Event Coverage

Aeroe Spider Rear Rack is designed to quickly fit any & every bike in your quiver

Aeroe, the New Zealand-based rack, and bag company claim to have the “world’s most user-friendly bike rack and carrier system”…and, I have to admit, when…

Written by Ron Frazelle July 14, 2022

Intend Samurai CC is the World’s Lightest 120mm Fork – Eurobike 2022

The RockShox SID Ultimate no longer holds the accolade for the World’s Lightest 120mm Fork; that now goes to Cornelius Kapfinger’s Intend Samurai CC, weighing…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 14, 2022

FSA WE groupset goes 12 speed, disc only with lighter 12 spd titanium cassette

The new FSA K-Force WE groupset now clicks to 12 speed, and forgoes the rim brake options altogether, something unexpected for the Italian Taiwanese component…

Written by Jordan Villella July 13, 2022

The WTB CZR i30 isn’t just for 29ers Anymore, introducing new 27.5″ size!

As most of us know, California-based Wilderness Trail Bikes has been a bicycle component and accessory force to be reckoned with since 1982 (that’s 4…

Written by Ron Frazelle July 13, 2022

Maxxis Forekaster tire evolves into all-purpose ‘downcountry’ aggressive XC MTB tread

The Forekaster is shifting. No longer marketed as only a wet weather option for the XC world, Maxxis’ all-new tire takes aim at the quickly…

Written by Zach Overholt July 13, 2022

Eurobike 2022 shifts to Frankfurt. What to expect?

Today Eurobike 2022 kicks off in a new location and a new time of year, so what do we expect from the biggest remaining cycling…

Written by Cory Benson July 13, 2022

TERN Bikes Means Business with E-Cargo Bike Solutions!

The Urban Mobility specialist, Tern Bicycles has been in the news a lot these last couple o’ weeks with launches of a few really cool…

Written by Ron Frazelle July 13, 2022

Hayes Dominion T4 brakes offer heavy-duty braking performance at a low weight

When I got into MTB, Hayes brakes were considered one of the top options and a lot of riders revered their carbon levered models. Over…

Written by Steve Fisher July 12, 2022

Sigma Computers Offer A Lot for A Little + Buster 1100 lumen teaser!

German-based company SIGMA SPORT released a few price-friendly models to the ROX family of GPS bike computers back in June 2021. This release signaled the…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 16, 2022

Fresh Tech Round-Up: Fort William Downhill World Cup

After several soggy laps of the pits at Fort William World Cup, we were rewarded with a handful of fresh new tech to share with…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan May 24, 2022

Affordable Carbon Full Suspension Rigs, the Diamondback Mission Carbon 1 & 2

Coming soon from the Diamondback Bicycles crew are the new Mission Carbon 1 and Mission Carbon 2 all-mountain bikes. Both seem to be well spec’d,…

Written by Ron Frazelle May 12, 2022

Dynaplug + BTCHN Bikes = Covert Riser Bar!

Dynaplug’s stealthy collaboration with BTCHN Bikes on the Covert Riser Bar snuck in under our noses a bit earlier this spring. That’s how covert this…

Written by Ron Frazelle May 10, 2022

Promax widens MTB cockpit lineup with new 35mm bar and stem

Promax components are probably best known for brakes and BMX products, but they’ve been edging into the world of mountain bikes. Now, that product family…

Written by Zach Overholt April 29, 2022

The Best New Bike Tools at the 2022 Sea Otter Classic from Abbey, WTC, Park, & KOM

Need a fix? Maybe one of these new tools will do the trick. There were a lot of new products at the Sea Otter Classic,…

Written by Bikerumor Staff April 28, 2022

Camelbak readies for Spring showers with new waterproof M.U.L.E. EVO 12 & Podium Flow Belt 4

Not going to let a few rain showers stop you from riding? Good call. But while you can get wet, you might prefer if some of…

Written by Zach Overholt April 28, 2022

RockStop Pour Gravel Tire Insert, Chain Slap Damper and Massive Frameguards

RockStop MTB, the parent company of whom is a UK-based polyurethane manufacturer called Urofoam, has released a new tyre insert specific to gravel riding. Shown…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan April 28, 2022

A goodr pair of cycling sunglasses? The uber-Affordable goodr WRAP G is here

Goodr is an eyewear company that has a really fun website and says they design their sunglasses with a special formula of “fun, function, fashion…

Written by Ron Frazelle April 27, 2022

Hands on: Peak Design Everyday Phone Case, Out Front Bike Mount & Mini Tripod

A few weeks ago, while walking through the Sea Otter Classic event, I overheard someone yell to me…”Hey, I like your camera mount“! I looked…

Written by Ron Frazelle April 26, 2022

Prototype Orucase Axiom could become lightest, most compact full size bike case + Best Bike Box?

Orucase is probably best known for their super compact bike cases that let you avoid bike fees at the airport. So what are they to…

Written by Zach Overholt April 20, 2022

New Surly Porteur Bags, Color for the Ogre and Microdose Stickers

It’s time for some Surly news! I love me some Surly news… Surly Bikes will have some new bag options to choose from this Summer.…

Written by Ron Frazelle April 18, 2022

Ready to overnight by bike? Register Adventure Cycling Association’s 6th Annual Bike Travel Weekend

Have you ever thought or fantasized about wanting to get out and do an overnight bicycle trip but never really knew where to start? If…

Written by Ron Frazelle April 18, 2022

How To Watch Paris-Roubaix Femmes and Hommes 2022

It’s almost time to tune into all the cycling action from the Hell of the North, the notorious Paris-Roubaix. Known as one of the gnarliest…

Written by Heather Hendricks April 15, 2022

Taste test: Best New nutrition products from GU, Chargel, Twisted Spoke & Kodiak

There’s always plenty of new snacks and flavors at Sea Otter to try, so we fueled our days with our favorite bars from Kate’s Real…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 15, 2022

Spotted: Vitus prototype aero all-road, gravel bike at Sea Otter Classic

The Vitus compound was bustling at the Sea Otter Classic, with excited attendees shopping for bikes and test rides coming in and out. Amongst the…

Written by Jordan Villella April 15, 2022

The first wireless only, 1X optimized gravel bike? Vielo launches the V+1 Race Edition

There was a new Vielo that caught my eye at Sea Otter. The paint caught my eye at first, but then I noticed how clean…

Written by Jordan Villella April 15, 2022

K-Edge boosts their stem mounts, gives pros a Specialized stem mount

The new K-Edge Boost Stem Mount is a stem cap MTB mount that raises the computer mount face by about 1cm, giving you extra clearance…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 14, 2022

Wide range for small wheels: microSHIFT Super Short MTB Drivetrain is built for groms

Having the opportunity to ride with your kid is awesome. You want them to come back to the bike over and over again, slowly becoming…

Written by Ron Frazelle April 14, 2022

Doormate universal garage door remote fits in your handlebar

For years I’ve asked cycling computer brands to add a button that opens my garage, to no avail. Now, finally, someone’s put that button on…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 14, 2022

Pro Bike Check: Lizzie Deignan’s historic Paris-Roubaix Femmes winning Trek Domane SLR – blood and all

For any rider, crossing the line first at Roubaix velodrome during Paris-Roubaix is a big reason to celebrate. But for Lizzie Deignan, the occasion was…

Written by Zach Overholt April 13, 2022