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.
The folks at Pianeta Mountain Bike spotted a prototype Colnago C29 carbon hardtail 29er under sponsored riders at the recent Italian XC national championships. The…
Xpedo is showing off a prototype mini-platform trail pedal that’ll come with either titanium or chromoly spindles. The cage/platform is 6061 alloy and will likely…
Volagi has updated their frames with internal routing for both mechanical and electronic routing. It’s a running change that becomes the second generation Liscio and…
Thanks to an anonymous tipster, we found these “leaks” of Pivot’s completely redesigned new Mach429 29er full suspension mountain bike. Word is it has revised geometry…
Campagnolo has just introduced their second electronic group, Athena EPS, a mere nine months after introducing Record and Super Record EPS (but about 20 years…
Louis Garneau has just introduced premium level Course Limited Edition clothing and helmets and, if you can get past the video, the articles themselves look…
Rolf Prima isn’t just upgrading their road hubs with an 11-speed compatible freehub body, they’re doing it with titanium! Starting today, their TdF4.4 and TdF5.5…
Over the last year we’ve seen small brands like Intense and Transition join mid-sized companies like Niner and Pivot in offering carbon fiber bikes. As…
Last week, we published the highlights from Specialized’s 2013 GPL (Global Product Launch). About 160 other journalists from around the world shuffled through various presentations…
There’s certainly no shortage of iPhone mounts for the bicycle. Topeak, Optrix and even some DIY versions have all been spotlighted here on Bikerumor. Each…
NuVinci’s new N360 Harmony is an electronically controlled, auto shifting internally geared hub that gives you two modes of control. Unlike Shimano’s Alfine Di2, the…
Sportique makes a wide range of skin care products aimed at athletes, all using natural, botanical ingredients without the parabens and other ingredients we try…