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.
Quarq DZero is their next generation power meter spider that gets an all-new strain measurement circuit and strain gauge design that provides better performance over…
SRAM’s HRD program started all the way back in 2010, looking at everything from mechanical-to-hydraulic adapters to full hydraulic systems. They spent three years testing…
It’s here – our first ever Bikerumor Cyclocross Buyer’s Guide! Packed with more than 90 pages and hundreds of bikes, tires, wheels, components, gear and…
To celebrate our U.S. National Park Service turning 100 this year, Yakima has given their Showcase a special graphic treatment. The limited edition Centennial Showcase…
Originally spotted in early prototype form under Team Dimension Data at Roubaix, ENVE has officially unveiled a new category of wheel: Wide Aero. The prototypes…
American Classic, who’s long made mid- and high-level aftermarket rims, hubs and wheels designed by Bill Shook, is turning an eye toward the OEM market.…
The Pivot Vault gets several updates for 2017 to update its looks and compatibility with the latest components and trends, namely bigger tires. The key…
Last year, Canadian brand Guru Cycles shut down after years of expanding their production capabilities and talents. We toured their facility a few years back…
While direct mount rings from the big brands and aftermarket providers have easily dropped their tooth counts down into the twenties, getting an oval chainring with…
Introduced in Spring 2015, Venn Composites’ filament-wound carbon rim construction brought about an entirely new way to make rims. One that could be lighter without…
At the beginning of 2015, Florida-based startup Alto Velo debuted their highly flanged hub design on some incredibly glassy internals. Called R-Symmetric, the design was built…
In what is perhaps going to be a massive inventory headache, Industry Nine is soon to launch AnOLab (Anodizing Laboratory), an online custom wheel builder…
Smith’s Chromapop lens technology is nothing short of awesome. Available on their lifestyle sunglasses for some time, the tech makes colors more vibrant and ultra…
