Posts in category cyclocross tech

The four-piece Fizik Bar Gel padding goes on your tops and drops to help with bumpy rides. We review this gravel grinder comfort option.

Shimano’s 105 R7000 groupset brings Ultegra design to the company’s workhorse. We take a first look at how changes will affect cyclocross and gravel riders.

Need a spare or replacement thru-axle? The Robert Axle Project matches the right bolt-on axle with your bike. We put the Lightning and Trainer axles to the test.

Looking to add some travel to your cyclocross saddle? The 27.2mm PNW Pine dropper post provides 105mm of drop using a spring-based system. We review the mountain bike crossover seatpost.

Looking to up the volume on your monster cross mash? Here’s eight favorite monster tires that do more than gravel for your dirt and trail adventures.

Most riders have a favorite method for cleaning and lubing chains, along with favorite solvents and lubes. But to make the most of this vital piece of equipment, we’re going to experts.

The PDXCX is Sage Titanium’s cyclocross racing bike hand-built and designed in Oregon. We see how it performs for technical ‘cross riding and mixed terrain adventures.

The Bar Fly Air Lever combines a CO2 inflator and tire levers. We look at this new product to see if it can cut down on bike bag clutter during gravel rides.

Mountain bike rims for cyclocross? We took the Irwin Kova 29er carbon tubeless disc wheelset inside the tape to see if they are ‘cross-worthy.

The ShockStop suspension stem is Redshift Sports’ answer for providing front-end absorption during gravel grinding. We report on the ride and look at this new product.

Ventana’s customizable alloy cyclocross bike is the El Martillo CX. We profile Junior Hope Crockell’s standout purple alloy bike built by the NorCal company.

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.

The Boyd Cycling Jocassee 650b carbon tubeless wheel set is designed for gravel grinding. We put this high-volume wheelset to the test and report back in our first Gravel Gear installment.

Alone or with friends, the Rocky Mountain Solo 50 is designed for gravel and adventure riding. We take a first look at this new off-road bike from the Canadian company.

Bike racks help us get our bikes to rides near and far. In today’s Mechanical Monday, we look at options available for safely transporting your bike.

The Silca Pista bicycle floor pump has been inflating tires since 1917. We review the classic Italian-designed, Indianpolis-built pump.

Christopher Blevins rode his Specialized CruX to a win at the 2018 U23 Cyclocross Nationals. We take a closer look at his winning bike.

Get ready for your gravel adventure by turning your floor pump into a charging tubeless pump with the Airshot Canister from Airshot Ltd. We take a first look at this new product.

Jon Severson of Monster Cross News has a history project: keeping the do-it-all monster cross tradition alive. In this Wednesday Wonderings, he shares more about what Monster Cross is.

Easton’s gravel and adventure AX series is expanding with the new EA50 16-degree flared handlebar and a new 46cm width for all AX handlebars. Learn more about this new off-road-ready gear.

Tubeless cyclocross and gravel rims have grown in width, and lost their hooks. Derby Rims claims some credit for this movement. We test Derby’s CX 23i rim.

Perhaps Paris Roubaix inspired you to conquer a tough mix of pavement and rough dirt or gravel roads, but do you have the right tires? Here are five top choices that we’ve reviewed that will have you racing to the velodrome or pub.

Ready to get fast indoors? The Wahoo Kickr may be just the trainer to give your motivation the kick it needs. We review the direct-drive smart trainer.

Monica Lloyd picked up where her sister Rachel left off and won the Masters 40-44 race at the 2018 Reno Cyclocross Nationals aboard her KTM Canic CXC. We profile her winning bike.

Get a look at these handmade cyclocross and gravel bikes before they get dirty. This gallery covers more 2018 North American Handmade Bicycle Show works of craftmanship and art.

Impressive all-road and utility craftmanship and artistry was on display at the 2018 North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) this year. We look at some of the machines.

Jake Wells converted his Scott Addict CX to a tubeless singlespeed setup and won the 2018 Singlespeed Cyclocross Nationals in Reno. We take a closer look at his winning build.

FSE’s filament spin carbon manufacturing process brings a new approach to cyclocross wheel construction. We see if the EVO 35CD tubeless clinchers are up to their off-road task.

Sanne Cant won her second-straight Cyclocross Worlds in 2018 aboard a Stevens Super Prestige with tires to match the muddy occasion. We take a look at her winning bike.

Purple and aqua polka dots were in for Sammi Runnels and her Squid $quidcross! at the 2018 Reno Cyclocross Nationals. We look at her Collegiate Varsity silver medal-winning bike.