Mountain Bike

Tech Breakdown – 2014 Crank Brothers Iodine, Cobalt Alloy Mountain Bike Wheels Roll Out

Last week, we treated you to an inside look at Crank Brothers, the company. This week, we’ve got the full story behind their 2014 wheels.…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 19, 2013

The Evolution of the Handlebar – Jones’ New Bend H-Bar

While they may look a bit odd compared to the traditional handlebar, Jeff Jones’ H-Bar have a number of devoted fans across the world. Why?…

Written by Zach Overholt November 19, 2013

Wolf Tooth Components Gears up for BB30, S-Works/Lightning, Adds Products that Aren’t Chainrings

Just when you think Wolf Tooth Components had all the chainrings covered, they introduce another one like the new S-Works chain ring above. Designed for…

Written by Zach Overholt November 19, 2013

Tradeshow Roundup: Kids Bikes – The Wild Ones Are Better Than Your Bike

We’ve seen some some amazing titanium bikes from Italian builder Rewel before (here and here), but these kids bikes stole the show this year. Shown in…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 18, 2013

Tradeshow Roundup: Kid’s Bikes – The Cute & The Mild

Our tradeshow coverage from Eurobike and Interbike is just about done. Yes, it’s been a month since we’ve returned home (two since Eurobike!), but, well,…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 18, 2013

MTB Ayiti Stage Race – Caribbean Fun To Beat the Winter Doldrums

Right smack in the middle of winter is the second annual Mountain Bike Ayiti Stage Race. The January 28th through February 2nd event combines Haitian…

Written by Bikerumor Staff November 18, 2013

Predator Cycles Takes One-Piece Majors Handlebar-Stem Combo to the Trails

We first spotted Predator Cycles at NAHBS in Denver, where they showed The Major, a carbon fiber combination of FSA stem and road handlebars to…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 17, 2013

Ray’s MTB Gears up for Another Season with New Dirt Pump Track, and More

Adding another thing to the list to make me feel old, Ray’s Mountain Bike Park is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year – which means…

Written by Zach Overholt November 15, 2013

Friday Shredits – Pretty Good for 10 Year Olds, Ucon x 8bar, Moab Shredding, and more

It’s hard to believe Darren Berrecloth and Matt Hunter have been with Specialized for 10 years now. That means that it was 10 years ago…

Written by Zach Overholt November 15, 2013

Found: Colorful Chainrings and SRAM Direct Mount Spiders from X.K.M.

The days of colorfully anodized parts are certainly back, and thanks to the rise of 1x drivetrains options for aftermarket rings are growing. One of…

Written by Bikerumor Staff November 15, 2013

Bike Check – Kirk Pacenti’s Original 650b Mountain Bike

As one of, if not the pioneer in the resurgence of 650b wheeled mountain bikes since their disappearing act in the early days of mountain…

Written by Zach Overholt November 14, 2013

Mountain Bike with Your Mini-Me, with Mac Ride Child Seat

Exploring the outdoors on your bicycle is a rewarding and it’s even better when sharing it with family and friends. The new Mac Ride seeks…

Written by Saris Mercanti November 13, 2013

Teva Announces Their Exit from Mountain Biking, Stock Up Now

Less than 2 months after Teva teased us with their prototype Virgin freeride shoe at Interbike, the company has informed us that they will be…

Written by Zach Overholt November 12, 2013

IB13: Hands On with Actual Weights of Scott Bike’s Genius 700 Tuned, Genius LT 700 Tuned, and Spark 700 RC

Somehow stuck at the bottom of the hopper of Interbike coverage, we almost missed our coverage of Scott’s new 27.5″ full suspension wonder bikes. As…

Written by Zach Overholt November 12, 2013

Prototype Launch Components Direct Mount & Hot Twin Two-Piece Stems

Just as Eurobike was winding up, the kids at Launch Components pulled us aside for a sneak peek at their new direct mount and Hot…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 12, 2013

IB13: Guru’s Revolutionary Fit System Gets Even Better

A few years ago Guru introduced a bike fit system which utilized an automated fitting machine paired with an extensive data base of existing bike…

Written by Saris Mercanti November 11, 2013

Budnitz Bicycles Moves To the Trail with new 650B No.2M

As mentioned in our review of the Budnitz No. 3, all frames constructed under the Budnitz name comply with the EU mountain bike standards. So,…

Written by Nick Burklow November 09, 2013

Hayes Extends Lifetime Leak-Proof Warranty to All Hydraulic Disc Brakes

Starting November 1, any hydraulic Hayes disc brake purchased from a legit retailer as an aftermarket kit or spec’d on a complete bike will come…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 09, 2013

Friday Shredits – Epic Riding, Whistler, Rocky Mountain, Scott, and Commencal bikes, Plus Pixies

Rocky Mountain always has some great videos, and the latest gem is no different. High up in the Monashee Mountains in Revelstoke, BC, Wade Simmons…

Written by Zach Overholt November 08, 2013

Found: Skyde Fat Bottom Titanium Fat Bike (UPDATED)

French frame builder Skyde has shown us some pretty interesting things in the past, like a custom titanium front end built around your choice of…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 07, 2013

Learn from the Best, Watch How Pro Photog Sven Martin Captures Crankworx Whistler

Sven Martin is the man behind some of the most iconic images in mountain biking so it’s great to see him get the credit he…

Written by Saris Mercanti November 07, 2013

Exclusive One Ride Review: The Italian Stallion Returns with the Marzocchi 350 NCR Fork

For many celebrities on the rebound, Las Vegas has been the perfect place for staging their comeback tour. So while work is beginning on the…

Written by Saris Mercanti November 06, 2013

Crush the Cold with New 45NRTH Cobrafist and Bergraven Technical Fatbike Gear

Seeing as how fatbikes are often used in very cold, snowy conditions, hand covers or pogies are a popular accessory when the mercury drops. 45NRTH…

Written by Zach Overholt November 05, 2013

Just In: Bontrager Rhythm Pro Carbon 27.5″ Wheels and XR4 Tires

Light, strong, cheap – pick two. That was Keith Bontrager’s mantra back in the 80’s and 90’s and it still rings mostly true today. The…

Written by Zach Overholt November 05, 2013

Trek Farley Fat Bike Detail Photos

The Trek Farley fat bike continues the Wisconsin brand’s strange 2014 product rollout of non announcements. Shown at Trek World, orders flooded in and the…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 04, 2013

EB13: Fresh Bits from Token – Fusion PFBB, Vigilante Mountain Bike Wheels, Bling Kits & More!

One of Token’s biggest announcements for the year was their rather unique entry into the aero road wheels market with the Hero, which was shown…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 02, 2013

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

Bill Stevenson has announced that he and his son Shawn will be returning to frame building full time. Their specialty is cycle sportive, but build…

Written by Kristi Benedict November 01, 2013

New 89-Gram Dash Cycles Full Carbon Seatpost Saddles Up for Action

Matching the covetable weight and beauty of their handcrafted carbon saddles, the new Dash Cycles Carbon Seatpost brings gram savings further down the bike. It’s…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 31, 2013

Long Term Review: Yeti’s Switch Equipped SB95 Alloy

When Yeti first introduced their two “super bikes”, the SB66 and the SB95 represented a departure from the norm. Embracing an eccentric pivot in place…

Written by Zach Overholt October 31, 2013

Kickstarter: The Infinity Seat, Love Your Saddle

The Infinity Seat may look heart shaped but consider it a peace dove extended towards your derriere. Designed by a triathlete enthusiast and chiropractor, this uni-sex…

Written by Saris Mercanti October 31, 2013