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Cyclocross / August 2015

IN THIS ISSUE

Tech, Trends, & Know-How

Cyclocross Product

12 CX Traction: Get A Grip Treads, Tubulars, Accessories

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Online Exclusive: Crossing The Line

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Zipp: No Fear Of Mud Embrocation: Hot Legs SRAM: Choose Your Weapon Foundry: Committed To Cross Effetto Mariposa: A Sticky Situation

lead out / about this issue A Season Worth Waiting For

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y name is Barry Schmitt, and I’m a buyer and product manager for Foundry Cycles. My wife and I have been racing bikes on and off for close to 15 years.

About five years ago, we started racing cyclocross, and from that moment on there have been two seasons at our house: 1) cyclocross season, and 2) the rest of the year (also known as “CX is coming”). My CX seasons have become a blur of grass, mud, course tape, pit passes, power washers, tubular glue, and all of the great people that make up the cyclocross family.

The CX racers here at QBP are a lucky bunch. We get to see, debate, test, and ultimately ride and race the latest cyclocross products. From rim/ tire combinations and brake systems, to embrocations and clothing to keep you warm at the races, the CX racers here at QBP try it all. In this issue, we’ll share the latest in tubular tires and tread selection so you can offer your customers great choices to fit their performance expectations.

Also inside this edition of Call Up, we’ll share information on how to grow cyclocross in your area: how to set up great events, how to stock your store with the products your customers want and need, and the benefits a proper clinic provides.

Cyclocross is fun, and it’s a big part of QBP’s culture.

We’ll continue to bring you and your customers the best the category has to offer, and we hope to see you at the races this fall.

My CX seasons have become a blur of grass, course tape, pit passes, and all of the great people that make up the cyclocross family.

on this page: All City X Fulton Racing sponsored rider April Morgan powers up a hill at the Trek Cup .

Photo by Joel Swenson

Cover photo: Foundry sponsored racer Eric Thomson on the chase at CX Nationals in Austin.

Photo by Marty Wood / Foundry Cycles

CALL UP / Volume 2, Number 6 / August 2015 Published by Quality Bicycle Products 6400 West 105th Street Bloomington, Minnesota 55438 www.qbp.com/call_up Customer Service: 800.346.0004 customerservice@qbp.com

The Case For Getting Cross

Cyclocross has emerged from the fringes of competitive cycling to become a strong, stand-alone category. The “vibe” of cross is appealing to riders and spectators alike for its party-in-the-park atmosphere.

Embracing cyclocross in your shop will extend your selling season, attract new riders, and give everyone involved another fun way to throw a leg over a bike! If your shop or town hasn’t jumped in yet, go to Call Up online and find out:

• How to organize a race • Product suggestions for your first cyclocross order • The benefits of hosting cyclocross clinics

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1 30 Course Wheel WE0780 / Front / MB590M WE0781 / Rear / NT732O

Zipp’s 30 Course disc brake clincher aluminum wheelset starts with the same hubs as the other wheels on this page but laces them to a durable, wide alloy rim. This offers enhanced aerodynamic efficiency as well as better comfort, tire profiles, and cornering grip.

This high-performance aluminum wheelset is full of Zipp’s engineering prowess and function. Disc brake road, cyclocross, gravel adventures, training, or racing—the options are endless.

2 303 Firecrest Wheel WE0735 / Front / LL1498L WE0737 / Rear / PO1770D

Zipp’s 303 Firecrest carbon clincher disc brake wheelset is now even better and lighter, featuring Zipp’s proven 45mm deep 303 Firecrest rim with its carbon clincher technology. You get it all— Zipp’s exceptional reliability, handling, aerodynamic performance, plus disc brake precision and modulation, all with the added convenience of a clincher wheelset.

3 202 Firecrest Wheel WE0730 / Front / IR1498S WE0732 / Rear / UX1770A

Zipp’s 202 Firecrest carbon clincher disc brake wheelset features everything you look for in a disc brake road wheel, delivering the enhanced modulation and stopping power of disc braking plus the light weight and wind-cheating characteristics of the Firecrest rim shape at 32mm deep.

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Zipp Speed Weaponry are the wheels of choice for the biggest names in professional cyclocross (including current national champ Jeremy Powers), as well as amateurs around the world.

