Mountain Bike

DVO Suspension Teases 2014 Inverted Fork, The Emerald

DVO suspension has been teasing their new inverted suspension products with pictures of 3D prototypes on Facebook. They’re waiting till next month to reveal most of the…

Written by Saris Mercanti November 01, 2012

Review: Giro’s almost perfect Hex trail helmet

I really, really want to love Giro’s Hex helmet. An attractively-styled trail helmet, the Hex features moderate coverage, effective ventilation, three distinct sizes, and a…

Written by Marc Basiliere November 01, 2012

Transition New Website Goes Live, Carbon Covert Pricing Announced and More!

Transition just revamped their website with new products. What you’ll notice? Gone are the venerable Bottle Rocket and Blindside (Boooo!) and in is their new…

Written by Saris Mercanti October 31, 2012

Rocky Mountain Bikes’ Argentina MTB Adventure Concludes…

On the final installment, the crew from Canada finds some North Shore style technical trail features in the woods and gets the locals pumped to…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 31, 2012

Acros Adds Front Derailleur Options for A-GE Hydraulic Shifting Group

Acros has expanded the mounting options for its A-GE hydraulic shifting group. The front derailleur is now offered in standard band clamp for round seat…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 30, 2012

Kickstarter: RCP Fabrication’s Handbuilt Nor’easter 29er Takes Shape

Ryan Pelletier, the man behind RCP Fabrication, has been building mountain bikes and trials bikes in Connecticut for years. Now, after more than a year…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 30, 2012

Deda Elementi Boosts 35mm Bars & Stem Count, Intros Offset Brake Track on Wheels

Deda Elementi’s 2013 range has some interesting parts, none more so than the new Inertial wheels. The design is called a “Reverse Inertia” system and…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 30, 2012

Rocky Mountain Bikes’ Argentina MTB Adventure Continues…

Part 4 of 5 shows the crew from Rocky Mountain Bikes ripping more of Argentina’s trails and mountains. Here’s their official blurb for today’s video:…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 30, 2012

Hands On: PDW’s Dave’s Mud Shovel Fat Bike Fenders

Fat bikes are known for getting dirty. Whether you’re riding in snow, slush, mud, sand, you name it – those big tires can throw…

Written by Zach Overholt October 30, 2012

Limited Edition e*thirteen Steve Peat LG1+ DH Chainguide Hits the Ground

E*thirteen just started worldwide shipping for their new Limited Edition Steve Peat LG1+ Downhill Guide. Only 350 pieces will be made, each numbered and adorned…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 29, 2012

Pearl Izumi X Project Shoe Launch: Just as good off the bike as on?

If y’aint walkin, y’aint ridin’ Mountain biking inevitably involves at least some walking. Be it a quick dab, walking an uncomfortably technical stretch, or scrambling…

Written by Bikerumor Staff October 29, 2012

Rocky Mountain Bikes’ Mountain Bike Adventure – Video Series: Parts 1, 2 & 3

Rocky Mountain Bikes is doing what we all want to do in the off season: Take a vacation built around riding and adventure. And they…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 29, 2012

Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show 2012: Ti-Cycles 25lbs Full Suspension 69er and more

At this year’s OHBS show, Ti Cycles was showing off the beautiful welds on their full-suspension 69er and their hard-tail. We have covered their…

Written by Mitch Lomacz October 28, 2012

American Classic Adds XX1 11-Speed Freehub Body, Most 2013 Wheels Available Now

Most of American Classic’s 2013 goods are in their warehouse with fresh graphics, and 650B wheels are in stock for Race, Terrain and All-Mountain wheels.…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 27, 2012

Friday Shredits: Get Amped For Your Weekend

This isn’t a new video by internet standards but it’s worth sharing again. This little grom absolutely shreds. He’s probably faster than some of your…

Written by Saris Mercanti October 26, 2012

Airless Mountain Bike Tire? No Tubes, No Pumps, No Problem!

Britek’s Energy Return Wheel was originally developed for vehicles as a way to increase both performance and fuel efficiency by creating a “slingshot” effect as…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 26, 2012

Video: Sam Pilgrim Shreds Japan’s Mountain Bike, Dirt Jump Trails

Pro freerider Sam Pilgrim toured Japan’s mountain bike scene, showed ’em a few tricks and shares with us the potential for the sport there in…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 25, 2012

Initial Review: Continental’s X-King 2.2 and 2.4 ProTection tires

Claiming to combine cross country speed with trail-ready grip and a cut-resistant tubeless ready casing, the Continental X-King ProTection is targeted at everything from burly…

Written by Marc Basiliere October 25, 2012

Anthill Films Teases Contest, Win a Full Custom Carbon Trek Session w/ Shimano Saint

Back at Sea Otter, Strength In Numbers producer Ant Hill Films awarded Matt and Karl a custom carbon Trek Session DH bike complete with the…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 24, 2012

Unboxed, Weighed, & First Ride – 2013 Fox CTD Suspension

Cycling is individual sport, but for every satisfying solitary ride, there’s an equally amazing experience to be shared with friends. Riding is a lifestyle, and…

Written by Saris Mercanti October 24, 2012

Hack! Niner Jet 9 RDO w/ Hidden Hose Port for Rockshox Stealth Reverb

Bikerumor reader Sergio sent in pics of his hacked Niner Jet 9 RDO made to work with Rockshox’s Stealth Reverb. Note the remote hydraulic hose…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 24, 2012

Taiwan Bike Tour: Pacific Cycles, Part 2 – Crazy Bikes, Wild Suspension & Original Di2 Prototypes!

Our tour of Pacific Cycles continues… In Part One, we showed you the classics, some folding bikes and some functional bikes that serve the physically…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 23, 2012

Initial Review: Darn Tough’s cozy Light Cushion Bike Sock

Just in time for some end-of-season epics as well as a bit of cooler weather, Darn Tough recently sent out a pair of their new…

Written by Marc Basiliere October 23, 2012

Fenix Expands to Bike Lights w/ the Impressive 750 Lumen, Dual Distance Beam BT20

If you’ve heard of Fenix, it’s likely for their tactical flashlights that are very well respected among flashlight connoisseurs. Now, they’re entering the bicycle light…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 22, 2012

One. Amazing. Moots.

Via Tae Likes Bikes: Love it, hate it, whatever. Whatever you think of the look or component choices, you’ve got to admire the vision. What pieces…

Written by Marc Basiliere October 21, 2012

Found: Special Edition Specialized Carve Ned Overend SS Hardtail

If there’s something we’re all suckers for – it’s a custom paint job. The team over at Specialized has been hard at work putting together a…

Written by Saris Mercanti October 19, 2012

Friday Shredits: Get Amped For Your Weekend

Martyn Ashton’s Road Bike Party trials video blew everyone away last week. Here’s some outtakes. Turns out he’s human after all!

Written by Saris Mercanti October 19, 2012

Found: Craftworks’ Mountain Bike w/ 650B Offset Shock Conversion

Craftworks Cycles is based in South Australia, but founder Kain Galliver was in Taiwan during our tour and showed me his latest creation: A 650b…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 19, 2012

Industry Nine Adds Carbon 29er & Stan’s 650B Mountain Bike Wheels, XX1 Freehub Bodies

Industry Nine has finally added some carbon fiber rimmed wheelset options for 29ers. Long ago, they showed prototypes using ENVE rims, but for various reasons,…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 18, 2012