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.
Following the naming scheme of their cranks, the alloy Turbine family now includes a new set of wheels for those seeking cross-country weights with trail…
Remember when suspension forks were simple? And comparatively (by today’s standards) affordable for something decently rideable? There was a time when Marzocchi led riders’ wishlists,…
Spot is back with their Living Link suspension platform, putting it on two all-new, short travel lightweight XC/trail full suspension mountain bikes. What started out…
For the past few years, Rockshox has been focused on making marginal gains in internal performance. First there was the addition of the larger DebonAir…
This year, Toronto-based specialty shop Blacksmith Cycle upped their presence at NAHBS by bringing three of their clients along to their booth. Not only are…
Seven Cycles’ Evergreen SL was turned into this special edition Summer Scrambler for Summer Cycles, and nothing was left behind on this build. They also…
Paul Component is celebrating 30 years in business, and since green is the traditional 30th anniversary color, that’s what they’ve introduced for all the usual…
Hunter Cycles’ show collection was led by two rather unique new creations: A mini folding fat bike for getting around town regardless of the conditions,…