The brand’s newest iterations of its bestselling 202 and 303 lines feature newly designed hubs for improved bearing protection and sealant in muddy cross conditions. These new hubs, dubbed the 77/177D, ship with all the necessary end caps for compatibility with today’s most common axle standards. The hubs are also the star of Zipp’s new 30 Course line—a lightweight, wideprofile, alloy wheelset available as a tubelessready clincher or as a tubular.

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Hot Legs Being a Minnesota company, we here at QBP know a thing or two about racing cyclocross when the mercury begins to drop. In a word, it’s cold. Show up to any cross race in late fall though, and you’ll notice a lot of racers sporting something in common—bare legs. The secret? Embrocation.

Embrocation is a warming oil that, when applied to bare legs, makes intolerable weather tolerable. We have embrocation products from Mad Alchemy, DZ Nuts, and Chamois Butt’r—each in a variety of heat levels.

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TA0022 / ML24F

TA6008 / RA24D

TA5024 / CK22C

Preservative and animal-product free, this embro is designed for slightly chilly days when you want a little extra protection.

Low heat blend for those slightly chilly rides—proven effective by pro teams all across Europe.

Non-greasy cream helps protect skin from harsh elements, and will not stain skin or clothing. Suggested for 70°F or below.

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4 DZ Nuts InHeat Medium Embrocation TA6009 / DK24Y

5 Mad Alchemy Russian Tea Medium Embrocation

Protects skin exposed to the elements while adding heat to the skin and muscles, improving exercise efficiency and protection from injury.

TA0025 / FT24K

A go-to medium heat embro with a refreshing cinnamon and clove scent.

6 Mad Alchemy Medium Embrocation TA0023 / DI24C

Hand made in small batches, the Medium is an all-condition embrocation for temperatures down to 35°F.

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7 Mad Alchemy Madness Embrocation

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Made without preservatives or animal products, the Madness embro is for when things get real, and you need all the warmth and protection you can get.

Maximum protection and heat in this easy-to-apply, non-greasy blend.

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1 Ritchey WCS Zeta Disc Wheel WE0551 / Front / NN526U WE0552 / Rear / CY676W Road disc wheel built with the light, stiff, wide, tubeless-ready Zeta II OCR rims and Ritchey’s Center-Lock disc hub. Convertible from QR to thru-axle.

2 Easton EA90 XD Clincher Disc Wheel WE3208 / Front / NK528X WE3210 / Rear / KO612N This tubeless ready wheelset comes with a wider rim profile to improve tire contact patch at low pressures, standard spokes for easy maintenance, and convertible hubs for future compatibility.

3 Easton EC90 SL Carbon Clincher Disc Wheel WE3217 / Front / YQ1560C WE3218 / Rear / IY1800J EC90 SL’s lightweight design offers fierce acceleration, impressive aerodynamics, and great durability. Wheels are disc-specific, certified road tubeless, and convertible to thru-axles.

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4 Velocity Major Tom Disc Rim RM4498 / OE94D Your solution for light, durable CX tubular rims. 23mm profile and a rim bed designed for maximum gluing surface area for CX tires.

5 HED Belgium C2 Tubular Rim RM0154 / QC146L HED’s proprietary C2 profile is 23mm wide with a rim bed that works exceptionally well with for gluing up cyclocross tires.

6 Quality Wheels Onyx/Zipp Cross Wheel WE7329 / Front / XZ1800C WE7330 / Rear / XE2350Q The ultimate cyclocross wheels, featuring Zipp’s proven rim technology and the instant engagement of Onyx ceramic bearing hubs.

7 Quality Wheels NoTubes Grail Disc Convertible Wheel WE7253 / Front / PL300R WE7275 / Rear / BC420N New benchmark for cyclocross disc featuring the No Tubes Grail rims for easy tubeless setup and convertible hubs to fit almost any bike.

Smooth, clean, and quiet

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1 Fast Wax Hot Melt Fluoro Chain Wax Kit LU0701 / LV104K Keeps chains running smoothly, cleanly, and quietly.

No more messy chains and greasy fingers! Get started with one easy kit.

