Nick Burklow, Author at Bikerumor

Review: Funkier Clothing’s Winter Jersey, Tights, and Bibs

The cold weather came to stay a couple months back, and I’ve been riding in winter clothing ever since. My usual kit (Specialized full zip…

Written by Nick Burklow January 10, 2012

Triple Eight Distribution Recalls Over 30,000 Helmets

Triple Eight Distribution has announced a voluntary recall of 30,400 children and youth helmets. Testing has shown that the affected products do not comply with…

Written by Nick Burklow January 09, 2012

Long Term Test: Breezer Finesse – The Alfine 8 Speed Super Commuter

Four years ago I sold my car and moved to Portland with two bicycles. I haven’t owned a car since, which means I use…

Written by Nick Burklow January 09, 2012

How to Break Into the Cycling Industry – Dan Powell of PDW, plus bonus PDW Shop Tour

Last week I had the opportunity to swing by the new HQ of Portland Design Works for a shop tour. While there, I figured it…

Written by Nick Burklow December 19, 2011

Cyfac Launches Custom Paint Configuration Website

File this under time wasters. Cyfac has recently joined the likes of Parlee and NielPryde by launching their custom paint configuration website. You will find…

Written by Nick Burklow December 18, 2011

Rolf Prima ECX Tubular Cyclocross Wheelset Review

I have always been attracted to cyclocross, but never had the chance to own a proper ‘cross bike. Well, that changed this season as I…

Written by Nick Burklow December 11, 2011

Praxis Works Chainring Review

Poor front shifting can really ruin an otherwise amazing drivetrain setup. Not to mention, it can really put a downer on your rides. I myself…

Written by Nick Burklow December 05, 2011

Review: Chrome Midway Pro SPD Shoes and Bonus Mini Review: Chrome Merino Wool Socks

Back in June we posted a review of both the Chrome Kursk Pro and the Mission Workshop’s Rondel (a DZR shoe). While both are good…

Written by Nick Burklow November 23, 2011

Rain Protection for your smartphone: DIY vs The Topeak Phone DryBag

The smartphone, with a multitude of cycling specific applications, seems to be a valid choice for replacing one’s cycle computer these days. Thanks to bluetooth…

Written by Nick Burklow November 20, 2011

Interbike 2011: KHS Committed to 650B, Does Full Microshift, and Covers 6’8″ Riders

Yup. 650B. KHS is moving forward with the inbetweener standard with two new bikes, and they were keen to tell us all about them. First…

Written by Nick Burklow October 07, 2011

Enve Composites Expands Component Line with New Compact Road Handlebar

The wizards of carbon fiber over at Enve never seem to stop with the awesome. Their existing carbon road handlebar has been a big success, and to…

Written by Nick Burklow October 05, 2011

Review: Wabi Lightning Single Speed

No matter how many bikes I have, I always keep a single speed around. Their simple nature always appeals to me whether I’m commuting, on…

Written by Nick Burklow October 04, 2011

Found – Hit N Run AXIS Direct Mount System

Having a publicly available email address means tons of spam. I often find myself cleaning out our BikeRumor email box and trashing everything from messages…

Written by Nick Burklow September 28, 2011

Interbike 2011 – Calfee’s trick Face plate Light Mount and Custom Di2 Battery With USB

Beyond having some very nice stuff from eecycle works mounted up in their booth, the guys at Calfee were also sporting some trick stuff of…

Written by Nick Burklow September 27, 2011

Interbike Randomness – New DZR Performance Shoe and Knog Locks

It’s no secret that I love my Mission Workshop DZR shoes. I wear them nearly every day. When strolling through the DZR booth this year…

Written by Nick Burklow September 27, 2011

Interbike 2011: Praxis Works Prototype Crank, M35 BB, and Forged Chainrings UPDATE: Carbon Crank Is Go

Praxis Works chainring, and their M35 BB system have been around for a little while now. What we did see that was new this year was…

Written by Nick Burklow September 23, 2011

Sweetwings Cranks are back! EEcranks final form revealed

Craig over at eecycle works was one half of the duo that put out Sweet Parts back in the 90’s. Their Sweetwings cranksets set a…

Written by Nick Burklow September 21, 2011

Interbike 2011: All City’s Space Horse gallops in, Mr. Pink is Finalized

All City Cycles is known for making sweet fixed gear freestyle bikes. As of late however, they have been putting out more drop bar bikes…

Written by Nick Burklow September 20, 2011

Interbike Randomness – Endura’s Affordable Waterproof Shell, King Cage Cargo Roll & Icarus’ USB Di2 Battery

Endura has launched a new, more affordable shell. It’s a nice packable design, is 10k breathable, and comes in red, black, and the ever popular…

Written by Nick Burklow September 19, 2011

Found: One very pretty chainring by Aaron Panone

Aaron Panone is an industrial designer from Boston who often collaborates with others (such as Geekhouse), but usually does not put out self branded products. …

Written by Nick Burklow September 19, 2011

Fyxation provides you two new ways to rest your bottom

With Interbike just around the corner, we are seeing more products let loose. Fyxation is joining in with an early release of their own that…

Written by Nick Burklow September 07, 2011

Lazer Helmets Brightens up your noggin with FLURO

New for 2012, Lazer has introduced a new hi-viz yellow graphic treatment called FLURO. This bright yellow “be seen” color is not a simple spray…

Written by Nick Burklow August 30, 2011

U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross Calendar Announced

Take off those commuter tires, and mount up the knobbys. The cyclocross season is just around the corner. The organizers of the U.S. GP…

Written by Nick Burklow August 30, 2011

2012 Surly Products: Fat Tires, Really Fat tires, and the bikes they go on

Surly, purveyors of fine steel frames and fat tires, have dropped their new products pre euro/interbike via their blog. They have everything from refined versions…

Written by Nick Burklow August 26, 2011

Oakley Jawbone Sunglasses Now with Transitions Lenses

Transitions Optical, official eye wear sponsor of Team Garmin-Cervelo, have paired up with Oakley to improve the already well loved Jawbone glasses. Transitions lenses allow…

Written by Nick Burklow August 24, 2011

Exposure Lights lets loose new technology for their 2012 product line

Across the pond, Exposure Lights is pumping out some high quality, high lumens packing, self contained lighting systems. To help keep the lights cooler, and…

Written by Nick Burklow August 24, 2011

Review: Revo Abyss Sunglasses

A few weeks ago, a box of goodies showed up at my door. It was unexpected, but it’s always nice to get a big box…

Written by Nick Burklow August 24, 2011

Initial Impressions: NiteRider 2012 Lights

As Fall approaches and our days start to get shorter, lights will become a necessity. There is no excuse to ride after dark without…

Written by Nick Burklow August 23, 2011

Icarus Lights creates Di2 USB Rechargeable Internal battery

Pat Gerke is know for Icarus Lights. He has designed a bike light that can be totally customized to your riding style. His next project…

Written by Nick Burklow August 10, 2011

Found: Doctor Will Bar Energy Bars

Dr. Will Harden is a chiropractic physician in Portland, OR. Over the past few years, he has been on a quest to create a better,…

Written by Nick Burklow August 06, 2011

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