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Jordan Villella

Title: Staff Writer
Email: jordan@bikerumor.com
Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Expertise

Topics of Expertise: Mountain Bike, Cyclocross, Road Cycling, Bike Racing
Years in Expertise: 20+
Number of Products & Number of Hours Tested: 2,000+ products, 10,000+ hours

Education & Certifications

Education: Bachelors of Sports, Art, Entertainment Management Point Park University
Years of Writing: 20+
Certifications: USAC Cycling Coach CAT1, Safe Sport, NASM CSCS – Strength & Conditioning Coach, CPR, BBI Master Mechanic Certification
Club/Association Memberships: USA Cycling, Executive Board Member Hollow Oak Land Trust
Previous Publications: MTBR, Dirt Rag, Training Peaks, Road Bike Review

A Word from Jordan Villella

As a writer for BikeRumor and Lola Digital Media, I share my passion for cycling with the world and hopefully get some new riders excited about hitting the trails.

My writing career started by reviewing products. As a bike racer, I would go through lots of gear in my heavy training seasons. I used that time to put products through the wringer and share my results.

I like hiking with my kids, playing the drums, health/wellness, and attending loud heavy metal concerts.

Specialized Allez Update Redefines Entry-Level Alloy Road Bike

The Specialized Allez alloy road bike has been a brand staple for years, and is an affordable mainstay at dealers around the globe…

Written by Jordan Villella May 23, 2023

All-New Challenge Getaway XP Gravel Tire Offers Tubular Comfort with Extra Protection

Challenge Getaway’s new XP (Extra Protection) series claims to offer the ride feedback of a tubular with the protection of beefed-up nylon.

Written by Jordan Villella May 23, 2023

All-New KASK Elemento Aero Helmet Could Be The One For All Disciplines

KASK’s new aero road helmet has been hiding in plain sight for months. We’ve seen it protecting the heads of the INEOS Grenadiers on the…

Written by Jordan Villella May 17, 2023

Thömus Lightrider World Cup XC Mountain Bike – Review

The Thomus Lightrider World Cup is an XC bike many of us are familiar with, or have seen at races, but have never laid our…

Written by Jordan Villella May 12, 2023

Pinarello Preps All-New Dogma XC Mountain Bike for Paris 2024 Olympics

Pinarello began developing this Dogma XC bike just in fall 2022, with Ferrand-Prévot & Pidcock’s feedback to craft a world-class super bike

Written by Jordan Villella May 11, 2023

All-New Specialized S-Works Mondo Tires and Romin EVO Pro Mirror Saddle

Specialized is getting ready for the heavy part of gravel season and is rolling out some gear that will make you question your setup for…

Written by Jordan Villella May 09, 2023

Vittoria rolls out new Corsa Pro & Control Tires for Tour de France Success

If you’ve been following the early road season, you’ve definitely noticed cotton-side wall tires float around the peloton. Cotton usually means tubulars, and for many…

Written by Jordan Villella May 05, 2023

Prevelo Bikes Offers New Designs, Carbon Bits and Kid Friendly Grips

Prevelo has become one of my favorite booths at the Sea Otter Classic. They always have new components designed for kids, and their stoke for…

Written by Jordan Villella May 05, 2023

Pirelli Rolls Out Tubeless Four-Season P Zero Race 4S TLR Tires

Pirellis’ all-arounder race tire, the P Zero Race 4S, is now tubeless-ready and ready to ship. For those unfamiliar, the tire is the middle ground…

Written by Jordan Villella May 03, 2023

Pro Bike Check: Keegan Swenson’s Santa Cruz Blur w/ Prototype RockShox SID

The trade show is only a piece of the events at the Sea Otter Classic; racing is still a part of the festival. This year…

Written by Jordan Villella April 29, 2023

Teravail Telegraph 30mm Road Tires are Fast Rolling and Dependable

When you think of Terevail tires, you probably think gravel, or gnarly MTB tires, certainly not road. That’s about to change; the tire manufacturer is…

Written by Jordan Villella April 27, 2023

Garmin Announces E-Bike Varia Radar with Battery-Free Design

The Garmin Varia eRTL615 (e-bike Varia) is the first radar (that we know of) designed specifically for e-bike use. The design utilizes the e-bike’s power,…

Written by Jordan Villella April 26, 2023

Pro Bike Check: Savilia Blunk’s RockRider XC with Prototype Manitou XC Fork

Sea Otter Classic is packed to the gills with professional racers of all disciplines — racing or not. We were lucky to catch up with…

Written by Jordan Villella April 24, 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

Specialized Epic World Cup Makes a Triumphant Return and Ditches Brain Shock

If you’re a Specialized mountain bike fan, you know what’s coming. It has been sensationalized, hidden under wraps (mostly), and it’s finally launching — the…

Written by Jordan Villella April 20, 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

Forge+Bond Wheels are the Future of USA Carbon Manufacturing

When we think of the latest and greatest from the cycling world, we immediately think of carbon fiber. We have carbon bars, wheels, frames, chainrings…

Written by Jordan Villella April 11, 2023

Garmin Edge 540 and 840 Series Update Features and Introduces Solar Options

Garmin introduces new additions to its Edge series; the all-new Edge 540 and Edge 840 Series. The new units are an updated compact design that…

Written by Jordan Villella April 11, 2023

Updated Trek Ballista and Trek Velocis Helmets Are Lighter, Faster w/ MIPS Air

If you’ve been watching the classics, you’ve noticed the Trek-Segafredo team supporting fashionably-fast new Trek helmets. These aren’t entirely new designs (though they look it)…

Written by Jordan Villella April 06, 2023

Trek’s New Trail MTB Gear is Rugged AND Nature Friendly

Treks’ new line of trail gear is tough, fits nicely, and has a hidden talent — it treads lighter on the planet. The new apparel…

Written by Jordan Villella April 06, 2023

HUNT Race XC Wide Wheelset Review: Race Performance for under $500?

HUNT’s Race XC Wide mountain bike wheelset looks to strike a note with performance-driven and cost-conscious riders.

Written by Jordan Villella April 03, 2023

Rocky Mountain Goes Full Carbon With Updated Solo Gravel Bike

The updated Solo gravel line features a race-ready carbon frame, with larger tire clearance and more compliance for rough roads ahead.

Written by Jordan Villella March 29, 2023

Updated Ventum NS1 Review: All-Road Features, Aero-Road Performance

The updated Ventum NS1 is a multifaceted road design, focused on speed but able to hang on dirt roads and gravel. A near do-it-all design.

Written by Jordan Villella March 29, 2023

Mosaic Updates the RT-1 For All Roads and Larger Tires

Mosaic is taking on all the roads, updating its RT-1 with a sleeker design, a more capable geometry, and larger tire clearance. This new Mosaic…

Written by Jordan Villella March 28, 2023

Updated Ventum NS1 Aero Road Bike is Fast and It Can Clear 35mm Tires

Fresh off its updated GS1 gravel bike launch, Ventum has another update, this time to its NS1 road bike. The do-it-all road frame sees a…

Written by Jordan Villella March 22, 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