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Zach Overholt

Title: Editor in Chief
Email: zach@bikerumor.com
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Expertise

Topics of Expertise: Mountain biking, road biking, gravel cycling, fat biking, cargo bikes, e-bikes, bicycle maintenance, repair, and tools, bikepacking & camping
Years in Expertise: 20+
Number of Products & Number of Hours Tested: 2,000+ products, 10,000+ hours

Education & Certifications

Education: Accepted into the Honor’s English program at The Ohio State University, before transferring to the University of Cincinnati to pursue Mechanical Engineering
Years of Writing: 20+
Club/Association Memberships: IMBA, CORA (Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance)
Awards/Recognitions: Eagle Scout, BSA

A Word from Zach

I didn’t really choose this as a career so much as I lucked into it. I was honestly just looking for a way to continue my path in the bicycle industry, while learning as much as possible along the way.

I got my start in a bike shop when I was 17, and things evolved from there.

My personal interests include anything bicycle related, repairing or building things, exploring outdoors, camping, backpacking/bikepacking, being on or near the water, golf, music.

Fox Teases new “Infinite Adjust” Dropper Post

First the lever, now we’re getting the shaft. In Fox’s apparent social media roll out of their next dropper post, after showing the new low…

Written by Zach Overholt October 13, 2015

IB15: Lenz Sport Cruises in on a Fatillac and More Plus Size, Belt Drive, IGH, Full Suspension Creations

One of the more influential frame builders out there might also be one of the more unassuming (and humble). Devin Lenz has always had a…

Written by Zach Overholt October 13, 2015

POC Introduces New Tectal MTB, Coron DH Helmets, Resistance and Fondo Clothing Lines, POC Aid, Plus New Owner

If you’re going to announce new ownership to your company, a strong showing at a trade show prior to the big announcement seems like…

Written by Zach Overholt October 13, 2015

When One Isn’t Enough – Ryan Williams Lands First BMX Triple Front Flip

How big will BMX riders be able to go? That apparently just depends on how big they are able to build the jumps over at…

Written by Zach Overholt October 12, 2015

IB15: Pactimo Unwraps New Custom Changing Kilt, Goes Heavy on RFLX for Winter Visibility

We’ve all been there. You’re standing in the parking lot after a ride wanting to get out of your sweaty chamois, ASAP. You have a…

Written by Zach Overholt October 12, 2015

Road to Rampage: Signature Frames for YT Riders, Darren Berrecloth and Specialized Part Ways?

The Red Bull Rampage is a week away, and the freeride mountain bike world is currently making its way to Virgin, Utah. It’s hard to…

Written by Zach Overholt October 10, 2015

EB15: Chris King Adds Centerlock, Boost Hubs, Turquoise Components, Shorter Cielo Stems, More

It’s sort of hard to believe that Chris King hasn’t had a Centerlock hub option before, but the brand has been historically slow to adopt new…

Written by Zach Overholt October 09, 2015

IB15: Speedplay Syzr MTB Pedal Finally Cutting Trail, Zero Aero Helps Set the Hour Record

It’s certainly been a long road, but the Speedplay Syzr is finally here. First shown as a prototype as far back as Interbike 2009, with…

Written by Zach Overholt October 09, 2015

EB15: Selle San Marco Relaunches Dirty MTB Line with First Use of D3O for Saddles

Eurobike marked the celebration for Selle San Marco’s 80th birthday. To celebrate, the brand was showing off their fully revitalized mountain bike saddles. If the…

Written by Zach Overholt October 08, 2015

EB15: Rie:sel Zips from Fenders to 94g Carbon Stu:hl Saddle, Plus rear Fenders and Stem Caps

After initially wandering over to rie:sel’s booth at Eurobike to see if they had any wild new fender designs, we were caught a bit off guard…

Written by Zach Overholt October 08, 2015

IB15: Polar Bottle Adds U.S. Made Zip Stream Nozzle, Updates Standard

If you ask any true water bottle snob, the only ones worth carrying are those with a hands (or teeth) free spout similar to the…

Written by Zach Overholt October 07, 2015

IB15: Up Close with the Fatback Skookum Carbon and Rhino Aluminum Fat Bikes

When we first got wind of the new Fatback Skookum and Rhino fat bikes, the announcement was shown with computer renderings. Just a few weeks…

Written by Zach Overholt October 07, 2015

IB15: Abus Rolls out the Stainless Carpet for Premium Bordo Centium Lock and Hyban Helmet

No one enjoys locking their bike up, so if you have to do it, you might as well do it in style. With the new…

