Saris Mercanti, Author at Bikerumor

Interview: Santa Cruz Stigmata Product Manager Geoff Casey answers the tough questions

Last week, Santa Cruz officially launched the worst best kept secret in the industry – the all new carbon Stigmata cyclocross bike. Featuring a press fit…

Written by Saris Mercanti February 27, 2015

Review: Carbon Railed WTB Volt Saddle

Saddle preference is about as subjective as someone’s spicey food tolerance. Make that salsa too hot, or embark on too long a ride with a saddle…

Written by Saris Mercanti February 24, 2015

Second Coming: Santa Cruz Relaunches Stigmata Cyclocross Bike, Updates the HighBall with New Wheelsize Flavors

After a protracted absence from the road market, Santa Cruz has returned with the second coming of the Stigmata. This time, the model has been redesigned from…

Written by Saris Mercanti February 17, 2015

Readers Rides: Classic Ritchey P-21 Mountain Bike

My boyfriend is obsessed with anything with two wheels. Recently his addiction for two stroke motorcycles took a turn for the worse and he began…

Written by Saris Mercanti February 07, 2015

Long Term Review: The Juliana Furtado Primeiro Women’s Mountain Bike

Mountain Biking derailed my chance of a normal career. It is my obsession and sometimes it feels as if my life is really just ribbons…

Written by Saris Mercanti December 23, 2014

First Impressions: Yeti New Switch Infinity Equipped SB5c Trail Monster

Built around an aggressive geometry and a new suspension platform dubbed Switch Infinity, the Yeti SB5C is one of the most anticipated new trail bikes of 2015. It…

Written by Saris Mercanti December 22, 2014

Must Watch: Lars Sternberg as the Loam Ranger is The Hero We Need

Between the trail, the drifting, and the music, this video with Lars Sternberg perfectly encapsulates the feeling of shredding mountain bikes. Here’s what Lars had to…

Written by Saris Mercanti December 18, 2014

Holiday Gift Guide: Saris’s Wish List

Having blown right past Thanksgiving and into the pre holiday season, it’s time to start dreaming of Christmas gifts for you and yours. It’s never…

Written by Saris Mercanti December 10, 2014

Mission Workshop’s New San Francisco Digs, Plus A Sneak Peak at New Threads

For many years, Mission Workshop was based in a beautiful (albeit very small) workspace in the back of a dingy alley. Surrounded by some of…

Written by Saris Mercanti December 09, 2014

Factory Tour: Breadwinner Cycles’ Small Batch Custom Approach

Located in a garage in the northern outskirts of Portland, Breadwinner Cycles is the brain child of two of the best custom bicycle designers and…

Written by Saris Mercanti November 28, 2014

Jared Graves Teases Possible Prototype Yeti SB8c Downhill Bike & Carbon DT Swiss DH Wheels

Last year, Yeti made the difficult decision to abandon the World Cup Downhill scene in order to support their Factory Enduro World Series Team, which included…

Written by Saris Mercanti November 23, 2014

Kickstarter: Keep Your Earbuds in Place with Budstraps

For those audiophiles who like to listen to music on the go without any of the loss in quality associated with bluetooth devices, a…

Written by Saris Mercanti November 19, 2014

Bollé Launches Innovative Approach To Performance Prescription Eyewear

If you’re a four eyed freak like me, chances are you have problems finding prescription sports sunglasses. The difficulty you encounter with these types of…

Written by Saris Mercanti November 13, 2014

Juliana Bicycles Now Recruiting Brand Ambassadors and Racers For 2015

Juliana Bicycles, the sister brand of Santa Cruz, is the first manufacturer to focus exclusively on the women’s specific mountain bike market. Their product line…

Written by Saris Mercanti November 13, 2014

Factory Tour: The Garage Shop & Growth of Gamut USA

The word Gamut means broad or far reaching, and judging from the Gamut’s presence at all levels of racing, it’s easy to imagine they’re a large corporation. Yet despite…

