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.
Topeak’s Prep Station is a nesting, stackable tool box with expanding trays and telescoping stand/handle (standle?). The trays stack on top of each other, most…
Velo Plus employee Manuel Maier has hacked together an power drill motor, Lupine light battery and some buttons to create an electronic dropper seatpost. He…
Anytime we see something like this, we’re skeptical. But the founders caught us at Interbike and said “Hey, you’re with Bikerumor. Erik’s been testing this…
Despite this video, we still want to get on board a Carbontrike. Why? Because it’s a full carbon fiber monocoque recumbent tricycle that looks amazing…
Swiss courts have handed the UCI a victory on paper by banning Floyd Landis from calling them names. Specifically, the ruling “forbids Floyd Landis to…
Specialized’s Globe bicycle line continues to grow the options for urban, commuter and city bikes with well appointed frames. Several eyecatchers are shown at the…
Our buddies over at Maxxis are giving away some tires. Starting today and running through October 30, they’ll pick winners each Tuesday. Winner’s can choose…
Zevlin is a relatively new company whose primary products are athletic skin care items and extra wide handlebar tape. Those are cool, and they’re detailed…
At Interbike, a couple of our eagle-eyed writers noticed BMC’s 2013 TM01 TT/triathlon bike was equipped with Dura-Ace Di2 9070 11-speed group and an as-yet-unseen full…
Pegoretti’s known for his amazing handpainted road frames where the finish often steals the show from the frame itself. Here’s a gallery of fine examples…
Wilier’s 2013 lineup includes two completely new models, the 101XN 29er hardtail shown above, and a trickledown lightweight road bike called the Zero9. Wilier, pronounced…
As usual, Ashima didn’t disappoint. They had a range of new products and concepts on display at both Eurobike and Interbike, including an updated version…
Remember when we used rim brakes for mountain biking and ceramic brake tracks were the ticket for improved wet weather stopping power? Well, Alligator showed…
Spank’s Darren Berrecloth signature series collection gets a little more robust with his own version of the 777 Freeride components. They include a 35-50mm stem…
