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Review: C7 GORE-TEX Rescue Jacket A.K.A. Gore Rescue B GTX

When it comes to inclement weather riding apparel, I seem to practice a JIT approach. Meaning, it usually shows up just in time for what…

Written by Zach Overholt April 02, 2018

Long Term Review: Reynolds Blacklabel 27.5 Plus Carbon wheels

After a full year, the Reynolds Black Label 27.5 Plus wheels behave exactly like you’d expect them to. That is to say that really, they…

Written by Zach Overholt March 30, 2018

Review: Quoc laces up solid, weather-resistant Gran Tourer gravel shoes

Since our sneak peek at Quoc’s new Gran Tourer lace-up gravel bike shoes, I’ve been riding a pre-production pair for over a month for an exclusive…

Written by Cory Benson March 15, 2018

Project XC Race Bike: Gear by Osprey, Lifeproof & Crank Brothers

On any endurance race, there’s a certain amount of gear you need to carry, but you don’t want to get weighed down with extras. Since…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 13, 2018

Project XC Race Bike: SRAM XO1 DUB drivetrain, with Kogel & Crank Brothers upgrades

In Part One, I introduced the Pivot LES as the platform for this year’s Project XC Race Bike, using Lauf’s TR Boost fork to soak…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 06, 2018

Project XC Race Bike: It starts with Pivots (or not) and Lauf (or leaf) springs

I don’t ride hardtails anymore, so here’s how this came about: Our friends at Lauf said they were racing their True Grit gravel bike at…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 05, 2018

POC Ventral aero road helmet doesn’t sacrifice ventilation or weight for speed

Imagine you’re out for a ride, and it’s 100°F. At that point, are you thinking A.) I wish my helmet was more aerodynamic so I…

Written by Zach Overholt March 02, 2018

SRAM DUB XO1 Eagle – Unboxed and Actual Weights

The new SRAM DUB crankset platform launched in early January, it promised to bring their lightest mountain bike cranksets to date, and the end of…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 28, 2018

Rotor Aldhu ultralight road cranks get hidden powermeter option, track spindle & more

The lightweight Rotor Aldhu alloy crankset launched at Eurobike last fall, and now they’re getting a power meter option and new 30mm diameter track spindle.…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 20, 2018

Review: Hitting all road surfaces on Scope R4D carbon tubeless wheels

As disc road has taken over in the last couple years, a number of carbon road wheels have gone tubeless as well, with rims generally…

Written by Cory Benson February 06, 2018

Farr builds a better endurance MTB barr, gets a grip on U.S. distribution

It may seem like mountain biking is all about enduro and gravity these days, but there is still a growing endurance segment. Events like the…

Written by Zach Overholt January 10, 2018

Wolf Tooth Components Master Link Combo Pliers are 6 in 1 kinds of awesome

The new Wolf Tooth Components Master Link Combo Pliers might just be the tool you didn’t know you needed. Until now. According to WTC co-founder…

Written by Zach Overholt January 09, 2018

Hitch Swings Pt. 2: RockyMounts Backstage two bike swing away platform rack

Yesterday, we covered the Kuat Pivot – a swing away adapter for 2″ hitch mounted bike racks. Today, we’re checking out the RockyMounts Backstage. Like…

Written by Zach Overholt January 04, 2018

Hitch Swings Pt. 1: Kuat Pivot adapts 2″ bike racks to swing freely from the vehicle

Hitch racks are great. They get the bikes out of the wind. They’re easy to load (especially with the tray style). And they are available…

Written by Zach Overholt January 03, 2018

Tire Tech: How do the new 27.5″ fat bike tires measure up against 26″?

If you’ve been in the market for a new fat bike lately, you might have noticed a relatively new option. For years fat bikes have…

Written by Zach Overholt December 20, 2017

Just In: Whisky Parts Co. No. 9 80w 27.5″ carbon fat bike wheels

As we head into fat bike season, a new trend has been steadily gaining momentum. Even though 27.5″ fat bike wheels and tires have been…

Written by Zach Overholt December 07, 2017

First Ride: e-biking through Downieville & Quincy with Shimano STEPS E8000 MTB

If you missed the first post, you should probably go back and read it now. Most importantly, it details why we were riding e-bikes in the…

Written by Zach Overholt November 07, 2017

Hands on: Shimano STEPS E8000 e-MTB components make their way to the U.S.

There was no question that of all the Eurobikes I’ve attended, this one was the most electric. And we’re not talking about the atmosphere. Countless…

Written by Zach Overholt November 06, 2017

Review: Fun fun fun ‘til Rocky Mountain took the Pipeline away!

This summer, I learned how capable the combination of a lightweight carbon frame, 140mm of travel and 27.5+ wheels can be! I got a chance…

Written by Steve Fisher October 30, 2017

Hands On: Framed Course Carbon cyclocross bike and Pub Carbon tubeless cross wheels

Every year it’s the same story. As fall rolls around, riders bubble over with excitement that #crossiscoming. But when it’s finally here, it helps if…

Written by Zach Overholt October 24, 2017

Review: KA Engineering ti chainrings & aluminum pulley wheels

Last fall, Bikerumor previewed a wide selection of chainrings and derailleur pulleys from a Ukrainian company called KA Engineering. Since then I was given the…

Written by Steve Fisher October 06, 2017

Continental revives the King w/ all new range of mountain bike tires, goes “plus” w/ Der Baron 2.6 Projekt

The term ‘Plus” has a pretty wide meaning these days. For some companies it can mean 3.0″ tires or bigger. For others, like Continental, 2.6″…

Written by Zach Overholt September 26, 2017

Kona Process G2 drops in on carbon 27.5″ version + new aluminum 27.5 & 29″ bikes

Customers have been begging for it for years. Now it’s finally here – the all new Kona Process Carbon. More than just a carbon frame…

Written by Zach Overholt September 12, 2017

Review: Salsa Deadwood SUS expands on 29+ capabilities

Salsa Cycles has always been about exploring new ground. Literally, that translates to getting out there by bike and exploring new territory as you push…

Written by Zach Overholt August 16, 2017

Kona Rove ventures into new territory with 650b Road Plus wheels, steel and aluminum frames & more

First it was Jake, now it’s the Rove. We’re of course about Kona bikes that are getting complete overhauls for the 2018 season. Kona’s engineers…

Written by Zach Overholt August 15, 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

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

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

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

PC17: Cinelli USA shows Nemo Disc proto & new Superstar, new Exposure lights & mounts, USE Components in the U.S., more

If you’re looking for Cinelli in the U.S., Cyclone Bicycle Supply is most likely the starting point. As the exclusive distributor for Cinelli USA, Cyclone…

Written by Zach Overholt July 12, 2017

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Pivot’s 2025 Firebird Gets Updated Geo and Suspension, Plus Plenty of Adjustments

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Prologo Drops the World’s First 18K Gold Saddle — Because Why Not?

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Pirelli P Zero Race RS Road Tires Roll Fast & Are Much Lighter with Inner Tubes!

Pirelli’s latest lightest and fastest road bike tire requires inner tubes! Check out this P Zero Race RS tube-type lightweight high-performance clincher…

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