Colin McCaleb, Author at Bikerumor

Review: Lezyne’s Micro Drive USB Front/Rear Lights

With Lezyne announcing at EB 2013 they’re upping the lumen count of their entire range by 50 lumens per light, it’s time we provided all…

Written by Colin McCaleb December 15, 2013

Kuat Ups Camo Game w/ Vagabond Special Edition Roof Basket

Camo’s in, and to coincide with fatbike hunting season, Kuat just released a Vagabond roof basket with camo accents. With room for two bikes plus…

Written by Colin McCaleb December 09, 2013

Kickstarter Project: Plume Fender Stows Away When Sunny, Rolls Out With the Weather

Kickstarter is bringing another project to life, the Plume Mudguard. It’s a recoiling fender that works like a snap bracelet. Constructed of a stainless steel…

Written by Colin McCaleb May 15, 2013

Chrome Gears Up, Spot On Urban Riding Apparel For Spring

With the current season providing dry weather every other hour or so, a varied collection of cycling clothing can make all the difference for ride…

Written by Colin McCaleb May 01, 2013

Review: Portland Design Works Do-Anything Takeout Basket & Dios Thronous Spongy Eva Saddle

Commuter bikes (besides being fantastic modes of transportation and perhaps ways of changing the world) are blank templates waiting to be swagged out with functional,…

Written by Colin McCaleb March 19, 2013

Chrome Totes New Urban Clipless Shoe for Spring, the Truk Pro

Just released, the Truk Pro is Chrome’s newest recessed SPD shoe. A fresh take on their Truk model (a stiff shoe but lacking the SPD),…

Written by Colin McCaleb March 19, 2013

NAHBS 2013: Bag Roundup w/ ILE, Brooks, Tanner Goods, Baileyworks & Twin Six

When you’re running errands or joy riding a custom frame by a worthy builder, snagging a quality bag seems the next logical step. We saw…

Written by Colin McCaleb March 09, 2013

NAHBS 2013: Lundbeck, Muse & Legacy w/ Racked & Fendered Fleet

Cycling’s not always about crushing your competition on Strava. Sometimes it’s about getting out in the sun for a cruise around the city. These three…

Written by Colin McCaleb March 06, 2013

NAHBS 2013: Vibe, Avery County Cycles, & Vincent Rodriguez w/ Copper Plated Goodness

There were various motifs throughout the show, like Chris King components for instance, and builders choosing between either titanium or Ox Platinum steel for construction.…

Written by Colin McCaleb February 28, 2013

NAHBS 2013: Kish Cycles Brings Titanium Builds, Mason Jar Cages & A Teeny Tiny Frame

Kish won big at NAHBS a couple years back for best titanium construction on a bike with 24″ wheels. This year, Kish brought some fantastic…

Written by Colin McCaleb February 28, 2013

Kickstarter Project: Nisnas Industries Mudguards, Leather Framebags & Quality Accessories

With all this NAHBS and Frostbike coverage, we almost forgot about Kickstarter! In case you remember, we featured some excellent Nisnas Industries fenders on our…

Written by Colin McCaleb February 28, 2013

NAHBS 2013: King Cage w/ Titanium Shot Glass Bells & Other Drinking Doodads

King Cage is a hoot at the shows, always unveiling some off-the-wall titanium and stainless steel bicycle accessories. This year, King Cage bridged the gap…

Written by Colin McCaleb February 28, 2013

NAHBS 2013: Littleford Bicycle’s Bombproof Touring Bike

As a builder that tours on his bike for anywhere between three days and three months in places like the Mediterranean and eastern Europe, Jon…

Written by Colin McCaleb February 26, 2013

Fi’zi:k Crafts Eye-Catching Custom Red Saddles, Auctioning Now for World Bicycle Relief

With the start of NAHBS, Fi’zi:k unveiled 15 custom saddles at their booth, 11 of which hit the auction house. All saddles are one-of-a-kind and…

Written by Colin McCaleb February 25, 2013

NAHBS 2013: Ventus Cycles, A-Train & Shed 6

Every year, NAHBS brings together a huge selection of builders, from seasoned veterans to first year endeavors. Ventus has been around for a little while…

