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SRM Adds Shimano Dura-Ace Compact Crank Compatible Wireless Power Meter

SRM just announced their latest wireless power meter to work with Shimano’s Dura-Ace 7950 compact cranksets, including Di2 electronic shifting setups. They contain eight strain…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 04, 2011

Kokanee Crankworks 2011 Schedule of Events Posted, Red Bull Joyride Announced

Red Bull took many of the top freeride mountain bike pros’ input and designed a “go big or go home” freeride course that’s completely new…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 04, 2011

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Mickey Mouse’s Bike

A recent visit to DisneyWorld’s Magic Kingdom brought us to Mickey’s Toontown Fair and a tour of Mickey Mouse’s Country House. This bike was in…

Written by Kristi Benedict May 04, 2011

A mini folding bike to Go with, and In your MINI Cooper

Automotive branded bicycles are nothing new. BMW, Range Rover, Audi, VW, and McLaren are now joined by MINI. The design team over at BMW saw…

Written by Nick Burklow and Bikerumor Staff May 04, 2011

Video: Vittoria Shows Us How Their Tubulars Are Made

Ever wonder why you are paying so much for your tubular tires? Turns out, it’s a little more difficult than just cutting up some rubber.…

Written by Brad Sohner May 03, 2011

Timbuk2 Recycles Old Bike to Work Banners into Ltd Edition Messenger Bags

To celebrate Bike Month, Timbuk2 has diverted some prior year’s Bike to Work banners from the landfill and turned them into limited edition messenger bags.…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 03, 2011

Concept Senza Bike Lock IS Part of The Bike

Quick, name one of the biggest issues behind why people avoid commuting by bike. After time concerns and how to get all your stuff to…

Written by Zach Overholt May 03, 2011

Video Sneak Peek: 2012 Whyte 146 Carbon XC Full Suspension Mountain Bike

This video must’ve been shot before Sea Otter given the way they talk about the new XT brakes and Kashima coated rear shock, but still…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 03, 2011

Video: Engineering Zipp’s Firecrest Carbon Clincher

Got some time to kill today? Lock yourself in your office, the bathroom, lunch room, or where ever so you can take a break and…

Written by Zach Overholt May 03, 2011

2012 Santa Cruz Highball and Tallboy AL 29ers – Tech Details and First Rides

Alongside the all-new Blur TRc trail bike, Santa Cruz gave us the opportunity to flog their new carbon Highball 29er hardtail and the aluminum Tallboy…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 03, 2011

Specialized Brings Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to Mountain Bike Tire Design

Seeking a little more info on the 2012 Ground Control mountain bike tire prototypes that just showed up at our door, we opened a real…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 03, 2011

Regardless of Partisanship, the George W. Bush Presidential Center’s Warrior 100K Serves to Inspire

All right, regardless of what party you affiliate yourself with, it doesn’t change the fact that George W. Bush is a mountain biker, and subsequently…

Written by Zach Overholt May 03, 2011

Review: Singular Swift 29er frame and fork

Does the fact that I get a bit weak in the knees when I see our test Singular Swift hanging in the workshop make me…

Written by Marc Basiliere May 03, 2011

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: I’d Like To Thank My Sponsors…

Ran into this gentleman on the subway this Sunday on our way to the TD Bank 5 Boro Bike Tour. He missed the deadline to…

Written by Kristi Benedict May 03, 2011

New for 2011: O2 Rainwear Breathable, Lightweight Rain Gear

Coming to us from Minneapolis, MN is O2 Rainwear from Rain Shield, Inc. O2 produces light-weight, breathable, rain gear. New for 2011, they have the…

Written by Nick Burklow and Bikerumor Staff May 02, 2011

New Geax Sturdy 29er Mountain Bike Tire, Vittoria Open Corsa Road Tires

Geax showed off a new 29er version of their Sturdy freeride/DH tire alongside Vittoria’s updated Open Corsa high end road tire. The tread blocks are…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 02, 2011

Prototype Specialized Ground Control 29er Tires – Unboxed and Weighed

Yep, it looks like the Ground Control moniker is making a comeback at Specialized. After I missed seeing a narrower 1.8 prototype of the Renegade…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 02, 2011

DeFeet, Mike And The Bike Book And Sock Deal Supports Bicycle Advocacy

Check out the sweet socks DeFeet is offering as a part of book/sock combo with Mike and the Bike Meets Lucille the Wheel books…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 02, 2011

Answer Unleashes Ladie’s Pedal Gloves and Matching Bars

Originally unveiled just before Sea Otter, Answer’s new XC Trail Protaper bars look to be a strong and reliable way to add some color to…

Written by Zach Overholt May 02, 2011

The Alpha Bike, An Electronically Controlled Fixed/Free Concept Bike

Most people probably wouldn’t know what to think if they saw the ALPHA bike rolling down the street. While many probably wouldn’t think anything of…

Written by Zach Overholt May 02, 2011

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: On Glowing Bridge

Photo submitted by Veda, “Resting at the bridge near Hambalang, Indonesia. This is one of the most fun unknown track that’s actually under the mountain.”…

Written by Kristi Benedict May 02, 2011

John Loughlin and his TIGR Bike Lock: Changing up the Cable Lock

Mr. Loughlin is a cyclist who has a major affinity for locks. He has taken it upon himself to reinvent the bike lock into something…

Written by Nick Burklow and Bikerumor Staff May 01, 2011

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: …Is A Video

This video features our own Douglas McDonald and his friends Ed and Nial in the Basque Country. Ed was scoping out trails for a Guided Riding…

Written by Kristi Benedict May 01, 2011

Cassette Floss, Cleaning Wipes and Spit Lube from Spin Power

Spin Power, which happens to be located right down the road from us in Greensboro, NC, had a couple of new products at the New…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 30, 2011

Want a Dutch Bike in the States?

Rolling Orange Bikes is a Brooklyn, NY, based bike shop that imports Dutch brand like Da Fietsfabriek and Union, among others. The kids cargo bike…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 30, 2011

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Riding Along The Xanaes, Argentina

Photo submitted by Gonzalo. To see more Pics of the Day, click here, and to submit your own photo to be shown to the world, go here.…

Written by Kristi Benedict April 30, 2011

BMC’s Prototype 29er Aluminum Hardtail

While BMC’s 29er is still in prototype form, the bike made an appearance at Sea Otter in order for the bikes to be handed off…

Written by Zach Overholt April 29, 2011

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits and Pieces

Cyclists who participate in the Canary Century anti-cancer benefit ride on May 28 can win a custom Cervélo race bike and ride alongside top San…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 29, 2011

Campagnolo Releases Deeper Bora Ultra 80, Along With Dark Label Graphics

After the recent announcement of finally introducing an 11 speed TT group, Campagnolo has been hard at work increasing their commitment to TT and Tri.…

Written by Zach Overholt April 29, 2011