Road Bike

Chater-Lea rebirths British-made classic in premium Grand Tour pedals

First making high quality cycling components in the UK as early as 1890, a new chapter gets under way as Chater-Lea steps back onto the…

Written by Cory Benson May 20, 2019

Jakobsen wins on prototype Specialized road tubeless tires, is done with tubulars!

In his first appearance at the Tour of California, Dutch cyclist Fabio Jakobsen rode away with a sprint win on stage 4, rolling on a…

Written by Cory Benson May 16, 2019

Favero Assioma, the lightest road pedal power meter you’ve never heard of

At the Giro last spring we spotted some dummy Favero BePro pedals on Bardiana-CSF’s team bikes, likely because a new model was in the works.…

Written by Cory Benson May 15, 2019

HED Vanquish GP lowers price on US-made, next gen wide aero road wheels

HED adds to their fast Vanquish aero carbon wheel family with two updated Grand Prix disc brake wheelsets, saving the modern road rider some cash.…

Written by Cory Benson May 15, 2019

Review: Abus AirBreaker road helmet blends aero, lightweight & great cooling

We got an early look at the new Abus AirBreaker back in late March in Taiwan, told it matched or outperformed their other road helmets…

Written by Bikerumor Staff May 14, 2019

Pactimo cycling clothing adds more comfortable fits, unique pieces, & new colors

It can be difficult to keep up with a clothing company like Pactimo since it seems like they’re constantly updating their line. That’s not great for…

Written by Zach Overholt May 14, 2019

Standert Kreissäge Disc road bike is race-ready in Italian Scandium

Berlin bike producer Standert is a firm believer in developing performance metal road bikes for everyday riding & racing. Their latest Kreissäge Disc bike blends…

Written by Cory Benson May 14, 2019

Review: Whisky No.7 RD+ QR Road Fork upgrades your fat tire rim brake ride

Whisky Parts Co. might not be the brand name with the most cachet, but they’re busy making great components that support a wide range of…

Written by Greg Kopecky May 10, 2019

Rails-To-Trails Conservancy reveals the route for 3,700 mile Great American Rail Trail

Two days ago, one of those strange coincidences in life occurred to me. While I was pedaling my way south from Cleveland to Cincinnati, somehow…

Written by Zach Overholt May 10, 2019

Quoc Night Mono straps up lightweight & adaptable full-carbon road shoes

Quoc is upping their performance game again with the new Night Mono – a lightweight synthetic full-carbon road shoe promising race-ready efficiency and a customizable…

Written by Cory Benson May 10, 2019

TRed seemingly melts metal for latest road, track and drop-bar mountain bikes

Italian small-batch bike brand TRed took home a second-in-a-row award for best track bike this year, and it was quite the looker, but it was…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 09, 2019

Battaglin Arena 1981 recalls Giro victory in limited edition steel, lugs & pink chrome

Thirty-eight years ago Giovanni Battaglin won the Giro d’Italia with a TT finish inside the ancient Roman arena in Verona. This year, the Giro finally…

Written by Cory Benson May 09, 2019

BBinfinite adds perfectly aligned DUB bottom brackets to silence SRAM’d bikes

With SRAM now pushing the DUB bottom bracket spindle standard to road, too, BBinfinite decided it was time to create a full line of their…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 08, 2019

Shimano Tiagra 10sp updated w/ slim ergonomic R4720 disc brakes, lower gearing

Shimano’s 4th-tier Tiagra groupset doesn’t often get accolades for innovation, but continually evolves with solid trickle-down tech. Now, still 10-speed Tiagra gets a significant hydraulic…

Written by Cory Benson May 07, 2019

Silca brings grip, shock absorption, and style with Nastro bar tape

Indianapolis-based Silca continues to expand their range of bicycle accessories – from inflation, to tools, to packs, and more. Today they’re announcing a new line…

Written by Greg Kopecky May 07, 2019

Roundup: New bike care goods from Joe’s, Stan’s, Peaty’s, Muc-Off, MilkIt, Blub & Wend Wax

This year’s Sea Otter had a massive array of tubeless tire sealant introductions and updates, plus a few new faces to the bike care lineup.…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 07, 2019

How to pack your bike & fly with an EVOC Bike Travel Bag Pro

Traveling with your bike can be a real hassle. But landing in a new location ready to hit the ground riding on your own two…

Written by Zach Overholt May 03, 2019

New DT Swiss Ratchet EXP drive engages lighter, stiffer, simpler & more durable hubs

Building on 25 years of Star Ratchet hub experience, the new DT Swiss Ratchet EXP drive system takes what was great about it, then improves…

Written by Cory Benson May 03, 2019

New Sage Titanium’s Skyline disc brake road bike is an everyday racer; plus new MTB

The new Sage Titanium Skyline disc brake road bike has been a long time coming. Or, rather, the original rim brake version has been out…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 02, 2019

Ritte stages a comeback, teases new disc brake drop bar bikes

Ritte has been around for about a decade, but lately it’s been headed up by new but familiar faces. When the original founder decided to…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 01, 2019

Prologo adds team color saddles w/ matching bar tape, prototype triathlon seat

If you’re already dressing in your favorite team’s kit, might as well go off the deep end with matching saddles, too, right? Now you can,…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 01, 2019

Pinarello Dogma F12 adds tire clearance, aero gains, & integration, drops grams

The new Pinarello Dogma F12 skips a number in the lineup, jumping toward the finish line with a pair of race-ready frames they say are…

Written by Greg Kopecky May 01, 2019

Ventum NS1 aero road bike now shipping, unique Trade Up program may help with price

After teasing their newest ride at Kona, Ventum is venturing down new roads with something other than a Tri bike. Like the Ventum One, the…

Written by Zach Overholt May 01, 2019

ELEMNT ROAM GPS leads the adventure w/ color screen, new features, Wahoo simplicity

Wahoo GPS computers have come along way since the early days, but one thing remains the same, “using a bike computer shouldn’t be the hardest…

Written by Zach Overholt May 01, 2019

Roundup: New tech & prototypes from HT, Park Tool, Smith, Togs, Bontrager, Bryton & more!

The 2019 Sea Otter Classic was the largest ever, with a bigger footprint and more booths than any prior year. So it was no surprise…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 30, 2019

318 SH50 helmet transmits tunes & flashing lights w/ MARS smart retention system

While they haven’t quite caught on, the concept of a smart helmet isn’t a new thing. However, most smart helmets integrate the electronics into the…

Written by Zach Overholt April 30, 2019

Frank the Welder whips up ShedSets for displaying your favorite vintage frame & fork

Maybe it was your first bike. Or the bike you always wished you owned when it was new. Perhaps you’re just a collector of iconic…

Written by Zach Overholt April 30, 2019

Review: Specialized’s all-new Roubaix, a Spring Classics road bike for everyone

At the peak of the Spring Classics, we had the chance to put Specialized’s all-new Future Shock 2.0 front suspension Roubaix endurance road bike to…

Written by Veronika Benson April 29, 2019

Tout Terrain drops in on Pinion with Cinq Shift:R dropbar gearbox gravel bike & more!

Pinion’s gearbox gets more dropbar road & adventure tour capabilities thanks to component maker Cinq’s Shift:R setup on a few new Tout Terrain gravel &…

Written by Cory Benson April 29, 2019