Trey Richardson, Author at Bikerumor

Review: Has Mullet Cycles nailed mixing wheel sizes with their titanium Honey Maker?

Past attempts at mixed wheels have failed miserably so let’s break down why do it in the first place, where things went wrong, and how…

Written by Trey Richardson May 12, 2020

Review: Orbea Occam Trail was not what I was expecting… but probably should have

I won’t lie… I didn’t groove with this bike during the first few rides. I read on paper what it was, calculated what I should…

Written by Trey Richardson March 10, 2017

CES2017: Garmin Fenix5 adds maps & smaller sizing, plus new 2-way sat-coms

We got a sneak peak at some soon to be available wearable tech from Garmin, plus their first Garmin branded global satellite communicators since acquiring DeLorme.…

Written by Trey Richardson January 05, 2017

Bikerumor Holiday Gift Ideas: Trey’s Wish List

Another year has passed and it’s been an interesting one to say the least. While there are few parts of my life that don’t involve…

Written by Trey Richardson December 16, 2016

Video: Thomas Turner packs in adventure & Southern hospitality on the Jamis Renegade

Don’t let the luscious ginger face coat, “packs”, and well chosen plaid shirt fool you. For the past 10 years, when Thomas Turner shows up…

Written by Trey Richardson December 14, 2016

Winter Maintenance: Cleaning, protecting & lubing the most neglected bikes along w/ some semi-pro tips

If you’re reading this right now, your bike is dirty. Let’s face it, except for those of you that make your bed every morning, wash…

Written by Trey Richardson December 13, 2016

Just in: The long awaited 11-speed Box One derailleur & PushPush Shifter

It’s in! After a few years of tweaking, adding a speed, and a lot of anticipation, Box Components has finally gotten the Box One clutch…

Written by Trey Richardson October 07, 2016

World’s Funnest Bike Part III: Built ridden & reviewed… plus video! Now, SHOW US YOURS!!!

Here it is in all its colorful glory. To be honest, I wasn’t sure how this bike was going to ride or how it would look…

Written by Trey Richardson September 19, 2016

Review: Coros Linx smart helmet connects your smart phone to your head

There has been a tidal wave of technology flooding the bicycle industry trying to integrate the power of our hand-held computers (with phone service) to…

Written by Trey Richardson September 18, 2016

I’m not mid-fat, I’m big boned! New Industry Nine Backcountry 360 squeezes out even more volume

While everyone has been making like Cool Hand Luke and seeing how much “plus” they can stuff into their husky stays, there has been another…

Written by Trey Richardson September 01, 2016

Campagnolo stretches out top of the line Mille alloy wheels with the Shamal Mille C17

With the increasing number of road riders preferring the benefits of wider tire profiles, Campagnolo has taken their recently released wider Shamal C17 wheels and…

Written by Trey Richardson August 26, 2016

World’s Funnest Bike 2, Part 2: One dope carriage that brings all the fun to the trail

Every so often a brand will create something that spreads like wildfire through social circles and the next thing you know, they’re popping up everywhere. Most…

Written by Trey Richardson August 20, 2016

World’s Funnest Bike 2, Part 1: The shiny things that make it go – drivetrain, brakes, and cockpit

Last year, Tyler rocked out a pretty cool little project with this sweet “crush all” Van Dessel Whiskey gravel bike for 2015’s “World’s Funnest bike.…

Written by Trey Richardson August 15, 2016

Just in: Canfield steps up with bigger, better & maintenance-free Crampon pedal

The Canfiled Brothers spent 7 years designing their original wafer-like Crampon Ultimate platform pedals. Now, after four years of shredding trail, they’ve upped the ante…

Written by Trey Richardson August 04, 2016

Review: Niner Air 9 RDO floats like a dragonfly and stings like a really angry yellow jacket

With suspension technology changing faster than the choice for president, we have become accustomed to waking up in the morning to see what version of…

Written by Trey Richardson July 18, 2016

First Look: Spada’s Rapido SL 29er wheelset offers carbon weight at an alloy price