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2 Squirt Low-Temp Chain Lube LU0505 / GZ18O Designed to prevent congealing in low temperatures, this wax-based, dry chain lube reduces chainsuck and helps improve shifting.

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3 White Lightening Epic Ride LU2809 / WY10B Provides long-haul durability without the excessive grime build-up common with conventional wetstyle lubricants.

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4 White Lightening Clean Ride LU2679 / UU10P Sets up as a dry wax film with no oily residue to attract abrasive contaminants.

5 WD-40 Bike Wet Lube LU0000 / 12-pack / GK108T Professionally tested, it improves shifting while also extending chain life by repelling moisture and gunk.

For wet and muddy riding conditions.

Stop. Drop. Roll.

1 Hylex Di2 Shift Button Adapter Kit BR7749 / PO74S TRP’s clever kit converts standard Hylex hoods into Di2 compatible hoods. Now you can ride Hylex brakes on a Di2 equipped drivetrain!

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2 Hylex Hydraulic Disc Brake System BR7761 / QR192D TRP’s powerful, consistent, hydraulic braking system is ideal for single-speed CX, or pair with Di2 drivetrains using the Hylex Adapter kit.

Includes lever and 160mm rotor.

3 Spyre Alloy Mechanical Disc Brake BR7744 / HK110E Twin piston mechanical disc braking system ideal for cyclocross and road disc bike upgrades.

Sold per wheel and includes 160mm rotor.

4 Carbon CX Fork FK4100 / SX750X Upgrade your disc brake bike with TRP’s all-new, all-carbon, 15mm thru-axle CX disc fork. Plenty of mud-shedding clearance.

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Choose Your Weapon

Last year, SRAM changed the way we think about cyclocross drivetrains with Force CX1, the first 1x-specific cyclocross group.

This year, SRAM has doubled down on its belief in 1x with the latest iteration, Force 1. Thanks to a wider range of chainrings and cassettes, riders now have the ability to better fine-tune their gearing for where they live and ride. After installing the perfect gearing, they can brake later and pedal easier through corners and off-cambers thanks to Force 1’s hydraulic disc brakes.

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1 PG-1170 11-Speed Cassette FW4687 / QN128C

Available in narrow and wide ranges for any course and fitness level.

2 Force DoubleTap Lever & Hydraulic Disc Brake BR5877 / Right Rear / DD488Z BR5888 / Left Front / TZ410B

SRAM’s hydraulic disc brakes and great ergonomics and shifting are perfect for off-pavement events.

3 Force 1 X-Horizon Rear Derailleur for 1x Drivetrains RD4625 / JX302B

A key element of SRAM’s 1x drivetrain is a derailleur that offers unsurpassed chain management and cage lock for easier wheel changes and cleaning.

5 Force CX-1 GXP Crankset CK6155 / GR270E

Carbon fiber crank arms and SRAM’s GXP spindle design offer high performance.

4 X-Sync Chainring CK6180 / WR102P

For fine-tuning gearing with a choice of rings from 38- to 46-tooth.

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Today’s cyclocross racers focus time and energy on getting their bike handling skills up to par.

But what about their bike’s handling skills?

Having dialed traction is a guaranteed advantage over the competition.

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“What Tires Are You Running Today?”

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For the most part, cyclocross tires can be grouped into three categories: file tread, mud, and all-condition.

aggressive knobs along both the center tread and the shoulder of the tire. It’s not just the size of the knobs that make them great in the mud, but also how widely spaced they are and how they’re angled. The combination of these three things gives mud-specific tires superior mud-shedding abilities. While the Challenge Baby Limus and the Clement PDX are the two most commonly seen mud shedders, other models like the Schwalbe Rocket Ron and the Maxxis Mud Wrestler are also superb at throwing muck to the wind.

File Tread

All-Condition

File treads are the perfect choice for a dry course with a lot of grass and dirt. File treads have a series of tight and extremely short knobs down the center of the tire.

(Think about the metal file you have in the shop and you’ll get the idea.) Many file treads, like the Clement LAS, feature shoulder knobs to give the rider a little extra traction while cornering. Since file treads are so condition-specific, and not a great choice for muddy courses, they may not be ideal for riders who have to choose one set of tires to ride all season. If riders have a second set of wheels or plan to switch out tires based on course conditions however, having file treads on hand is a great way to ensure that all of their bases are covered.

