Cyclocross

KMC REACT Cassettes join their 10/11-Speed Chains

KMC’s new REACT cassettes give you high quality, affordable wide-range 10 and 11 speed options for any bike (or trainer).

Written by Tyler Benedict February 08, 2024

6x World Champ Mathieu van der Poel’s Canyon Inflite “CFR”: CX Pro Bike Check

Mathieu van der Poel is again the UCI Cyclo-Cross World Champion, his 5th time on a carbon Canyon Inflite, the 1st on a CFR cross…

Written by Cory Benson February 07, 2024

Wolf Tooth adds ReMote Drop Bar Lever for Gravel Dropper Seatposts

The new Wolf Tooth Components ReMote Drop Bar dropper seatpost lever gives you a premium option for getting down on your gravel bike.

Written by Tyler Benedict February 07, 2024

Spotted: Prototype CeramicSpeed OSPW Update for Road & Cross Teased at CX Worlds

Take a closer look! CeramicSpeed teased next-gen prototype OSPW cage upgrade system for Shimano Di2 over the weekend at CX Worlds in Tábor…

Written by Cory Benson February 07, 2024

World Champ Fem van Empel’s Cervélo R5 CX: Fem-tastic Cyclocross Pro Bike Check

Fem van Empel goes back-to-back as 2x Elite Women’s Cyclo-Cross World Champion on a Cervélo R5 CX cyclocross bike in Tabor mud…

Written by Cory Benson February 06, 2024

Spotted: Campagnolo Super Record Power Meter Put to the Test in CX Worlds Mud!

Spy Shots! Campagnolo Super Record power meter crankset spotted racing through the mud of the CX World Champs!

Written by Cory Benson February 04, 2024

Pro Bike Check: Decathlon x Van Rysel RCX Pro Helps French Team Land Rainbow Jerseys

First rainbows of 2024 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships won on an affordable Van Rysel RCX Pro carbon cyclocross bike from Decathlon…

Written by Cory Benson February 02, 2024

Ritchey Cabrillo is Their First Short-Nosed Saddle

A drop-bar saddle that’s short, sweet, reasonably light, and very affordable. What’s not to like?

Written by Tyler Benedict January 20, 2024

Spotted: Is a New Cannondale SuperSix Evo in the Works?

It looks as though Cannondale has an update on the way for its gravel/cyclocross machine, the Supersix Evo.

Written by Jordan Villella January 11, 2024

Indestructible Alloy Ratio Cable Spool Revives Old SRAM Shifters, Opens Up 12-speeds too!

Ratio rolls out another tiny, low-cost upgrade – an alloy cable spool to revive old SRAM road shifters & upgrade them to 12sp or 13-speed…

Written by Cory Benson January 03, 2024

AASQ: What’s the Difference Between Hookless Rims and Traditional (Hooked) Rims?

Hunt Bike Wheels helps explain the benefits hookless rims can bring for riders on the road, in the mountains, or anywhere in between.

CX National Championship Winning Bike: Eric Brunner’s Pivot Vault

Who says you can’t race CX on a gravel bike?

Written by Jordan Villella December 13, 2023

Trade in and Trade Up with Trek’s Red Barn Refresh Used Bike Program

Trade in your old bicycle for some Trek Store credit with the Trek Red Barn Refresh Program

Written by Ron Frazelle October 20, 2023

Wolf Tooth Delivers More Chainring Options for 12-Speed Shimano GRX

Now you have more tooth counts, plus round and oval options, for your 12-speed Shimano GRX group.

Written by Tyler Benedict September 18, 2023

CX Tire Review: Challenge Team Edition Red H-TLR Tires & 38mm Grifo Tubular

If you’re a cyclocross maniac, you know #crossiscoming. Challenge has some new CX race tires you may want to consider for the upcoming season.

Written by Jordan Villella August 25, 2023

SQlab Helps Dial in Ergonomics at Home

Sqlab’s at-home measurement kit helps riders understand their bodies and find the perfect ergonomic fit on the bike.

Hang, Slide & Rotate Bikes Effortlessly with the Stashed SpaceRail Bike Storage System

Back in April, I wrote about a really cool bike storage system by Stashed Products that I saw at the Sea Otter Classic. The system…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 28, 2023

CONTEST! Win a KS Rage iS 27.2 dropper post!

Throwing on a dropper seat post is one of the most significant changes any rider can make to a bike. Whether riding a downhill or…

Written by Mark Wilson May 22, 2023

KS Suspension delves into gravel with bars, forks, stems, and droppers

KS Suspension may be best known for its droppers, but with a litany of new components hitting the market this year, the brand is ready…

Written by Mark Wilson May 19, 2023

Waterford Precision Cycles/Gunnar Cycles Shutting Down

News from Wisconsin, Waterford Precision Cycles will no longer take new orders and plans to close its doors after fulfilling current orders.

Written by Ron Frazelle May 16, 2023

Fox Introduces Their First Visor-free Helmet, the Crossframe Pro for Downcountry & Gravel

With a history in motocross and gravity-fueled mountain biking, Fox Racing is known for its aggressive aesthetic. So it may raise a few eyebrows then…

Written by Zach Overholt May 02, 2023

Wheels Manufacturing adds Single-Speed cog kit for XD freehubs

You’ll soon be able to convert your SRAM XD driver equipped wheels into single speed with the Wheels Mfg Solo-XD conversion kit. But that’s not…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 01, 2023

Spotted: Challenge Team Edition Tubeless Tires and 38mm TLR coming soon

Cross is always coming, and Challenge Tires is already preparing products for the upcoming season. We caught up with the Challenge Tires team at Sea…

Written by Jordan Villella April 21, 2023

All-New Thule Epos Rack Has a 160lb Weight Limit and Will Fit Any Bike

Thule is starting the Sea Otter Classic a little early, unveiling an all-new rack with versatility, lights, and a ramp. The all-new Thule Epos is…

Written by Jordan Villella April 17, 2023

Upgraded DT Swiss Tubeless Carbon CRC Cross Wheels are Lightweight & More Aero

Top tubeless DT Swiss CRC 1400 carbon cyclocross racing wheels get modern update with 35mm & 45mm aero rims, plus upgraded hub internals…

Written by Cory Benson March 30, 2023

S-Works Recon SL Shoe Goes Full Gravel, Gets Wider, and Adds a Tunable Pedal Interface

There are many updates to the new S-Works Recon SL, most notably the reduction in weight, updated wider fit, and a more Torch-like appearance. Still,…

Written by Jordan Villella March 14, 2023

Industry Nine iRiX Headsets Debut: Details, Install, and Actual Weights!

The new Industry Nine iRiX headset is light, fully serviceable, and comes in three versions, two heights, and 11 colors! Here’s everything you need to…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 01, 2023

8bar Neukln Fixie is Back Modernized, Lighter & With Big Tracklocross Tire Clearance

8bar updates the classic urban fixed gear bike with a lighter, more versatile Neukln modern steel singlespeed & gravel tire clearance

Written by Cory Benson January 13, 2023

Pro Bike Check: Clara Honsingers National Championship winning Cannondale SuperSix EVO CX

The Elite Women prepped for a blistering start as the snow flurries started to come down. Defending nation champion Clara Honsinger (EF Education–Tibco–SVB) was the…

Written by Jordan Villella December 15, 2022