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 NY Times’ Freakonomics blog has an interesting story on the seemingly overpriced used bike market in bike-friendly cities.  The author was in Portland, OR,…
Just Jared snagged some photos of Gerard Butler’s riding around Lower Manhattan on a Cannondale.  Butler is starring in a new film called Law Abiding…
Found this brand while surfing around some Conde Nast websites under “cool things.” Linus Bikes describes their line as “simple, affordable, elegant bikes for riding…
Introducing the Conference Bike, a 400lb, 7-person “party on wheels” that costs $12,750.  It started life as an 8-person bike in 1991, with the driver…
Found this on Gary Fisher’s Twitter stream.  Apparently the original design for their 29ers’ logo was a little too macabre for approval, so the design…
Roadcycling.com is reporting that Outside Magazine quotes Lance Armstrong as follows: OUTSIDE: Who are you bringing with you to the RadioShack team? What about George…
UK-based Modern Times has unveiled the “world’s lightest full size electric-assist bicycle” using their simple, one-button Cytronex Power system and built on a Cannondale Capo…
Apparently Travis Brown is readying himself for the mostly fireroad Leadville 100 course with a modified Trek Top Fuel equipped with drop bars.  Mounted on…
Manitou has leaked the forthcoming 2011 (that‘s right, twenty ELEVEN) Dorado dual-crown suspension fork that should be hitting retailers later this year. The two biggest differences…
Zeal Optics founders Michael and Wink Jackson, who are married, were featured on CNNmoney.com (aka Fortune Small Business) yesterday.  Both are former pro mountain bikers…
Lazer Helmets has introduced their “BOB” (Baby on Board) helmets designed specifically for kids that ride in trailers.  The helmets have a flat back to…
FROM SRAM: SRAM is working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to announce a voluntary product recall of SRAM 10 speed chain PowerLock connector links.…
