Marc Basiliere, Author at Bikerumor

Pretty bike: Blacksmith Storck Aero2 build

A friend’s recent lament about the inevitability of the color red on modern bikes meant that Blacksmith Cycles’ 14.1lb blue, black, and white Storck Aero…

Written by Marc Basiliere June 25, 2012

In the Wild: Scott’s 2013 Gambler is a looker

Following this week’s BMC launch, I was able to make my way over to the massive Portes du Soleil area, which bridges the Swiss-French border.…

Written by Marc Basiliere June 22, 2012

Quick Review: Gu’s tasty Chocolate Smoothie Recovery Brew

OK. So we all know that getting the right foods down after a hard ride is pretty important to recovery. But sometimes it’s hard. Not…

Written by Marc Basiliere June 21, 2012

More Riding, More Photos! BMC’s 2013 FourStroke FS01 29er

Having survived an epic drive across the Alps from Lenzerheide to Morzine (thanks to the incredible terrain and my inability to read German), I’m relaxing…

Written by Marc Basiliere June 20, 2012

Revealed and Ridden: BMC’s 2013 FourStroke FS01 full suspension 29er

June 20 update: See more on-trail photos here… This week, Bikerumor was fortunate to be among the cycling press invited by BMC to the unveiling…

Written by Marc Basiliere June 19, 2012

Review: WTB’s Frequency i19 Team Rims Bring Tubelessness to Your Hubs

As someone who actually likes building and riding my own wheels, it has been sad to see much of the industry abandon standalone tubeless-ready rims…

Written by Marc Basiliere June 12, 2012

Project 24.2 Review: Shimano RD-M985 XTR Shadow Plus rear derailleur

See all of our Project 24.2 reviews here! First introduced just about a year ago, Shimano’s XTR Shadow Plus rear derailleur represents one of the…

Written by Marc Basiliere June 07, 2012

Project 24.2 Review: Hydrapak’s lightweigt Selva hydration pack

See all of our Project 24.2 reviews here! Just right. It’s always subjective assessment, but finding a hydration pack that’s just right for racing has…

Written by Marc Basiliere June 05, 2012

Review: HED’s bombproof 1,415g Ardennes FR wheels

We all know that high-end gear should last a long time. After all, it’s often made of the best materials available, draws on the most…

Written by Marc Basiliere May 31, 2012

Review: WTB’s revised Moto 2.1 TCS tire

With its blocky, motorcycle-inspired tread, it’s safe to call WTB’s original Motoraptor tire a bit of a classic. As ubiquitous as it once was, riders’…

Written by Marc Basiliere May 29, 2012

Just In! Lezyne’s LED Helmet Mount

When reviewing Lezyne’s Superdrive earlier this year, I mentioned that the coming helmet mount would improve the focused beam’s off-road utility. Since then, Lezyne’s $20…

Written by Marc Basiliere May 24, 2012

Project 24.2 Review: Roval’s do-it-all Control Trail SL wheelset

See all of our Project 24.2 reviews here! If you could only have one wheelset, what would it look like? Every rider is different, but…

Written by Marc Basiliere May 22, 2012

Review: Specialized’s lightweight Command Post BlackLite dropper

Dropper posts are, to me, like suspension and disc brakes. Sure, we all moan about the added cost, maintenance, and weight- but after a few…

Written by Marc Basiliere May 17, 2012

Project 24.2 Review Update: Road ID’s lightweight Wrist ID Slim

See all of our Project 24.2 posts here! While it has worked so far, I decided to go in a different direction when it came…

Written by Marc Basiliere May 15, 2012

Just In! Syntace’s compliant P6 Carbon HiFlex seatpost

Between the ever-larger frame tubes (on road and off) and the proliferation of dropper posts (for the latter), it sometimes seems as though the humble…

Written by Marc Basiliere May 10, 2012

Project 24.2 Review: Keeping our soft parts soft with Okole Stuff

See all of our Project 24.2 posts here! Every cyclist has spent a good day in the saddle feeling happy and loving life- only to…

Written by Marc Basiliere May 08, 2012

Monday Event Invite: Chill With Levi Leipheimer!

