Bike Types

Corima Sneaks Carbon Tubular 26″ Mountain Bike Wheels Into 2012 Lineup, Hints 29er to Come

Corima has posted their first ever mountain bike tubular wheelset online. Technically, we think it’s their first ever mountain bike wheelset, period. Called the Winium…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 16, 2011

Pure Fix Adds New Fixie Bike Colors, Component Choices

Pure Fix Cycles, an online direct sales purveyor of fixed gear bikes and only fixed gear bikes, has added several new colors and broadened their…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 16, 2011

Specialized Crux Comp Disc Brake Cross Bike – Unboxed, Weighed & First Rides

When I first heard I had the chance to test-ride the 2012 Specialized Crux Comp Disc I wondered if it was even worth my time.…

Written by Bikerumor Staff December 16, 2011

Big Tease! More Photos of 2012 SRAM Red Group!

First, SRAM put out a teaser video that showed enough to seriously whet our appetite for more. Now, they’ve released a very dark full group…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 15, 2011

Limited Edition Giant TCR Advanced SL Rabobank Team Road Frame Now Shipping

Just got news from Matt over at Eden Bicycles that limited edition Rabobank Team versions of the 2012 Giant TCR Advanced SL are shipping. They’re saying…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 15, 2011

Project 24.2 First Look: Pearl Izumi’s toasty PRO Softshell 180 jacket

See all of our Project 24.2 posts here! Every year, I tell myself that I’ll write down my favorite clothing combinations for different temperature ranges…

Written by Marc Basiliere December 15, 2011

12-Speed Road, 11-Speed Mountain Bike KCNC Derailleurs, Shifters Outed

One of our regular spies just popped over a screen grab of future KCNC shifter and derailleur groups. The PDF is showing 12-speed road shifter/brake…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 14, 2011

2012 Titus Rockstar 29er Shipping, First Model Under New Ownership

Having just come back from the ashes earlier this year after being bought at auction by Planet X Bikes, Titus is now shipping their first…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 14, 2011

2012 Avid Elixir 9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes – Unboxed & Weighed

When we first saw the completely redesigned Avid Elixir 7 and Elixir 9 disc brakes back in February, they were fully mounted to bikes and…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 13, 2011

SRAM X9 Triggers Get Ball Bearings in 2012

Beginning in 2012, all SRAM x9 trigger shifters get ball bearings in the pivot, replacing the bushings in the current model. The tech trickles down…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 13, 2011

First Rides: Mavic’s brain freeze-inducing Plasma helmet

Why jump into the helmet market? After all, there are loads of companies making very good helmets- many, it has to be said, more striking…

Written by Marc Basiliere December 13, 2011

Video: Transformer Bicycle Converts From Tall Bike to Chopper

This one’s been floating around all last week, so chances are you’ve seen it already. Note how the geometry changes to bring the rear “swingarm”…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 12, 2011

Rolf Prima ECX Tubular Cyclocross Wheelset Review

I have always been attracted to cyclocross, but never had the chance to own a proper ‘cross bike. Well, that changed this season as I…

Written by Nick Burklow December 11, 2011

Washington, D.C., Getting a Velodrome?

According to Major League Cycling president David Butterworth, DC is getting a velodrome in 2012. Plans put it near Nationals Park on a 1.5 acre…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 11, 2011

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: DuPont Forest Riding

Photo submitted by Matthew Sand from a recent trip to Dupont State Forest in Western North Carolina. To see more Pics of the Day, click here,…

Written by Kristi Benedict December 11, 2011

Louis Garneau Debuts Carbon Pro Team Road Shoes, Refrigerates Feet with Xylitol

Much like that sugar-free mint gum you chew to freshen up after the mandatory post-ride burrito, Louis Garneau’s new Carbon Pro Team shoes use Xylitol…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 09, 2011

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

Chrome Bags is giving away a Miller High Life Raleigh cyclocross bike to match the limited edition bags they recently released. All you have to do…

Written by Bikerumor Staff December 09, 2011

How do you say ‘collabo’ in Italian? Bianchi by Gucci

Why? Probably because they can. Hot on the heels of our popular heavily commented Need Supply Co. x Carytown Bicycle Company post comes news of…

Written by Marc Basiliere December 09, 2011

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Cyclocross In Israel

Photo submitted by Hagay Mazzor, “One of the first cyclocross competitions held in Savyon, Israel.” To see more Pics of the Day, click here, and to…

Written by Kristi Benedict December 09, 2011

Initial Review: Glacier Outdoor Perfect Curve Winter Glove

Recently I was given the chance to review a pair of Glacier Outdoor winter riding gloves, and due to my ignorance of the company I…

Written by Zach Overholt December 09, 2011

Evolution of the Specialized Romin Saddle – Interview with Dr. Roger Minkow

Earlier this week, Specialized sent out a PR piece about their new Romin Evo Pro saddle being featured in Men’s Journal’s gear of the year…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 08, 2011

Long Term Follow-Up: Ritchey Design WCS Cockpit + Fork

Back in July, I wrote an introduction about the full Ritchey cockpit that I put on my road bike project, and it has come time…

Written by Bikerumor Staff December 08, 2011

Project 24.2: Time for another 24hr race!

See all of our Project 24.2 posts here! With New Mexico suddenly plunged into bitter cold, 88mph winds, and snow, it’s time to think about…

Written by Marc Basiliere December 08, 2011

Which Bicycle Wheels Are Best for Heavier Riders?

Recently we got an email asking which wheels we’d recommend for a cyclist around 250lbs. Well, we didn’t know, so we turned to several wheel…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 07, 2011

Video: SPiNe Bike Uses Flexible Top Tube as Lock

The video’s a bit hokey, but get the benefits of the design in the first and last 40 seconds if you’re crunched for time. Industrial…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 07, 2011

HED Disc Brake Cyclocross Wheels Coming Spring 2012

HED Cycling is bringing a set of disc hubs to market in spring 2012 as a build option for their wheels. The hubs will use…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 06, 2011

Need Supply Co. x Carytown Bicycle Company Fashionable Fixie Collaboration

Design boutique Need Supply Co. partnered with Virginia neighbor Carytown Bicycle Company to create a limited edition fixed gear city bike fashionable enough to get…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 06, 2011