Written by Colin McCaleb February 24, 2013

NAHBS 2013: Blaze Cycles’ Fiery Spectrum & Ampeirce’s 29er Mountain Tandem

Blaze Bicycles divvied up their talent this year across a full line of bikes, from mountain, to classic road, to single speed, to ‘cross. From…

Written by Colin McCaleb February 24, 2013

NAHBS 2013: Reeb Cycles w/ Dirty Offroad Steel CX, Fatbike & Hardtail Builds

At NAHBS this year, along with the standard high end road and mountain, we’ve seen a ton of cross, gravel racer and fatbike builds. Reeb…

Written by Colin McCaleb February 24, 2013

NAHBS 2013: Kent Eriksen Cycles w/ New Mountain & Road Builds

With a base in Steamboat Springs Colorado, Kent Eriksen didn’t have to travel too far for this year’s NAHBS. They brought a few show bikes…

Written by Colin McCaleb February 24, 2013

NAHBS 2013: Fi’zi:k Debuts Bar Prototypes, Cyrano R1 & R3

Earlier this year, Fizik announced that they’d be manufacturing bars and stems. At NAHBS they brought in some samples to show off. As of right…

Written by Colin McCaleb February 23, 2013

NAHBS 2013: Geekhouse w/ Road Builds, Commuters & Cross

Based in Boston, Geekhouse started in the pursuit track bike market and has gradually progressed to different parts of the industry, now offering a well-respected…

Written by Colin McCaleb February 23, 2013

NAHBS 2013: Mad Alchemy Vegan Embrocation, Handlebar Mustache Gear

We’re suckers for new products that hit the market, and when browsing all the vegan clothing and schwag Handlebar Mustache was offering, we stumbled across…

Written by Colin McCaleb February 22, 2013

NAHBS 2013: Arundel w/ New Adjustable and Aero Cages, Quality Bike Pump

We’ve been huge fans of Arundel and got to rock some cages while testing out the Parlee Z5 with a mini-review of the Mandible cages…

Written by Colin McCaleb February 22, 2013

Retrofitz Makes Any Shoe Clipless, Offers DIY Cleat System

Retrofitz is a new company that focuses on taking any pair of shoes and modding them for clipless bike use. Shown above is a DIY…

Written by Colin McCaleb February 21, 2013

Aftershokz Headphones, Sound Transmitted Through Cheeks For Safer Cycling

Listening to music while riding is generally a bad idea. But, there are some benefits to music while riding, and with new tech like this…

Written by Colin McCaleb February 05, 2013

Found: Moniker Cycle Horn, Deer Antler Bike Handlebars

From a design perspective, it’s impossible to overlook certain products. Especially when adding these particular products to your bike will make you more intimidating than…

Written by Colin McCaleb February 03, 2013

Timbuk2 w/ Golden Ticket Contest, Factory Tour and Free Schwag

Throughout 2013, Timbuk2 will be shipping an extra goody inside 15 custom order bags, one per month for orders from Timbuk2.com, and one every three…

Written by Colin McCaleb February 01, 2013

Merrell Reveals Commuter Gear For Spring, Men’s & Women’s Jackets

As the roads thaw and become relatively safe for biking again (at least in the northern hemisphere), it’s about time to strip off the big…

Written by Colin McCaleb February 01, 2013

Victoire Updates HFT Track Hubs for 2013, Adds Threaded Design For Fixed/SS Setup

Specializing in high end single speed and urban bicycle components, Victoire just updated their HFT hub for 2013. Built in France from high quality 7075-T6…

Written by Colin McCaleb January 30, 2013

Crisp Transparent Bike Design, Aircraft-Grade Plastic Used For Frame Build

We’ve seen some great concepts floating around the internet this past year, like the all-cardboard bike that’ll perhaps hit the market this year. Based in…

Written by Colin McCaleb January 24, 2013

Pure Eco Range Biodegradable Products, Keeping the Bike (& Shop) Fresh

Though performance is perhaps the largest factor in bike products, it doesn’t hurt to add some ecological activism to the mix. Pure is a new…

Written by Colin McCaleb January 18, 2013

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