Bike Types

Turner goes enduro with all-new 160mm carbon fiber RFX V4.0 mountain bike

At first glance, and knowing Dave Turner’s passion for local manufacturing, the new RFX would appear to be an alloy bike. But look closer and…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 17, 2015

Review: Rolf Prima Vigor Alpha Aero Alloy Wheelset

Around these parts we are no stranger to Rolf Prima wheels. Previously we’ve had the P-Town SS wheels, ECX tubulars, Ralos CXC mountain bike wheels,…

Written by Nick Burklow August 17, 2015

Chain Reactions Revamps Their In-house Vitus Brand Cyclocross Bikes In Time for Race Season

While we are getting ready to head out to a couple weeks of trade shows and will see plenty of new cross bikes that may or…

Written by Cory Benson August 17, 2015

Project XC Race Rocket: The Rotor x SEQlite x SRAM x Absoluteblack 1×10 drivetrain

For me, the most interesting (and daunting) part of building the Project XC Race Rocket bike was configuring the drivetrain. As I’ve upgraded most of…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 17, 2015

Crankworx 2015: Norco’s Aluminum Aurums, a 20” Full Suspension Fluid and Longer Forks for the AM Bikes

Norco has been producing bicycles since 1964, and while they never rung a bell with me back in the BMX years I quickly became a…

Written by Steve Fisher August 17, 2015

Watteam universal crankarm power meter finally goes on sale, $499 for both sides

First introduced more than a year ago, the Watteam power meter system was updated earlier this year to use a slimmer, rechargeable battery pack and…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 17, 2015

Giro Elevates their Trail Helmet Range with New Montaro and Montara MIPS

Back in the day, it seemed everyone had a Giro Xen (myself included). The popular helmet offered additional coverage at a time when most helmets…

Written by Zach Overholt August 15, 2015

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

Video Why Oval Rings Help You Ride Better – The UK based manufacturer of durable, lightweight and beautiful bicycle parts, absoluteBLACK has recently produced a few videos to…

Written by Scott Vines August 14, 2015

Commencal Fills Out Their 2016 Range from Kids Bikes to DH, with a Healthy Dose of Spank for a Purple Series

Last month we wrote about Commencal’s all new Meta AM V4 Race, and today they have release another 20 or so bikes for 2016. While mostly updates…

Written by Cory Benson August 14, 2015

Crankworx 2015: Leatt DBX Full Face Finally In Production, New Packs, Pads, and more

Just under a year ago, we caught sight of the first iteration of Leatt’s impressive new helmet. Boasting a number of technologies that promised a…

Written by Zach Overholt August 14, 2015

New Easton Haven & Race Face Turbine dropper seatposts just popped up

It wasn’t all that long ago that we were reporting on the sale of Raceface and Easton to Fox Factory Holdings. The sale happened not…

Written by Zach Overholt August 14, 2015

Jamis attacks enduro with new Defcon full suspension mountain bikes

The 2016 Jamis Defcon is putting other bikes on high alert with it’s all-new 160mm travel platform. Available in three trim levels, the bike puts brawny 27.5″…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 13, 2015

Rotor patent application shows single-lever, one-way mechanical and hydraulic shifting

While it would seem SRAM managed to skirt around Shimano and Campagnolo patents to create the only remaining (or at least feasible) solution, Rotor may…

Written by Bikerumor Staff August 13, 2015

Fatback Floats New Skookum Carbon and Rhino Aluminum Fat Bikes

If you haven’t already decided what fat bike you’ll be riding this winter, Fatback is here to make your decision a little more complicated. Wasting…

Written by Zach Overholt August 13, 2015

BH teases next generation G7 aero road bike

Soon to rule the roost over the current G6, the upcoming BH G7 aero road bike changes the frame dramatically without making it unrecognizable as…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 13, 2015

Crankworx 2015: The 2016 Devinci Troy Toughens Up for Rougher Riding

After their Troy all-mountain bike spent some time in the real world, Canada’s Devinci Cycles found a lot of riders were taking the Troys into…

Written by Steve Fisher August 13, 2015

Unboxed, weighed & first rides: SRAM Guide Ultimate hydraulic mountain bike brakes

Earlier this year, SRAM one-upped their already remarkable Guide brakes with an Ultimate version that improved upon the little things. After all, if it ain’t…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 12, 2015

Video: Aaron Gwin’s winning DH run from Windham UCI World Cup 2015

Wait for the slo-mo recaps at the end that show him ripping through the tech sections faster than any human should be able to.

Written by Tyler Benedict August 12, 2015

Go for long escapes on the new Eddy Merckx Mourenx 69 endurance road bike

As 2016 beckons, Eddy Merckx Bicycles continues its homage to the Cannibal’s expansive list of victories. The next release is the Mourenx 69, named after the location of the…

Written by Jayson O'Mahoney August 12, 2015

Quai, Metz develop radially staggered lacing box section carbon rims for enduro & more!

Inventor Stephen Metz showed us the SpeedRelease quick-release thru axle system at Taipei Show earlier this year. His latest project are these boxy carbon enduro…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 11, 2015

Campagnolo Athena 11 speed Long-term Test: Weighed, Setup & First Impressions

Starting mid-cyclocross season last year we wanted to take a look at a more affordable groupset up to the task of surviving everything from road…

Written by Cory Benson August 10, 2015

All-new Niner XC, Trail Carbon wheels use Stan’s Bead Socket tech, tease Boost spacing

Let’s be honest, if we were going to purchase a set of Niner carbon wheels, chances are preeeetty good they’re going on a Niner bike.…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 10, 2015

DT Swiss floats new lightweight XMC 1200 carbon mountain bike wheels for climbing…and descending

Coming in as low as 1410g for the pair, the new DT Swiss XMC 1200 mountain bike wheels will be offered in standard and boost,…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 10, 2015

Gates Belt Drive goes long with new CDX:EXP high mileage sprockets, plus cheaper CDN models

Planning a late season adventure by bicycle? Gates Carbon Belt Drive has you covered with new high-mileage CDX:EXP sprockets for their chainless transmission. Designed with…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 10, 2015

The New Smith Squad Goggle Attacks Fogging with Massive Ventilation

Along with a big move of the company to Portland, Oregon from their long established roots in Sun Valley, Idaho, Smith continues to build up…

Written by Zach Overholt August 10, 2015

Missy Giove races YT Industries Tues Comp DH mountain bike at Windham UCI World Cup

Despite casing a road gap jump, the legendary Missy Giove is back, notching up the 3rd fastest speed trap as the only American female racer…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 09, 2015

Friday RoundUP – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

Cycling for Charity Boy Scouts Bike 3,900 Miles to Battle Cancer – On June 15, seven Boy Scouts embarked on an epic bike journey from…

Written by Scott Vines August 07, 2015

Absoluteblack is looking at fat bikes with 26, 28 tooth oval chainrings

With the heavier tires and often slushy, sandy or otherwise messy conditions fat bikes usually find themselves in, Absoluteblack’s new 28 and upcoming 26 tooth 64bcd…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 07, 2015

Scott Prepares for the Future of Road Disc with Flat Mounts, 12mm Thru Axles Front and Rear, Even Dropper Compatibility

A lot of new “standards” have popped up lately in terms of thru axles and road disc brakes which many manufacturers have been slow to…

Written by Zach Overholt August 07, 2015

The Cannondale Slate Rolls in with Pricing and Availability

Representing a fresh take on the world of gravel, Cannondale’s Slate looks like an incredibly fun bike. Between the new Lefty Oliver suspension fork with…

Written by Zach Overholt August 07, 2015