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.
Independent Fabrication has a new special edition version of their mountain bike called the Deluxe Redux. Chris Igleheart made the segmented forks for them, and…
Brian from Raleigh sent this over (they’re a sponsor), it’s a teaser for an upcoming three-part video series about ultralight bike-packing and camping. You know,…
Sooo…we’ve already tried freezing every frame, and there’s nothing that gives away anything. We’ve talked to them, and all we’re allowed to say is that…
Culprit Cycles’ founder Joshua Colp sent over images of his aero road bike with some pretty fantastic notes, among them that it’s possibly more aerodynamic…
There’s a new book of interest for cyclists, whether road or mountain, recreational or “professional”, that delves into all the science behind riding a bike.…
This unassuming building houses the world headquarters of SRAM and their World Bicycle Relief charity. From the outside, you’d never know it, and that’s intentional,…
After more than two years in development under riders like Geoff Gulevich, Jordie Lunn, Jarrett Moore, and Wink Grant, Rocky Mountain is finally ready to…
Specialized’s lead designer Robert Egger says many of the ideas and themes you find on Specialized’s high end bikes originates in the women’s line because…
With 29ers getting more and more travel, wheel options continue to expand. The latest comes from Crank Brothers with their Iodine model getting wagon wheel…
Stevens’ Sonora 29er carbon hardtail replaces the 26″ version that was recently brought to the US. It gets a tapered headtube, internal cable routing and…
Kali Protectives’ new Avita PC takes their original Avita Carbon helmet and subs in polycarbonate to bring the price point down without changing the protection.…
