Feature Stories

SOC14: BOS Reveals Radically Shaped Prototype XC Shock

Long recognized as one of the premiere suspension manufacturers in Europe, it is only recently that BOS suspension has turned their attention to the US…

Written by Saris Mercanti April 15, 2014

Sneak Peek: Box Components’ Prototype 1x Drivetrain with 11-42t Cassette, Clutched Derailleur

For those of you clamoring for a company to develop a reasonably priced wide range cassette alternative, Box has your number. It should be said…

Written by Zach Overholt April 14, 2014

Sneak Peek: Magura’s New 4 Piston Hydraulic Disc Brake

Lurking behind the curtain at the back of their booth, Magura had a special new brake that isn’t quite ready to be released. The 4…

Written by Zach Overholt April 12, 2014

SOC14: Manitou McLeod Rear Shock Digs Up Massive Adjustability in Modern Air Platform

Teased earlier and thought to be a new suspension fork, the Manitou McLeod turned out to be a rear shock designed to pair with their…

Written by Zach Overholt April 12, 2014

First Look: All-New Shimano XTR M9000 Race & Trail Brakes, Plus New Carbon Wheels

Like the all-new XTR drivetrains coming in 1x, 2x and 3x systems, the new XTR M900 brakes get both Race and Trail tuned iterations to…

Written by Bikerumor Staff April 11, 2014

First Look: All-New Shimano XTR M9000 – 1x, 2x and 3x 11-Speed MTB Groups

Chances are good most of you don’t all have the same riding style. Some of you probably ride for a physical challenge while others ride…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 11, 2014

First Look: Borealis Builds a Fat Bike for the All New RockShox Bluto Fork!

Possibly one of the worst kept secrets in fat biking, RockShox’ first fat bike suspension fork is now official. A better kept secret is the…

Written by Zach Overholt April 10, 2014

SOC14: First Look! Hayes Radar Hydraulic Disc Brakes w/ New Venom Mineral Oil

The all-new Hayes Radar disc brakes get a completely revamped design, from the fluid to the master cylinder, making for a simpler and (on paper)…

Written by Bikerumor Staff April 10, 2014

First Look: Rocky Mountain Blizzard Storms back as RockShox Bluto Suspension Equipped Fat Bike!

Rather than bringing the Rocky Mountain Blizzard back as another 27.5″ or 29″ hardtail, Rocky Mountain is doing something much more appropriate with the name.…

Written by Zach Overholt April 10, 2014

RockShox Officially Introduces The 29er specific RS1 Inverted XC Fork

After teasing us mercilessly for weeks with almost complete image of the fork, scenic lifestyle videos, and all too brief slow-mo closeups of the fork…

Written by Saris Mercanti April 08, 2014

Fox Racing Answers The Enduro Market with Redesigned 36 Fork For Every Wheel Size, Plus Tech Q&A

For it’s 40th anniversary, Fox is releasing a completely redesigned 36mm fork. This work was once the standard by which all long travel single crown…

Written by Saris Mercanti April 08, 2014

Enve Introduces All New M-series, Carbon MTB Hoops get Lighter, Stronger and Lose the Hook

It seems like not all that long ago, carbon rims for mountain bikes were a bit of an oddity. Mountain bikers were just coming to…

Written by Zach Overholt April 08, 2014

Ibis Introduces New Ultra Wide Carbon Rims

There’s a new industry trend afoot that won’t send you into an apoplectic fit of new-standard-itis. It’s called wider is better and Ibis Cycles wants…

Written by Saris Mercanti April 07, 2014

Exclusive First Look: OneUp Components’ 16-Tooth Cassette Adapter Cog Splits the Difference!

When SRAM first introduced their 11-speed Red22 group, they made a big deal about it having a 16t cog in the mix. Sure, it was…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 06, 2014

Taipei Show Randoms Pt. 2 – Huge Gallery of the Interesting, Crazy, and Peculiar

In addition to all of the products you know and love, there was another side of the Taipei show to catch your attention. This jersey…

Written by Zach Overholt April 04, 2014

Specialized 650B Evo StumpJumper Photographed & Weighed, Geometry Chart, Plus Q&A!

Last week, Specialized quietly announced two 650B models after having spent the last year sitting on the sidelines watching the wheel size battle playout. The…

Written by Saris Mercanti April 03, 2014

Long Term Review: Breezer Repack 650B Full Suspension Mountain Bike

With a bold two tone paint job, clean lines, and an innovative new suspension, the all new Breezer Repack is an interesting entrant in the…

Written by Saris Mercanti April 02, 2014

Exclusive First Photos of The New Santa Cruz Nomad, Plus Weigh In!

When we arrived, the mean green Nomad 2 C was sharing its last few moments on the showroom floor with the new Nomad 3. After…

Written by Saris Mercanti April 01, 2014

First Look: The All New Santa Cruz Nomad 650B with Updated VPP Linkage (UPDATED!)

On this date last year, Santa Cruz Bikes launched the Bronson, an all new platform designed entirely around the new wheel size. In that intervening…

Written by Saris Mercanti April 01, 2014

First Look: New Shimano 105 11-Speed Group, Plus New Mechanical + Hydraulic Road Disc Brakes!

It may be April 1st in Japan, but the new Shimano 105 is no joke. Equipped with many of the features that blew us away…

Written by Zach Overholt March 31, 2014

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 650B Mountain Bike Gets Official, Plus Limited Edition Burry Stander Epic

At the beginning of March, Specialized showed off 650B tires. Then we weighed them. And then we waited, knowing surely the Big S must have…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 28, 2014

Review: Custom Prescription Sunglasses From SportRX.com

When it comes to custom eye wear for cycling or outdoor sports, the selection in your average optometrists office is often lacking. So if you…

Written by Saris Mercanti March 28, 2014

All-New Cannondale 27.5″ Trigger & Jekyll Mountain Bikes Unveiled w/ Long Travel Lefty SuperMax (UPDATED)

The big “C” has finally jumped into the 650B game with all-new Cannondale Trigger 27.5 and Jekyll 27.5 mountain bikes. To go with them, they’ve…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 27, 2014

SRAM Leads the way to Better Braking with new Guide Trail Brakes

SRAM has new mountain bike brakes, and they’re not from Avid. After years of hit or miss performance from the Elixirs, SRAM is introducing an…

Written by Zach Overholt March 25, 2014

Hands On: Pioneer Cycling Power Meter Tech Overview & First Impressions

The first question I had when invited to Pioneer’s launch camp for their 2nd generation power meter crankset was Why cycling? Without prompting, that’s the first question…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 18, 2014

No. 22 Bikes Teams up with Former Saratoga Frameworks Craftsmen for Made-in-the-USA Ti Beauties

While the shakeup at Serotta has meant an end of sorts in the world of US produced titanium, in the case of No. 22 cycles…

Written by Zach Overholt March 17, 2014

Intense Tracer T275 Carbon: Official Weight, Tech Breakdown, and First Ride Review

Early this year Intense invited us to their Southern California home for a sneak peak at a brand new bike. While there we had the…

Written by Saris Mercanti March 17, 2014

Spy Shot! Prototype ENVE Carbon Rigid 29er Mountain Bike Fork (UPDATED!)

This ENVE rigid carbon mountain bike fork prototype shows off a big new item for the Ogden, UT, based manufacturer. Details are sparse, including pricing…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 14, 2014