Bike Types

Former Independent Fabrication Employees Create New Company: Firefly Bicycles

For Immediate Release :: Firefly Bicycles Lights It Up Tyler Evans and Jamie Medeiros Declare Independence, Launch New Handmade Bike Company. Boston,MA– February 16, 2011…

Written by Thom Parsons February 17, 2011

POC Trabec, Sounds Weird, Looks Great

Originally released just before Interbike, POC’s Trabec helmet marks a noted departure from the DH and DJ line of helmets they were currently offering. While…

Written by Zach Overholt February 17, 2011

Breezer’s NuVinci-Equipped Uptown Infinity Commuter Bicycle Now Available

Breezer’s Uptown Infinity, their top of the line commuter bike, is now shipping. Designed to offer every convenience and utility one may need for getting…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 17, 2011

Videos: Red Bull Bargespin Floating BMX Park, Commencal Dirt Jump MTB Action

Nothing like exposing a bunch of rich people nicknamed “The Captain” to freestyle/vert BMX. Some short ‘n’ sweet dirt jump mountain bike action (and music!)…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 17, 2011

Fyxation 700 x 35c Session Tires Now Available

We’ve been reporting on the product that Fyxation has been pumping out for awhile, including their Session tires, which are marketed as a bomb proof…

Written by Zach Overholt February 17, 2011

Niner Posts Official Info on New, Redesigned RIP9, Other Goodies

We’ve been rockin’ a RIP 9 here at the Bikerumor offices since shortly after our review, using it for Super-D and plenty of local and…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 16, 2011

Slick New Singlespeed Chain Tensioners from Vertigo Cycles

Sean over at Vertigo Cycles is getting into the pre-NAHBS excitement and sent over a sneak peek of the new single speed chain tensioner he…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 16, 2011

Crumpton Leaks New 29er Full Carbon Mountain Bike

Not to be left out of yesterday’s 29er fun (here, here and here), Nick Crumpton sent over this visage of things to come. It’s a…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 15, 2011

One Ghost’s Ronin Carbon Fiber Hardtail Ready

When it rains, it pours. We just posted new carbon 29er hardtails from boutique builders Momsen and Chiru, now One Ghost Industries is in on…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 14, 2011

Momsen Bikes Unveils 19lb Full Carbon SL929 29er Mountain Bike

When we posted Momsen’s Bat Wing extra bottle cage mount, he reached out to show us what he’s been working on lately…a totally bad ass,…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 14, 2011

2011 Oregon Manifest Constructors Challenge Pairs Industrial Design Firms with Builders

The first Oregon Manifest’s Constructor’s Challenge brought out some pretty nice bikes from various builders, all competing to design and race the “ultimate utility bike.”…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 14, 2011

Chiru Pulse UD Carbon Fiber 29er Released, Uses Any Bottom Bracket You Want

Founder Pierre Arnaud le Magnan, who we met last year at Sea Otter with his prototype 29er frame, just sent over these images of the…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 14, 2011

Project 24: Duelling Forecasts

Find all Project 24 posts here! There’s nothing that will significantly increase the dread of a 24-hour race like the threat of 2 days worth…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 14, 2011

Soma Fabrications Mini Velo

As the Soma Fabrications blog proudly proclaims, the Mini Velo has arrived! The Mini Velo is the answer to those who need a bike, but…

Written by Nick Burklow February 13, 2011

Pom-Cam Helmet Cam Housing for iPhone 4!

Lately, most of the buzz around the helmet cam market has belonged to the battle between GoPro and Contour, but what if you already owned…

Written by Zach Overholt February 13, 2011

TSG Offers Another Option For Full Face Neck Protection

With more and more riders continually pushing the envelope as to what’s actually possible on a mountain bike, riders who typically wear full face helmets…

Written by Zach Overholt February 11, 2011

New WCS Shield and Grip Mountain Bike Tires from Ritchey Logic

Introduced as a concept last year at Sea Otter, the Ritchey Shield mountain bike tire is finally online and available. Two models are available, the…