Bike Types

2021 Cube SL Road reimagines hybrid as fast, affordable alloy flat bar gravel bike

Cube’s 2021 line-up introduces a number of new & updated mixed-surface off-road road bikes, with the refreshed Cube SL Road an interesting look at the…

Written by Cory Benson August 26, 2020

New Polygon Siskiu T gets the right updates for seriously competitive & affordable trail bike

A few years ago, when I had the chance to review the previous version of the Polygon Sikiu T, I came away fairly impressed. The…

Written by Zach Overholt August 26, 2020

Wolf Tooth crafts a new CAMO chainring system for White Industries MR30 Cranks

One of the advantages to the Wolf Tooth Components CAMO chainring system is that from crank to crank, the chainrings are the same. That means…

Written by Zach Overholt August 25, 2020

New aluminum Rose Backroad AL promises lots of gravel for little money

After updating their carbon gravel bike earlier in the year, Rose is back with a new Backroad – the Backroad AL. Naturally, the AL stands…

Written by Zach Overholt August 25, 2020

Swiss Side Hadron² Ultimate aero road wheels reshaped for faster, more stable aerodynamic gains

Swiss Side’s new second generation Hadron² Ultimate aero road wheels promise further drag reductions, increased crosswind sailing effect, and improved stability in varying wind conditions…

Written by Cory Benson August 25, 2020

Canyon Grail Gravel bikes gain new gearing options w/ Shimano 1x, SRAM wide range 2x

Canyon has been super busy lately with all kinds of new road, mountain, and even e-bikes. Now, it’s gravel’s turn. Specifically, we’re talking about the…

Written by Zach Overholt August 25, 2020

Factor O2 VAM road bike drops to just 677g, teases ultralight sub-1kg Black Inc wheels

Factor has just launched an updated, more integrated version of their ultralight carbon road bike with the new disc brake O2 VAM road bike frameset…

Written by Cory Benson August 24, 2020

Roval Alpinist CL wheels climb with top rim tech, DT Swiss hubs for lower priced build

Back in June, Roval spun out their new Alpinist CLX road wheels. While the new wheels were not tubeless compatible, they did take the title…

Written by Zach Overholt August 24, 2020

Sneak Peek: CamelBak M.U.L.E & H.A.W.G. go Pro with Air Support Pro Back Panel

CamelBak is already looking forward to 2021 – and who can blame them. Joining the other hydration pack brands giving a little preview of upcoming…

Written by Zach Overholt August 21, 2020

Patent Patrol: Campagnolo’s curving wide-range derailleur, 13-speed cassettes, EPS buttons & more!

We’ve been hearing rumors and catching patents that suggest Campagnolo’s working on a 13-speed drivetrain for some time. Now, a fresh batch of four European…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 20, 2020

Where to Ride: Endless mountain biking in Virginia’s Blue Ridge starts in Roanoke

Sitting smack dab in the middle of the East Coast, just far enough into the Blue Ridge Mountains, Roanoke, Virginia centers a hub of next…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 20, 2020

Tahnée Seagrave, FMD Racing & Ergon lock on to new gravity grips with precise GFR1 grip

Ergon is known for making very ergonomic grips and their latest grip follows that trend – just for a different style of riding. Gravity focused…

Written by Zach Overholt August 20, 2020

New Bontrager Verse saddle covers a lot of ground, for the right rider

The all-new Bontrager Verse saddle lineup brings a fresh approach to fit and sizing. It has a slightly wider mid section, full-length cutout, and is…

Written by Jordan Villella August 20, 2020

Fair Wheel Bikes builds 19.8lb Specialized Epic EVO for less money than S-Works

It’s been a while since we’ve posted one of Fair Wheel Bike’s custom builds. But this crazy light Specialized Epic EVO proves that they’re still…

Written by Zach Overholt August 20, 2020

Fox E-Live Valve finally gets its smartphone apps for eMTB suspension lockout tuning

