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.
Designed in Statesville, NC, and made in Portland, OR, from US-sourced tubing, ELEVEN launched in December 2015. The brand and bikes had been in development…
From one of our favorite currently (and surprisingly…or not) unemployed industry folks comes Hodala.net. The new brand spins off Sally’s cyclocross team name into a…
Between two different sixer capable options and a giant two-case swallowing roll top, Mountain Smith has post ride refreshments down cold. Above, the Sling Cooler…
After many years with the NeilPryde BMW design group, which brought us the NeilPryde bicycles among other non-cycling endeavors, Mike Pryde has created his own…
Inventor Tomo Ichikawa, who last popped up here with his adjustable height headset spacers, is back with his new brand Clever Standard. Focusing (for now)…
Pioneer continues to show they’re serious about cycling by announcing models for Campagnolo, FSA and Cannondale road cranksets, plus options for Shimano’s latest Dura-Ace, XT…
Isla Bikes makes some sick kids cyclocross bikes, which come equipped with their own Gréim tires. Now, they’re offering those tires for sale without having…
Until now, GU’s Energy Chews came in small pouches of four chews for about 80-90 calories of amino acid enhanced carbohydrates and electrolytes. Now, they’re…
