Mountain Bike

Yeti Unveils the Completely New SB-66!

Yeti’s super bike is finally here. The SB-66 is the culmination of over two years of development which has resulted in what you see here.…

Written by Zach Overholt June 07, 2011

Spy Shot! Pronghorn 29er Full Suspension Mountain Bike

Sent over from Jason of the Columbia-Bikefood team, which is sponsored by Pronghorn, this 29er full suspension takes the unique top-mounted shock design of the…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 06, 2011

Want Wide? Answer AM 720 Protaper Bars

When it comes right down to it, handlebars are probably one of the simplest, yet most often overlooked components on a mountain bike. If you…

Written by Zach Overholt June 06, 2011

Sneak Peeks at Whyte’s 2012 Disc Cyclocross Bike, and new 146F, 810 Mountain Bikes

Whyte Bikes’ just posted a few sneak peeks at their 2012 bikes, shot while doing their catalog photo shoot, which means what you see here…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 06, 2011

RockyMounts New Locking Thru Axle (15mm and 20mm) Rack Mount

So you have a 15mm thru axle on your bike. Nice! And you have a 20mm thru axle on your other bike too? And you…

Written by Nick Burklow and Bikerumor Staff June 05, 2011

Marwi Introduces Disc Brake Pad Shop Kit, Stops Headaches

Marwi has just introduced their new disc brake pad assortment kit containing three sets each of the 15 most common brake pads. Aimed at shop…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 03, 2011

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits and Pieces

Xceon has just released their Acouztic MP3 playing flashlight with bicycle handlebar mount. The 170 lumen light stores music and plays through a rear facing…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 03, 2011

New Full Suspension GT Zaskar?

Spotted beneath a thick coat of dark colored duct tape, what is possibly the new full suspension GT Zaskar was spotted recently by the crew…

Written by Zach Overholt June 03, 2011

Niner Debuts New Black Licorice Color for Air 9 Carbon

Coming to a shop soon (if you order one or they happen to be a stocking dealer), Niner’s latest color scheme is a gloss Black…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 02, 2011

Found: OOQI Grips

I know you’re thinking, “eh, another grip,” but this one is special in the amount of rubber they use; about 1/2″ thick all the way…

Written by Bikerumor Staff June 02, 2011

Orange ST4 Blackout, Even More Exclusive Than The Five Pro

Earlier, we showed you what we thought was an extremely limited edition Five Pro Blackout from the folks at Orange Mountain bikes. With only 20…

Written by Zach Overholt June 02, 2011

Magura 2012, Thor, Durin See Upgrades

When speaking to their Thor and Durin suspension forks for 2012, Magura will tell you that they are stiffer, lighter, and easier. what exactly does…

Written by Zach Overholt June 02, 2011

2012 Rockshox Technologies – Shocks, Posts – Carbon, New Travel, more

While all the new Rockshox forks and internal tech will make the front end of your lighter and squishier, the other half of the equation…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 01, 2011

Ray’s MTB Cleveland Dirt Room Opening Jam

It seems like just this week that summer is finally in full swing, and after a long cold winter, followed by a very wet spring,…

Written by Zach Overholt June 01, 2011

Just In: Trek Remedy 9.9 Carbon Frameset

Here it is, the last piece of our Shimano XT test mule puzzle, a Trek Remedy 9.9 carbon frame. Initially we had planned to build…

Written by Zach Overholt June 01, 2011

2012 Rockshox Technologies Sneak Peak – Forks – Lighter, More Adjustable, More 29er

For 2012, the biggest news with Rockshox is definitely the introduction of the SID 29er fork, but there’s a lot more going on under the…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 01, 2011

Bikerumor Review: 2011 Giro Hex helmet with RocLoc 5

Since its introduction several years ago, Giro’s Hex helmet has become extremely popular in these parts for its moderate coverage, trail-oriented looks, and reasonable $90…

Written by Marc Basiliere June 01, 2011

Velocity Releases Blunt SL Wheelset

Looking to build on the success of their P35 and Blunt rims, Velocity recently announced their newest rim, the Blunt SL. In addition to the…

Written by Zach Overholt May 31, 2011

Retro Gary Fisher Cake Mountain Bike Video Propaganda

Written by Tyler Benedict May 31, 2011

Now Available: Voodoo Zobop Full Suspension

Initially unveiled at Interbike last year, Voodoo’s new 5.5″ Zobop is in stock and shipping now. The Zobop relies on Joe Murray’s FPP, or Floating…

Written by Zach Overholt May 31, 2011

Carroll Composites’ Prototype Carbon Fiber 29er Mountain Bike, Cyclocross Bike & More

Carroll Composites is a small brand based near Boone, NC, with a wide assortment of frames, parts and accessories from designer Donovan Carroll. The latest…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 31, 2011

Performance Bike’s Access Stealth 29er Carbon Mountain Bike – Photo’d & Weighed

In development for about two years, the Access Stealth 29er carbon fiber mountain bike is a budget conscious weight weenie’s dream come true. The top…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 31, 2011

Video: Peloton Magazine Presents The Pillars of Italian Cycling

A beautiful short film from Peloton Magazine, which highlights six of the most recognized names in Italian cycling companies. Hope to see more at Peloton…

Written by Bikerumor Staff May 31, 2011

Spy Shots! 2012 Specialized Epic 29er w/ Kashima Future Shock and SID 29er BRAIN Fork!

Spied at the BURN 24 Hour this weekend under an East Coast test rider (don’t worry WD, we got the OK from our Specialized guy…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 29, 2011

Road ID Offers New Slim Version

Chances are, if you’re enough of a cyclist to be reading Bike Rumor, then you probably know all about Road ID already. I almost never…

Written by Bikerumor Staff May 27, 2011

Video: Rapha Continental The Movie

Rapha Continental – The Movie from RAPHA on Vimeo. “We didn’t create this style of riding. In fact, we’ve been inspired by hundreds of like-minded…

Written by Bikerumor Staff May 27, 2011

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits and Pieces

Rapha Cycle Club San Francisco is now open through July 31, and they’re hosting live screenings of the final days of the 2011 giro d’Italia…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 27, 2011

There’s an App For That: New Iphone Apps for Bikes

This will probably read like one of those commercials where they tell you how much you’re missing out on if you don’t have an iPhone,…

Written by Zach Overholt May 27, 2011

Review: DannyShane Lausanne jersey

Hailing from just outside of Dallas, Texas, DannyShane are a young company dedicated to the design and production of cycling gear that does not compromise…

Written by Marc Basiliere May 27, 2011