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.
This roundup includes the best new camping gear we found at the Summer 2019 Outdoor Retailer show, with a focus on ultralight and ultra-packable tents,…
The Nukeproof Reactor was their original hardtail with a linkage suspension fork, built with a coil spring integrated into the headset. For the time, it…
The new 2020 Rockshox Reverb just landed, and it promises smoother action, better durability, easier service, and longer travel for a given length. So how…
Thule’s excuse for hosting an off-site product launch at Summer Outdoor Retailer is that they simply couldn’t fit enough vehicles into a booth to show…
Camelbak’s 2020 lineup will have a few new sizes, colors and options for women, plus another option for enduro riders that need spinal protection during…
Ever wonder what all of the different materials, shapes, sizes and features really do on a saddle? We partnered with Prologo to explain all the features…
During the new XT/SLX launch, we sat down with Shimano’s North American Mountain Bike Product Manager, Nick Murdick, to discuss all the things. We opened…
From the over-the-top materials selection to the precision assembly and incredible attention to detail, this tour will both educate and entertain. And it should help…
The all-new Shimano XT M8100 group ushers in top-level performance borrowed from XTR, but brings the price down considerably and adds more options for trail…
Surrounding the official presentation, we spent two days ripping around the Bellingham, WA, trails on the all-new Shimano XT M8100 group. Check out our complete…
The new Shimano XT M8100 and SLX M7100 mountain bike groups bring Shimano back into the game. Fortunately, with technology developed for their flagship XTR…
Transition Bikes is located in the amazing little town of Bellingham, WA, home of world-class mountain bike trails, plenty of pro riders, and several major…
PRESS RELEASE: Multisport brand SCOTT Sports, established in 1958, today announces a strategic collaboration with Bold Cycles. The Swiss based company was founded in 2015…
Pivot founder Chris Cocalis has some strong opinions about mountain bike design, and it shows through in the tight tolerances and high precision construction of…
Want the all-new, lightweight alloy crankset from Easton Cycling? You bet you do! Easton Cycling is giving away THREE of their latest drivetrain component, the…
