Mountain Bike

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits and Pieces

Apres Velo has just introduced their first new T-shirt design for 2011, called “Shut Up Legs.” We’ve all been there. We’ve worn a few of…

Written by Kristi Benedict January 14, 2011

Ego-Kits Bolt-On E-motor = Bolt On Chairlift for DH Bikes?

Whatever your stance on the advent of the E-bike and the impact it will have on our sport, there is no denying that more and…

Written by Zach Overholt January 13, 2011

Book Review: The Bicycling Guide To Complete Maintenance And Repair: For Road And Mountain Bikes

“Maintaining your bike can be relaxing, rewarding, and financially liberating.” – Todd Downs A wise man once pointed something out to me: the much maligned…

Written by Thom Parsons January 12, 2011

Ray’s MTB Milwaukee Grand Opening BBQ and Raffle!

If you have been living under a rock, perhaps you will be surprised to hear that Ray’s MTB Milwaukee is open! The completely new park…

Written by Zach Overholt January 12, 2011

2011 Raleigh Bikes Highlights – Road, Urban, Commuter and Mountain Bikes

Raleigh has released its 2011 line up. Of course Raleigh is a massive company and it covers all the bases model-wise, but we’re just going…

Written by Thom Parsons January 11, 2011

RaceFace Ships Lightest Weight Single Speed Chainring

Dubbed Single Rings, RaceFace’s new single-speed chainrings have a claimed category leading weight, starting at just 29 grams for the 32T model, which they say…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 11, 2011

Hawk Racing, Folmer Tech Move Beyond Ceramics with Lighter, Slicker Bearing Tech

Folmer Technology has announced new bearing lubrication technology to the cycling world with claims of 10% lighter weight and up to 80% less drag than…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 11, 2011

Initial Review: GORE BIKE WEAR Power II Thermo jersey

Of all the seasons, winter really seems to ask the most of cycling gear. Not only is it cold and prone to be wet, but…

Written by Marc Basiliere January 11, 2011

Topeak-Ergon’s New Team Mountain Bikes – Canyon Grand Canyon and Lux MR

We heard rumor at the Breck Epic (waaaaaay back in August) that the Topeak-Ergon team would be rockin’ some new bikes for 2011, but they…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 10, 2011

Battaglin Brings “Full Dynamix” MTB Line To USA

Remember those cool Italian Battaglin road frames we told you about a while back? Now, Battaglin is expanding into the U.S. mountain bike sector with…

Written by Brad Sohner January 10, 2011

2011 Jamis Dakar XCT Prototype Spotted?

What you’re looking at here is a fuzzy phone cam shot of a 2011 Jamis Dakar XCT full suspension prototype. We got this from a…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 09, 2011

DirtTV Finally…2 Trailer

More Mountain Biking Videos It’s sort of like Saturday morning cartoons for grown ups. This is the teaser for Finally…2, the soon to be released…

Written by Thom Parsons January 08, 2011

Review: Clif Cranberry Orange Nut Bread energy bar

Every winter, Clif Bar release a handful of limited-time seasonal flavors of their namesake energy bar. Every winter, riders in my little group rave about…

Written by Marc Basiliere January 07, 2011

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits and Pieces

The 11th annual BURN 24 Hour Challenge has opened registration with Super Saver Early Bird Discounts through Sunday. This race, like their 6 Hours of…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 07, 2011

Found: Gear Clamp Easily Converts Standard Freehub to Single Speed

Looking for a simple solution to convert your standard rear hub to a single speed? Sure, you could use a bunch of spacers at about…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 07, 2011

More Front Derailleur Options for Snow Bikes, Courtesy of Problem Solvers

Let’s face it, small parts such as adapters, spacers, cables, etc. are usually not parts that you would lust over, spend hours on forums debating,…

Written by Zach Overholt January 06, 2011

Close Up: 2011 Mavic Wheels Highlights – Exalith Brake Track, Tires, More

Back in July a reader forwarded us some spy shots of Mavic’s 2011 wheels (here and here). What they lacked in detail, they made up…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 06, 2011

Review: Ergon BC1 and BC2 Hydration Backpacks

MARC: I’ll be the first to admit that I, Marc, have a pack problem. When headed out for a ride (or hike, or trip, or…

Written by Marc Basiliere January 05, 2011

Banshee Bikes: Mike Montgomery’s New Amp

Banshee Bikes of North Vancouver, Canada did this custom job for team rider Mike Montgomery. Mike decided he needed something a little extra-special after he…

Written by Thom Parsons January 05, 2011

Norland Cycles Downhill Bike Project

Here is the story of my project. My Name is Maximilian-Peter Werner. I’m from Viña Del Mar, Chile. My country now is better known because…

Written by Thom Parsons January 04, 2011

Independent Fabrication: Something’s Burning In Somerville

Momentum Magazine (image completely unrelated to this story, just a great shot of IF’s LPB) There have been rumors floating around Somerville, MA for a…

Written by Thom Parsons January 04, 2011

BikeRumor Ride Report: What’s New at Ray’s MTB Cleveland for 2011

One thing I have always enjoyed about visiting Ray’s MTB Cleveland is the inevitability of changes in the off season. They’re not always enjoyed by…

Written by Zach Overholt January 02, 2011

Ray’s MTB Milwaukee is Open!

After a bit of a delay, Ray’s Milwaukee is very excited to announce that they will be open for business tomorrow, Friday, December 31 at…

Written by Zach Overholt December 30, 2010

2011 American Classic Mountain Bike Wheels – New Tubeless All Mountain, DH Wheels and More

In addition to their all-new carbon road wheels, American Classic has new All-Mountain Tubeless and Downhill wheelsets, the former in both 26″ and 29er sizes,…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 30, 2010

Feature Introduction: Bikerumor Project 24

Find all Project 24 posts here! There’s little that will encourage a long, hard ride on a cold day like… fear. Don’t get me wrong-…

Written by Marc Basiliere December 30, 2010

Found: By:Stickel Handmade Steel 29er Mountain Bike from Asheville, NC

When we held our Bikerumor Schwag Toss in Asheville, we met local framebuilder Stephen Stickel. Building under the name By:Stickel (get it?), he had his…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 29, 2010