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.
For 2017, Felt has completely reshaped their top two road bikes, making two incredibly well rounded yet distinct models for road racing and endurance riding.…
Continuing the trend of Boosting 29ers to create a 27.5-plus capable bike, Moots has introduced the new Farwell. Designed around a 120mm fork, the titanium…
Spotted last year later in Le Tour, the FSA electronic shifting group has been further refined and made another late-in-the-game appearance at this year’s Tour…
Last year, we heard from early customers that Specialized had some something a little different with their Crux cyclocross bikes. The 2016 model year bikes…
At the beginning of the year, AbsoluteBlack debuted their gorgeously machined oval chainrings for Shimano’s asymmetric 4-arm road cranksets. Now, they’ve added to options for…
Fix It Sticks has morphed their carrying compartments from the original sewn inner tube scraps to a more jersey-pocket-friendly fabric carrying case with bit…
The new Wolf Tooth Components Gnarwolf chain guide takes a different approach to chain guide adjustment by losing the shims while still allowing both height…
This week we saw impressively painted bikes from Scott for the Rio Olympics, Marin reintroducing their classic color fade in honor of their 30th anniversary,…
We’ve seen several other bluetooth and hands free communication devices, some very complex with a camera, and some unencumbered by a smartphone but using a…
PRESS RELEASE: The Sustainable Trails Coalition applauds Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) for introducing the Human-Powered Travel in Wilderness Areas Act. Co-sponsored by Senator Orrin Hatch…
Much like the recently updated Oiz full suspension race bike, Orbea’s flagship XC hardtail gets the Boost axle spacing and frame refinements to make it…
Earlier this week, Easton unveiled their re-entry into the carbon crankset market. It highlights the synergy of their merger with Race Face by sharing the Cinch…
Oakley’s throwing back to their classic neon green frames with the new Green Fade collection. They’re hand painted and paired with their latest Prizm lenses…