Bike Types

Sneak Peek: 2011 Manitou R7 and All-New Marvel XC Suspension Forks!

We just got our hands on some nifty little internal documents showing that for 2011, Manitou has completely revamped their classic R7 to drop about…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 13, 2010

New Wheels, Fork Coming from DT Swiss, Tricon Rework and Possibly New 29er Stuff

Bike Europe is saying that DT Swiss will be unveiling a new, most cost-conscious version of their Tricon wheels for trail and all mountain use…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 13, 2010

USA Cycling Announces U.S. World Cup Contenders for Mountain Bike Championships

FROM USA CYCLING: USA Cycling announced today the 53 athletes nominated to represent the United States at the 2010 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 13, 2010

Look Cycles Introducing New ALP 464 Fixed Gear Frame

Debuting in Europe first, the new Look ALP 464 fixed gear frame shares the geometry of the 496. It gets a carbon, aero fork, large…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 12, 2010

2011 Masi Carbon Evoluzione Road Bikes and Speciale CX Uno Cyclocross

Masi’s new bikes are a spectacle of contrasts. On the one hand, you have a classic looking, double butted 8-speed cyclocross bike that looks to…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 12, 2010

Philadelphia Bike Expo “Exploding”

PRESS RELEASE: The list of Sponsors and Exhibitors Keeps on Growing By now, the Philadelphia Bike Expo, to be held October 30 and 31, 2010,…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 12, 2010

2011 GT Gravity and Freeride Mountain Bikes, Part 2 – Fury and Distortion

In Part One, we showed you the Ruckus and Sanction, which we got to test ride. Here, the all-new Distortion and updated Fury complete the…

Written by Kristi Benedict August 12, 2010

Video: Joe Breeze Breaks Down MTB History and His New Cloud 9 29er

Video by Park City TV from the recently DealerCamp event. First bit is Joe talking about how he helped start mountain biking way back in…

Written by Kristi Benedict August 12, 2010

2011 Trek Session 88 Gets Aero, and Adds More Rubber

The Session 88 was a bike that really announced that Trek was here to play in the competitive DH world. It was a no nonsense…

Written by Zach Overholt August 12, 2010

Bikerumor Schwag Ride – Our First Fun Ride Heads to Little Rock, AR, with Boxes of Goodies!

Riding is fun…riding with a bunch of new friends is more fun…taking home some sweet, sweet schwag from some of the best companies in the…

Written by Kristi Benedict August 11, 2010

2011 GT Gravity & Freeride Mountain Bikes Part 1 – Ruckus and Sanction

GT’s 2011 mountain bikes are broken down into three categories: Gravity, All Mountain and Endurance.Â Some of the bikes in this post actually cross the…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 11, 2010

Killer concept bikes from Trek: Broadsider, Sawyer SS and The Gutter

If you ever have a chance to check out Trek’s factory in Waterloo Wisconsin, you should jump at the opportunity. Trek’s facility is an amazing…

Written by Zach Overholt August 11, 2010

Precious, the Bicycle, Is Riding, Emoting and Tweeting Across the United States to Raise Money for Livestrong

Precious, the bicycle, and Janeen, the rider, will be cruising through America on a cross country ride to raise money for Livestrong via Team Fatty.…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 10, 2010

Topeak-Ergon’s Alban Lakata Wins Mountain Bike Marathon World Cup

FROM TOPEAK-ERGON TEAM: In an unusual race, Lakata showed that he can still rip up the dreams of the opposition as he takes the rainbow…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 10, 2010

Sweet, Sweet Justice for a Bike Theft Victim in NYC

The following is excerpted from Whatever…Whenever: Today is one of my proudest days as a New Yorker. My bike got stolen last night and goddamn…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 10, 2010

Nifty Top Tube Protection Found in Key West

Walking around Key West, I found this Origin 8 fixed gear bike locked up with the Huffy 3 mixte. What caught my eye was the…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 10, 2010

Photos: Ellsworth’s New Backyard Mountain Bike Test Trails

A few weeks back, Ellsworth sent us a little PR blurb about how sponsored pro freerider Josh Bender had paid them a visit to help…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 09, 2010

Promo Video of Cipollini’s 2011 Range Leaked

Just seen on YouTube (cottoned on a bit late!) is this DVD promo of Mario Cipollini’s 2011 range. Super Mario started his own line last…

Written by Max Leonard August 09, 2010

2011 Shimano XTR – Actual Weights for Full Component Group

I posted a couple of items’ weights the other day, but here’s the whole enchilada. All 2011 XTR components weighed individually.Â I haven’t added it…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 08, 2010

Trek’s New Broadsider, what Mad Max will ride when he runs outta gas

Trek’s unveiled the first of their new bikes from next week’s Trek World, which should also bring the reveal of the new Top Fuel full…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 07, 2010

Cannondale’s Lefty For All Kit Puts A One Legged Fork on Any Bicycle

Until now, unless you a) own a Cannondale or b) had a frame custom made to fit their standard, you couldn’t run a Lefty suspension…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 07, 2010

Kuota Bikes Rolls Out the 2011 Line Up

Kuota is a brand that has been around for longer than most people think, but put one in front of someone and there is a…

Written by Zach Overholt August 06, 2010

Jens Voigt and Matti Breschel Are Next To Quit Saxo Bank

Sad news that cycling’s Chuck Norris Jens Voigt, along with up-and-coming Dane Matti Breschel have announced that they will be leaving Team Saxo Bank at…

Written by Max Leonard August 06, 2010

Rapha Teams Up With Ridley Scott Associates for Cycling Short Films – Streaming Exclusively Online

Over the past few months Rapha has been collaborating with TV, music video and ad production company to produce three short films celebrating three of…

Written by Max Leonard August 06, 2010

Cane Creek Factory Tour – New Colors, New AER Cap and Double Barrel Dyno!

Taking advantage of the cycling industry in our backyard, we followed up our visit to Industry Nine’s factory with a tour of Cane Creek’s plant…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 05, 2010

Chicago Offering Limited Bike Sharing Program

Six bike sharing locations opened last Friday in downtown Chicago and will be open until October–when they will close for winter! For a map of…

Written by Kristi Benedict August 05, 2010

2011 Shimano XTR – Actual Weights, Part 1, Plus Prototype Photos

Here at the official 2011 press launch for Shimano’s 5th generation XTR group, we’re among the first to get hands on and on-dirt time with…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 05, 2010

Gov. Ritter and Lance Armstrong Announce The Quiznos Pro Challenge!

Denver based Quiznos will be the title sponsor of the newest Pro Cycling Race in the States. The race, announced jointly today by Â Colorado Governor…

Written by Kristi Benedict August 04, 2010

Colorado Gubernatorial Candidate Says Denver’s Bike Share Programs Are A Conspiracy

Here’s an excerpt from The Huffington Post spouting sum crazy about Colorado’s candidate for Governor, Dan Maes, and why he thinks Denver’s current mayor’s dealings…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 04, 2010