Advocacy & Industry News

State Bicycle Co. updates the popular 4130 Fixed Gear / SS with work or play in mind

After more than a decade of manufacturing and 5+ years since major changes, State Bicycle Co. is giving the popular 4130 an overhaul. The updates…

Written by Sam Anderson March 22, 2022

Review: All-new Hutchinson Tundra gravel tire scales down mountain bike tread for adventure

The new Hutchinson Tundra gravel tire expands their made-in-France gravel bike lineup with aggressively lugged tread scaled down from XC mountain bike tires. We’ve been…

Written by Cory Benson March 22, 2022

Brooks Cambium saddles get more sustainable with new C17 Recycled Nylon & Liquid Wood

A new Brooks C17 Recycled Nylon saddle just made the Cambium family even more eco-friendly with the addition of recycled fibers to the already sustainable…

Written by Cory Benson March 21, 2022

Support Ukraine with a bid for a one-off custom Obed GVR gravel bike, or a direct donation

Showing their support for the ongoing struggles of the people of Ukraine, Obed bikes has put together an auction for a GVR gravel bike, “proudly painted…

Written by Cory Benson March 21, 2022

POC’s spring collection arrives; includes a wide range of new MIPS equipped helmets

This week, POC announced a broad new collection that satisfies just about every bike clothing need. The brand says the lines of bibs, jerseys, shorts,…

Written by Sam Anderson March 18, 2022

Get an original Cannondale x Palace x EF team bike in this raffle!

Cannondale, Rapha, and POC joined forces with Palace Skateboards to make the Education First (EF) Pro Cycling team’s 2020 Giro d’Italia kit — and turned…

Written by Sam Anderson March 17, 2022

Specialized Bicycles announces new CEO Scott Maguire, Mike Sinyard becomes Chief Rider Advocate

Specialized Forever. That’s been the dream of Mike Sinyard that Specialized “will go on indefinitely, longer than any individual.” That concept seems to be rolling…

Written by Zach Overholt March 17, 2022

Virtual Bicycle Film Festival is back w/ Bikepacking in Rwanda, to Cycling Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine

Get your stoke on as Bicycle Film Festival (BFF) returns for another season this March. The virtual screenings include three feature-length films and a slew…

Written by Sam Anderson March 16, 2022

Wild ride in Scotland: watch 300 miles of bikepacking from Islay to Jura

Watch filmmaker Markus Stitz negotiate gravel, smooth singletrack, backwoods trails, and urban roads against the stunning Scottish backdrop.

Written by Jilli Cluff March 16, 2022

LEM gets aero with MotivAttack and Cipressa helmets at attractive price points

LEM is getting ready for the races, unveiling all-new aero and all-around helmets to its helmet line. Both are packed with features and value, with…

Written by Jordan Villella March 16, 2022

Wolf Tooth Components Formulates New Cycling-Specific WT-G Precision Bike Grease

Last year, Wolf Tooth Components surprised us by getting into the chain lubricant game. Now they’re jumping into the grease game as well with the…

Written by Zach Overholt March 16, 2022

Fezzari raids the Batcave, returns with the Joker’s and Batman’s bikes

Fezzari sends up the bat signal with an off-the-wall new concept — and brings an infamous antagonist along for the ride. The Utah bike brand…

Written by Sam Anderson March 16, 2022

Trout inspired cycling clothing? DeFeet & Handup team up to Keep It Clean

This may be a cycling site, but for many who live in the mountains and near rivers & streams, trout fishing is a way of…

Written by Sam Anderson March 16, 2022

Now Hiring: Digital Media Sales Representative for Bikerumor!

From day one, everything you’ve read on Bikerumor has been available for free. That isn’t going to change. But to keep the doors open, we…

Written by Zach Overholt March 15, 2022

Think you’re a knowledgeable bike mechanic? Prove it with Name That Part Game!

