Feature Stories

The Weight We Wear: Part Three – Cycling shoes are rotational weight!

In this final installment of the Bikerumor Weight We Wear series, we look at the most critical component of all, shoes. Like wheels and tires,…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 12, 2018

Review: Bontrager Circuit MIPS combines comfort, safety, & magnetic light mounts

Like clockwork, as soon as September 1st rolled around, our days have gotten shorter. It’s during these dark, often stormy days that I start to…

Written by Zach Overholt September 10, 2018

Finish Line Tubeless Tire Sealant check in – still liquid, but lifetime claim dries up

Diamonds are forever. Finish Line’s Tire Sealant? Well, that depends on who you ask. Greatly. After 6 months of testing, the sealant in my bike…

Written by Zach Overholt September 07, 2018

The Gravel Lot Episode 39: Jeremy Powers returns!

#crossishere. If you’ve been waiting patiently as cross has been coming, today’s guest on The Gravel Lot podcast should need no introduction. Jeremy Powers is…

Written by Zach Overholt September 07, 2018

DH Worlds custom Part 2, all in the details: Kona, Pivot, Scott & YT, plus a new prototype!

MTB Worlds are rolling along in Switzerland now, with the Downhill riders out scoping track conditions in the Lenzerheide Bikepark. Worlds always bring out lots of…

Written by Cory Benson September 07, 2018

DH Worlds custom Part 1, all in the details: Devinci, Intense, Saracen & S-Works

If you hadn’t noticed from all the shiny bike pics on social media, the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships are going down now in Lenzerheide, Switzerland.…

Written by Cory Benson September 06, 2018

Review: Smith Forefront 2 offers more room, protection, & better ventilation

The original Forefront put Smith on the map in the cycling helmet world. It combined unique looks with a compelling protection story and of course…

Written by Zach Overholt September 05, 2018

Otso Plus-Fat: Can you make a fat bike a plus bike by only changing the tires?

Not long after the first production plus bikes started popping up, fat bikers began to experiment with plus tire sets ups of their own. The…

Written by Zach Overholt September 04, 2018

Ride Concepts stomps the landing in new shoe line w/ D3O insoles & Rubber Kinetics

It may seem like flat pedals shoes are a dime a dozen these days, but you’ll want to see these. An all new line up…

Written by Zach Overholt September 03, 2018

2019 Scott Ransom long travel enduro 29er (or 27.5) begs to be set free

Scott’s latest Ransom is a monster of an enduro or even all-mountain bike. Available in either 29″ or 27.5″ wheel builds it packs in a…

Written by Cory Benson August 31, 2018

First Rides and Review – Fox Live Valve is a true game changer!

The new Fox Live Valve electronic automatic compression damping system is one of those rare products that lives up to the hype. When we first…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 30, 2018

First Look! Fox Live Valve suspension automatically tames any terrain

While some bikes have literally been ready for this for four or more years, Fox wanted to make absolutely sure the system was ready for…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 28, 2018

CONTEST! Win an entire Head-to-Toe Outfit from Giro worth up to $1,000!

Need a fresh look to tame the trails or pound the pavement? Tired of showing up in last season’s duds for the group ride? Giro…

Written by Ron Frazelle August 27, 2018

AASQ #42: How safe is my helmet? Giro answers that and more, Pt. 2

We know, there’s no such thing as a stupid question. But there are some questions you might not want to ask your local shop or…

Written by Zach Overholt August 24, 2018

Hands On: Cane Creek eeWings titanium 1x crankset for mountain bikes

Every once in a while, a product comes along that manages to blend old school and new school in a seemingly perfect way. Judging by…

Written by Zach Overholt August 22, 2018

AASQ #41: How long is a helmet good for? Giro answers that and more, Pt. 1

We know, there’s no such thing as a stupid question. But there are some questions you might not want to ask your local shop or…

Written by Zach Overholt August 17, 2018

First Ride: Fezzari La Sal Peak 29er enduro bike bombs drops, rips climbs

Fezzari’s first long travel 29er, the La Sal Peak, took a slightly different approach to creating a bike that could handle the ups, the downs,…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 17, 2018

2019 Bombtrack Hook ADV crushes gravel adventures w/ MRP fork & KS dropper

Bombtrack’s Hook gravel bike family has been a hit for the brand with affordable steel bikes, a tiny women’s version, 650B bikes in both steel…

Written by Cory Benson August 17, 2018

First Ride: Orion suspension exceeds expectations on new Esker Elkat

It’s always exciting to get to ride and review a new bike, but every once in a while something comes along that gets us really…

Written by Zach Overholt August 17, 2018

Esker Cycles first w/ Weagle’s Orion suspension on all-new 150mm Elkat MTB

Four years ago, while interviewing Dave Weagle we got a hint at what was to come. There were no definitive plans at the time, but…

Written by Zach Overholt August 17, 2018

Interbike’s Northstar Free-Ride Festival & MTB demo is free…and open to public

Slogging around a tradeshow is one thing, but when you can check out the bikes in person and demo them on lift-served, groomed mountain bike…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 16, 2018

First Look: Kona Libre & Libre DL crush gravel, road, and everything in between

The time is finally here. It’s the official launch of the Kona Libre and Libre DL. First unveiled to the world at the Sea Otter…

Written by Zach Overholt August 15, 2018

First Ride: Rolling through Glencoe on the new Polygon XquarOne DH

Upon arrival to Scotland, I still wasn’t sure where we would be riding. All I knew is that we were there to ride the new…

Written by Zach Overholt August 14, 2018

First Look! Fezzari La Sal Peak carbon, long travel 29er enduro mountain bike

The all-new Fezzari La Sal Peak is their first long travel 29er enduro bike, and it brings an interesting mix of geometry and features to…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 14, 2018

Review: Dakine’s Hot Laps 2L Waist Bag keeps you cool on short loops

While many have ditched the backpack, I’ve been a holdout when it comes to wearing hydration packs. That said, I was pretty curious to try…

Written by Steve Fisher August 13, 2018

GT continues LTS rebirth with adjustable Fury DH bike with 27.5 or 29″ wheels

Following the relaunch of their LTS suspension range, GT is adding to their family of Linkage Tuned Suspension. Joining the new Force and Sensor is…

Written by Zach Overholt August 10, 2018

Review: Dainese’s Trail Skins 2 knee pads offer the holy trinity of comfort, protection, & ventilation

Looking at the little triangles on their clever pad design, I couldn’t help but thinking how with the Trail Skins 2 kneepads, Dainese has achieved…

Written by Steve Fisher August 09, 2018

Review: Trailcraft Maxwell 26 premium kids full suspension mountain bike

What started out with a cute (albeit high end) little premium youth mountain bike has turned into a premium brand for kids of all ages…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 09, 2018

Ibis Cycles starts USA production w/ small Ripley LS from Carbon 831

In an increasingly competitive market, usually we hear about companies that only used to make products in the USA. That’s why it’s quite surprising to see that…

Written by Zach Overholt August 08, 2018