Marc Basiliere, Author at Bikerumor

Interbike 2012: Simmons Racing go full carbon / full custom. On your feet.

Though they’ve been around for quite some time in the cycling and speed skating worlds, Simmons Racing made their Interbike debut this year and were…

Written by Marc Basiliere September 20, 2012

Interbike 2012: Miir add bikes, improve our favorite metal bottle, and give back

In partnership with World Bicycle Relief, socially aware outdoor company (and makers of my favorite metal drinking bottles) MiiR have expanded into bicycles. Not only…

Written by Marc Basiliere September 20, 2012

Interbike 2012: Boreas show clean, innovative, lightweight packs

Breaking from some of the more ‘urban’ packs shown at the show, Boreas were on hand at Interbike showing a distinctive line of very clean-looking…

Written by Marc Basiliere September 20, 2012

Interbike 2012: MET Helmets have landed in the US

Long after catching wind of the Italian company’s Stateside debut, MET helmets have finally landed at distributor Tom Hall Enterprises and are available for sale…

Written by Marc Basiliere September 20, 2012

Stage Race’s Ltd Edition CX 401 shoe giveaway: We have a WINNER!

The people have spoken! In six short words (or four words and two characters), we have a winner to our Stage Race Distribution limited edition…

Written by Marc Basiliere September 18, 2012

Don’t Forget to enter Stage Race’s Ltd Edition CX 401 shoe giveaway!

Don’t forget to visit Bikerumor’s Facebook page to enter to WIN a pair of limited edition LAKE CX 401 shoes from Stage-Race Distribution or to…

Written by Marc Basiliere September 14, 2012

WIN! A pair of limited edition LAKE CX 401 shoes

Stage Race Distribution, who are now handling Lake shoe distribution for the US and Canada, have been playing around with some cool shoe color schemes…

Written by Marc Basiliere September 11, 2012

Hammerhead to launch new bike at MS Charity Event

As teased earlier, 29er early adopters Hammerhead Bikes are back with a new full suspension frame, the Thumper. In keeping with Hammerhead’s pledge to launch…

Written by Marc Basiliere September 06, 2012

Review: Mavic’s sleek Stratos baggy shorts

Old habits die hard. Even though my first ‘proper’ riding shorts were baggies, once I discovered the comfort and performance of Lycra and overcame my…

Written by Marc Basiliere September 04, 2012

Summer Sock Roundup: Going digital with Injinji’s Lightweight Mini-Crew

Looking for socks? Check out the full Roundup here! Far and away the most unique socks in our summer sock roundup, the Lightweight Mini-Crew from…

Written by Marc Basiliere August 30, 2012

First look: Formula’s buttery ThirtyThree suspension fork

For the past two years, Formula have been teasing us at the annual trade shows with talk about and pre-production samples of a new suspension…

Written by Marc Basiliere August 29, 2012

Review: Topeak’s go-to Joe Blow Pro floor pump

When loading up for a recent two week road trip, I eyed the small army of pumps in the workshop- and reached for Topeak’s full-sized…

Written by Marc Basiliere August 21, 2012

Summer Sock Roundup: Craft ZERO Bike sock review

Looking for socks? Check out the full Roundup here! Knitted of Craft’s ZERO fabric, the ZERO Bike socks are designed to be more of a…

Written by Marc Basiliere August 16, 2012

Review: Shimano’s unassailable FC-M780 XT triple crankset

It’s no secret that great parts are hard to review- and Shimano’s XTs have long been among the best day in, day out cranks on…

Written by Marc Basiliere August 14, 2012

24 lifts, 400mi of trails: A few days in the Alps with flowmtb

When we were ‘in the neighborhood’ on other business earlier this summer, we took the opportunity to drop in on and spend a few days…

Written by Marc Basiliere August 14, 2012

Summer Sock Roundup: Capo Standard Tactel Sock review

Looking for socks? Check out the full Roundup here! The lightest and least expensive socks in this year’s Summer Sock Roundup should have been shoe-in…

Written by Marc Basiliere August 09, 2012

Review: Be a Clean Monkey with Grease Monkey Wipes

Maybe because they’re usually the stuff of late-night informercials, I’m usually skeptical of do-it-all cleaners. Powerful on grease, gentle on hands- all that stuff. From…

Written by Marc Basiliere August 07, 2012

Review: Easton’s unassuming EA70 XCT wheelset

Standing out by not standing out. By keeping their graphics and freehub sound subtle, Easton have managed to set their new EA70 XCT wheelset apart…

Written by Marc Basiliere August 01, 2012

New from North Shore Billet: SRAM double spiders for standard chainrings

Really digging SRAM’s latest aluminum and carbon fiber double cranksets but bummed not to be able to run combinations lower than a 26/39 on their…

Written by Marc Basiliere July 25, 2012

Initial Review: Formula’s updated RX disc brake

Billed as the perfect brake for XC or all mountain/enduro use, Formula’s RX has long been a solid aftermarket choice and great OEM score. For…

Written by Marc Basiliere July 24, 2012

Question: What was your favorite onZa product?

Inspired by this week’s Monday Mystery Pic, I wondered: what was onZa’s best product? Working at a bike shop in the mid-90s, we saw loads…

Written by Marc Basiliere July 23, 2012

Surly Krampus: Holy Mackrel! It’s 29+!

Via Taeblog: As further evidence that Surly live in a parallel universe in which suspension never evolved to its current (really quite good) state, aluminum…

Written by Marc Basiliere July 21, 2012

Chrome: New, blue, and TPU

We’ve just had word from Chrome on their newest releases: the lifetime guaranteed Delta (left) and District (right). The TPU coated 600 denier Cordura fabrics…

Written by Marc Basiliere July 20, 2012

Review: Acros’ smooth spinning AI-24 R1 L ceramic headset

By now, we’re all familiar with the claims made for ceramic bearings. Harder, rounder, smoother, and lighter than traditional steel balls, ceramics have the potential…

Written by Marc Basiliere July 19, 2012

Exclusive First Glimpse: Hammerhead Bikes’ ProtoHHype

Ever since dropping in on Tulsa 29er specialists Hammerhead Bikes (formerly 918xc) this spring, we’ve been hearing bits and pieces about the brand’s first frame…

Written by Marc Basiliere July 18, 2012

First Look: Uvex’s superlight SGL-202 Vario sunglasses

Doh! We’ve heard from Germany that we got the light transmission wrong: it’s even wider than we thought Updated below… Even though the brand’s name…

Written by Marc Basiliere July 17, 2012

Review: Mavic’s airy Plasma helmet

Coming in three understated colors (silver, black, and white) and sporting minimal graphics, the middle child in Mavic’s three-model inaugural helmet line doesn’t draw a…

Written by Marc Basiliere July 10, 2012