Bike Types

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…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 11, 2011

Whyte Bikes’ Full Disc Cyclocross Bike – More Pics, Info

We caught wind of Whyte Bikes’ forthcoming disc brake only cyclocross bike a week or so ago, and now we’ve got some more photos. Still…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 11, 2011

A Better, More Thorough Technical Explanation of 3T’s Disc Cyclocross Fork Design

In our never ending quest to get answers and quell your (and our) insatiable appetite for cycling tech, armchair speculation and road/trail side discussions, we…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 11, 2011

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits and Pieces

Phil Keogan, host of The Amazing Race, is hosting screenings of his documentary The Ride across the U.S., ending with a screening in NYC before…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 11, 2011

New Extralite Mountain Bike Hubs are, well, Extra Light

Extralite’s new Hyper hubs are coming in very, very light but feature rich. The rear has a weight of just 168g, yet it has double…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 11, 2011

Sneak Peek: Spot Brand Ajax City Bicycle with Belt Drive, Alfine & Disc Brakes

Thanks a tipster, we just got this (small) sneak peek at a forthcoming Spot Brand commuter / city bike. Designed to be something of an…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 10, 2011

Parlee Cycles: 2011 Z5 SL Limited With “Matte Ghost” Finish

You’ll have to pardon all the Parlee posts…just got Parlee on the brain here since our factory visit last Tuesday. The tour was awesome. Parlee…

Written by Thom Parsons February 10, 2011

Review: AME Heated Ergo Tri Grips, Gimmick or Greatness?

Initially, when I first approached Bob from AME at Interbike, it wasn’t for their heated heated grips. I was more interested in their current line…

Written by Zach Overholt February 10, 2011

Ultra Lightweight 2011 Components from UK’s New Ultimate – 114g Seatpost!

New Ultimate, a UK Denmark component manufacturer, has started showing off their 2011 products, all of which are at the low end of weights we’ve…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 10, 2011

Bike Build and Initial Review: Singular Swift

For the past couple of years, I’ve had a funny feeling in my tummy whenever I saw the lovely ads for Singular Cycles’ Swift in…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 09, 2011

Sneak Peek At New Capo Kits; Padrone and Cipressa

“Leaked” via their Twitter. Click the photo for a larger view.

Written by Bikerumor Staff February 09, 2011

Biki-Leaks: Kona 2012 Free-Ride Bike Prototype “Spy” Photo

Kona is at it again…always with the teasing that Kona. This time they’ve leaked photos of a naked 2012 frame that somewhat resembles their Operator…

Written by Thom Parsons February 08, 2011

Launch Date and Pricing for the Chrome Kursk Pro

Back in September of last year we got word that Chrome would be launching a clip-in version of their most popular shoe, the Kursk. Bikerumor put…

Written by Nick Burklow February 08, 2011

Raleigh Macaframa Single Speed Track Frame

Before you comment on our title, yes, we know, all track bikes are single speed. And fixed, at that. Whatever. Raleigh’s new Macaframa track frame…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 08, 2011

Where the Trail Ends… New Freeride Movie Trailer from VAS Entertainment

From the folks that brought you the New World Disorder series of mountain bike videos comes Where the Trail Ends…, the beginning of what could…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 08, 2011

Schlamm CrossLine: Cyclocross Specific Clothing

“When cyclocross becomes a religion…you need something to pray in.” Schlamm. It’s Swiss for mud. But it’s English for some of the nicest clothing you…

Written by Thom Parsons February 07, 2011

Core Bike Photos 3 – Full Carbon Campagnolo Super Record Rear Derailleur, Sub-620g Crankset

Thanks again to Tom from i-Ride come these photos of Campagnolo’s 2011 Super Record full carbon fiber rear derailleur that comes in at a paltry…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 07, 2011

Tech Speak: 142×12, What’s the Big Idea?

There has been a lot of talk in both the industry, the media, and forums lately about the new mountain bike axle standard of 142×12.…

Written by Zach Overholt February 07, 2011

3T Explains Design of Luteus Disc Cyclocross Fork

When we posted the first ever look at 3T’s new Luteus carbon fiber disc brake cyclocross fork, there were a flood of comments and questions…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 07, 2011

Gratuitous Hot Bike Photo: Moda Road Bikes Come with Bike Pure Spacer in UK

Always suckers for a pretty bike, we just got word that Moda’s UK distributor, Eurobike, will be showing their support for Bike Pure’s anti-doping crusade…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 06, 2011

Hermes Sport Launches 1070g Excellence Carbon Wheelset w/ Tune Hubs

Following their ridiculously light (970g!!!) Levitator wheelset, Hermes Sport has developed a 50mm aero tubular wheelset that only pays a 100g penalty for the added…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 06, 2011

2011 Intense Tracer 2 – Fully Redesigned, New Pivots, Better Bearings, More!

For 2011, Intense Cycles took their venerable Tracer full suspension mountain bike, added up all the great ideas they could come up with and built…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 06, 2011

2011 RaceFace Turbine Cranks – 2×10, 3×10, 3×9, Bash Guards and More

New for 2011, the RaceFace Turbine Cranks not only come in a few colors, they come in various drivetrain ring combos to match up with…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 04, 2011

2011 Orbea Alma Hydra Alloy 29er – Detail Frame Shots

We’re in the process of shooting our own little photos (we have both the carbon and alloy Alma 29ers on review now), but just got…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 04, 2011

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits and Pieces

Sign the People for Bikes pledge in February and you’re entered to win that sweet custom Timbuk2 messenger bag shown above. Already signed the pledge?…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 04, 2011

Video: Banshee Bikes’ Lear Miller “Going Slow”

Lear Going Slow from lear miller on Vimeo. For those of us living on the east coast, riding in the desert seems like a beautiful…

Written by Thom Parsons February 04, 2011

CatEye looking to rebrand, become more “Fun and Sassy”

CateEye is making it know that they are undergoing a radical re-branding, with the help of design gurus over at Moxie Sozo. CatEye is looking to…

Written by Nick Burklow February 04, 2011

2011 Velocite Helios Aero Road Bike Unveiled, Magnus Updated

After a couple years in development with designer Lewis Mathiske, Velocite has released the Helios aero road bike. The bike is a full carbon monocoque…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 03, 2011