Advocacy & Industry News

Friday Roundup – Cycling Odds & Ends

Advocacy REI partners with NICA and IMBA for the Teen Trail Corps Initiative – REI, the National Interscholastic Cycling Association, and IMBA set up a new program…

Written by Cory Benson February 05, 2016

Remembering BMX Legend Dave Mirra

Making an already tragic event even harder to accept, the following video was already scheduled for this weekend’s round up before the news of Dave…

Written by Bikerumor Staff February 05, 2016

Transition updates their entry level Patrol spec, leaving us inquisitive

We covered the introduction of Transitions new high-end carbon Patrol just before the holidays, but had a look at their 2016 aluminum line-up back in…

Written by Cory Benson February 03, 2016

5th edition of Zinn & The Art of Road Bike Maintenance gets at old and new tech

Lennard Zinn’s maintenance books have been the gold standard for home mechanics for many years, and we’ve seen a number of shop rats who got…

Written by Cory Benson February 02, 2016

SRM drops pricing on PowerMeters, plus new limited lifetime warranty

The power meter price wars have begun and customers are beginning to reap the rewards. German stalwart and pioneer of the power measurement game SRM…

Written by Cory Benson February 01, 2016

Has mechanical doping made its way to the Cyclocross World Championships? – Updated

Up until this point, the idea of mechanical doping has been dismissed by most as hilariously preposterous. Not the idea that the concept exists, but…

Written by Zach Overholt January 30, 2016

PCW16: Ellsworth finds renewed energy with another new owner

It’s been 25 years since the first Ellsworth mountain bike saw dirt. After a great run as one of the premier brands, Ellsworth started an…

Written by Zach Overholt January 30, 2016

BOS Suspension roots itself deep into North American soil with distribution and service through QBP

Till a couple of years ago, BOS Suspension of rally car and now mountain bike fame was the mysterious unicorn privy only to Europe with a…

Written by Trey Richardson January 28, 2016

Park Tool announces Community Tool Grant Winners for 2016

Park Tool, the largest maker of bicycle tools and all things blue has always been a big advocate for those in need, especially when something…

Written by Trey Richardson January 27, 2016

Look Cycles buys majority stake in Corima wheels

French brands Look Cycles and Corima will be working much closer together now that the bicycle frame and pedal company has purchased a majority stake…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 27, 2016

Shimano patent shows silent ring drive hub internals that could be the next Dura-Ace

Thanks to rumor and hearsay from a Bikerumor fan and our own digging, we hear Shimano’s working on all-new hub designs. one that could offer…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 26, 2016

GoPro doubles your fun by streaming its angle through Periscope’s real-time video app

If you think the global Interwebs absolutely needs to see your goings on in real time, now you can at least be a peach and…

Written by Trey Richardson January 26, 2016

Velo Cult enlists Mark Nobilette & Mosaic Cycles to kick off their new custom program

For all those who thought that owning a bike shop is the coolest thing you could possibly do, just wait until you hear what the…

Written by Steve Fisher January 19, 2016

Friday Roundup – Cycling Odds & Ends

Podium Threat Sam Blenkinsop to take on the Enduro World Series – OK, so who is gonna race what mountain bike event isn’t really our deal. But come…

Written by Cory Benson January 15, 2016

Rotor UNO hydraulic shifting group getting more team testing, launch pushed to April

Rotor UNO, the Spanish brand’s unique take on shifting, made waves when it debuted at Eurobike as the first complete and commercial hydraulic group. At…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 15, 2016

Ever want to be a bike ranger? Blackburn says now’s your chance!

No, not the high round house kicking Texas Ranger, but an ambassador for all things adventurous on bikes. Blackburn, one of the earlier pioneers in…

Written by Trey Richardson January 15, 2016

The Ghost of Jerry Reed beckons for your thoughts and support

Unless you are (or were) a bored shop rat that lived for running out of things to do just so you can click to see what “Bloggy”,…

Written by Trey Richardson January 14, 2016

Orbea brings lifetime warranty back, but you’ve gotta work for it

Orbea wants to give their customers and dealers alike the confidence that they stand behind their products by offering an Orbea Extended warranty on all…

Written by Trey Richardson January 14, 2016

Bikefixtation helps quench your thirst and clean your filthy bike!

Bike Fixtation makes cyclists’ lives a little easier by making the things they need more accessible when they’re needed. Their public use work stands and vending machines…

Written by Trey Richardson January 13, 2016

Benobikes buys out AX-Lightness to carry on superlight, ultra premium German-made carbon

Before the holidays we had a chance to go visit the designers and hands-on carbon fabricators that turn light ideas into superlight AX-Lightness components. But as…

Written by Cory Benson January 13, 2016

Cerevo XON Orbitrec to integrate smart sensors into 3D printed Ti & carbon road bike

Japanese consumer electronic’s specialists Cerevo (Consumer Electronic REVOlution) are actively trying to develop into the fledgling smart sports segments with a new XON line that…

Written by Cory Benson January 12, 2016

Team Sky scraps wind tunnel for in-depth “real world” tech to get aero

If you’re not first you’re last, and shaving every single sliver of time off your effort is critical in racin’. Especially when the riders at the…

Written by Trey Richardson January 08, 2016

Mobile shop Beeline Bikes is driving into new markets in AZ, CA & CO

Looks like this is a trend we’ll keep seeing expand. Just as we saw Velofix expand into more USA and Canadian markets, now Beeline…

Written by Cory Benson January 08, 2016

Video: Ripping in the snow not a fatbike – Slopester Carson Storch hits it big with Rocky Mountain for 2016

Carson Storch, though not entirely the new kid on the block, is already at the top with a lot of room to grow. Having a…

Written by Trey Richardson January 07, 2016

PowerTap drops G3, GS power meter hub prices, expands Bluetooth & ANT+ connectivity

2015 was a big year for PowerTap, having introduced a power measurement device for all parts of the bike. In addition to their original hubs,…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 31, 2015

Watteam pushes back delivery of Powerbeat stick-on power meter due to battery QC

While they’re not likely to cause fires and explosions like hover boards, Watteam’s battery supplier apparently had a few QC issues that led the brand…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 31, 2015

Wood Bike Building Zen with Boo Bikes

A few weeks back Boo Bicycles put together the transcript of an interview with one of their co-founders, the master woodworker behind some of the…

Written by Cory Benson December 30, 2015

QBP to be Exclusive U.S. Distributor for Michelin Tires in 2016

If you run a shop in the U.S., you’ll have to ring up QBP for Michelin tires in 2016. Recently named the exclusive U.S. distributor…

Written by Zach Overholt December 29, 2015

Breaking news: Specialized and Aaron Gwin part ways… Where is he bouncing off to this time?

Gwin is becoming known for stirring things up both on and off the dirt, breaking chains and contracts promises alike. Drama unfolded just a few years ago…

Written by Trey Richardson December 28, 2015