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Trek Project One Now Offering SRM Power Meters Upgrade Option

Trek’s Project One custom bike builder is now offering SRM powermeter cranksets and computers. Cranksets equipped with the German brand’s powermeters are available from SRAM,…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 31, 2013

Long Term Review: Rocky Mountain Element 970RSL 29er Mountain Bike

When Rocky Mountain Bicycles unveiled the carbon fiber Element RSL 29er line this summer, we had one of the first bikes available and were able…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 31, 2013

Avert Your Eyes! TwinSix “Chump to Champ” Ugly Bicycle Jersey Finalists

Well, the top losers-to-winners are in for Twin Six’s ‘Chump to Champ’ ugly cycling jersey contest. Feast your peepers on these eyesores and be glad…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 31, 2013

Found: Prince’s Mini F’Mixed Gear Bike?

Does this not make you think of Purple Rain? I’m guessing if Prince were on a fixed gear instead of that motorcycle, it might look…

Written by Zach Overholt January 31, 2013

Vanilla Workshop Commemorates CX Worlds with $550 Limited Edtion Integrated Stem

Admittedly, having the UCI Cyclocross World Championships in the US for the first time going all the way back to the 1950’s is a big…

Written by Zach Overholt January 31, 2013

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Cold Day In Denmark

Photo submitted by Jakob Lohmann, “Fantastic riding today. COLD but beautiful -10C / 14F but blue sky. Furesø (Fure-lake) Denmark.” To see more Pics of the Day, click here,…

Written by Kristi Benedict January 31, 2013

On-One Carbon Fatbike Collaboration with Sarto Bikes? UPDATED

What you see here, certainly looks like and is labeled as, a forthcoming carbon fatbike that looks to be a collaboration between On-One and Sarto…

Written by Zach Overholt January 31, 2013

Hope introduces new Handlebars, Bottom Brackets, Grips, and 650b wheels

Image credit: SingleTrack Mag UK Hope is at it again, introducing several new products at Core Bike this year. Many of which, for the first…

Written by Saris Mercanti January 30, 2013

Pedal in your sneakers with Egg Beater Transforming Pub Pedals

While convenient, many riders do not have the luxury of having multiple bikes, whether for lack of storage, funds, or desire. That means that if…

Written by Zach Overholt January 30, 2013

Victoire Updates HFT Track Hubs for 2013, Adds Threaded Design For Fixed/SS Setup

Specializing in high end single speed and urban bicycle components, Victoire just updated their HFT hub for 2013. Built in France from high quality 7075-T6…

Written by Colin McCaleb January 30, 2013

Winter Mountain Games to host Winter Mountain Bike National Championships

Looking to add to the growth of fatbike racing and winter bike sports, the Vail Winter Mountain games presented by Eddie Bauer, is now adding…

Written by Zach Overholt January 30, 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

Unofficial Prototype SRAM Electronic Shifter a Real Shocker!

Thanks to reader Luis we found this “prototype” electronic SRAM Red shifter mockup over at Cyclismas. Using a novel approach, the system fully integrates the…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 30, 2013

Project 1.2 Initial Review: Roval’s $1,200 hookless Control Carbon 29 wheelset

Catch up on all of our Project 1.2 posts here! While the benefits of wheels that are lighter and stronger than their aluminum peers are…

Written by Marc Basiliere January 30, 2013

Kniner Kramp9 RDO?

Recently, we got a message from Jason at Back Alley Bikes, with a link that simply said “So many warranties voided.” Intrigued, we followed the…

Written by Zach Overholt January 30, 2013

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Foothills Ride

Photo submitted by Rob Dickerson, “Todd Hudson from Hickory on his way to Brushy Mtn 75 mile round trip.” To see more Pics of the Day, click…

Written by Kristi Benedict January 30, 2013

Racy New Ridley X-Night CX Bike Sheds 500g, Adds Disc Brakes

It’s less than a week before CX Worlds in Louisvile, KY, and Ridley has just taken the wraps off their all new X-Night carbon crosser.…

Written by Zach Overholt January 29, 2013

Factory Tour: Inside Ciamillo’s Carbon Fiber/Alloy Brake Workshop – Plus Gravitas Cranks Closeup!

Ted Ciamillo is an interesting guy. He’s built a business around incredibly lightweight road bike brakes, has been teasing a radical (and radically light) carbon-fiber-and-alloy…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 29, 2013

Hacks: SRAM / Shimano Drivetrain Mix & Match Special Edition

With the dizzying number of new parts, groups, and compatibilities, trying to figure out what parts you can keep of your old kit can be…

Written by Zach Overholt January 29, 2013

Industry Nine Shows Off Carbon Rim’s New Look

Not too long ago, Industry Nine announced that they had partnered with Reynolds to produce a carbon rimmed version of their wheels. In fact, we…

Written by Zach Overholt January 29, 2013

TRP Showing New Mechanical & Hybrid Hydraulic Disc Brake Calipers for Road Bikes

TRP has just shown two new disc brake calipers, and both are quite exciting and interesting. Above is the Hy/Rd, a cable actuated hydraulic disc…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 29, 2013

Chris King Now Offering 11 Speed Compatible R45s and InSet 8 Headsets

As the seemingly never ending quest for more speeds marches on, hub manufacturers are having to adapt with two different freehub bodies – XX1,…

Written by Zach Overholt January 29, 2013

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Han Ride, Maui

Photo submitted by Scott, “Half way to Hana stopping point. One of the best rides there is.” To see more Pics of the Day, click here,…

Written by Kristi Benedict January 29, 2013

Found: Tramontane Cycle’s Carbon Kids Fully

We’ve seen the market for kids bike’s explode in recent years, with great road offerings from Culprit and offroad options from Lil’ Shredder. Yet, that’s…

Written by Saris Mercanti January 29, 2013

Steve Peat Signs Up For Another 5 Years with SC Syndicate Team

Now, BikeRumor doesn’t normally post racing news, but this news is too good to go unshared. Steve Peat, the legend, has renewed his contract with…

Written by Saris Mercanti January 28, 2013

Prototype Antidote Bikes 4X Composite Frame Revealed

While 4X racing has fallen out of favor on the world cup stages, the races are still incredibly fun, and riding a purpose built 4x…

Written by Saris Mercanti January 28, 2013

Spotted: New Prototype 34mm 831 Fox Fork

For years dirt jumpers and 4x riders had been wanting a dedicated fork from Fox. Something stiff and beefy and light. A few years ago…

Written by Saris Mercanti January 28, 2013

Trek Introduces the 2013 Radioshack Leopard Team Bikes

With the road racing season here in the US quickly approaching, and racing already underway in the Southern Hemisphere, Trek has pulled the annual wraps…

Written by Zach Overholt January 28, 2013

Pro Bike: World CX Champion Niels Albert’s Colnago Prestige

Having never seen Niels Albert race before, I learned something at the Cincinnati Kings Cross race: he’s fast. Real fast. Definitely deserving of the rainbow…

Written by Zach Overholt January 28, 2013

New Bont Vaypor+ Cycling Shoe Updates Fit, Materials

The new Bont Vaypor+ gets an entirely new unidirectional monocoque carbon fiber base, Durolite synthetic uppers and new insoles and fit parameters. Bont’s shoes are…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 28, 2013