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Tyler Benedict

Title: Founding Editor
Email: tyler@bikerumor.com
Location: Greensboro, NC

Expertise

Topics of Expertise: Cycling, Nutrition, Travel, WEB3, Fitness
Years in Expertise: 20+
Number of Products & Number of Hours Tested: 1,000+ products, 10,000+ hours

Education & Certifications

Education: Bachelor’s of Journalism, University of Florida
Years of Writing: 20+
Awards/Recognitions: Outdoor Media Summit Best Blog; Author “Biking for Dummies”

A Word from Tyler

I wanted to create the type of cycling website I wanted to read, focused on the products, tech, and the brands who make them.

I launched Bikerumor in 2008 rather than find a “real job”, and built it into the world’s largest cycling tech blog.

My personal interests are road, gravel, mountain biking, travel, fitness, and entrepreneurship.

New Leatt Velocity 6.5 “bulletproof” mountain bike goggles see light of day

The all-new Leatt Velocity 6.5 mountain bike goggles give you a world of options, all at solid price points, and all interchangeable so you can…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 07, 2019

First Ride Review & Actual Weight – 2019 Niner RIP9 RDO mountain bike

Niner did a lot of things differently when it launched the all-new, completely redesigned RIP 9 RDO. It was billed as the longest, lowest, slackest…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 06, 2019

CONTEST! Win one of five FastAF premium hydration mix variety packs!!!

We know, it’s a big commitment to change sports drinks…that’s why we’re giving away FIVE variety packs of the new FastAF Hydration Drink Mix. What’s…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 04, 2019

First Look! All-new Marin Mount Vision nails it with new enduro suspension

The new Marin Mount Vision all-mountain trail bike brings the model back after taking it out of the line in 2017. For 2019, it’s back…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 04, 2019

Hope EVO cranks chisel away weight & get easier to install, Fortus rims get wider

Hope Tech’s EVO cranks switch to a new design that not only saves weight and gets stiffer, but they also drastically improve the installation process.…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 01, 2019

Prototype Formula Selva Coil long travel, single crown fork almost ready to enduro

A new Formula Selva Coil suspension fork is coming, built on the same platform and chassis as the Selva S and R, offering another option…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 01, 2019

Mavic adds Elite carbon mountain bike wheels, Deemax update & MicroSpline option

Mavic introduced their first full carbon mountain bike rims as part of the 2016 XA Pro Carbon wheelset. It took two years to see an…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 28, 2019

Vee Tire brings the hits w/ new TOP40 ultra soft rubber, new trail MTB tire & more

The new Vee Tire Co. TOP40 Tackee rubber is the softest compound they’ve ever made, and it’s already been proven on the World Cup DH…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 27, 2019

Ride Review & Actual Weights – MicroSHIFT’s radically affordable Advent 1×9 group

The new MicroSHIFT Advent group is fully modern and ready for today’s trail and enduro rider. It offers a wide range cassette, clutched rear derailleur…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 27, 2019

Specialized S-Works EXOS 99g road bike shoes, unlike anything you’ve ever seen

Well, actually, they look a lot like every road bike shoe you’ve seen. Which is what makes their the new Specialized S-Works EXOS’ 99g claimed…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 26, 2019

SRAM Red eTap AXS wireless road bike group – First ride review & actual weights

At the official SRAM AXS launch, there was a LOT to learn. A lot to process. Everything from the overall AXS system that would control…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 21, 2019

First Impressions & Actual Weights: Lauf Anywhere all-road gravel bike

The new Lauf Anywhere all-road gravel bike just debuted, but we’ve had our hands on one for a couple weeks prior to the launch. After…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 21, 2019

All-new Lauf Anywhere road bike smooths any ride with “Just A Fork”

The new Lauf Anywhere all-road bike brings the brand’s character and ride quality on a new adventure, using a traditional unsprung fork and (finally, officially)…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 20, 2019

MicroSHIFT Advent delivers enduro-worthy wide range 9-speed MTB group…for $125

With the latest and greatest from the big brands pushing 12-speeds and high price tags, it’s easy to think the only way to get high…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 19, 2019

Videos: New SRAM eTap & Eagle AXS groups in action – shifting, riding & more!

