Bike Types

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

Limited Edition U.S.-made Schwinn Collegiate available now – but only 50 bikes at a time!

Are you waiting on the return of the U.S.-made Schwinn Collegiate? You may have read recently that the Collegiate is being reborn as a limited…

Written by Zach Overholt August 14, 2020

AASQ #81: CushCore, Nukeproof, Ride Panzer, Rimpact & Vittoria tackle MTB Tire Insert Tech!

We know, there’s no such thing as a stupid question. But there are some questions you might not want to ask your local shop or…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 14, 2020

Where to Ride: Get your Rocky Mountain biking high in Purgatory & Durango, Colorado

Like the hub of an adrenaline wheel, Durango, Colorado sits center to all that makes Southwest Colorado so great. It’s wedged between the folds of…

Written by Steve Graepel August 14, 2020

Ritchey sheds new light on flared bars with Beacon super wide dropbar

Tom Ritchey made ergonomics the design principle for his handlebars a few years ago when more people started riding their drop bar bikes over varied…

Written by Bikerumor Staff August 14, 2020

2020 Cotic Escapade gravel adventure bike gets modern updates, fresh paint

The 4th generation Cotic Escapade may keep the same geometry, ovalized top tube and wishbone seatstays as before, but a lot of the little details…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 14, 2020

Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37v brings ultra lightweight carbon wheels to gravel bikes & cyclocross

The Bontrager Aeolus RSL line introduced their impressively light road wheels a couple months ago, and now that weight-saving rim design has made it’s way…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 13, 2020

Ridley Kanzo Fast aero gravel bike gets official; first bike with Classified ‘1×22’ drivetrain

The new Ridley Kanzo Fast is ready to slice through those country road crosswinds and deliver you to the finish line faster than ever. But…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 13, 2020

The Path // Part 4: Preparing for EWS Round 1 – Zermatt, Switzerland

Welcome back to The Path! This week, I’ll show you exactly how I’ve been preparing for my first Enduro World Series event, racing amongst the…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 12, 2020

Kona Honzo ESD goes from test mule for Process X frame geometry, to extra slack steel hardtail

Kona just took the Honzo to new lengths with the ESD. What is the ESD? Well, if you’re creative, it could mean any number of…

Written by Zach Overholt August 12, 2020

Winning jersey colors get reimagined for Peter Sagan’s Deconstructivism collection by Specialized

Apparently, it’s already time for Peter Sagan’s fourth collection from Specialized. As a man of incredible talent on the bike and style all around, Sagan…

Written by Zach Overholt August 12, 2020

New DT Swiss ARC aero road wheels reshaped for faster wide tire aerodynamics

The new DT Swiss ARC aero race carbon road bike wheels grow wider & faster in a complete aerodynamic overhaul, featuring all-new narrow-nose profiles optimized…

Written by Cory Benson August 12, 2020