With treads that aren’t quite as minimalistic as a file tread and not as aggressive as a mud tire, all-condition tires are the perfect choice for someone who is looking for one tire to ride all season. All-condition tires feature a center tread of knobs that are spaced similarly to a mud tire but aren’t as tall, so as to minimize the amount of rolling resistance on grass, pavement, and packed dirt. Larger and more spaced-out knobs line the shoulder of the tire to aid in cornering and provide a bit of mud shedding. Look to the Challenge Grifo, the Continental Cyclo XKing, the Schwalbe Racing Ralph, and the Vredestein Black Panther for an all-around tire that will do the trick on just about any cyclocross course.

Mud

There are other tires that don’t quite fit into into any of the above categories but are still great options in the right conditions. The Surly Knard tread, for example, while not technically a file tread carries all the same advantages as a file tread with slightly larger footprint.

t’s one of the most commonly heard questions at every cyclocross race, and for good reason. Few things can affect the outcome of a cross race more than tire choice. If two riders on a muddy course are equally matched in their abilities, but one has file treads and the other has mud tires, it’s pretty easy to predict who the victor will be.

Cyclocross and mud go together like peanut butter and jelly—and as it happens, it’s not uncommon to feel like you’re riding through peanut butter on many cross courses. For those conditions, a mud-specific tire is crucial to be able to even finish the race, much less have a chance at a podium spot. Mud tires feature very

1 Schwalbe Racing Ralph Tubular CX TR4900 / XH154Z

5 Clement LAS TR3245 / DK50P

9 Continental Cyclo X-King TR9140 / XK54F

2 Schwalbe Rocket Ron Liteskin TR5413 / QQ86P

6 Maxxis Mud Wrestler TR6223 / SK62H

10 Challenge Baby Limus TR4427 / OC94M

3 Surly Knard TR0095 / XQ40H

7 WTB Cross Boss TR1610 / VC56N

11 Vredestein Black Panther CX TR0575 / CX66D

4 Clement Crusade PDX TR3241 / RH52I

8 Challenge Grifo TR4430 / ZC94B

12 Hutchinson Piranha CX Tubeless TR2448 / ZH90K

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THE STAR OF THE SHOW

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he star of a rider’s bike during any cyclocross race is without a doubt the tubular tire. Several of the aforementioned tire treads are available in a couple of forms—clincher or tubular. Considered the gold standard for decades by many cyclocross racers, tubulars offer many advantages over clinchers.

Low Pressure In A High-Pressure Situation One of the biggest advantages that tubulars offer is the ability to safely run low tire pressures during a race. Even bigger than that, though, is being able to better dial in your tire pressure for different race conditions. Dry and fast course? Pump them up (not too much of course). Wet and muddy? Drop them as low as you feel comfortable riding.

Having a low pressure in muddy and unsure conditions decreases the chances of the bike sliding out, particularly while cornering.

Ride It Out In the very rare case that a tubular goes flat and sealant doesn’t help (gashes in the sidewall are far beyond what sealant is capable of), tubulars offer still another benefit.

Tubulars can safely be ridden on completely flat. This is a huge benefit to riders who have a set of pit wheels that they can switch to. Ride to the pit, make the switch, and continue on to the finish. Try doing that on a clincher!* *Please don’t try this on a clincher. It’s not safe.

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We’ve all had at least one in our life—the dreaded pinch flat. Pinch flats happen if the pressure in a tire is too low and you roll over something hard, like a root or a rock. Since this is an inevitable occurrence on any cyclocross course, anything to ward off that nasty pinch flat is a welcomed advantage. Today, there are two different types of tubulars: those with latex tubes and those that are tubeless. The latter are the most effective at deterring flats, since there is no actual tube to pinch. While tubulars with a latex tube can fall victim to pinches, it is definitely rare. Additionally, tubulars have removable valve cores, meaning that a rider can throw some sealant into the latex tube. In the rare case of a pinch, the sealant will work its magic, allowing the rider to continue on.