Written by Saris Mercanti October 28, 2014

Review: Gamut Cillos 50mm Stem

Gamut is synonymous with chain retention devices tuned for race performance, but the new Cillos stem marks a departure from the small company’s standard fair.…

Written by Saris Mercanti October 24, 2014

Bigger is Better, The Zowa Optics Visor Goggles

In order to improve the field of view for athletes, many snow and motorcycle optic manufacturers have gone towards larger and larger goggles. The Zowa…

Written by Saris Mercanti October 24, 2014

Specialized Backyard Pumptrack Ribbon Cutting Party

Specialized employees are passionate about bikes and their daily lunch ride has become something of a legendary event. The daily hammer-fest takes place on various road…

Written by Saris Mercanti October 07, 2014

Bike Check: 333Fab Owner Max Kullaway’s Personal Road Bike

Seattle based 333Fab is operated by Max Kullaway, a fabricator with over twenty years of experience building high end frames for brands ranging from Merlin…

Written by Saris Mercanti October 06, 2014

Factory Tour: Seattle Based Hampsten Cycles Builds Steel, Ti, And Now Carbon

While Oregon seems to be mecca for custom frame building, there is no shortage of exemplary builders located throughout out the North West. For those…

Written by Saris Mercanti October 02, 2014

New Multiplayer Online Cycling Game Zwift Revolutionizes Indoor Training

Riding indoors sucks, but a new startup called Zwift is looking to change all that. The company has created a massive multiplayer online game which…

Written by Saris Mercanti September 30, 2014

Bike Check: Hector Picard of Don’t Stop Living

Hector Picard is an athlete. He has participated in 4 Ironmans and is a competitive triathlete. He’s also a double amputee. Yet those physical limitations…

Written by Saris Mercanti September 30, 2014

Must Watch: The Rampage Podium Winning Helmet Cam Roundup

Due to rain delays, the Redbull Rampage finals were postponed till Monday, which meant productivity for mountain bikers was at an all time low during…

Written by Saris Mercanti September 30, 2014

IB14: Azonic Brightens up the Night, Launches New Protective Gear & Stem/Bar Combos

The Azonic and ONeal product line spans everything from protective gear, technical clothing, to cockpits, and pedals. This year they’ve updated those product lines and introduced a…

Written by Saris Mercanti September 29, 2014

GoPro Hero 4 Black Serves up Double The Performance, Touch Screen, 4K & More

Like Moore’s Law, GoPro has now made a habit of doubling their camera’s performance every year. For this model, they’ve upped the ante once again by…

Written by Saris Mercanti September 29, 2014

IB14: New Dual LED Dash 320 from Cygolite & New Offerings from Planet Bike Brighten Up the Commute

The new Dash 320 is targeted towards road cyclists and uses a unique layout of LEDs to help riders stay visible to oncoming traffic during the day and…

Written by Saris Mercanti September 27, 2014

Loaded Precision’s Napalm Road Handlebar Hits the Tarmac

Loaded Precision strives to produce the lightest weight components possible. They’ve been dedicated to mountain bike products for a number of years, but their new…

Written by Saris Mercanti September 26, 2014

GoPro Hero 4 Leaked! Built in Touch Screen Display, Shoots 4K & More!

Yesterday a thread on Reddit released details of the new Hero 4 and now the PetaPixel Blog has confirmed virtually everything. From what we’re hearing,…

Written by Saris Mercanti September 26, 2014

Friday Shredits: Hucks n Bails, Red Bull Rampage Edition

It’s Rampage time and this weekend the world’s best big mountain riders will be battling in Virgin, Utah. All week long the riders have been…

Written by Saris Mercanti September 26, 2014

IB14: Profile Racing New Freecoaster BMX Hub, Plus New XD Driver and 11 Speed Compatibility

If you follow BMX, then you know that freecoaster hubs are the new black. Unfortunately though, these hubs have a tendency to blow up, and…

Written by Saris Mercanti September 26, 2014

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