Title: EU Tech Editor Location: Mountains of the Czech Republic
Expertise
Topics of Expertise: MTB, Enduro, Cyclocross, Gravel & All-Road cycling, Bikepacking & Adventure Touring, Technical Product Design & Engineering Development
Years in Expertise: 25+
Number of Products & Number of Hours Tested: 1000+ of new products in over 10,000 hours of ride testing
Education & Certifications
Education: M.Arch. in design & planning, Georgia Institute of Technology. B.S. in Architecture & Industrial Design, Georgia Institute of Technology & École nationale supérieure d’architecture de Paris-La Villette.
Years of Writing: 25+
Certifications: Registered Architect, MTB/Backpacking Instructor and WAFA/Lifeguard (previous)
Club/Association Memberships: Association Internationale des Journalistes du Cyclisme
Previous Publications: Ride Lugged, The Voice of Reason
A Word from Cory Benson
Serving as Bikerumor’s EU Tech Editor allows me to leverage my design & engineering expertise to provide independent in-depth analysis of the cycling industry’s latest technological developments here in Europe. Riding, testing, reviewing & writing about these innovations allow me to share my unique technical perspective, combined with my personal love of all cycling disciplines.
I started sharing my strong opinions about technical developments in the cycling industry while a fresh wide-eyed designer, and then as a bike mechanic starting around 1996, sharing musings through a series of blogs & occasional contributions to local mags like Dirt Rag, at the time. It officially evolved into a full-time vocation with Bikerumor starting in 2013.
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Canyon has an all-new family of well-equipped utilitarian city commuter bikes with the standard Citylite and its Bosch-powered ebike sibling the Citylite:ON. Both share no-fuss…
The Reynolds ATR fast gravel carbon wheel line-up gets a solid aerodynamic overhaul. Now with wider hookless beads, a slightly deeper profile, and a refined…
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Aerodynamic specialists Swiss Side have an all-new AERO Cockpit System to help triathlon and time trial racers better dial in their aero tuck. Developed as…
Vertical droppers have always been light, but now their new Helium Race is even lighter, shedding 15-30g more with a new carbon shaft and carbon-reinforced…
Following Old Man Mountain’s own FLiP-equipped Helmlock fork bag earlier this year, now 5 more bag makers have their own options to complete your custom…
This new 8Bar Krzberg v8 has been one of the Berlin bike brand’s original affordable, customizable fixies. And now it gets an 8th-generation refresh with…
The lightweight German carbon experts at Bike Ahead Composites have a new BiTurbo Aero 2.0, completely remaking their aerodynamic 6-spoke carbon road wheels while retaining…
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Officina Battaglin showed us two all-new bikes at Eurobike – this premium mixed-material Cortina gravel bike, and a Siena all-road bike that makes modern handmade…
These new Crankbrothers Stamp 0 plastic platform pedals mold in dozens of nicely-designed traction pins to give new mountain bikers a taste of the grip…
For decades Lightweight’s carbon-spoked, made-in-Germany Meilenstein carbon wheels have always been lust-worthy for their unique looks, stiffness, and well… light weight. But only now do…
Developed with gravel racers and refined in the wind tunnel, Apidura now offers a nearly universal fit Aero System pair of compact bikepacking bags that…
Love it or hate it, 32″ mountain bike wheels are getting some serious attention from big names. Apparently, BMC is taking the concept pretty seriously…
The next generation of Rotwild’s popular R.EX all-mountain / enduro ebike gets a big power upgrade, keeping the proven mid-high-pivot 150mm travel carbon frame, but…
