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.
Ergon has updated their Comfort Performance grips for 2012, improving the durability of the compound and making the products and packaging a little more earth…
Velocity is moving 100% of their alloy rim manufacturing to Jacksonville, Florida, starting in February 2012. Via a press release on their website, the move…
From their Facebook page: If you own Industry Nine road wheels with steel spokes that was produced/purchased prior to May 2011, please contact Industry Nine…
After two decades in development and many prototypes, Campagnolo’s EPS electronic component group has finally been made official, and they’ve launched not one but two…
Urbana has created what it calls the strongest rack available, bar none. From the press release: The RNR is designed with a reinforced lateral plate that…
Retrovelo took the Swiss military’s classic bicycle frame bag and updated it to fit today’s laptops and other necessities for the corporate warrior. It’s made…
Kona recently introduced their all-new King Zing carbon fiber road bike. It’s made in Italy by Dedacciai, uses custom designed “spined” stays and sports a…
Fyxation has new Loop foam and fabric handlebar tapes. They conveniently match up with their components colors for pedals, tires, etc., getting you that much…
FiveTen, which showed off the Danny MacAskill (above) and other prototypes at Eurobike, has just announced their acquisition by adidas. Besides the press release posted…
Wahoo Fitness has been quite busy lately. Wahoo released their fitness app for the iPhone and related equipment like speed/cadence sensor and heart rate monitors this…
About a year after introducing the citrus flavor Clif Shot energy gel, the lemon-lime Bloks get replaced by Citrus. They’re pretty tasty, too. As long…
Shanghai Forever Co’s bicycles have been the medium for artist Ai Weiwei’s sculptures before, but not at this scale. This 1,200 bike montage was commissioned…
Occasionally, the showstopper for a booth isn’t the bikes or components, but a one-off afterthought like this. Acros’ booth had their hydraulic shifting system, which…
Registration for the 2012 National Bike Summit is now open. Scheduled for March 20-22, it’s strategically timed just eight days before the current Federal transportation…
North Shore Billet has just unveiled their new Direct Mount Stem Spacers, allowing downhillers to fine tune their front end’s height without having to swap…
