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.
After buying Merlin Bikes in 2011, online retailer Competitive Cyclist shelved the brand while they were busy moving their headquarters out west and getting settled…
Scott Sports recently posted this inside look at their carbon fiber bicycle production facility. While every brand has their secrets, the process is generally pretty…
Truvativ is testing a new carbon fiber handlebar aimed at the enduro crowd. It’s a signature series bar designed with input from Cannondale’s Jerome Clementz,…
WTB is developing a new mountain bike tire specifically with enduro racing in mind, likely with much input from international racer and employee Jason Moeschler.…
After introducing the insanely lightweight HollowGram SiSL2 crankset last summer with the equally impressive Spider Rings, Cannondale’s finally making them available for mountain bikes, too.…
Dean Titanium Bicycles has been busy updating their range of bikes and adding steel as an option. Fortunately, that didn’t stop them from putting together…
Connor Wood Bicycles are built with ash wood, which has been used in high stress applications for ages in things like axe handles, Louisville Sluggers,…
Black Sheep Cycles’ new Highlight ST (soft tail) gets their first suspension fork. It’s a linkage design that founder James Bleakley has been working on…
