Bike Types

Initial Review: GORE BIKE WEAR Power II Thermo jersey

Of all the seasons, winter really seems to ask the most of cycling gear. Not only is it cold and prone to be wet, but…

Written by Marc Basiliere January 11, 2011

Peter Yates, Director of Breaking Away, dies at 81

Very sad news that Peter Yates, the English-born film director, died on Sunday at the age of 81. Yates graduated from RADA, and in the…

Written by Max Leonard January 11, 2011

Topeak-Ergon’s New Team Mountain Bikes – Canyon Grand Canyon and Lux MR

We heard rumor at the Breck Epic (waaaaaay back in August) that the Topeak-Ergon team would be rockin’ some new bikes for 2011, but they…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 10, 2011

Battaglin Brings “Full Dynamix” MTB Line To USA

Remember those cool Italian Battaglin road frames we told you about a while back? Now, Battaglin is expanding into the U.S. mountain bike sector with…

Written by Brad Sohner January 10, 2011

Initial Review: Owleye Lights

I recently received a package from Owleye, a light company based in Taiwan who specializes in solar powered technology. I’ll be honest, I’d never heard…

Written by Bikerumor Staff January 09, 2011

2011 Jamis Dakar XCT Prototype Spotted?

What you’re looking at here is a fuzzy phone cam shot of a 2011 Jamis Dakar XCT full suspension prototype. We got this from a…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 09, 2011

DirtTV Finally…2 Trailer

More Mountain Biking Videos It’s sort of like Saturday morning cartoons for grown ups. This is the teaser for Finally…2, the soon to be released…

Written by Thom Parsons January 08, 2011

Nice graphic visualization of the 2011 PRO peloton

There’s been a lot of fuss over the past few weeks about team line-ups and so on, and not more so than yesterday when Leopard-Trek,…

Written by Max Leonard January 07, 2011

Review: Clif Cranberry Orange Nut Bread energy bar

Every winter, Clif Bar release a handful of limited-time seasonal flavors of their namesake energy bar. Every winter, riders in my little group rave about…

Written by Marc Basiliere January 07, 2011

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits and Pieces

The 11th annual BURN 24 Hour Challenge has opened registration with Super Saver Early Bird Discounts through Sunday. This race, like their 6 Hours of…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 07, 2011

Found: Gear Clamp Easily Converts Standard Freehub to Single Speed

Looking for a simple solution to convert your standard rear hub to a single speed? Sure, you could use a bunch of spacers at about…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 07, 2011

Photos: Leopard-Trek Team Road, Time Trial Bikes

Trek’s rolling out the big PR guns on this one…we’ve received a fair dose of separate press releases on the team announcement, the bikes, the…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 06, 2011

More Front Derailleur Options for Snow Bikes, Courtesy of Problem Solvers

Let’s face it, small parts such as adapters, spacers, cables, etc. are usually not parts that you would lust over, spend hours on forums debating,…

Written by Zach Overholt January 06, 2011

Race To NAHBs! Zanconato Internally Routed Di2 Steel Lugged Road Bike

Alright, truth be told, we don’t even know for sure if this particular bike is going to NAHBs, but we do know that the maker…

Written by Thom Parsons January 06, 2011

Cat is out of the bag: Leopard-Trek makes its public debut

OK, so the name (or at least the first half), was one of the worst kept secrets in pro-cycling. Nevertheless, the official unveiling in Luxembourg this…

Written by Max Leonard January 06, 2011

Specialized and HTC get in on the team video action

Two nice videos here from Specialized and HTC, unveiling the pro-team’s roster and promoting both their women’s and men’s squads. Nice to see a bit…

Written by Max Leonard January 06, 2011

First Look! Limited Edition 2011 Bontrager Race XXX Lite Road Shoes

Fresh off the photographer’s table, we got the first look at the all-new, superlight Bontrager XXX Lite road bike shoes. Here’s the scoop, directly from…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 06, 2011

Close Up: 2011 Mavic Wheels Highlights – Exalith Brake Track, Tires, More

Back in July a reader forwarded us some spy shots of Mavic’s 2011 wheels (here and here). What they lacked in detail, they made up…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 06, 2011

PSA – How to Use Commuter Bike Lights for Fun and Safety

We just read this on our local cycling group’s Yahoo Group, and I thought it was both enlightening and worth sharing. Please pass along the…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 06, 2011

Review: Princeton Tec Push Headlight

With the ‘fall back’ portion of Daylight Savings now behind us, bicycle commuters are left literally in the dark, and in dire need of lights.…

Written by Bikerumor Staff January 06, 2011

Review: Ergon BC1 and BC2 Hydration Backpacks

MARC: I’ll be the first to admit that I, Marc, have a pack problem. When headed out for a ride (or hike, or trip, or…

Written by Marc Basiliere January 05, 2011

Serenity Bicycle Works Marvel and Bliss Frames – Carbon Eye Candy On Two Wheels

Bikes come in all shapes in sizes, but few look as cool as Serenity Bicycle Works’ new carbon offerings, the Marvel (pictured above) and Bliss…

Written by Brad Sohner January 05, 2011

Banshee Bikes: Mike Montgomery’s New Amp

Banshee Bikes of North Vancouver, Canada did this custom job for team rider Mike Montgomery. Mike decided he needed something a little extra-special after he…

Written by Thom Parsons January 05, 2011

Norland Cycles Downhill Bike Project

Here is the story of my project. My Name is Maximilian-Peter Werner. I’m from Viña Del Mar, Chile. My country now is better known because…

Written by Thom Parsons January 04, 2011

Sampson Stratics Carbon Fiber Pedal Prototypes, Update on TT Levers, System Bags

Eric Sampson sent us images and some info on these items back when he showed off his gorgeous new carbon fiber cranks, and now things…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 04, 2011

Independent Fabrication: Something’s Burning In Somerville

Momentum Magazine (image completely unrelated to this story, just a great shot of IF’s LPB) There have been rumors floating around Somerville, MA for a…

Written by Thom Parsons January 04, 2011

Javelin’s Wing-Shaped, John Cobb Designed Aero Front Hub, Plus a New Road Frame

Javelin just sent over some photos of their crazy looking new Zero front hub. As the photo suggests, it’s carbon fiber and wing shaped. The…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 03, 2011

Raddest Wool Cycling Jacket Ever?

Normally, one wouldn’t think to combine modern wool cycling fabric technology with retro hot rod styling courtesy of late 70’s/early 80’s movies. Thankfully for us,…

Written by Zach Overholt January 03, 2011