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.
Last year it was purple. This year, Paul Component is offering a blue version of everything they make. From brake levers to seatposts to quick releases…
RST made my first suspension fork, full of elastomers and with a bolt-on crown and steerer tube. Since then, they’ve shown some interesting stuff, including…
Since 2008, Niner has created numerous a one-off, custom painted IMBA edition mountain bikes that were auctioned off to raise money for the global trail…
Play HT Components is upping their flat pedal game with the new Supreme, tested and approved by Martin Söderström. They’ve also got a composite version…
Play Foes Racing was showing something really new (long travel, full suspension fat bike) and really old (his original 1992 downhill mountain bike), along with…
Barring the new inverted gravel suspension fork and the budget, fully rebuildable dropper seatpost we saw at Taipei, X-Fusion’s line carries over with little changes to…
Play Bontrager’s mountain bike wheel lineup gets a refresh, with compelling features and price points introduced in the Line and Kovee wheel families. New for…
Play K-Edge continues to put forth small advancements in the out-front mount category, the latest being an adapter that lets you use any GoPro-style mount…
Built for endurance pro Sonya Looney, the new Lake Cycling MX241 Endurance mountain bike shoe allows complete customization of fit with a dual BOA closure…
Rocky Mountain passed on the Sea Otter Classic this year, but that doesn’t meant they haven’t been working on something…like an all-new Rocky Mountain Altitude.…