Three-time Tour of California champion and Olympic bronze medalist Levi Leipheimer would like to invite you, cycling loving friends everywhere, and fellow athletes to join…

Written by Marc Basiliere May 06, 2012

Project 24.2 Review: Smith’s all-but-invisible Pivlock V2 sunglasses

See all of our Project 24.2 posts here! In my Project 24.2 kickoff post last winter, I said that if Smith’s second generation Pivlock V2s…

Written by Marc Basiliere May 03, 2012

Updated Project 24.2 Review: Vittoria’s made-to-order Supra MTB shoes

See all of our Project 24.2 reviews here! Made in Italy. That little phrase- though increasingly hard to find- is almost magical in the cycling…

Written by Marc Basiliere May 02, 2012

First Look: Kuat’s lustworthy NV Core hitch rack

From the moment they hit the market back in 2008, Kuat’s racks have attracted a lot of attention for their looks alone. The original NV,…

Written by Marc Basiliere April 26, 2012

Quick Review: Giro’s stylish and comfortable DJ glove

An evolution of their popular Zen glove, Giro’s new DJ is “designed to fit well and built to handle shovels, grips, bailouts and more.” With…

Written by Marc Basiliere April 25, 2012

Just in from Wisconsin: Ernesto Lube!

About a week ago, a bottle of Ernesto Bike Lube landed in our inbox. What’s Ernesto Bike Lube? It’s a light soybean oil-based lube that…

Written by Marc Basiliere April 21, 2012

First Look: Chrome’s Stock Cobra hoodie

Given their success with the sexy, comfy, wool Cobra hoodie (reviewed here)- but understanding that not everyone could stomach the price tag, Chrome decided to…

Written by Marc Basiliere April 19, 2012

Project 24.2 Review: Specialized’s Comfy Henge Expert Saddle

See all of our Project 24.2 posts here! With Specialized providing the aft contact points for our Project 24.2 race bike, I suspected that my…

Written by Marc Basiliere April 17, 2012

Project 24.2 Review: WTB Nano TCS 2.1 XC tires and WeirWolf grips

See all of our Project 24.2 reviews here! Along with the Valcon Carbon saddle reviewed here, WTB sent out some race rubber in the form…

Written by Marc Basiliere April 12, 2012

Nau present their new “Pedal” collection – and are celebrating with a bike & outfit giveaway!

Environmentally aware urbane outdoor clothing company Nau have just announced their new “Pedal” collection of clothing and bags for men and women- and are giving…

Written by Marc Basiliere April 11, 2012

First Look: Giro’s Flashy Privateer Shoes

Nothing says racer! like white shoes. Well, except for shaved legs and sub-2in semi slicks. White, my friends, is for winners. Targeted at the self-financed…

Written by Marc Basiliere April 11, 2012

Project 24.2 Review: Pearl Izumi’s Transfer Short- and Long-Sleeve baselayers

See all of our Project 24.2 reviews here! Part of Pearl Izumi’s top-tier P.R.O. series of clothing, the Transfer Short Sleeve and Long Sleeve baselayers…

Written by Marc Basiliere April 10, 2012

Project 24.2 Review: CamelBak’s low-slung Charge LR hydration pack

See all of our Project 24.2 posts here! With last year’s superlight adventure racing-oriented Octane LR pack, CamelBak turned their long-time hydration pack design on…

Written by Marc Basiliere April 05, 2012

Project 1.1 Review: American Classic’s MTB 29 Tubeless Singlespeed wheelset

Wide, sturdy, and light. When American Classic offered up their MTB 29 Tubeless Singlespeed wheelset as a comparison with my self-built DT/Stans wheelset, I was…

Written by Marc Basiliere April 03, 2012

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