Advocacy & Industry News

Contour Begins its Sequel, Promises New HD Action Sports Camera Soon

Last we heard, Contour had found capital to resuscitate it, then months of blank footage. Now, they’re officially back with the Contour Roam2 and Plus2…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 04, 2014

Award Winning Design in Taiwan with the Taipei Cycle D&I awards

There were quite a few new products with clever designs in Taipei, but a few stood out more than others. Not just to us, but…

Written by Zach Overholt April 02, 2014

Google Glass Coming Soon to Oakley Cycling Glasses near You?

Big news out of the eyewear industry recently – Google and Luxottica have announced a partnership to develop smart eyewear together in the immediate future.…

Written by Zach Overholt March 26, 2014

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

Halo Belt 2.0, seen above, has been successfully funded on Kickstarter and is still taking orders for it’s USB charged glowing belts in an effort to…

Written by Kristi Benedict March 21, 2014

No. 22 Bikes Teams up with Former Saratoga Frameworks Craftsmen for Made-in-the-USA Ti Beauties

While the shakeup at Serotta has meant an end of sorts in the world of US produced titanium, in the case of No. 22 cycles…

Written by Zach Overholt March 17, 2014

K-Edge Drops Pricing on Pro Mounts & Chain Catchers

With the proliferation of 3D printed and plastic mounts expanding, K-Edge wants to give you a little incentive to “upgrade to the best”. So, effective…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 12, 2014

Sram Road Hydraulic Recall Update: Previous Model Failure Explained, New Model Improvements Announced

Over the past few months SRAM President Stan Day has personally delivered updates regarding the recall and re-release of the new road hydraulic brakes. In…

Written by Saris Mercanti March 06, 2014

Cars Chat w/ Bikes & Warn Of Impending Doom

Expanding innovations in technology are being applied to auto safety and now congruently, cyclists’ safety. The Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety (CARRS-Q) at…

Written by Micah Redfield March 03, 2014

Specialized Rolls Out 650B Tires, New Models Soon?

For consumers and retailers alike, Specialized tires have long been some of the best performing tires available for the money, so we’re excited to announce…

Written by Saris Mercanti February 21, 2014

Shimano Files Patents for Powermeter Cranksets, Measures Effort in Multiple Planes

Shimano has filed several patent applications for a powermeter crankset, integrating the strain gauge directly inside both left and right crank arms. The application using…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 17, 2014

Road to NAHBS 2014: Stijl Cycles’ New Loco Machine Brings Something Completely Different

Last year, Stijl Cycles‘ founder Hinmaton Hisler rolled out an amazingly complex, double-tubed Ironman theme bicycle. This year, he’s doing something completely different, focusing his…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 13, 2014

Last Chance! Take the Bikerumor Reader Survey – Win Wheels & More!

UPDATE: Survey is now closed, thank you for participating! Just a reminder, our first-ever Bikerumor Reader Survey is still open…for a bit. We’ll close it…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 12, 2014

SRAM HYDRAULIC ROAD BRAKES RECALL UPDATES

Here’s the latest from SRAM’s road disc brake recall: Can I ride my hydraulic brakes in warm weather? No, the recall affects all SRAM road…

Written by Zach Overholt February 11, 2014

Alchemy Bicycles Factory Tour – Gorgeous Carbon Frames, 100% Made in Colorado

Along Denver, Colorado’s Cherry Creek Path about halfway between the massive flagship REI store and the Cherry Creek Reservoir recreation area sits Alchemy Bicycles’ headquarters.…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 07, 2014

Bicycle People making non-bicycle Art – An Art Show Curated by Stevil Kinevil, Presented by Swobo

Chances are, if you ask around your circle of riding friends there will be at least an artist or two. The cycling world seems…

Written by Zach Overholt February 05, 2014

Cervelo and 3T Recall 2012 and 2013 P5 Tri Bikes Equipped with 3T Aduro Aero Bars

Due to an issue affecting the 3T Aduro aero bar used as standard equipment, 2012 and 2013 Cervelo P5s are part of a voluntary safety…

Written by Zach Overholt February 05, 2014

Bikerumor Reader Survey – Win Wheels, Packs & Other Prizes!

Now that Bikerumor’s 5-1/2 years old, we figured it’s high time to learn a little more about you, our dear readers. So we built a…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 04, 2014

Shimano Enters HD Action Sports Camera Market – Big Lens, Waterproof & ANT+ Sensor Sync!

The new Shimano CM-1000 Sports Camera puts the component brand squarely into the action sports consumer electronics market in a big way. Or, rather, a…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 03, 2014

Empire Cycles x Renishaw – World’s First 3d Printed Complete Bicycle Frame

We’ve seen 3D printed frame parts and accessories from both metal and plastic, but this takes it to a whole ‘nutha level with the world’s…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 28, 2014

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

Cycology’s newest t-shirt design, above, called “Live Breathe Bike” is now available for $35.56 (US) plus free shipping from Australia. Love your Swiftwick cycling socks so much you…

Written by Kristi Benedict January 24, 2014

Niner Hopping the Barrier to Cyclocross? Plus, New Single Chainring & Orange JET9

Niner Bikes has just unveiled Niner Orange, a juicy new option for the JET9 Carbon frames and bikes. The complete bikes are available in three…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 21, 2014

Blue Competition Cycles Back, New Models Coming for 2015

In summer 2012, Blue Competition Cycles was busy revamping its aero road and triathlon bikes leading into a sale to Lake Rudd Capital Partners. That…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 21, 2014

Yeti Racing Expands Enduro Roster, Pulls out of World Cup DH Racing

Jared Graves pictured two years ago with his prototype carbon Yeti 303 DH race bike. Racing creates and inspires fans, pushes the profile of a…

Written by Saris Mercanti January 20, 2014

Sugoi Performance Acquires Sombrio Brand

The cycling industry is a tough consumer goods niche that is rife with its share of success and failures. One of it’s brightest success stories…

Written by Saris Mercanti January 20, 2014

Cy Turner and Mike McDermid Join up to Create BML, Bringing Bike Manufacturing Back to the UK

Remember that awesome “26 Ain’t Dead” video a while back? That was from Cotic bikes, founded by Cy Turner in the UK. 26 still ain’t…

Written by Zach Overholt January 17, 2014

Bikerumor Schwag Toss – Saturday at NCCX Finals in Asheville, NC!

Headed to the NC Cyclocross finals this weekend in Asheville, NC? So are we, and we’re bringing boxes full of samples, shirts, parts, pieces and…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 16, 2014

Swobo refreshes lineup with new 2014 bikes, Spreads the word with the Swobo Road Show

Swobo came to life in 1992 selling clothing thanks to Tim Parr. Since its inception, the brand has changed ownership a couple times, passing through…

Written by Nick Burklow January 15, 2014

Intense Cycles Hire New CEO and CFO, Big Things on the Way

Big things are afoot at Intense Cycles. As one of the industry’s iconic American brands, when they came on the scene in 1993, Intense bikes…

Written by Zach Overholt January 15, 2014

All of MadFiber’s Assets to be Auctioned off to the Highest Bidder

Starting this Friday, MadFiber is going up on the block. After the Washington based company was purchased by the Divine Cycling Group, MadFiber’s factory was…

Written by Zach Overholt January 15, 2014