Trucker, Author at Bikerumor

Review: Nex-Gen Aero V7 gravel wheels

Nex-Gen Sports takes the factory-direct-to-consumer concept to a bit of an extreme, focusing on the tech and product attributes rather than marketing, and in all…

Written by Mike Albert December 22, 2021

Reviewed: BKool Trainer Pro + Simulator

Most of us have a real love-hate relationship with our trainers. They are an exercise in futility: who wants to pedal his hardest for an hour…

Written by Mike Albert February 27, 2015

Ritchey Vantage II 29er Wheels, Unboxed, Weighed, and First Impressions

We recently got a hold of Ritchey’s new WCS Allow Vantage II 29er wheelset to match the ZMax Evolution tubeless tires they sent us a…

Written by Mike Albert August 26, 2013

Bikerumor Exclusive: The Rise of Enduro in NC – Cane Creek, Industry Nine & Suspension Experts Shaped by WNC’s Diverse Riding

When you think of enduro riding, you probably picture known big mountain destinations on the west coast, the Alps, maybe Vermont. But enduro riding is…

Written by Mike Albert August 19, 2013

Zoic Adds New Shorts, Dresses, Colorways and more as Part of Their “Style Revival”

Zoic is continuing its commitment to simple, casually designed bike clothing in 2014 with additions and updates to its already extensive line. Namely, they’re adding…

Written by Mike Albert August 17, 2013

Brodie Teases the 650b/700c Convertible Tiger and Others from their 2014 Line Via Facebook

The slow, steady tease seems to be the new rule of marketing and Brodie has been taking notes. Over the past week they’ve teased…

Written by Mike Albert August 15, 2013

Found: Fuser Mixes Ambient Sounds with Your Music for Safer Headphone Use

The video may look a little like an infomercial, but the idea is interesting. Riding safely with headphones is a problem lots of companies…

Written by Mike Albert August 14, 2013

Reviewed: SQlab 611 Race Ergonomic Saddle

SQlab is a German company that makes saddles, pedals, handlebars, insoles, and bar ends engineered around creating a proper, individualized ergonomic fit on the…

Written by Mike Albert August 13, 2013

Giant Recalls 2013 XtC Advanced SL 29er Mountain Bikes & Contact SLR Seatposts

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced that Giant is recalling 2013 XtC Advanced Sl 29er 0 and 1 models as well as Contact…

Written by Mike Albert August 13, 2013

Ride Like a Jedi This Winter with a Star Wars Buff by Buffwear

Put down the lightsaber and spare that Tauntaun, Buffwear is now offering Star Wars Buffs to keep you comfortable and warm. If you aren’t familiar with…

Written by Mike Albert August 12, 2013

The Ringer: a Bike Bell for Grown-ups

Last month we reported on Spurcycle‘s innovative Griprings, now they’re kickstarting again with the Ringer, a high quality aluminum, stainless steel, and brass bell. While…

Written by Mike Albert August 09, 2013

Be a Hero: Make Your Own Bamboo Bicycle

While researching yesterday’s post on the Semester, we came across some pretty cool stuff over at HERObike and Bamboo Bike Studio, namely, kits that allow…

Written by Mike Albert August 08, 2013

The Semester: an Affordable, U.S. Sourced & Made Bamboo/Carbon Fiber Commuter

Don’t let the fact that the Semester is another Kickstarter scare you away. Not only can $399 get you a commuter frame made of Greensboro,…

Written by Mike Albert August 07, 2013

Kickstart Your Bike with a Rubbee: Quickly and Easily Turn Any Bike into an E-Bike and Back Again

What’s a Rubbee, you ask? Hmm, well, according to this Kickstarter page, it’s the opposite of that miserable bike trainer collecting dust under your…

Written by Mike Albert August 06, 2013

Michal Marosi Pulls Off Crazy Overhead Pass

Just another one of the great videos floating around the internet this summer! Marosi crashes, can’t even find his bike, but comes back for the…