Bike mechanics love arguing about arcane knowledge on the internet. I should know. I spent way too much time in the legendary Battle of Bike…

Written by Zach Overholt March 15, 2022

Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com CX Team Hangs Up Its Wheels, But Might Not Be Done

The cyclocross world got a punch to the gut when Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com, America’s most successful cyclocross team, announced it would not continue after the 2022 season.…

Written by Jordan Villella March 15, 2022

Silca mixes up recycled carbon fiber & foam to create the Ultimate Tubeless Tire Sealant?

How to make a better tire sealant. That’s a question as old as tubeless-ready tires themselves. To date, we’ve seen a lot of different formulas.…

Written by Zach Overholt March 15, 2022

Tifosi Optics Launches First ‘Rimless Shield’, the all-new Rail Sunglasses

Tifosi Optics is getting down to the bare minimum with their latest, and first-ever “rimless cycling shield”. The Tifosi Rail is a lightweight set of…

Written by Mark Wilson March 15, 2022

New Quadratec tailgate bike pad for the Jeep Gladiator Truck

Need a way to keep your bikes safe in your Jeep truck? Quadratec just launched a tailgate bike pad for the Jeep Gladiator. It’s a…

Written by Jilli Cluff March 15, 2022

HEAD Bikes expands e-bike lineup, teases several new bike models for 2022

HEAD Bikes is rolling out a new spring line of e-bikes, among others, to round out its offerings in 2022. For many, HEAD is synonymous with…

Written by Mark Wilson March 14, 2022

Kitsbow launches all-new Madrone women’s MTB shorts

As wintry weather begins to fade into memory and riding season gets into full swing, Kitsbow is rolling out an all-new set of mountain bike…

Written by Mark Wilson March 14, 2022

The RadExpand 5 is the latest electric fat tire folding e-bike from Rad Power Bikes

Good news: spring’s almost here. Longer days, better forecasts and a new crop of bikes are en route. One of the many electric bikes in…

Written by Jilli Cluff March 14, 2022

Orbea doubles down on gravel with affordable, bike packing capable, Terra Hydro

Orbea extended its Terra gravel line, showing off a new, more affordable alloy option; the Terra Hydro. Orbea launched the latest version of the Terra…

Written by Jordan Villella March 11, 2022

Indian Motorcycle x SUPER73 launch eFTR Hooligan e-bike

Thanks to a collaboration with Indian, the legendary motorcycle maker, the line between e-bike and e-motorcycle continues to blur. Nevertheless, Indian and adventure brand SUPER73…

Written by Jilli Cluff March 11, 2022

Salsa upgrades the StormChaser with gears, front suspension, and a dropper!

If you’ve been eyeing up a Salsa StormChaser but like your shifty bits, get ready cause something new is blowing in. Formerly a dedicated single…

Written by Jordan Villella March 11, 2022

Wolf Tooth Component’s Limited Edition Morse Cage Ti is inspired by the Northern Lights

There was a time when titanium bike parts were simply titanium colored. Or, grey. Now, you can find them in just about any color thanks…

Written by Zach Overholt March 11, 2022

Ciamillo is back with World’s Lightest carbon crankset at 279g?!

It would be easy to look at the weight of the Gravitas Gen 13 cranksets and think, “that’s probably the weight for one of the…

Written by Zach Overholt March 10, 2022

Now Made in Italy: Pirelli P Zero Race bicycle tires roll out of historic factory in Bollate

As of this month, tire titan Pirelli started production of the P Zero Race bike tires from its new plant in Bollate, Italy, near Pirelli…

Written by Jilli Cluff March 10, 2022

Vanlife: Mercedes-Benz Sprinters increase efficiency with 4-cylinder lineup + new AWD system!

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans have entered a new era of efficiency and environmentally conscience emission standards with a shift to a fully four-cylinder gas and diesel…

Written by Mark Wilson March 10, 2022

Velo’s latest special-edition Chinese Zodiac saddle celebrates the Year of the Tiger

Since 2015, Velo has been tipping its hat to the Chinese Zodiac with limited-edition saddles featuring the animals that coincide with each year on the…

Written by Mark Wilson March 10, 2022