1 Brush Research 1/2” Acid Brushes TL1565 / OR52R 2 M Essentials Aquaseal Urethane Sealant OW2511 / TL8D

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3 Vittoria Mastik One Professional Tubular Cement RC3402 / DW32D 4 CX Tape Tubular Tape RS7000 / DW10P

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5 Challenge Tubular Rim Cement RC4000 / IN42G 6 Continental Cement for Carbon Rims RC9204 / ME44S 7 Velox Janex Tubular Tape RT5005 / BA10G

The Supporting Cast

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he star of a show is nothing without a great supporting cast and the same is true of tubulars.

There are several key accessories to make mounting, racing, and maintaining them much easier.

Adhesives A tubular needs to be properly affixed to the rim before being ridden. This is a must. There are a couple of different methods of accomplishing this, but the most traditional and most common way is good old-fashioned tubular glue.

Vittoria Mastik' One, Challenge Rim Cement, and Continental Rim Cement are the go-to tubular adhesives for most riders and mechanics. The gluing process can seem daunting to someone who’s new to it, but with a good set of acid brushes, some nitrile gloves, and plenty of time and patience, it’s actually much less of a hassle than it first appears. For an extra-secure bond, many people combine traditional glues with a layer of tubular tape like Velox Jantex tubular tape.

For those in need of more timely mounting method, there’s Effetto Mariposa Carogna tubular gluing tape.

For more information on this innovative product, turn to pages 20 and 21.

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Pressure Gauges Since one of the major advantages of tubulars is the ability to run lower tire pressures, getting that pressure dialed in for the course is crucial. Low pressure gauges from SKS, and Meiser make this much easier to do than a standard floor pump.

Sealants As mentioned earlier, sealants are a great way to ward off pinch flats. Simply pour some in via the removable valve core and you’re good to go. Other products, like M Essentials Aquaseal Urethane Sealant, protect a tubular’s cotton-cased sidewall from the elements, ensuring they’ll last through an entire muddy season.

Latex Tubes If someone is still unsure about making the switch to tubulars after hearing the benefits they offer, suggest they try using a latex tube with their clinchers.

Both Challenge and Vittoria make latex tubes that offer some—but not all—of the benefits of tubulars. They’re extremely supple, can be ridden at slightly lower pressures, and are less susceptible to pinch flats compared to standard tubes.

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10 Meiser Presta Valve 60psi Gauge w/Pressure Relief PU3011 / RI16S 11 SKS Airchecker Digital Display Pressure Gauge PU4005 / RG26P

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Committed To Cross

Few bike brands are as dedicated to cyclocross as Foundry Cycles. The brand showed its commitment to the discipline by being the first to utilize thru-axle technology on a production cyclocross bike. With the launch of the Valmont and the Camrock, Foundry is furthering its stake in the cyclocross market by having offerings in both full thru-axle and quickrelease, ensuring that all rider preferences are met.

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2 2016 Valmont Rival 1 HRD BK2732 / OH4686W

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The Valmont Rival 1 HRD has everything today’s cyclocross racer needs to win—DT Swiss wheels, Zipp Service Course cockpit, and SRAM Rival 1 HRD.

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BK2722 / PC5376B

BK2742 / AZ3858E

Available in limited quantities, the Valmont Force 1 is spec’d with the racer in mind—SRAM Force 1 HRD, DT Swiss R23 Spline wheels, Zipp Service Course cockpit, and Clement MXP tires.

The Camrock features the same high-modulus 40-ton carbon frame as the Valmont, in a quickrelease platform. A SRAM Rival 22 drivetrain, DT Swiss wheels, and Zipp Service Course cockpit complete the build.

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A Clean Bike Is A Happy Bike 1 Degreaser 13 LU9099 / 4 oz / SQ10P LU9100 / 16 oz / PL14D LU9101 / 1 Gallon / YB74W Engineered to fight its way to metal surfaces, Degreaser 13 is safe on any material. It is fully biodegradable, solvent-free, plant-derived, and zero-VOC.

4 Chainj Chain Lube LU9095 / 32 oz / SP36I Pedro’s has taken the items you love and made them available in 32 oz.

Get Chainj along with Ice Wax (LU9094), and SynLube (LU9096) in this larger size.

