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.
Retrotec Cycles is one half of builder Curtis Inglis’ efforts, the other being Inglis Cycles. It’s aesthetics that differentiates them, with the Retrotec bikes getting…
The new MRP Ramp Control Cartridge Pro takes their drop-in positive air chamber upgrade for Fox, Rockshox and MRP forks and adds air volume adjustments,…
Abus launched the Gamechanger aero helmet in Europe in 2017, but it hasn’t been available Stateside until now. And there’s more, including a mid-level trail…
The new DVO Jade X launches later this summer, likely July, as an enduro version of the DH-oriented Jade coil shock. Functionally, the main difference…
Oh, how we love innovation! OneUp Components new carbon handlebar and EDC stem bring about several design upgrades that could make your mountain bike more…
Wide range derailleur hop-up kits keep popping up, with the emphasis now being on ways to either lessen the cost of getting an Eagle-equivalent range,…
The all-new Fezzari Empire SL is a surprisingly lightweight disc brake road bike that’s also surprisingly affordable, and it doesn’t skimp on features or tech.…
The new Parlee RZ7 is their new top-level road bike, incorporating everything that makes a properly modern road bike into one speed machine. It’s aero,…
Now working with Carson Storch, Cécile Ravanel and Isabeau Courdurier (among others) for their gravity and EWS efforts, Hutchinson Tires is rolling out their Racing…
