and 45-minute efforts? Our review:

The Trek Boone RSL cyclocross bike got lighter and added a front IsoSpeed decoupler for more compliance. Will the changes have you ready to race this fall?

Augmented reality glasses, for real-world riding? We put the Everysight Raptor shades to the test on gravel rides, commutes and cyclocross training.

Specialized put its latest carbon CruX on a diet, tweaked its geometry and embraced standards to create the ultimate cyclocross race bike. Did it succeed?

The Garmin Edge 130 GPS cycling computer is a lightweight, compact unit for recording rides. We review the company’s replacement for the popular Edge 500.

Opus’ Spark 1 gravel bike with a Shimano 105 drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes is a rough road option for under $2000. We review the bike.

Knight Composites 35 Clincher TLA Disc is a 19.5mm carbon tubeless wheelset for cyclocross and gravel riding. Here are our early impressions.

Schwinn looks to win back enthusiasts with its SRAM Rival-equipped Vantage RX1 soft tail gravel/adventure bike. We take a first look.