Interviews

Cycles of Life: Why We Opened a Bike Shop

Editor’s Note: We’re quite proud to introduce a new series from Siren Cycles’ founder Brendan Collier. While it’ll touch on his bike brand, the focus…

Written by Brendan Collier March 15, 2013

Cannondale Factory Enduro Team Interview – Plus Race Bike Weights & Photos!

While at the Cannondale Factory Mountain Bike Team Camp in Finale Ligure, Italy, we got a chance to interview their new enduro team about their…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 11, 2013

End of the Road To NAHBS 2013 – Kirklee Bicycles

Chances are, if you walk through the aisles of NAHBS, very few of the bikes you see will be made from Carbon Fiber. We’ve already…

Written by Zach Overholt February 21, 2013

Video: A work out with Aaron Gwin

Over the past few seasons Aaron Gwin, of the most dominant riders in World Cup History, has been teaming up with legendary trainer (and motocross…

Written by Saris Mercanti February 21, 2013

Road to NAHBS 2013: Geekhouse Bikes

Normally, you won’t have any trouble identifying a Geekhouse bike. Known for their bright, candy colored powder coat finishes, it’s no wonder they have an…

Written by Zach Overholt February 20, 2013

Road To NAHBS 2013 – Inglis/Retrotec Cycles

Curtis Inglis started in the hand made bicycle world when he got a job in 1993 working for Robert Seals, the founder of Retrotec and…

Written by Zach Overholt February 18, 2013

Road To NAHBS 2013 – Cielo by Chris King

Born from Chris King, Cielo offers beautifully made bikes worthy of the boutique badge, yet produced on a larger scale. This year, Cielo will be…

Written by Zach Overholt February 15, 2013

Road To NAHBS 2013 – Engin Cycles

After starting Wissahickon Cyclery in 1995 and creating a bike shop beloved by the community with the help of his staff, owner Drew Guldalian turned…

Written by Zach Overholt February 13, 2013

Interview: Freeride Legend Dave Watson on His MTB Apparel Company Sombrio

If you’re tuned into the gravity side of mountain biking, then Dave Watson will need no introduction. A fixture on the North Shore since the…

Written by Zach Overholt February 01, 2013

Road To NAHBS 2013: Strong Frames

Carl Strong is one of the few builders that routinely builds with all four materials: Steel, aluminum, titanium and carbon fiber. How he got to…

Written by Kristi Benedict February 01, 2013

Road To NAHBS 2013: Ellis Cycles

Funny enough, we paired last year’s show coverage of Ellis’ booth with Gaulzetti’s in a roundup, but the brands couldn’t be more different. Ellis’ style…

Written by Kristi Benedict January 30, 2013

Inside Look at Argonaut Cycles’ Unique, Full Custom Carbon Monocoque Road Bikes

Our latest project bike is a full custom carbon fiber road bike from Argonaut Cycles, a unique builder out of Portland, OR. Given the custom…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 28, 2013

Road To NAHBS 2013: Bilenky Cycle Works

We love Bilenky Cycle Works, based in Philadelphia, PA, for their quirky, creative and wildly artistic bikes. But what would you expect from a brand…

Written by Kristi Benedict January 25, 2013

Road To NAHBS 2013: Caletti Cycles

The second call up for our Road to NAHBS 2013 series is John Caletti, who always pleases with clean designs and simple yet elegant paint…

Written by Kristi Benedict January 23, 2013

International Affair: Interview with Cincinnati Kings Cross promoter

Walking into Biowheels Workshop, a modest bike shop in down town Madeira, you will notice an equal mix of current road, mountain, and cross bikes,…

Written by Zach Overholt January 21, 2013

Road To NAHBS 2013: Gaulzetti Cicli

It’s time again for our annual pre-NAHBS interview series where we learn what some of the builders have been up to since last year’s show…

Written by Kristi Benedict January 21, 2013

Oprah and Lance Amrstrong Interview: Where & When

Are you ready for the no holds barred interview between hard hitting investigative day time television celebrity Oprah and the disgraced (sorta kinda) 7x Tour…

Written by Saris Mercanti January 17, 2013

Manufacturer Round Up: Who’s Making SRAM XX1 Drivers & What Are the Design Challenges?

A lot of folks are taking a hard look at the new SRAM XX1 group, and not just because it’ll drop a half a pound…

Written by Saris Mercanti December 27, 2012

Bike Check: Jim “HackSaw” Severt’s Prototype Corsair Hardtail + STAATS BMX Race Bike

Jim “Hacksaw”, aka Mr. Corsair Bikes, is both large in stature and personality. The man can drop more anecdotes about the industry in 5 minutes than…

Written by Saris Mercanti December 16, 2012

Tech Breakdown – Wahoo Fitness’ Smartphone Powered Cycling Trainer & Computer

After releasing two sweet new electronic training devices in the last couple months, we caught up with the folks at Wahoo Fitness to get a…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 08, 2012

Bike Check: BMX Pro Gary Young

We had the chance to catch up with pro BMX rider Gary Young at the Dew Tour in SF for a quick bike check. His…

Written by Saris Mercanti October 30, 2012

How to Break Into the Cycling Industry – Reynold’s Aerodynamics Expert Paul Lew

I had the good fortune of sitting next to Paul Lew on the long flight home from Eurobike, and he’s a very interesting man. An…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 25, 2012

Quarq Power Rewind: Kona 2012

The day after the Kona Ironman Move Press connected with Quarq to hear from the newly crowned Ironman World Champion. Quarq athlete and new Ironman…

Written by Bikerumor Staff October 16, 2012

Interview: Richard Sheppard of Ram Bikes

We can all appreciate a finely crafted custom steel touring bicycle, but opinions become divided (and sometimes derisive) when delving into the world of custom built…

Written by Saris Mercanti August 07, 2012

Bike Check: Tammy Donahugh

Tammy Donahugh is a hero to many riders. She’s been a big part of the scene for so long its hard to compartmentalize her impact. While she…

Written by Saris Mercanti June 11, 2012

Bike Check: Black Market Bikes Carter Holland’s New Edit 1 Hardtail

Since production of the Mobs at the S&M factory ceased, Black Market Bikes has not been able to find an alternate American frame manufacturer until…

Written by Saris Mercanti May 22, 2012

How to Break Into the Cycling Industry – Foundry, Whisky Parts Co Brand Manager Jason Grantz

We’ve known Jason ever since he gave us a tour of Cane Creek’s North Carolina factory. Since then, he’s moved on and for a long…

Written by Colin McCaleb May 21, 2012

How To Break Into the Cycling Industry – Vaya Bag’s Tianna Meilinger

For some, the path to the bike industry is through other companies, and the breadth of knowledge bases and skill sets means just about anyone…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 15, 2012

Monday Event Invite: Chill With Levi Leipheimer!

Three-time Tour of California champion and Olympic bronze medalist Levi Leipheimer would like to invite you, cycling loving friends everywhere, and fellow athletes to join…

Written by Marc Basiliere May 06, 2012