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Garmin Fit App Turns iPhone, Android Smartphones into GPS Cycling Computer

Garmin has just announced their new Garmin Fit app for the iPhone and Android-based smartphones. The app is just 99¢ on iTunes and tracks metrics…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 27, 2011

Initial Review: 2012 Rockshox SID 29er Unboxed, Weighed and First Rides

SRAM launched the SID 29er fork at Sea Otter earlier this year, but it’s only recently been available for aftermarket. We got a quick ride…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 27, 2011

Racing News: USA Cycling 2012 Championship Sked, Transylvania Epic Refined, More

The 2012 Tran-Sylvania Epic mountain bike stage race brings about a few upgrades for the event’s junior year. Scheduled for May 27 – June 2,…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 27, 2011

Robot Rides Bicycle, UCI Cries Foul

OK, we’re not sure the UCI has even seen Japanese robot enthusiast Dr. Guero’s tiny Kondo KHR-3HV humanoid robot riding, but it has mechanical doping…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 27, 2011

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits and Pieces

The musical bicycle in the video above took a simple $90 bicycle and converted it to play LP’s on the wheels as you ride. Called…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 27, 2011

A Tail of Two Lights pt. 2: Exposure Flare review

Since Light & Motion’s Vis 180 was released last fall and the subsequent arrival of Exposure’s Flare, I have been swapping between the two lights,…

Written by Marc Basiliere October 27, 2011

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Morning Rite

Photo submitted by Martin Magallanes, “a morning rite at Fairview park Calif.” To see more Pics of the Day, click here, and to submit your own photo to…

Written by Kristi Benedict October 27, 2011

Review: Orbea Alma 29er – Part One: S10 Carbon

We took two diehard 26″ mountain bike racers and switched their bikes for Orbea Alma 29ers. Each spent several months riding and racing everything from…

Written by Rob Morgan October 26, 2011

Fast Boy Cycles Introduces the Nose Bike, A City Friendly Cargo Bicycle

Tired of schlepping his Xtra Cycle in and out of his NYC apartment, Fast Boy Cycles founder Ezra Caldwell has been toying with the Nose…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 26, 2011

Water.org partners with CamelBak to benefit those without safe water

‘Tis the season to give, well, Bak… Hot on the heals of a very positive profile of the organization in Fast Company, Water.org- headed by…

Written by Marc Basiliere October 26, 2011

Mission Workshop Introduces Everything-Proof Fitzroy Rucksack

Just in time for the rainy season, Mission Workshop introduces it’s Fitzroy Ruckpack for everyday use in all conditions. PRESS RELEASE: The Fitzroy is an impenetrable…

Written by Kristi Benedict October 26, 2011

Project 1.1: Homebrewed Components 2-Piece Cog

Check out all of our Project 1.1 posts here! What better way to kick off a single speed build than with a single speed cog? …

Written by Marc Basiliere October 26, 2011

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Cerro Puntas, Jayuya, Puerto Rico

Photo submitted by Angel Matos, “Behind you can see the Cerro Puntas in Jayuya. The highest point of Puerto Rico. Here with my best friend Rubildo,…

Written by Kristi Benedict October 26, 2011

2012 Look 920 Mountain Bike Photos, Weights & Details

The new 2012 Look 920 seems to have a polarizing effect due to nothing more than the head tube/stem assembly, but there’s so much more…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 25, 2011

A Tail of Two Lights pt. 1: Light & Motion Vis 180 review

Since last fall’s arrival of Light & Motion’s Vis 180 and the subsequent arrival of Exposure’s Flare, I have been swapping between the two lights,…

Written by Marc Basiliere October 25, 2011

Gallery: 2012 Pinarello Road, Commuter and Time Trial Bikes

For 2012, Pinarello revamped a number of their high end bikes to be Di2 compatible with internal wiring and, in some cases, hidden battery compartments.…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 25, 2011

Philly Bike Expo This Weekend – Big Events List, Parties and Rides

For a second year event, the Philly Bike Expo has put together an impressive list of seminars, events, rides and parties. If you’re in the…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 25, 2011

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Prospect For The Day

Photo submitted by Barry Munro, “Ride at dawn to appreciate the day.” To see more Pics of the Day, click here, and to submit your own photo…

Written by Kristi Benedict October 25, 2011

Inspired Skye Danny MacAskill Signature Trials Bike Now Available

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE: Named in honor of the small Scottish island where Danny grew up, the Skye complete bike and frame kit have been…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 24, 2011

GU Makes Peanut Butter Flavor Official, Adds Peppermint Stick Holiday Edition

I reviewed GU’s surprisingly good peanut butter flavor here, and now they’ve gone and added it to their official SKU count. Should go well with…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 24, 2011

GoPro Hero2 HD Adds WiFi, Bigger Sensor & Lens, Faster Processor

GoPro has upgraded virtually every aspect of their Hero HD digital sports camera, putting in a 2X faster processor, sharper optics and better sensors. The…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 24, 2011

Shaving Product Shootout!

To an outside observer, there’s not a lot that is manly about shaving your legs. Someone, like say my wife, might tease a guy for…

Written by Bikerumor Staff October 24, 2011

Mini Review: Arundel Mandible Bottle Cages

There are good bottle cages and there are bad bottle cages. If your response to that is, “A bottle cage is a bottle cage,” then…

Written by Bikerumor Staff October 24, 2011

Bikerumor Monday Mystery Pic

Photo from the collection of Rustybicycle. If you think you know what this is, post your answer in ‘comments’ section– the answer will be posted…

Written by Kristi Benedict October 24, 2011

Found! Blue steel Ashima rotor bolts

When my workshop was broken into this spring, the thieving theivers decided to take (among other things) a mint tin full of rotor bolts. Why? …

Written by Marc Basiliere October 23, 2011

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: The Long Ridge

Photo submitted by Wes Tienzo, “La Honda, CA.” To see more Pics of the Day, click here, and to submit your own photo to be shown…

Written by Kristi Benedict October 23, 2011

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Pain Cave

Photo submitted by Stephen Janes, “Stephen Janes of Trips For Kids WNC tries his hand at Cross Racing, organized by Asheville Cyclocross.” Click here if you’d like…

Written by Kristi Benedict October 22, 2011

Mini Review: Selle Royal Contour Saddle PRICES CORRECTED

Got a project that has been taking up too much room in the garage for too long, and trolling eBay for good condition vintage saddle…

Written by Bikerumor Staff October 21, 2011

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits And Pieces

Can’t get enough of Angry Birds? Check out the bike above – recently listed on ebay for $2,500 starting bid. It’s a 2011 Men’s…

Written by Kristi Benedict October 21, 2011

New Zipp Platinum Pro All Conditions Brake Pads for Carbon Rims

Zipp Speed Weaponry has just unveiled their new Platinum Pro all conditions brake pads for carbon rims. Developed with SwissStop, the silver brake pads were…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 21, 2011