Bike Types

Review: KOM Cycling Indoor Trainer Block grips, won’t scratch floors for winter miles

We review a new product from KOM Cycling – which is actually a new take on an old favorite. Their Indoor Trainer Block provides a…

Written by Greg Kopecky December 31, 2019

Patent Patrol: Campagnolo charges up with power meter & strain gauge patents

In this week’s Patent Patrol, we unearthed a slew of power meter patents from none other than Campagnolo. The documents include both US and European…

Written by Greg Kopecky December 30, 2019

Bikerumor Editor’s Choice Awards 2019 – Steve’s picks

Wow, having the year 2020 on the horizon is almost as cool as that time we actually got to party like its 1999 (for those…

Written by Steve Fisher December 30, 2019

Chris King buzzes into Micro Spline driveshell production for new hubs & conversion kits

For fans of Chris King and the latest Shimano mountain bike components, it’s almost time to celebrate. Why? Because today, Chris King officially announced that…

Written by Zach Overholt December 30, 2019

Dlouhy Cycles’ The Mule is a modern handcrafted steel bike for all-roads

Having worked together developing & building bikes for a couple of years, I’ve spotted more bikes from Dlouhy Cycles this fall, a colorful mix of…

Written by Cory Benson December 27, 2019

Found: Dirt Gloves give style & comfort to you, cash to Treads & Trails kids program

Dirt Gloves is a new startup looking to spread style, protection, and money for charity. They’re starting out with six different designs – plus a…

Written by Greg Kopecky December 27, 2019

Found: Sacra Ace aero drop bar claims 12+ watt savings, tapeless design

Sacra Ace is a Japanese bicycle component brand that has some bold claims for their new Ace drop handlebar. How about a potential 12.4 watt…

Written by Greg Kopecky December 27, 2019

Must Watch: Chris Akrigg: Best of Mongoose celebrates 12 years of trials & end of an era

As we rapidly approach the end of 2019, there’s a lot to consider in the new year. For trials legend Chris Akrigg, that seems like…

Written by Zach Overholt December 26, 2019

Must Watch: Vincent Pernin roosts leaves, rails logs and sends boulders in Overcome

Now a Les Arcs resident, Vincent Pernin is back doing what he does best – getting flair on his Scott Ransom and making stunning video…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan December 24, 2019

Watch: Marin Bikes have been Made for Fun since 1986

Have you noticed lately that Marin bikes seem to offer a lot of value for the money? There’s a reason for that. The team at…

Written by Zach Overholt December 23, 2019

How long can we keep up with… Pivot singlespeed pro Gordon “Quadsworth”?

Ever wonder what it’s like to race against the pros? We did, and for our second installment of Bikerumor’s Keeping up with… series, Tyler faces off…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 23, 2019

AASQ #60: Saris spins out answers to all your trainer & stationary bike related questions!

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 Zach Overholt December 20, 2019

Trek Domane+ LT powers up Fazua drivetrain for sub 30lb e-bike for the road – or a 23.6lb road bike

Road bike or e-Road Bike? What if you could have both in the same frame? That’s what the Fazua Drive system has promised, and now…

Written by Zach Overholt December 20, 2019

Friday Roundup: Shred Alpine snow, Suffer indoors, try an e-bike & more!

Shred La Winter DH this February in Val di Sole – In just under two months time for its eighth year, La Winter DH returns…

Written by Cory Benson December 20, 2019

All-new Pivot LES Singlespeed offers modern geo, lighter frame & one gear

This summer, Pivot finally upgraded their LES hardtail into a properly lightweight XC race bike…at the expense of their Swinger II adjustable dropouts. That meant…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 20, 2019

Go Viral on new bare titanium Skeptic & Dérive MTBs, plus free i9 wheels!

Viral announced the latest iteration of their gearbox-driven Skeptic and Dérive mountain bikes. While similar in appearance, the Skeptic has enduro-focused geometry, whereas the Dérive…

Written by Greg Kopecky December 20, 2019

Salsa adds shiny silver Cowbell & Cowchipper drop bars for that classy gravel bike build

Want a more classic look to go with the tan wall tires & real leather saddle on your gravel or all-road bike? Salsa just dropped…

Written by Cory Benson December 20, 2019

Smokestone Ti Pin LS slackens out what may be the most progressive fat bike yet

UK fat specialist Smokestone Bikes have given their beautifully unique titanium, Pinion gearbox fatbike a big brother in the new long & slack Ti Pin…

Written by Cory Benson December 20, 2019

2020 Predictions: What’s coming for mountain bikes?

Just like on the road, plenty of next generation prototypes are revealed at the pro mountain bike races. Pro’s testing new frames, new suspension, drivetrains…

Written by Bikerumor Staff December 19, 2019

Alpitude Gardena ultralight carbon saddle saves grams with big split, short fit

A new full carbon Alpitude Gardena saddle is the latest & most advanced component to come out of the ultralight carbon workshop of Italian bike…

Written by Cory Benson December 19, 2019

Nicolai Saturn 14 ST goes Super Trail, not Super Travel, reinforced for Bike Park laps

By popular demand, Nicolai’s short travel trail bike, the Saturn 14 gets the Super Trail treatment. In short, the Nicolai Saturn 14 ST is a…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan December 19, 2019

Orbea’s orange Orca OMX, the Basque beauty of Fundación Euskadi, coming to you?

Orbea already updated their excellent all-rounder Orca carbon road race bike earlier this year with the latest OMX. Now, as the Fundación Euskadi development team…

Written by Cory Benson December 19, 2019

Cairn Adventure Gravel Fork boasts big clearance, dynamo routing & more!

Cairn Cycles announced the Adventure Gravel Fork, a carbon fiber unit that packs versatility and big tire clearance. Said to fit 700x45mm or 650bx2.25″ rubber,…

Written by Greg Kopecky December 19, 2019

Bikerumor Editor’s Choice Awards 2019 – Zach’s Best Bike and Gear Picks

As another year rapidly comes to a close, we’re looking back at the best of the best we’ve seen and ridden in 2019. New bikes,…

Written by Zach Overholt December 18, 2019

Muc-Off launch new Lab.94 technical equipment starting with military-inspired riding pack

For a brand that started out making bike soap, Muc-Off have come a long way with their range of products, from a complete range of…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan December 18, 2019

Nordest Bardino 2.0 updates affordable steel enduro hardtail, w/ geometry tweaks & more!

The Nordest Bardino steel hardtail was the original affordable stock frame to come out of the Canary Islands custom bike workshop of Jerónimo Cycles. Two…

Written by Cory Benson December 18, 2019