Written by Mike Albert August 05, 2013

The Growler Cycle, or How Beer Adds Innovation to Bike Design

There are a lot of chicken and egg scenarios going on here. The last decade has seen a rise in two seemingly inextricable phenomena: an…

Written by Mike Albert August 05, 2013

DH Meets Moped in the Motoped, an E-Bike Alternative with Full Face Helmet Attitude

Motopeds is currently in the midst of a kickstarter campaign to get their MTB/motorcycle hybrid off the ground. This motorized bicycle is currently being…

Written by Mike Albert August 04, 2013

End of an Era: Serotta Closes Its Doors.

Is it possible for a company to produce American-made bikes anymore? Serotta has been making bikes in America since 1972, specializing in custom Ti and…

Written by Mike Albert August 03, 2013

On-One Expands Their 456 Line with The 45650b

Details are skimpy, but potential is promising for the On-One 45650b. The 26 version of the 456 is available in steel, titanium, and carbon models.…

Written by Mike Albert July 27, 2013

From The What Will They Think of Next Files: Happy Ride Vibrating Bike Seat Cover

We post a lot of innovative uses of technology here at Bikerumor from flying bikes to the latest nano carbon, wind tunnel tested components,…

Written by Mike Albert July 26, 2013

Intense Announces The Carbine 29: a VPP Suspended Carbon Fiber AM/Enduro Machine

Intense Cycles is adding to their aggressive carbon Carbine line-up with the Carbine 29. The Carbine 29 has 5 or 5.5 inch adjustable rear travel…

Written by Mike Albert July 24, 2013

It’s a Boy! On-One Announces Baby Fatty, a 24″ Wheel Fat Bike

Niche bikes and wheel sizes are all the talk these days and UK’s On-One is joining the conversation with a bit of a back pedal:…

Written by Mike Albert July 23, 2013

New Company Astute Italia Now Offering Handmade Italian Carbon Shock Absorbing Saddles

The Skycarb, Astute Italia’s 140 gram flagship represents the full gamut of Astute’s technology. Tri-density cushioning (one layer of which is memory foam) and a…

Written by Mike Albert July 22, 2013

Spot Brand Updates Street Bike Line, Anchored by New Lotus-Inspired Wazee

You could say the Spot Brand is getting back to their roots with their latest street bike, the Wazee. The Wazee boasts retro styling based…

Written by Mike Albert July 22, 2013

Budget Bike Recovery with Tile

For a limited time, Tile is offering in introductory price of $18.95 for their lost-and-found transmitter which works with various Apple devices including recent…

Written by Mike Albert July 20, 2013

No Fatbikes Allowed? Not anymore: Kuat Expands Its Dirtbag Line to Include Fatbikes

Kuat‘s Dirtbag line is a series of simple fork mounts, a bolt to anything DIY style solution for bike transport (see our previous…

Written by Mike Albert July 20, 2013

Steel Is Real! Meet The One4All – A Steel Full Suspension AM/Enduro MTB by Caminade

It’s been a long time since I’ve heard the “steel is real” mantra, but Caminade, a new French MTB brand certainly believes it as…

Written by Mike Albert July 19, 2013

New K-Edge Time Trial Extensions Mount for Garmin Computers

K-Edge just announced their newest computer mount, a time trial mount compatible with 22.2mm extensions. The innovation here is that the K-Edge TT Mount,…

Written by Mike Albert July 19, 2013

Video: Curtis Keene Shows Us What Enduro Is all About

Still not sure what all the enduro hype is about? Think it’s just a knock off for riders who don’t have the skills to do…

Written by Mike Albert July 18, 2013

Coca-Cola Embraces the Power of Bicycles in the Latest Installment of its “Where Will Happiness Strike Next?” Campaign

Pedaling Smiles is a completely crowdsourced concept and production by Coca-Cola that uses cyclists in red t-shirts to elicit smiles. Sure, it’s an uber-cheezy…

Written by Mike Albert July 17, 2013

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