Marc Basiliere, Author at Bikerumor

First Impressions: Exposure’s compact, potent, and rechargeable Blaze Mk1 tail light

Looking for all the world like a miniature fire hydrant, UK lightsmiths Exposure’s latest tail light is a potent little guy. Designed to address some…

Written by Marc Basiliere March 17, 2013

Just In: Hincapie’s well-lit Edge Bibshort and Jersey

Recently, Hincapie reached out to the Bikerumor crew, excited about their latest and greatest road kit. The company’s Edge Bibshort and matching Jersey are the…

Written by Marc Basiliere March 16, 2013

Review: Could Deuter’s Superbike 18 EXP be the perfect commuter bag?

Deuter’s Superbike 18 EXP is a simple, moderate capacity, commuter-oriented pack. Sounds simple, right? A cavernous main compartment, a couple of small organization pockets, foam…

Written by Marc Basiliere March 08, 2013

WIN! Trisports & Headsweats want you to watch Le Tour in person!

Watching the Tour is always a hassle. There’s the short-term cable package, wading through hours of DVR’d footage- and trying not to hear what Greg…

Written by Marc Basiliere March 06, 2013

Review: Exposure’s self-adjusting Reflex Mk. 1 light

Recent advancements in electronic components–and the reduction in their size and cost–are quickly making themselves felt in the bicycle industry. Tiny and inexpensive GPS receivers,…

Written by Marc Basiliere March 05, 2013

Just In: REEB’s True Temper OX trail singlespeed

If you’re a successful brewery run by people who like bikes, the next step is to build trail-oriented singlespeed 29ers. In the US. With belt…

Written by Marc Basiliere March 03, 2013

Review: Lake’s No Holds Barred CX401 Road Shoes

What happens when one of the most experienced names in cycling footwear decides to build a no-holds-barred racing shoe? With over 30 years’ experience in…

Written by Marc Basiliere March 01, 2013

Just In: Uvex’s superlight Active Vario Shield photochromic sunglasses

Hot on the heels of Uvex’s lightweight Ultrasonic helmet and SGL-202 Race tint-shifting glasses come a lighter-still shield model: the Active Shield. Despite a very…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 26, 2013

Just in: Uvex’s lightweight, low-profile Ultrasonic helmet

A couple of years after first being shown to the cycling world, Uvex’s Ultrasonic helmet has made it through the necessary safety qualifications and is…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 21, 2013

On-One’s painkilling Codeine: a long-travel full suspension 29er

2/21: Growler reference added… Today’s one of those days when we hear about all sorts of cool stuff at once! Developed while designer Brant was…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 20, 2013

Just In: Alpinestars’ 2013 Moab trail glove

Designed with its namesake’s rough & tumble (but often quite warm) conditions in mind, Alpinestars’ Moab is a lightweight glove for more aggressive trail and…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 17, 2013

Marc’s First Impressions: SRAM’s solid, silent XX1 group

Feb 15 Update 2: Graphic comparison with double- and triple-ring setups added. Recently, while descending a rough, loose descent, my attention was drawn to the…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 14, 2013

Switchback! Hammerhead’s Thumper gets new name, revised graphics

Reviewed here last December, Hammerhead’s Thumper trail bike bike is a capable ride at a great price- but its graphics weren’t well received and riders…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 06, 2013

Project 1.2 Review: On-One’s convention-challenging $800 Lurcher carbon 29er frame

Catch up on all of our Project 1.2 posts here! For many of us, there’s no denying carbon fiber’s sex appeal. Be it the associations…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 05, 2013

Just In: American Classic’s flyweight XX1-compatible Race Tubeless wheelset

It’s been a couple of years since we played with American Classic’s lightest wheelsets, but the company’s unique hubs and surprisingly light rims have always…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 03, 2013

