Nick Burklow, Author at Bikerumor

Rolf rolls out long awaited Mountain Bike wheels for 2012: Ralos6 and Ralos9

Rolf Prima is know for making high quality road wheels for your two wheeler. New for 2012 they are expanding their lineup to include a…

Written by Nick Burklow August 03, 2011

Rapha teams up with Rocket Espresso Milano for limited edition Espresso Machine

Rapha has teamed up with the likes of Rocket Espresso Milano to produce a limited edition (200 in total) Giotto espresso machine. The Giotto is…

Written by Nick Burklow July 31, 2011

Mini-Roundup: Thought Controlled Shifting, Porsche gets into bikes (again), and the Target Missoni bicycle

So you don’t have to spend 20 minutes reading this post, I will omit the obligatory list of automotive manufactures who have decided to delve…

Written by Nick Burklow July 31, 2011

Factory Tour: Ruckus Components – Carbon Fiber Repair and so much more

What do you get when you mix a wacky engineer who specialized in composites with a guy who used to work in hospitalities but just happens to…

Written by Nick Burklow July 25, 2011

Chrome drops 2011 Fall line – Gives You Stylish Footwear and new tech bags

The folks at Chrome have bee working hard this year. They have launched several new bags, new SPD compatible shoes, new clothing, and even opened…

Written by Nick Burklow July 21, 2011

Wabi Cycles Refines Their Bikes, Lightens up the Lightning to 15.1 lbs

Richard over at Wabi Cycles and been pumping out some cool fixed gear bikes for a while now. Their understated branding, classic design, and low…

Written by Nick Burklow July 11, 2011

KCNC introduces shimano compatible anodized crank bolts

KCNC loves to make your bike lighter and better looking. If your Shimano two piece crankset was feeling a big ugly, they have the fix.…

Written by Nick Burklow July 11, 2011

Review: O2 Nokomis Rain Jacket and Pant

Through the end of Winter, and all Spring long, I was fortunate enough to have rain gear from O2 on hand to weather the Portland…

Written by Nick Burklow June 29, 2011

Single Track in a National Park? Mammoth Cave National Park Says Yes!

Underneath the surface, Mammoth Cave is home to a 390-mile subterranean cave network. In fact, this is the largest known underground cave network on the…

Written by Nick Burklow June 28, 2011

Pure Fix Cycles Shifts Up a Gear, now offers sizing and 16 color combinations

Back in February we informed you lovely readers about Pure Fix Cycles. At that time, they were selling a $299 fixed gear bike direct from…

Written by Nick Burklow June 28, 2011

Electric Bicycle Rentals in London Now Available from Hertz

Back in April 2009, the mayor of London, Boris Johnson, announced his plan to make the city the electric vehicle capitol of Europe. Two years…

Written by Nick Burklow June 27, 2011

The Casual Clipless SPD Shoe Review: Mission Workshop’s Rondel vs. Chrome’s Kursk Pro

Let me start by stating that I hate toe cages and straps. However, I also hate changing my shoes when I get to work. I…

Written by Nick Burklow June 25, 2011

Review: Chrome Pawn Roll Top Backpack

I have come to the conclusion that I am a backpack person. I tried messenger bags for a while. In fact, I have two in…

Written by Nick Burklow June 22, 2011

Dahon Top Brass Leave to Start High End Folding Bicycle Brand Tern

Tern Bicycles, headed up by general manager Florence Hon and vice president Joshua Hon, has spun off from Dahon. Florence and Joshua took with them…

Written by Nick Burklow June 22, 2011

Boardman Bikes Attempts to Defy the Laws of Physics with new Elite Series Air/TT Time Trial Bikes

Mr. Boardman is no slouch when it comes to time trailing. The man is fast, and he wants the bikes that bear his name to be…

Written by Nick Burklow June 21, 2011

UCI 2012 Mountain Bike World Cup Race Schedule and 2013 UCI Mountain Bike World Championship Awarded to South Africa

The 2012 mountain bike World Cup series calendar has been set. The racers will see three continents, nine countries, and compete in 10 events. 2012…

Written by Nick Burklow June 18, 2011

Rolf Prima 2012 Cyclocross Wheels It All Out – Clincher, Tubular, Disc 135 Hub Spacing

The folks at Rolf Prima know how to get muddy come ‘cross season. With their 2012 cyclocross wheel lineup, they are going to make sure…

Written by Nick Burklow June 15, 2011

Sigma Powerled Evo: 900 Lumens to light up infinity and beyond

OK, maybe not infinity, but when running the Sigma POWERLED EVO the next 325 feet will certainly be illuminated. This compact, lightweight (140g claimed) light…

Written by Nick Burklow June 14, 2011

Clockwork bikes mixes old with new: Ibis LD Stem Replica with Modern Updates

Clockwork Bikes has readied their replica Ibis LD stem for market. This unique classic stem has been updated to fit a 1 1/8th threadless steerer…

Written by Nick Burklow June 13, 2011

Chrome Uses Reclaimed Army Tents to Produced Limited Edition Salvage Series Bags

Chrome bags is super stoked about the introduction of their new Salvage Series bags. Built in Chico, CA, these Chrome Citizen messenger bags are made…

Written by Nick Burklow June 13, 2011

Mission Workshop’s Lineup Grows by one: Introducing The Sanction Rucksack

When it comes to making bags, there are few that can keep up with the quality and style of Mission Workshops. Today, they have announced…

Written by Nick Burklow June 08, 2011

RockyMounts New Locking Thru Axle (15mm and 20mm) Rack Mount

So you have a 15mm thru axle on your bike. Nice! And you have a 20mm thru axle on your other bike too? And you…

Written by Nick Burklow June 05, 2011

New 2012 NiteRider Product Lineup

Do you like to see where you are going in the dark? Yeah, me too! NiteRider has been helping me do that for a long…

Written by Nick Burklow June 02, 2011

Honey Stinger adds the “ade” – new lime-ade and pink lemonade chews!

YUM! Pink lemonade and lime-ade are two of my favorite flavors when it comes to drinks. Now I can chew on that goodness with the…

Written by Nick Burklow May 27, 2011

A mini folding bike to Go with, and In your MINI Cooper

Automotive branded bicycles are nothing new. BMW, Range Rover, Audi, VW, and McLaren are now joined by MINI. The design team over at BMW saw…

Written by Nick Burklow May 04, 2011

New for 2011: O2 Rainwear Breathable, Lightweight Rain Gear

Coming to us from Minneapolis, MN is O2 Rainwear from Rain Shield, Inc. O2 produces light-weight, breathable, rain gear. New for 2011, they have the…

Written by Nick Burklow May 02, 2011

John Loughlin and his TIGR Bike Lock: Changing up the Cable Lock

Mr. Loughlin is a cyclist who has a major affinity for locks. He has taken it upon himself to reinvent the bike lock into something…

Written by Nick Burklow May 01, 2011

Review: Rolf Prima P-Town Single Speed Wheelset

When I first saw the P-Town wheelset I was a bit confused. On one hand, they look sweet, and would be a nice weight-saving addition…

Written by Nick Burklow April 26, 2011

Inside Line Equipment’s Making the Ultimate Photographers Bag, Appropriately named the Photo Bag

A few weeks back, John Watson (of Prolly is not Probably) posted that he was looking for a waterproof photo backpack that could carry a…

Written by Nick Burklow April 04, 2011

Is your Dynamo Hub a Drag? It Doesn’t Have To Be, thanks to Velo Orange!

The good folks over at Velo Orange have sourced a new switchable dyno hub. It has the same output (3W) as other dyno hubs, but…

Written by Nick Burklow April 03, 2011

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