Building off the original Fox Live Valve, which used multiple sensors to open and lock both fork and shock in 3 milliseconds, the new E-Live…

Written by Zach Overholt August 19, 2020

Review: Wilier’s Cento10 NDR elastomer suspension is a cobble crusher

Wilier’s Triestina Cento10NDR is an endurance bike that incorporates ideas on comfort, both new and old. The Cento 10NDR sits at the endurance end of…

Written by Jordan Villella August 19, 2020

Bikeyoke REVIVE 2.0 tops out at 213mm of travel making it the longest dropper post*

It’s wasn’t that long ago that dropper posts topped out at 185mm of travel. That was actually in 2017 when BikeYoke launched the REVIVE 185.…

Written by Zach Overholt August 19, 2020

Mondraker Podium race hardtail mountain bike is “lightest in the world”

Mondraker has pushed the limits of lightweight in the past for their Podium models, and the 2021 Mondraker Podium hardtail comes in at a claimed…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 19, 2020

AX-Lightness VIAL evo Disc gives you strength, stiffness, and a 5.6kg road bike

AX-Lightness Composites made headlines eight years ago with a sly reference to the performance benefits of doping when it introduced the Benotti VIAL (as in…

Written by Bikerumor Staff August 18, 2020

Specialized Align II bike helmet offers MIPS protection & modern look at impressive price

Like anything in the bicycle world, you can spend a lot of money to obtain the best helmets on the market. Fortunately, you can still get a…

Written by Zach Overholt August 18, 2020

Ibis cooks up vegan Bone-in Pork Chop frame bags for Ripley, Ripmo, Ripmo AF & 2

Integrated tools are nice, but integrated bags let you carry any tools you want. They also allow for you to carry other things, like snacks,…

Written by Zach Overholt August 18, 2020

Is Campagnolo teasing a new gravel bike group?

A new Instagram account could be setting the stage for a new Campagnolo gravel group. With just two photos posted as of this story going…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 18, 2020

DT Swiss D 232 alloy mini-dropper seatpost gives XC racers a more affordable option

In January, DT Swiss launched their carbon D232 ONE dropper seatpost, aimed at the XC racer. Now, they have an alloy model that keeps all…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 18, 2020

Canyon spins Unicorn Hair into their lightest hardtail ever with new Exceed XC Race bike

Downcountry might be the current trend, but for those of you looking for a pure XC race hardtail, the Canyon Exceed fits the bill. Already…

Written by Zach Overholt August 18, 2020

Get even more stuff done with the new Tern GSD G2 electric cargo bike

Not too long ago electric cargo bikes started adapting to demands for urban-friendly alternatives for last-mile deliveries by getting bigger and stronger. Now, as more…

Written by Bikerumor Staff August 17, 2020

Osprey to add smaller hydration lumbar packs with Seral 4, Savu 2 for 2021

Time to add another two hip packs to the list of upcoming options. So far this year we’ve seen new smaller pack options from Thule,…

Written by Zach Overholt August 17, 2020

Merida Big.Trail rolls onto 29″ wheels to create modern, trail worthy hardtail

When Merida first introduced the Big.Trail, it served as the brand’s entry into the world of 27.5+. Recently though, in an effort to create a…

Written by Zach Overholt August 17, 2020

Goodyear reinvents Road Tubeless w/ new Eagle F1 & Vector 4Seasons tires, and more!

In 2018, Goodyear and Rubber Kinetics teamed up to launch an all new range of bicycle tires bearing the ‘winged foot’. Then, in 2019, the…

Written by Zach Overholt August 17, 2020

Review: Tumbleweed’s radical moto-inspired, mountain touring Persuader handlebars

My partner recently picked up a pair of Tumbleweed Bicycle Company’s Persuader handlebars to potentially put on her gravel bike as part of a flat-bar…

Written by Chris Chou August 15, 2020