Project 1.2 Initial Review: Roval’s $1,200 hookless Control Carbon 29 wheelset

Catch up on all of our Project 1.2 posts here! While the benefits of wheels that are lighter and stronger than their aluminum peers are…

Written by Marc Basiliere January 30, 2013

Riding in Style with Scapin’s Italian-made carbon/steel road racer

When North American Scapin importers Stage Race asked if we’d like to try a bike from the Italian builder’s line, one bike immediately set itself…

Written by Marc Basiliere January 26, 2013

Project 1.2 Review: FSA SL-K SB0 seatpost problem solved

Catch up on all of our Project 1.2 posts here! In last month’s review of FSA’S stiff, sexy SL-K SB0 seatpost, we noted that: The…

Written by Marc Basiliere January 19, 2013

Long-Term Review: Mavic’s set-and-forget Crossmax ST trail wheelset

Eighteen months ago, the first examples of Mavic’s redesigned ITS-4 freehub started to hit the trails. With two staggered pair of pawls, the new freehub…

Written by Marc Basiliere January 17, 2013

First look: Exposure’s self-adjusting, 2,200lm Reflex light

With light outputs running from more-than-adequeate to completely absurd, lighting companies are (correctly) finding other ways to move the trail illumination game forward. With their…

Written by Marc Basiliere January 12, 2013

Just In: 2013 Shimano SLX Group

While it goes without saying that Shimano’s top-end XTR group is a virtually flawless performer, most of us ride in a reality populated with components…

Written by Marc Basiliere January 08, 2013

Quick Review: Halo’s light, slip-resistant Hex Key Skewers

Catch up on all of our Project 1.2 posts here! When looking for a bolt-on skewer to keep our Project 1.2 On-One Lurcher’s rear wheel…

Written by Marc Basiliere January 01, 2013

Project 1.2 Review: FSA’s stiff, sexy SL-K SB0 seatpost

Catch up on all of our Project 1.2 posts here! With its simple two-bolt head and unidirectional carbon fiber finish, FSA’s entry-level SL-K carbon seatpost…

Written by Marc Basiliere December 28, 2012

6 day, 20 stage, 20,000M descending Trans-Savoie Enduro: registration opens January 2nd

Fancy nearly a week’s worth of descending some of the most beautiful mountains on earth? Then it’s time to sharpen your pencil and fill out…

Written by Marc Basiliere December 28, 2012

Review: Giro’s Privateer Mountain Bike Shoes – Why Spend More?

With cycling equipment and apparel constantly pushing the price envelope upward, it’s really nice to come across a reasonably-priced piece of gear that gives up…

Written by Marc Basiliere December 24, 2012

First Rides: Hammerhead’s Hard-Charging Thumper Trail Bike

Note: In response to customer feedback, Hammerhead have rechristened the Thumper the 120X. Get the scoop here! Hammerhead Bikes’ isn’t a ride for the shy. …

Written by Marc Basiliere December 20, 2012

Just in: Continental’s knobbly Mountain King II and Trail King ProTection Tires

In response to reader suggestions that we step up to more aggressive tires for our BMC Trailfox test bike, we fired up the Rumor-Signal looking…

Written by Marc Basiliere December 18, 2012

Can you… run an XX1 crankset with a Shimano drivetrain?

Our guy Dan over at Bikeworks was recently in touch about the Shram XX1T build on his Giant XTC 29er hardtail. It being the slow…

Written by Marc Basiliere December 18, 2012

Would you buy tire sealant from this… [we’re not sure what]?

Wheelgoo fires ultra-microfibres (25 x finer than human hair) into punctures. It then utilises nano-spheres (as used in liquid body armour) to seal between these fibres. This…

Written by Marc Basiliere December 14, 2012

Initial Review: Hydrapak’s lightweight, versatile Laguna hydration pack

Billed as an “all day pack,” Hydrapak’s Laguna is a well-organized pack that has plenty of room for a well-equipped day on the trail. The…

Written by Marc Basiliere December 13, 2012

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