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.
Already popular in Europe, Trek’s bringing their well-equipped District 4 commuter bicycle to North America for “serious” commuters who appreciate a low-maintenance, well-equipped, and fully-featured…
We’ve loved the Jaybird Vista earbuds since they launched a few years ago, taking them on plane rides, car rides, and bike rides. They’re comfortable,…
Announced a few weeks ago, this year’s special edition Flamingo Pink and Pansy Blue Panaracer Gravelking tires are now available for order, and they say…
Ever wonder how backroom decisions and the struggle between designers and accountants affects what bikes actually make it to market? Or, more importantly, which features,…
Silca is getting into 3D printed titanium parts, and they’re starting with this H.R. Giger-alien ship-looking out-front computer mount called the Mensola. Overkill? Perhaps. But…
Sometimes, when you see branded merch, it’s easy to be skeptical. Fortunately, GoPro’s latest batch of gear actually looks pretty good. It includes a new…
Just recently, CeramicSpeed’s Driven drivetrain concept announced it was raising money through SeedInvest, offering ownership of the company for private investors. Just days later, Driven…
The 2021 SR Suntour Auron takes their top-of-the-line mountain bike trail fork and adds their Air EQ system to automatically balance positive and negative air…
Cycling power meters have come a long way, with reliability and accuracy improving, and prices continually dropping. There are now power meters for every type…
The Silky Saws are already our absolute favorite portable saw thanks to their perfectly packable sizes and cuts-like-butter blades. Now, they’re even better with a…
VanDOit’s original home base gave the room to get their custom camper van business off the ground. But with demand soaring and their modular, production-line…