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.
To say I’m excited right now would be an understatement. A grand understatement. Because Niner just announced they received US Patent No. 7,934,739 for the…
Looking for something to do this weekend? Avid’s infamous Chainless Challenge races are hitting two events – Friday at the Ashland Mountain Challenge and Saturday…
SRM has just announced their new SRAM 2×10 mountain bike powermeter crankset option. The powermeter transmits power and cadence data via ANT+ to their SRM…
After introducing the women’s Myka 29er last year, Specialized’s combined what they learned about making small geometry work with big wheels with their own product…
Finish Line has just announced their new Gear Floss. Each pack of twenty 20″ microfiber robes costs $6.99, and the ropes are stretchable, washable and…
Eddie Bauer’s First Ascent line is the more technical, actual expedition-worthy side of the clothing retailer. Recently, the came out with some new products that,…
Echelon Gran Fondos has just announced their newest option. The Echelon CyclocrossMountain adds a dirty alternative to their Mt. Hood, OR, Gran Fondo this fall.…
Virtually identical to kits available for car tires, Genuine Innovations now offers a quick plug kit for repairing large punctures to your tubeless tires. The…
Following the recent announcement about their top-end Mercurio tubular carbon wheelsets with F1-derived carbon fiber brake tracks, 3T is bringing out their Accelero clincher wheelsets…
Scott Bikes just held their first press launch for the completely redesigned Spark full suspension mountain bikes, and the model gets a new suspension design…
Maxxis just unveiled their new High Roller II triple compound DH mountain bike tire. The Steve Peat approved design gets visually subtle changes to the…
Whisky Parts Co. is a new line of bike components coming out of bicycle distribution house QBP offering carbon forks, handlebars, seat posts and bottle…
Found via London Cyclist, design student Anirudha Surabhi has created a helmet that’s four times stronger than conventional helmets…and lighter! What’s his secret? Corrugated cardboard.…
