Zach Overholt is the Editor in Chief of Bikerumor. He has been writing about what’s new in the bicycle world for 12+ years. Prior to that, Zach spent many years in the back of a bicycle shop building and repairing nearly every type of bike, while figuring out how to (occasionally) ride them.
Based in Ohio, Zach is now slowly introducing a new generation to cycling and still trying to figure out how to fit the most rides into a busy schedule as a new dad.
Title: Editor in Chief Email:zach@bikerumor.com Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
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
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.
Mountain bike, road bike, gravel bike, at this point you can find hydraulic disc brakes just about everywhere. With all of those different bikes, brakes,…
Ever wonder what tire pressure you should be running? Maybe you’ve heard that lower pressures are actually faster, while simultaneously being told by someone else…
Now, maybe more than ever, there is substantial crossover between motocross and mountain biking. There’s a Tomac consistently gunning for the top spot in Supercross,…
You’ve probably noticed that gravel bike evolution seems to be echoing that of mountain bikes to some extent. Tires are getting wider, companies are experimenting…
I know what you’re thinking. Another bike brand launching their own wheel line? But before you write off Revel Wheels as just another carbon-fiber-copy, you have to…
Just over a year ago, Bontrager introduced a new program for their carbon wheels. Their Carbon Care Wheel Loyalty program covers any damage your wheels…
Probably best known for their wildly shaped mountain bike rims, Alchemist has also been building their own road rims for years. First unveiling the Zirconium…
