Posts in category cyclocross tech

Tobin Ortenblad has made his mark on the 2017 season aboard his Santa Cruz Stigmata. Our bike profile looks at Ortenblad’s custom-painted bike he says “rides like a 16-pound trail bike.”

CycleOps by Saris’ entry in the direct-drive smart trainer market is the Hammer. We put the Hammer to the test and report back on the ride and software compatibility for cyclocrossers who want to keep Hammering inside through the winter.

The Vittoria Terreno Wet was designed to be a cyclocross mud tire that rolls fast, digs deep and self-cleans. Ken Avery of Vittoria talks about the Wet in this third installment of Mechanical Monday p/b Vittoria.

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?

Cable and housing maintenance is essential for effective shifting and braking. In this Ask the Mechanic post, we asked for cable maintenance advice from several pro mechanics.

This edition of Mechanical Monday p/b Vittoria looks at the Terreno Mix tire. We spoke with Vittoria’s Ken Avery for an in-depth look at the design and intended function of this all-around cyclocross tire.

The Aspire Racing team was racing on new Focus Mares bikes at the 2017 Derby City Cup weekend. We spoke with mechanic Brandon Davis about preparing the new bikes for race day.

Cyclocross legend Jonathan Page is riding a cantilever KindHuman Kudu during his last season as a professional. We profiled his bike at the 2017 Cincy CX.

Tobin Ortenblad and Allen Krughoff modified their tires to improve performance on the muddy course at Joe Creason Park. We take a look at their field changes.

CXM had an in-depth conversation with Vittoria about its new Terreno Dry cyclocross/gravel tire. This first of three in a series takes a deep dive into the tire design.

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.

Williams Cycling has a long history in cyclocross and is now coming to local bike shops. We take a first look at its updated System 45 carbon tubeless clincher wheelset from Interbike 2017.

The Aeolus line of wheels has been a workhorse for Bontrager for years. We take a first look at the Aeolus 3 tubeless-ready carbon disc clincher wheelset. Full review to come after we put them to the test this fall.

Alto’s CTX40 carbon tubular cyclocross wheelset features a high-low flange design and customizable build. We take a first look in this product spotlight.

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.

Minoura’s new Kagura wheel-on trainer offers both plugged-in smart and traditional magnetic resistance options. We take a look at this dual-function machine that may be useful for training and race-day warm-ups.

Kerry Werner is riding the 2018 Kona Super Jake this season. We looked at his bike at World Cup Waterloo and found some early-season modifications. Our pro bike profile has more.

Bianchi’s Impulso Allroad and Orso steel bikes continue its tradition of off-road bikes. We take a look at these two new offerings from the famed Italian company.

WTB now offers its cyclocross and gravel tires in a classy tanwall casing. To celebrate, the company is giving away 10 pairs of tires for our lucky readers. Entering takes just a few seconds, and winners can choose the model.

Reliable tubeless tire setups require attention to the little details, including oft-neglected tubeless valves. We compare different takes on the tubeless valve from Orange Seal, Boyd, American Classic, Slime and more.

Specialized has redesigned the Terra and Tracer cyclocross tires, unveiling a completely new Tracer and more aggressive Terra, both with 38mm width options.

FMB pays homage to the famed Michelin Mud with the new green Grippo S tubular mud tire. We take a first look at the new cyclocross mud tire available soon.

Lucie Chainel is riding the Canyon Inflite CF SLX carbon disc bike with Maxwheels this season. We profiled her setup at the 2017 World Cup Waterloo.

Feedback Sports has a new Chain Keeper to aid in cleaning and shipping when the rear wheel is off. It also is offering the Scorpion stand as a 2-piece unit.

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.

Sanne Cant won the 2017 World Cup Waterloo on a Stevens Super Prestige that has been updated since last year. Take a closer look in our bike profile.

Crankbrothers aims to addresss every inflation need with its new modular tubeless Klic pump, & expands its Gem and Sterling pump line with floor pump models.

Mathieu van der Poel flew his Stevens Super Prestige to victory at the 2017 Jingle Cross World Cup. We take a closer look at Van der Poel’s winning bike.