Italians are not the least bit shy when it comes to pouring as much passion as they do performance into their machinery. In this regard,…

Written by Trey Richardson July 12, 2016

Brooklyn collaboration cranks out one mean lean track machine w/ the Affinity Cycles Anthem

Affinity Cycles’ Jason Gallacher teamed up with fellow Brooklyn frame shop, Horse Cycles to develop a highly advanced track bike whose racing heritage is only masked by its…

Written by Trey Richardson July 08, 2016

Review: Mashing absoluteBLACK’s oval narrow-wide ring & chainguide – should you switch to oval?

AbsoluteBLACK sent me their 32t oval narrow-wide chainring & chainguide system to try so I could see what all of the fuss is about. Sporting no logos, their…

Written by Trey Richardson June 29, 2016

Review: Will HT Components’ Enduro ready T1 pedals dethrone Shimano’s class leading trail pedals?

We got our hands on an absolutely dazzling set of HT Components’ T1 Enduro/Race pedals (I got to pick the color out of the 11…

Written by Trey Richardson June 03, 2016

Flux and Pedego put the power down with e-bikes for any occasion

We can groan and grumble all we want, but e-bikes aren’t going anywhere, (except trails they’re not supposed to be on… maybe). Though some are feeling…

Written by Trey Richardson May 26, 2016

Clothing Roundup: Mission Workshop, TwinSix, Ekoi Reversibles, & Amgen Tour of California Jerseys

Summer 2016 is starting to look better with all kinds of fresh new wearables rolling in. Check out the new slimmed down shorts from Mission Workshop, fun…

Written by Trey Richardson May 25, 2016

Long term Review: We take DVO’s super adjustable Diamond into the rough

DVO has made several green with envy since their entrance into the suspension marketplace. Though a somewhat new company, they really aren’t… well, in experience anyway.…

Written by Trey Richardson May 25, 2016

First Impression: Atomik speeds things up with new carbon road tubeless wheels

While many companies sit behind a desk or send reps out to be the face of the company, owner Wayne Lee and VP Kevin Lineberger are road…

Written by Trey Richardson May 23, 2016

Felt, US women’s team pursuit chase gold on a wicked new track bike

No, that picture is not backwards. Felt is once again teaming up with the U.S. women’s team pursuit after making history with a silver medal at…

Written by Trey Richardson May 20, 2016

Hands On: All new CycleOps Hammer quietly smashes the direct drive trainer world

Trainers are the things we love to hate. If you’re one of those that cringe every time the temp drops because you can hear that dust…

Written by Trey Richardson May 12, 2016

Lock Roundup: Wearable Hiplok DX & DXC, Abus’ Brooklyn chain lock & a unique hitch rack from SCS

If you’ve ever been in a situation where you’re out and about and need to leave your bike unattended, not even the greatest hunger or…

Written by Trey Richardson May 02, 2016

Review: Dean’s titanium Antero cross bike takes “custom” titanium to a whole new (price) level

Dean Titanium has a deep history and since long time employee and welder Ari Leon has taken the reigns, we’ve seen a lot of new…

Written by Trey Richardson May 02, 2016

Week’s Best Videos: Kelly’s riding lives on in McGazza Vs. the Volcano plus great adventures into the great beyond

“McGazza” may not get to see this video in person, but it represents something that was close to Kelly and will benefit from for years…

Written by Trey Richardson May 01, 2016

Week in review: Shimano’s E-bike & XT touring drivetrain, Cannondale redefines XC plus much more!

With all the new products flying out of Sea Otter you would think we’d seen it all. Shimano has been busy to say the least.…

Written by Trey Richardson April 30, 2016

Beer Roundup: Transition Bikes “Party iN the Woods IPA, Thomson insulated beer bag & more!

Often on the last grueling climb of the day, you say to yourself, “the harder I push, the better that beer is gonna taste”. Trail…

Written by Trey Richardson April 29, 2016

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