2 Pig Juice Degreaser/Cleaner LU9097 / 4 oz / FT8G LU9098 / 16 oz / ZR12H Pig Juice is just what you need for your Chain Pig (TL2001) to get those chains to sparkle, oink!

3 Green Fizz 16X Concentrate LU9102 / 4 oz / EW12H LU9103 / 16 oz / CY19L This plant-derived cleaner quickly removes tough dirt and grime from the whole bike.

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1 Race Face Narrow-Wide 38t x 104 Chainring CR5253 / CR52Q Race Face brings its proven narrow-wide chainring technology to a cyclocross-specific tooth count. Available in a variety of colors.

2 KMC X11SL Ti Nitride Chain CH5016 / PO118I Strength and durability to get through a whole season of racing, and then some.

Available for 9-, 10-, and 11-speed.

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3 Syntace Rotor Shims BR5015 / WB10N These .2mm shims are perfect for tuning the position of 6-bolt rotors when using multiple wheels on the same bike. Bag of eight.

4 Tektro RL721 Cross Levers BR7325 / DM30D Change up hand positioning on longer rides and increase comfort with these ergonomic brake levers. Best used with cantilever or caliper braking systems. Sold as pair for 31.8mm bars.

5 Avid BB7 Road Caliper & Rotor BR2243 / TN100Z Smooth, powerful braking performance that’s simple to set up and easy to adjust.

The BB7’s reliable mechanical performance makes it a great choice for CX racing.

6 Wolf Tooth Components 36t x 110 Chainring CH4712 / RL106B These 1x cross chainrings hold onto your chain tenaciously, simplify your drivetrain, and look great.

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7 Surly Straggler Complete Bike BK0954 / PH2300B A rowdy mud machine built from custom drawn 4130 steel; this is a rough-road bike for folks who favor durability, versatility, and fun.

8 Easton EC90 XD Tapered CX Disc Fork FK2505 / KJ636U Full carbon fiber disc fork with oversized construction to provide confident handling and responsive braking. Integrated cable routing to keep the bike looking clean.

9 Whisky No.9 Disc Cyclocross Fork FK9901 / DX650Q The new No. 9 gives all of the stiffness and control of the original, but with a refined carbon layup and new graphics. Includes 15mm axle and is disc ready.

10 Industry Nine Disc CX Hub HU6307 / CG240T High engagement, low cost, and convertible between all modern axle standards—what’s not to love?

11 Ergon SRX3 Saddle SA3070 / SP82W Ideal for road and cyclocross events, flat v-shaped saddle provides freedom of movement. Similar to SRX Pro but at a very moderate price point.

12 Time ATAC XC 12 Titan Carbon Pedal PD2200 / IW440P Time ATAC pedals set the standard for clearing debris and mud. Add a carbon body and titanium spindle and the ATAC XC 12 Titan is a top performer.

13 Ergon SRX Pro Saddle SA3071 / XR140D V-shaped saddle form is ideal for cyclocross events where constantly changing positions is required. Upward curve at back allows more power to be applied to the pedals.

14 Industry Nine Torch Rear Thru-Axle End Cap Kit (for HU6307) HU0283 / ID50Y Converts Torch rear hubs to 142mm thru-axle.

15 Industry Nine Torch Front End Cap Kit (for HU6307) HU0284 / NZ38T Use these end caps to convert your Industry Nine CX Disc Front disc hub to a 15mm thru-axle.

16 Time ATAC XC 8 Carbon Pedal PD2201 / LS274T With a carbon body the ATAC XC 8 Carbon becomes the reliable standby for a race machine, while setting the standard for clearing debris and mud.

17 Thomson KFC Carbon Cross Bar HB3355 / NG328O The Katie Compton signature bar from Thomson features twin flats on the bottom of the bar and a wide, strong, and comfortable profile.

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On a cyclocross course, few things compare to the feeling of riding a set of tubulars—provided they’re

properly installed and well maintained. Effetto Mariposa’s Carogna and Caffélatex products create an entire system that make racing on tubulars easy and efficient. Innovative products like the Carogna Tubular Gluing Tape make safely mounting tubulars a snap, while Caffélatex Sealant gives them a little extra life after they’re mounted.

