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CPA sends notice to UCI, says riders just don’t want disc brakes

Until something like the T’red disc brake cover shown above becomes more mainstream (or, at least used in the peloton), it seems riders just aren’t…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 27, 2017

The Build Cycle Podcast is LIVE!!!

We’re LIVE! The Build Cycle Podcast is the new podcast from Bikerumor.com founder Tyler Benedict that explores the startup stories and growth tactics of hundreds…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 24, 2017

Prototype White Industries headset spotted, possibly headed to NAHBS

If you look at products that take bearings, the three items that most often find their way into boutique brands’ catalogs are hubs, bottom brackets…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 21, 2017

Friday Roundup: Cycling Odds & Ends

2017 National Bike Challenge announced by Bike League and 3M – The League of American Bicyclists and presenting sponsor 3M have announced the 6th annual National…

Written by Cory Benson February 17, 2017

Another bump in the road peloton for disc brakes from the CPA-Association of Professional Cyclists

The CPA popped up in the news over the weekend issuing a new letter to the UCI calling for another halt to the use of disc…

Written by Cory Benson February 15, 2017

Lazer extends sponsorship to a slew of cycling teams from KHS to LottoNL-Jumbo

In the cycling world, having your product visible on elite professional athletes is an important way to market your brand. The perspective of ‘good enough for…

Written by Steve Fisher February 14, 2017

This Week’s Best Posts! Small batch mountain bikes, fast chains, NAHBS preview & pro bikes!

This week saw the kick off of our new series, Ask A Stupid Question, where we get your questions answered, no matter how silly or…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 11, 2017

Velotooler retools with insurance coverage for mechanics & more

We reported on Velotooler a few months back just before they launched their ‘hire a mechanic’ service. If you missed it, they offer an online…

Written by michael gushulak February 09, 2017

AASQ: Go ahead, we dare you… er, invite you

We know, there’s no such thing as a stupid question. But there are definitely some questions too embarrassing to ask your local shop or riding…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 08, 2017

CeramicSpeed UFO roll out faster, lower friction chains that last 2x longer

Two years ago in a bid to expand their low-friction, watt-saving gains beyond bearings, CeramicSpeed debuted their first UFO chains after acquiring the Ultra Fast Optimization waxing…

Written by Cory Benson February 07, 2017

This Week’s Best Posts! 11lb Canyon road bike, Pro bikes, Adventure cranks & more!

We’ve got a few more pro bike checks from the Tour Down Under, plus an insane video from a much smaller race that left one…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 04, 2017

Officina Battaglin handbuilt in Italy, hand delivered in North America by Velofix

Small production Italian steel frame builder Officina Battaglin is about to become a lot easier to get ahold of in the US & Canada. Partnering…

Written by Cory Benson February 02, 2017

Canyon gets official with entry timeline for USA consumer-direct delivery

German consumer-direct bike maker Canyon has been teasing Americans for some time with the promise of bringing their high-value, high-performance bikes stateside. Last spring they made…

Written by Cory Benson February 01, 2017

The Sea Otter Classic finds home at Laguna Seca for the next 15 years

The Sea Otter Classic seems to consistently draw favorable reviews from both industry and attendees. The venue is outside, the trade show portion coincides with…

Written by Zach Overholt January 31, 2017

60 Minutes on motorized doping in cycling, with implications of big names cheating

OK, to be fair it was about 14 minutes of coverage that aired over the weekend on the CBS program 60 Minutes. In the segment…

Written by Cory Benson January 31, 2017

This Week’s Best Posts!

This year is off to a bang! The last couple week’s we’ve seen a ton of pro bikes from the Tour Down Under and CX…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 28, 2017

Friday Roundup: Cycling Odds & Ends

PlacesForBikes: Better biking, better communities. Faster, by PeopleForBikes – Building on the momentum of their Green Lane Project, advocacy group PeopleForBikes has a new PlacesForBikes program to…

Written by Cory Benson January 27, 2017

Flare MTB clothing soon to cover US & Canada thanks to deal with Aventuron

Flare Clothing Company, a UK based mountain bike apparel line, has signed an agreement with Aventuron, a U.S. distributor focusing on British brands. The deal will bring…

Written by Rob Morgan January 26, 2017

Video: Calvin Jones talks Professional Bicycle Mechanics Association with President James Stanfill

The bicycle industry is rapidly changing, but one thing remains constant – the need for skilled mechanics. But unlike other industries like auto mechanics, there…

Written by Zach Overholt January 26, 2017

DeFeet Bespoke is a cycling specific crowdfunding platform for small batch products

DeFeet Bespoke is, in their words, the “world’s first cycling specific crowdfunding site.” It’s a new division for the brand created so they could do…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 24, 2017

Rounded Rotors: How Shimano is satisfying the UCI & Pro peloton

To be honest we’ve probably all heard more than we care to of the saga of getting disc brakes into the professional road peloton. But while there…

Written by Cory Benson January 24, 2017

This Week’s Best Posts! Sooooo many pro bikes, CX Nats tech, New Shimano goods & more!

This week was filled with pro bike checks from both the Tour Down Under and the 2017 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships. Hit those links…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 21, 2017

Beeline Bikes launches Retail Partner Program to pair up with brick-and-mortar bike shops

Like it or not, the world of bicycle retail is rapidly changing. Not only are more and more brands selling direct to consumers, mobile bike…

Written by Steve Fisher January 19, 2017

Bikerumor Exclusive: Kogel Bearings seeks testers for new SRAM Eagle ceramic derailleur pulleys

Kogel Bearings is expanding their range of ceramic bearing derailleur pulleys to mountain bikes with the upcoming SRAM Eagle models. The wheels are made of aluminum,…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 17, 2017

Browse, Compare, and buy Kona bikes with new Ride Online Program

You can buy just about anything online these days, so naturally bikes are next. Many companies have already made the transition to online sales of…

Written by Zach Overholt January 16, 2017

Friday Roundup: Cycling Odds & Ends

We’re updating our Friday Roundup with rough news from GT Bikes. Former pro rider and GT Bicycles Digital Marketing Manager Andrew Cho suffered a serious spinal…

Written by Cory Benson January 13, 2017

Pinarello responds & refutes infringement claims from Velocite

Right after the recent introduction of the new aero Pinarello Dogma F10, we saw an open letter by Victor Major of Velocite claiming that the new design infringed…

Written by Cory Benson January 12, 2017

Velocite cries patent foul over new Pinarello Dogma F10

Almost immediately after the all-new Pinarello Dogma F10 road bike debuted, Velocite’s founder Victor Major made it known they were potentially infringing on his patented downtube…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 11, 2017

This Week’s Best Posts! Pro bike checks, CES tech, Patents, Wyman’s CX tire tips & more!

We’re in Hartford, CT, at the USA Cycling CX National Championships and there are plenty of new parts and pro bikes to see. Kicking things…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 07, 2017

Mobile Bike Shop battles: VeloFix DIRECT picks up Eddy Merckx, Beeline delivers Competitive Cyclist

The landscape of bicycle retail is changing quickly. That is especially true when you consider the state of mobile bike shops. What started as individuals looking…

Written by Zach Overholt January 06, 2017

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