The launch of the new SRAM eTap AXS and Eagle AXS wireless shifting road and mountain bike groups have ushered in fully customizable, electronically controlled…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 13, 2019

Öhlins DH38 downhill fork finally ready to shred

After too many months of teasing, the all-new Öhlins DH38 dual crown downhill mountain bike fork is here. And it promises a lot, saying it’s…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 13, 2019

Gravel Bike Standards Guide – All you need to know to buy a new bike

If you’re only buying one drop bar bike, a gravel bike is the way to go. It’s as versatile as a bike gets, able to…

Written by Tyler Benedict and Greg Kopecky February 12, 2019

Review: Burley Coho XC suspended bike trailer keeps heavy loads from bouncing around

If you’ve ever hauled anything in a trailer behind your bike, you’ll appreciate what suspension can do. Either the trailer is too light and it’s…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 10, 2019

Pro Bike Check: 2019 Nino Schurter & Kate Courtney’s new Scott Spark RC race bikes!

After taking home top honors last year, the Scott-SRAM Racing team looks like it may well be unstoppable for 2019. That’s because World Cup champ…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 08, 2019

Rockshox Reverb AXS wireless dropper seatpost – Complete technical overview

The new Rockshox Reverb AXS is more than just a dropper seatpost modified to operate wirelessly. Inside are new parts and designs to make it…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 07, 2019

SRAM RED eTap AXS 12-speed wireless road bike group – Complete tech overview

The all-new SRAM RED eTap AXS road bike group with 12-speed wireless electronic shifting takes everything they learned from the original eTap group and makes…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 06, 2019

SRAM Eagle AXS wireless mountain bike group – Complete technical overview

Spied throughout last year’s World Cup XC race season, the new SRAM Eagle AXS mountain bike group is officially here. It’s the first purpose built…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 06, 2019

SRAM AXS wireless control system is the all-access pass to future components

The new SRAM AXS family launches today with an all-new RED eTap AXS 12-speed group, the new Eagle AXS wireless mountain bike shifting, a Rockshox…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 06, 2019

Video: Jerome Clementz shreds carbon with metal for Another Day in the Dark

Enduro World Series champ Jerome Clementz had an idea: Mix the music he uses to escape with the riding he escapes to, then put it…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 05, 2019

All-new Niner RIP 9 RDO gets meaner, longer, lower, stiffer…and shorter travel?

The all-new 2019 Niner RIP 9 RDO is a completely redesigned beast of an all-mountain bike. Other than the CVA suspension platform, there’s little about…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 05, 2019

Where to Ride: Tucson, Arizona has trails, tacos, tarmac, gravel & the Biosphere!

There’s a reason why pro teams for both road and mountain bikes choose Tucson, AZ, as a winter training destination. For starters, it’s a heckuva…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 01, 2019

Review: AxumGear Sprints are the wireless earbuds for weight weenies

For long rides, I like music. Or podcasts. But I hate having wires pull at my neck or ears anytime I turn my head. The…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 23, 2019

Marzocchi Bomber CR bounces them back into coil shocks, real simple like

It’s been a minute since Marzocchi has had a new shock, but under Fox’s stewardship the brand is slowly rebooting as the affordable option for…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 23, 2019

Where to Ride: Turn the True Grit Epic 50 into an epic Utah MTB road trip

If you’re looking for the best mountain bike race to do, it’d be hard to beat the True Grit Epic. When you think of an…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 22, 2019

C-Bear tests Campagnolo 12-speed ceramic bearing pulleys w/ Lotto Soudal

Looking for an upgrade to your Campagnolo 12-speed group? C-Bear has just announced their new 12-speed compatible derailleur pulley wheels, available with either hybrid ceramic…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 21, 2019

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