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5 Caffélatex Sealant Injector

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LU0111 / GN28V

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When punctures get to be greater than 5mm in diameter, inject ZOT! directly into the hole in the tire. It acts in the same way platelets do, thickening Caffélatex into a solid.

Makes easy work of the otherwise hard and dirty job of removing old tubular glue. A must for getting your rims prepped to install Carogna tape.

Easily measure and dispense Caffélatex into your tire through the valve without any mess.

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Formulated to remove sealant that may have sprayed on the frame in the process of sealing a puncture.

Great for clearing out your tubeless valves of dried-up sealant too.

4 Caffélatex Tire & Tubular Sealant LU0100 / 250ml / CE17H LU0101 / 1000ml / BD36B

Caffélatex is an ammonia-free sealant that’s safe to use on all wheels and in all tubulars. The foaming action of the formula provides better sidewall protection than pure liquid sealants.

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Carogna is the first gluing tape that adheres as well as Mastic and can be trusted for CX racing. Available in 16.5 or 25mm widths.

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Carogna Tubular Gluing Tape stands out from similar products in the way that it’s constructed.

It uses a thin adhesive layer on the rim side and a thicker layer on the tire side. The thicker layer goes all the way to the edge to create more contact with the tire and an extremely secure bond.

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1 Craft Women’s Active Crewneck Long Sleeve Baselayer BL4771 / KA68J The ultimate base layer for cooler temps. This keeps you warm while still being extremely breathable, by transporting body heat away from the skin before it turns into sweat.

2 Craft Women’s Seamless Touch Sleeveless Baselayer BL0141 / PO64S A great cross-functional base layer, this garment can be worn easily under other clothing or on its own during warmer temps.

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3 Craft Active Extreme Long Sleeve Crew Baselayer BL1007 / BR86F Thin and lightweight, this base layer keeps riders warm and dry on any off-season ride.

4 Lazer Z-1 Helmet HE1820 / WN324C Redesigned Advanced Rollsys fit system, 31 air vents, and the lightest helmet Lazer offers. The Z1 helmet is the pinnacle of comfort and function.

5 Lazer Z-1 Aeroshell HE4170 / RF18O Lazer Z1 specific aeroshell is ideal for cold, wet races when you need a little extra protection from mother nature.

6 Seal Skinz Ultra Grip Glove GL1532 / DS56L A lightweight, close-fitting glove that is water- and windproof, yet manages moisture with a merino wool inner layer. Dotted palms provide great grip, even when wet.

7 BONT Vaypor XC Mountain Shoe SH2486 / EG332A Made with a carbon composite sole and a shiny microfiber upper, these quickdrying shoes will stand up to the elements, in even the dirtiest races.

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8 Timbuk2 Race Duffel BG5481 / RN168X This duffel comes with removable backpack straps and pockets for everything on race day. The TPU liner can be hosed down to remove post-race grime.

9 Hirzl Grippp Tour Thermo Glove GL2206 / DC74D Water and wind are repelled by this glove’s softshell material, so hands keep warm and dry. The kangaroo leather palm provides excellent grip, even when wet!

10 Seal Skinz Mid Sock SK1525 / LV56I These mid-weight, mid-calf socks utilize merino wool for warmth and moisture management alongside a waterproof middle layer and a heavier gauge outer layer for durability.

11 Louis Garneau Cabriolet Jacket JK7122 / Men’s / MJ138V JK7150 / Women’s / CW138W Light, breathable, wind breaking, and moisture-wicking convertible jacket.

Transforms into a vest by easily pulling the magnetically attached sleeves.

12 Craft Active Wind Stopper Gunde Boxer Short CL6436 / FO46S Best in cold and windy conditions, these boxers block the wind where you need it most. Ideal for layering without the bulk!

13 Lazer Genesis Cross Helmet HE1670 / FX220H The Lazer Genesis Cross helmet is a complete system to get you through the coldest cross races. Insulated removable winter ear pads along with a limited edition removable Belgian blue Aero shell offer protection from the elements.

14 Louis Garneau Course Thermal Bib AB7622 / KO286D Wind-breaking and water-repellent with an additional layer of Super Lite Dry fabric in front and back for additional protection against water and wind.

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