Written by Zach Overholt October 07, 2015

IB15: Renthal Sticks to Lock Ons with New Ultra Tacky Grips, Plus 31mm Apex Stem

You won’t be able to let go of Renthal’s new Ultra Tacky Grips. Literally. Okay, well not literally, but they are really, really sticky. Designed…

Written by Zach Overholt October 06, 2015

IB15: Source Hydration Adds Hipster Fanny Pack with Optional Shoulder Harness

Are we seeing the rebirth of the Fanny pack? Sorry, Enduro pack? Whatever you call them, Fanny packs, hip packs, Lumbar packs, etc., are being…

Written by Zach Overholt October 06, 2015

IB15: Box Goes Round with New Carbon and Alloy Wheels, More

Lately, Box has been making the most noise regarding their (hopefully) soon to be released mountain bike drivetrain components. Now that those are finished as…

Written by Zach Overholt October 06, 2015

IB15: Coast Cycles Goes Fat for the Streets, Starts Wave of 26+?

Every year at the show, there is one brand that we haven’t heard of, or heard little of, that really catches our eye. This year,…

Written by Zach Overholt October 05, 2015

IB15: SKS Goes Low Pressure with Big Wheel Pump, Shows New Fenders for Fat and Skinny Tires

Initially teased out in Sedona, SKS made good on their promise for a low pressure floor pump. Called the Big Wheel, the pump is designed…

Written by Zach Overholt October 05, 2015

IB15: Cycliq Shows Updated Fly6 and Impressive New Fly12 Lights with Integrated HD Cameras

There has been a lot of talk lately about the concept of “car shaming” – the act of filming cars that put your safety at…

Written by Zach Overholt October 05, 2015

IB15: Muc-Off Builds Robot Froome to Create Hydro Dynamic Chain Lube for Team Sky

When you’re creating a product for the team that will very likely win the Tour de France, you don’t leave anything to chance. Even when it…

Written by Zach Overholt October 02, 2015

IB15: 9:Zero:7 Shows Sub 19lb Team Build Whiteout Fat Bike, Updates Slider Aluminum Frame, Teases Carbon Rims

It seems that no matter where I go with a fat bike, people still look at it and say,”man, that must be heavy!” Only for…

Written by Zach Overholt October 02, 2015

Have Tire, Will Travel – Teravail Introduces Line of Gravel and Bike Packing Focused Tires

Depending on conditions, tires can either make or break the ride. Perhaps nowhere is this more evident than in the rapidly growing world of gravel…

Written by Zach Overholt October 01, 2015

IB15: Are You Type ‘Pursuit,’ or Type ‘Escape?’ Either Way, Pearl Izumi Has You Covered

Thanks to all the different categories of bikes lately, for some cyclists it’s hard to know where they fit in. Maybe you ride a road…

Written by Zach Overholt October 01, 2015

IB15: Showers Pass Shelters Your Stuff with Waterproof Cloudcover Bags

So you’re all set with waterproof clothing to go out for a ride – but what about your things? If you live in an area…

Written by Zach Overholt September 30, 2015

IB15: Talking Enduro Shoes with Cédric Gracia, Plus Michelin Treads and Reflective Shoes from Northwave

As one of the most recognizable figures in mountain biking, Cédric Gracia knows his way around a bike. The downhill, 4x, Rampage, and all around…

Written by Zach Overholt September 30, 2015

IB15: Ergon Blinds Us with Laser Lemon, Adds Comfy SMA3 and SMC4

If you’re looking for a way to brighten up your ride, look no further than the newest Limited edition color from Ergon. Practically blinding, they…

Written by Zach Overholt September 30, 2015

11 Speed Mashup: Lindarets & Wolf Tooth Combine Shimano and SRAM Wide-Range Shifting w/ GoatLink 11

Sort of hidden amongst the new products on display at the Wolf Tooth Components booth at Interbike, was the latest product to come out of…

Written by Zach Overholt September 29, 2015

EB15: DVO Topaz Air Springs Closer, Tests out Brown Diamond

After being teased earlier this year, DVO is one step closer to offering an air shock of their own. After first starting with their Emerald…

Written by Zach Overholt September 28, 2015

EB15: DMR Celebrates 20 Years with DeathGrip and New Plus Size Compatible Trailstar

For a company that started with a simple chain tug hand packaged in a plastic bag with a paper tag, DMR Bikes have come along…

Written by Zach Overholt September 28, 2015

IB15: Industry Nine Heads to the Back Country with Plus Size, 100mm Fat Bike Wheels, Custom Graphics, More

Their Matchstix Axle tool system may have stolen the show, but Industry Nine had plenty of other products that were new, even since we saw…

Written by Zach Overholt September 28, 2015

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