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Review: BMC Crossmachine CXA01 is a race-ready alloy cyclocross bike

There seems to be two main camps in cyclocross – those who ride carbon bikes, and those who ride alloy. Between them, we hear two…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 09, 2017

The Build Cycle Podcast #23 – Specialized founder Mike Sinyard tells his story

Mike Sinyard started Specialized Bicycles more than four decades ago and it’s grown into one of the largest, most popular bike brands in the world.…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 08, 2017

Kona bites into CX racing with all new Jake the Snake, Major Jake, and Super Jake

Cyclocross season is just around the corner, so it’s not a big surprise that the first bikes to drop from Kona’s 2018 range are the…

Written by Zach Overholt August 08, 2017

Marin Hawk Hill evolves into 27.5+ B-17, 29er Rift Zone & killer 24″ Jr mountain bikes

Last fall Marin debuted a low-priced 120mm aluminum Hawk Hill mountain bike with 27.5″ wheels and what they call MultiTrac suspension. In English what that actually…

Written by Cory Benson August 02, 2017

Salsa rolls a bigger Beargrease with 27.5 x 3.8″ tires, Mukluk sticks with 26 x 4.8″

Many riders might be excited that #crossiscoming, but there are also a number of people who are just as excited that #winteriscoming. Which means fat…

Written by Zach Overholt August 02, 2017

2018 KTM Revelator Lisse aero road bike gets clean, creative cable integration

KTM introduced the Lisse aero road bike as a concept last fall where we got a first look from Eurobike. The details were a bit…

Written by Cory Benson August 02, 2017

Review: The 2018 Cannondale Jekyll switches from a well-mannered climber to a downhill bruiser

As the name suggests, the Cannondale Jekyll has two distinct personalities. Most of that is the result of the Gemini-equipped Fox rear shock which adjusts…

Written by Steve Fisher August 01, 2017

Pro Readers’ Rides: Dirty Kanza 200 Cannondale Slate of winner Alison Tetrick

Alison Tetrick is a friend of Bikerumor and an American pro cyclist riding for Cylance Pro Cycling. Competing in the top women’s road races around the…

Written by Cory Benson July 31, 2017

Suspension Tech: What is cavitation? Why is it bad for suspension performance?

A propeller makes for an easy example of cavitation. (Photo provided by Rockshox, via Wikipedia) For the past two weeks, we’ve discussed IFPs and…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 21, 2017

Review: Open U.P.P.E.R. climbs to the upper echelon of gravel bikes

The OPEN U.P.P.E.R. is without a doubt the most expensive gravel bike I’ve ever tested. Fortunately, it’s also one of the best. My story with…

Written by Zach Overholt July 19, 2017

PUSH ACS-3 Advanced Coil System combines best of coil & air springs for Fox 36 forks, more

Coil spring or air spring? Since the introduction of the air spring, this seems to be the source of constant debate. Air springs offer enhanced…

Written by Zach Overholt July 18, 2017

Specialized Concept Museum Tour, Part 1 – Fast Bikes: Full suspension gravel, TT death machines & more

When we visited Specialized’s headquarters (check out that tour here), we also walked through their concept bike museum. The collection there proves that long time…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 17, 2017

2018 Specialized Turbo Levo FSR Carbon e-MTB cats up w/ more power, less weight

The original Turbo Levo FSR launched a couple years ago, and like everything else, they eventually wanted to make it better. So, on the all-new…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 15, 2017

First Ride: Back to back with the Merida Reacto Team-E and Reacto 9000-E Disc

Just before the Bahrain Merida Pro Cycling team was set for their first showing at the Tour de France, we had a chance to check…

Written by Zach Overholt July 14, 2017

Sneak Peek: Prototype Kross Earth carbon full suspension XC race mountain bike

Polish based Kross bikes has made some pretty major advances in their mountain bike line-up over the past few years, and it looks like that…

Written by Cory Benson July 14, 2017

Headquarters Tour: Niner Bikes’ Fort Collins HQ, plus exclusive look at prototype RLT Full Suspension!

On our way to PressCamp, we swung by Niner Bikes’ shiny new Fort Collins, CO, headquarters to see how they’ve grown up since the last…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 13, 2017

Bike Check: Eric Porter’s Diamondback Assault dream dirt jumper build

Eric Porter gets to travel the world riding his bike in amazing places, but when he’s home, the riding can be just as incredible. That…

Written by Zach Overholt July 13, 2017

Factory Tour: Prologo shows how saddles are made, plus an inside look at Velo

Any story about Prologo starts at Velo. Stella Yu started Velo Saddles in 1979 and has been producing saddles for other brands ever since…to the…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 12, 2017

3 Ride Review: Pushing the limits of the new Pivot Mach 4 in Park City

One of the best parts about PressCamp in Park City is always the proximity to incredible trails. Whether you’re looking for lift access, or you…

Written by Zach Overholt July 11, 2017

2018 Cannondale Synapse endurance road bike is race ready with new SAVE & Si tech

The Cannondale Synapse is one of those endurance road bikes that you’d be excused for mistaking for a proper race bike. Developed to satisfy the…

Written by Cory Benson July 10, 2017

2018 Specialized Epic Actual Weights & Retail Pricing

Last week, we covered the official launch of the Specialized Epic full suspension mountain bike, plus a close-up focus on the new BRAIN shock’s technology.…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 07, 2017

Hands On: Everysight Raptor AR Display Smart Glasses

In the information age, data is everywhere – including cycling. With sensors for just about everything you could think of, all that data is typically…

Written by Zach Overholt July 06, 2017

Suspension Tech: What’s an IFP?

The IFP, or Internal Floating Piston, is found in most modern shocks. Usually, it’s located at the back of the damping circuits, where the oil…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 06, 2017

Focus Project Y dropbar prototypes are electrifying road, cross & adventure bikes

Focus actually gave us a sneak preview of their Project Y concept more than a year ago as a lightweight hardtail mountain bike that tipped…

Written by Cory Benson July 05, 2017

First Impressions & Actual Weights: Microshift Cento 11 road bike group

It was time to mix up the build on our original World’s Funnest Bike, and Microshift had sent in one of their upper mid level…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 04, 2017

Spotted: Giant Propel Disc prototype aero road bike raced at Tour de France

Sunweb’s sprinter Michael Matthews was on a new disc brake bike from team sponsor Giant for the road start of the Tour de France this…

Written by Cory Benson July 04, 2017

Merida Reacto CF2 offers more affordable (and more adjustable) aerodynamic package

Merida’s new Reacto CF4 might be the sexier bike of the two, but the Reacto CF2 shouldn’t be ignored. Like many halo bikes, the Reacto…

Written by Zach Overholt July 04, 2017

Merida balances aerodynamics, comfort, and control with third gen Reacto and Reacto Disc CF4

If you could make your bike faster without sacrificing anything, would you do it? Right now most of us are probably thinking, ‘duh, of course.’…

Written by Zach Overholt July 03, 2017

Orbea Orca Aero slips into the aerodynamic road bike fray

The latest generation of Orbea’s top-level road racing Orca OMR had brought a few aero improvements when it was introduced last fall in both rim…

Written by Cory Benson July 03, 2017

Pro Bike Check: Grand Tour stage winning S-Works Venge Disc of Marcel Kittel

German racer Marcel Kittel sprinted to the stage win yesterday in the Tour de France’s first road stage aboard his customized Specialized S-Works Venge Disc. Besides…

Written by Cory Benson July 03, 2017

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