Tyler Benedict is the Founder of Bikerumor, where he’s written about the latest bikes, components, and cycling technology for almost two decades. Prior to that, Tyler launched and built multiple sports nutrition brands and consumer goods companies, mostly as an excuse to travel and ride in new places.
Based in North Carolina, Tyler also loves Overlanding & Vanlife and is always on the lookout for the next vehicle upgrade, secret trail, and off-grid adventure.
Tern Bicycles has partnered with Xtracycle to create the Cargo Node, an mashup of two seemingly opposing concepts: A massive cargo bike with 350lb load…
We first spotted Wren Sports’ ceramic-alloy disc brake rotors at Taipei Cycle Show earlier this year, at which time they were still finalizing the shape.…
We covered Alto Velo’s ultra smooth hub design back in January, and since then they’ve been running full speed with their uniquely oversized flange rear…
What started with their sub-$200 power measuring iBike cycling computers and 11 years of progressive development and updated devices has now morphed into a simple,…
Originally shown at Taipei as the Warthog, the new (and newly named) Kenda Flintridge Pro gravel tire missed its summer launch goals despite being designed…
Among the familiar brands at Eurobike (and Interbike, for that matter) are myriad smaller brands -brands like Hersh- that often surprise and delight. Case in…
Last year, Chosen showed us their amazing frictionless hubs that spun freely in both directions…until pedaling forces were applied, at which point they snapped into…
In typical dramatic fashion, Mario Cipollini has unveiled his latest work, the NK1K aero road bike. The basics: It’s a monocoque frame that’s available in…
Last summer, we tried out the CaffeLatex CO2-inflator-with-sealant combo unit to great effect. Now, they’ve added another easy to transport option to their line with…
TRP’s Spyre mechanical brakes are among the only non-hydraulic calipers on the market that move both pads inward toward the rotor, making them a popular…
Just like the goods introduced at the Taipei Show earlier this year, about the only thing Maxxis hasn’t updated is their cyclocross tires. The Rambler…
