Posts in category cyclocross tech

Shimano has released details on the company’s new Dura-Ace 9100 groupset, which features hydraulic disc brakes as an option.

We’ve been riding the just-released 2017 Cannondale SuperX Team cyclocross bike for the last two weeks, and so far, we’re quite impressed. Two days ago we …

Earlier this month at the 2016 Bike Press Camp, we saw the full 2017 GT Grade gravel, or “Enduroad” as the company calls it, line-up.

Alpinestars may not be the first name that comes to mind when thinking of gravel riding and cyclocross racing. But some thought out products spotted at Press Camp may fit the bill for narrower tire dirt riders.

Cannondale makes a big push out front with its new, redesigned 2017 SuperX carbon cyclocross bike. The new models have a completely new frame geometry and design. We’ve ridden the new Team SuperX and share details, photos and impressions.

Stages has launched what many have been waiting for, the company’s simple, light system mated to carbon FSA and SRAM crankarms, with axle options for various bottom brackets as well as greater protection from the elements.

New Zealand’s RevBox is taking a different approach to rear-wheelless indoor trainers using a massive fan as the resistance unit.

White Lightning was on hand at the 2016 Bike Press Camp with a new product and a new look.

In 2014, after spinning off from Charge Bikes, Fabric’s simple saddle designs combined with customization options first took shape. Now, the innovative company has expanded its reach beyond saddles.

Blue Competition Cycles has been hard at work rebuilding its brand since a brief hiatus and change in ownership, and the results speak for themselves, with an extensive product line and aggressive pricing. The $2699 Di2-equipped Prosecco EX carbon gravel bike shows off this work and strategy.

In Issue 30 we looked at the go-anywhere disc brake tubeless wheel options seen here. These wheelsets are easily swapped between bikes or help extend the versatility and performance of a single rig.

Sunglasses, like handlebar shape, bibs and shoes are generally a matter of personal preference. With the EVZero, Oakley hopes to make you see the light with its newest minimalist design.

At the 2016 Bike Press Camp, we had an opportunity to test the much-hyped the 3T Exploro gravel bike. Was it a compromised bike? A solution to a problem that didn’t exist? Or an innovative, versatile bike with many benefits?

Last week’s Training Tuesday talked about the benefits of taking a break as ‘cross season approaches. This week, Chris Mayhew tells us how to get to work for ‘cross now that we’re rested.

At NAHBS 2016, we got our first look Ritchey Logic’s newest iteration of its clipless SPD-compatible mountain bike (and cyclocross / gravel) pedal, the shiny …

Gevenalle markets its shifters as the ultimate, reliable setup for muddy cyclocross races. But what about gravel? We put Gevenalle’s Audax shifters to the test at the Lost & Found gravel race.

It’s time to take a break again. Read JBV Coaching’s Chris Mayhew’s take on why we need a summer break if the goal is to be fit and fast come ‘cross season.

Rotor Bike Components has been busy developing a new hydraulic shifting system, called Uno as well as a dual-sided power meter, built around one of the Spanish company’s iconic cranks, called the 2INpower.

Recently the opportunity came up to try two Skratch products not previously tested long term, the company’s Fruit Drops and Rescue Hydration Mix.

Despite an early puncture, Robin Farina won the 2016 pro women’s race at the 2016 Lost & Found gravel event this past weekend aboard her custom-painted 2016 Santa Cruz Stigmata.

Reigning US Cyclocross National Champion Jeremy Powers, who we spoke with recently, is putting on a clinic in early July in Pennsylvania. Proceeds from the event benefit Cadence Youth Cycling, a Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia program.

Carl Decker leads the Lost Sierra Triple Crown race series after his win in the Lost & Found gravel race in the Sierra Nevada Mountains this weekend. While we’ll have a full race report coming soon, here we’re taking a quick look at Decker’s winning rig.

Perhaps a glove that simplifies the hand-up is not as big of a game changer as the introduction of tubeless. However, anyone who’s been to a local cyclocross race and seen fumbled red cups can attest that there was room for improvement.

Greenbelly, aimed at backpackers, has a meal replacement bar that may be just right for bikepacking, your longest rides or even just your busiest days.

We’ve said before that dropper posts are not for everyone. But for some, a dropper can be a great addition to a gravel bike or even a cyclocross bike. We’re taking a look here at PNW Components’ Rainier model.

SRAM has added hydraulic disc braking to its wireless eTap group with its new HydroHC levers.

E*Thirteen has a new wide-range 11-speed cassette out that offers a whopping 489% range, the TRS+ 9-44 cassette.

We reviewed the Sage Cycles PDXCX ‘cross bike a couple of years ago back in print issue 25. The Barlow is the latest Sage Cycles design with the gravel rider and racer in mind.

Silca, perhaps known best for its Super Pista and Super Pista Ultimate floor pumps, is getting fully into the tubeless game with its new tubeless valve kit and rim tape and is also offering replacement valve cores and valve extenders.

We’ve taken a ride on the latest iteration of Trek’s Boone 7 Disc cyclocross bike. It’s race-ready, will let you daydream of racing along side your Telenet-Fidea teammates and features a rather unique “bass boat” paint scheme.