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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.

Fabio Wibmer joins Canyon team, shows off prototype street trials bike

Looking to send it into the new year, Fabio Wibmer just announced he is switching teams. Previously supported by two different bike brands (one for…

Written by Zach Overholt January 08, 2020

Cannondale SuperSix EVO Neo is a 25lb road e-bike w/ stealthy Mahle X35 electric assist

At first glance, the newest Cannondale road bike looks just like that – a road bike. But look closer, and you may start to notice…

Written by Zach Overholt January 07, 2020

Project321 magnetic pawls latch onto new Micro Spline freehub body

Noticing a theme here? The first week of the year has been a stream of hub announcements, all revolving around Shimano Micro Spline compatibility. We…

Written by Zach Overholt January 06, 2020

New Whisky Parts Co No.9 MTN Boost LT fork is suspension corrected, clears 29 x 3″ tires

Whisky Parts Co just introduced a new rigid fork, and it could be the perfect option for a number of different builds. Called the No.9…

Written by Zach Overholt January 03, 2020

Stan’s No Tubes takes the blue pill w/ Shimano Micro Spline compatible Neo Ultimate hubs

Planning a Shimano build for the new year? Looks like you’re going to have even more options when it comes to wheels – just as…

Written by Zach Overholt January 03, 2020

Kogel Kolossos oversized derailleur pulley cage offers colossal stiffness & low friction

Kogel has just announced that they’ve entered the oversized derailleur pulley game with the Kolossos. If you’ve read up on the Kogel blog, you know…

Written by Zach Overholt January 02, 2020

GoPro shares their MTB Top 10 clips of 2019

In our experience, HyperSmooth has made GoPro filming a lot easier – and far more watchable. That has resulted in some incredible footage over the…

Written by Zach Overholt January 01, 2020

Chris King buzzes into Micro Spline driveshell production for new hubs & conversion kits

For fans of Chris King and the latest Shimano mountain bike components, it’s almost time to celebrate. Why? Because today, Chris King officially announced that…

Written by Zach Overholt December 30, 2019

Must Watch: Chris Akrigg: Best of Mongoose celebrates 12 years of trials & end of an era

As we rapidly approach the end of 2019, there’s a lot to consider in the new year. For trials legend Chris Akrigg, that seems like…

Written by Zach Overholt December 26, 2019

Watch: Marin Bikes have been Made for Fun since 1986

Have you noticed lately that Marin bikes seem to offer a lot of value for the money? There’s a reason for that. The team at…

Written by Zach Overholt December 23, 2019

AASQ #60: Saris spins out answers to all your trainer & stationary bike related questions!

We know, there’s no such thing as a stupid question. But there are some questions you might not want to ask your local shop or…

Written by Zach Overholt December 20, 2019

Trek Domane+ LT powers up Fazua drivetrain for sub 30lb e-bike for the road – or a 23.6lb road bike

Road bike or e-Road Bike? What if you could have both in the same frame? That’s what the Fazua Drive system has promised, and now…

Written by Zach Overholt December 20, 2019

Bikerumor Editor’s Choice Awards 2019 – Zach’s Best Bike and Gear Picks

As another year rapidly comes to a close, we’re looking back at the best of the best we’ve seen and ridden in 2019. New bikes,…

Written by Zach Overholt December 18, 2019

Evil Bikes’ Chamois Hagar rocks the gravel bike world w/ crazy slack geometry

There are a lot of brands out there you expect to make a gravel bike. Evil Bikes is probably not one of them. But then…

Written by Zach Overholt December 16, 2019

Review: XTR equipped Ibis Ripley v4 may be the perfect mix of short travel & fun

“I must have this.” It wasn’t long after my first spin on the newest Ibis Ripley that this thought crossed my mind. Over the course…

Written by Zach Overholt December 16, 2019

Reminder: Submit your indoor trainer, stationary bike & virtual cycling questions for Saris!

We know, there’s no such thing as a stupid question. But there are some questions you might not want to ask your local shop or…

Written by Zach Overholt December 16, 2019

Alpitude Stevio v2 posts super light GPS & Camera combo stem mount at 18.5g

Want to document your ride, but don’t want to weigh down the front of your bike or clutter up your bars? The new Alpitude Stelvio…

Written by Zach Overholt December 13, 2019

Strava 2019 Year in Sport report provides ride tracking highlights w/ ride habits, hot gear & more

If it’s not on Strava, did you really ride? At this point, that joke is getting pretty tired, but it captures the devotion that many…

Written by Zach Overholt December 11, 2019

Wolf Tooth dropper levers get shiny with Limited Edition Nickel Plated ReMotes

“I love nickelllllll!” That doesn’t quite have the same ring to it as the famous line, but if you find yourself a lover of shiny…

Written by Zach Overholt December 10, 2019

#LongLiveJordie: Vee Tire Co. creates Special Edition tire to benefit Jordie Lunn’s family

It’s still hard to process. The fact that an absolute legend of the sport can be taken from us from what’s being called a simple…

Written by Zach Overholt December 10, 2019

AASQ Callout: Got questions about a stationary bike or indoor cycle trainers? Ask Saris!

We know, there’s no such thing as a stupid question. But there are some questions you might not want to ask your local shop or…

Written by Zach Overholt December 09, 2019

Spurcycle Hip Pack is a simple and ultra light take on the fanny pack

Hip pack, fanny pack, waist belt, bum bag, whatever you call it, carrying things in a small pack around your waist is hot again. This…

Written by Zach Overholt December 09, 2019

Zwift Crit City is a crash-proof world to go racing + new gravel & MTB specific training

To some, the word ‘crit’ is truly a four letter word. The thought of banging bars with a bunch of other Cat 5 heroes may…

Written by Zach Overholt December 09, 2019

AASQ #58: Rotor cranks out the answers about 1×13, power meters, oval rings & more!

We know, there’s no such thing as a stupid question. But there are some questions you might not want to ask your local shop or…

Written by Zach Overholt December 06, 2019

Dream Build: Ibis Ripley v4 gets the full Shimano XTR 1×12 treatment

Earlier this year, Shimano gave us the opportunity to build up a bike of our choice with their newest XTR group. These kind of builds…

Written by Zach Overholt December 05, 2019

Rapha Indoor Training collection will keep you comfortable while going nowhere fast

Time have changed when it comes to the trainer. Previously a medieval torture device only for the most devoted cyclists, the trainer has since gotten…

Written by Zach Overholt December 05, 2019

Cane Creek winds up new progressive-rate VALT shock spring, plus all black DBcoil IL

Offering yet another way to tune your suspension, Cane Creek is getting progressive. With their springs, that is. Adding to their VALT light weight suspension…

Written by Zach Overholt December 05, 2019