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.
PRESS RELEASE: Oprah Winfrey will speak exclusively with Lance Armstrong in his first no-holds-barred interview. Armstrong will address the alleged doping scandal, years of accusations…
We first spotted 44Bikes’ handiwork in October with their Huntsman gravel road/cyclocross bike. This time ’round, we caught a glimpse of his Kid Dangerous custom…
Bar Fly, the company that pretty much invented the out-in-front Garmin cycling computer mount frenzy, has upped the ante and dropped the price. The new…
With smartphone cycling apps offering more robust tracking and data reporting, one could question the relevance of standalone GPS cycling computers anymore. Well, Garmin has…
Several major news sites are citing a report that Lance Armstrong is considering admitting to doping during his professional cycling career. While we don’t typically…
Thanks to reader Dan W. we found Alchemist, an Italian brand making some really, really light rims and hubs. Fortunately, they’re more than just lightweight,…
eeCycleworks’ eeBrakes are now available in red anodized options, with everything from full red to mixed and matched black ano parts and pad holders. “Early…
We saw Culprit’s Junior One this summer at Interbike, shortly after its formal announcement, and liked the build quality. Now, it’s in stock and shipping…
Dash Cycles is known for their wicked light carbon fiber saddles, but seems they’ve really outdone themselves this time. Our current test model, the recently…
The new Giro Empire lace-up road bike shoes were introduced at Eurobike and were developed with input from Taylor Phinney. The two production colors include…
The 142-mile Kokopelli Trail runs from Fruita to Moab, connecting two epic trails with a multi-day ride through singletrack, dirt roads, gravel and even a…
Via YouTube, here’s Specialized’s farewell to sponsored rider Sam Hill: Sam Hill and Specialized are going their separate ways starting in 2013. All of us…
Tinkerer and bicycle lover Champx has created a transparent three-speed gearbox for his homemade “swinger” bike. Constructed with cogs pulled from other internally geared hubs,…
Handsome Cycles, purveyors of simple but elegant steel bicycles, have opened up will be opening in March a branded store inside connected to One on One Bicycles in…
Giro has bought back more than 1,000 helmets from Costco after an unauthorized dealer sold them into about 18 stores in Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Washington…
St-Germain, the French liquor that’s marketed in the US, now has a special edition bottle that includes a steel singlespeed bicycle and custom leather top…