Nick Burklow, Staff, Author at Bikerumor

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 and Bikerumor Staff 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 and Bikerumor Staff July 25, 2011

Initial Reactions: Ritchey Design WCS Cockpit + Fork

Word of warning: When acquiring a retired club team racing bicycle, expect that it is going to require a lot of work. A lot. Of…

Written by Bikerumor Staff July 25, 2011

Video: Hard Time Storing Your Commmuter? Enter The Flipphandle Stem

Does your bike make you drop groceries? Then you need the Flipphandle, which allows you to turn the bars 90 degrees for storage, at the…

Written by Bikerumor Staff July 24, 2011

Ride For 9/11: LA to NYC

This morning, a group of Los Angeles area firefighters left Hollywood on a six week, 3,300 mile journey that ends in New York City for…

Written by Bikerumor Staff July 24, 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 and Bikerumor Staff July 21, 2011

Carmageddon Challenge: Flight Vs. Bike

I’m not sure how much Carmageddon has made the news across the country up until now… being in the thick of it, it’s all I’ve…

Written by Bikerumor Staff July 16, 2011

Review: Orbea Odin and Thor Helmets

After the initial announcement of the 2011 Orbea helmets (sizing, colors, and MSRP, and other information in this post) we grabbed a few for some…

Written by Bikerumor Staff July 12, 2011

Velorbis Unveils The World’s Strongest Bicycle Basket

PRESS RELEASE: Copenhagen, July 2011 – Velorbis, the creator of iconic and classic designer bicycles announced today that, due to many requests from its customers,…

Written by Bikerumor Staff July 11, 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 and Bikerumor Staff 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 and Bikerumor Staff 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 and Bikerumor Staff 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 and Bikerumor Staff 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 and Bikerumor Staff 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 and Bikerumor Staff 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 and Bikerumor Staff 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 and Bikerumor Staff 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 and Bikerumor Staff June 22, 2011

Initial Review: Sportique Active Body And Skin Care

Whenever I get paid via PayPal for something, I generally go straight to one of two sites to spend it; Embrocation Cycling Journal or Upright…

Written by Bikerumor Staff June 21, 2011

Review: Swiftwick Merino Socks

I grabbed my first pair of Swiftwick socks from Embrocation Cycling Journal, which is my go-to timetowastesomepaypalfunds shop, and was instantly in love. Every other…

Written by Bikerumor Staff June 21, 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 and Bikerumor Staff 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 and Bikerumor Staff 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 and Bikerumor Staff 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 and Bikerumor Staff 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 and Bikerumor Staff 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 and Bikerumor Staff June 13, 2011