Advocacy & Industry News

Bike Sharing Convenience Now Extended to Helmets

Mom always told you to wear your helmet, and now you have one less excuse not to oblige. Bikeshare programs are exploding in the US,…

Written by Micah Redfield June 06, 2013

Paragon Machine Works’ Poly Drop Dropout Fits Any Brake/Axle, Plus New Ti Tubing for Builders

First up, Paragon Machine Works has just brought in titanium tubing for builders, giving them easy access to the lightweight alloy when ordering frame parts.…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 05, 2013

Niner Outs SRAM X01!

So we knew this was coming, though technically until now it has all been speculation. Niner just confirmed that x01 is coming, and they will…

Written by Zach Overholt June 03, 2013

Cardboard Bike Hopes to See Commercial Production

About a year ago, Israeli engineer Izhar Gafni caught the attention of the cycling community as well as the world, when he debuted his new…

Written by Zach Overholt May 31, 2013

Craft bringing custom European-made kits to North America

As cool as having a cool team kit can be, having spoken with a number of shops and sponsored racers, actually getting that kit, affordably…

Written by Marc Basiliere May 29, 2013

Veterans Celebrate Memorial Day with 3rd Annual Wounded Warrior 100k

Never doubt the healing power of bikes. As we celebrate Memorial Day and remember those military personnel who gave the ultimate sacrifice, 14 wounded combat…

Written by Zach Overholt May 27, 2013

Speedvagen’s 2013 Cyclocross Look Book Now Available Online

Speedvagen has announced the launch of their 2013 Cyclocross Look Book. A product of Vanilla Cycles, Speedvagen produces some of the most refined and sophisticated…

Written by Mitch Lomacz May 26, 2013

Lightweight Offers ReserveTank Water Bottle for Edelhefer Carbon Cage

To compliment its new Edelhelfer 18-gram carbon water bottle cage, German carbon bicycle wheel manufacturer Lightweight is now offering the RESERVETANK water bottles. Available in…

Written by Bikerumor Staff May 20, 2013

Introducing the Urban Cycling Hall of Fame, Nominate your local Hero

It’s national bike month, and bike to work week, which is a good time to introduce the Urban Cycling Hall of Fame. In a joint…

Written by Zach Overholt May 17, 2013

Velosurance Protects Your Bike, Your Race & the Kit on Your Back

Velosurance is a relatively new company, having gone live in January 2013, but it’s been a project for founder Dave Williams since 2009. The idea…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 12, 2013

New Belgium Shows their Love for bikes, Again

Few things in the world go together like bikes and beer, especially good beer like that of New Belgium Brewery. Showing the proof right on…

Written by Zach Overholt May 10, 2013

Trek Takes Project One on the Road with the Project One Experience

No longer content to confine their custom bike program to pixels on a screen, Trek is taking Project one to the streets. Of course consumers…

Written by Zach Overholt May 09, 2013

DW Link Sues Giant Bicycles, Claiming Patent Infringement & Breach of Contract

DW Link Incorporated, the company established by suspension designer Dave Weagle, is suing Giant Bicycle, Inc., and Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd., for patent infringement and…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 06, 2013

Homeland Security Seizes Multiple Cycling Websites Selling Fraudulent Goods

Along with the rise of internet sales, so too comes a rise in companies trying to pass off counterfeit goods. The quality of the fakes…

Written by Zach Overholt May 03, 2013

2013 Bicycle Friendly States Rankings Released

May is national bike month. It’s also when The League of American Bicyclists Rankings are released. There was a lot of movement in the top…

Written by Mitch Lomacz May 03, 2013

Introducing Bikerumor Recap – Monthly Digital ‘Zine of All Our Content!

We post a lot of content here, and sometimes the pace is a little too fast and furious for even our most diehard readers. With…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 02, 2013

Titanium makes a new friend with the introduction of Sage Cycles

Recently, I found myself in the same neighborhood as PDW, so I stopped in to say hi and chat with Dan Powell. It’s these kinds…

Written by Nick Burklow April 16, 2013

Artisans’ Custom Bicycle Expo Starts in Vail, Breaks Up August’s Pro Cycling Challenge

Coming this August, first time event Artisans’ Custom Bicycle Expo is giving race fans a little something else to do during the 2013 Pro Cycling…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 14, 2013

Madman Eric Barone Hosts Barone Speed Week, High Speed Records Will Fall

You’ve seen the video. Yeah, you know the one where Eric Barone rag dolls down a volcano after hitting 138 mph on a mountain bike…

Written by Zach Overholt April 12, 2013

How to Break Into the Cycling Industry – Yuba Cycles Founder Ben Sarrazin

Having just received our own Yuba Boda Boda in for review, I realized it’d been a while since I hauled a “Break In” interview out…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 10, 2013

Launch Party: Chrome’s New 415 Work Boot

Chrome is debuting their new 415 Work Boot with a party in Portland, Oregon. Downtown at 7pm this Thursday, Lizard Lounge will open their doors with…

Written by Mitch Lomacz April 09, 2013

Sho-Air international Takes a Stand, Addresses UCI/USAC “Forbidden Racing”

Sho-Air International, a Top Tiered NICA sponsor, main sponsor of a independent club teams, primary sponsor of the US Cup, as well as the title…

Written by Zach Overholt April 08, 2013

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

Festka, a Czech bicycle manufacturer, has announced that it has partnered with Cycleast bike shop out of Austin, TX, to distribute it’s bikes in the US. Models…

Written by Kristi Benedict April 05, 2013

Sombrio Re-signs Darren Berrecloth for 2013

Joining forces again for the next couple years, the Claw has been re-signed by Sombrio to collaborate on burly lines, and big airs. With Sombrio’s…

Written by Zach Overholt April 04, 2013

Specialized to Offer 3 Limited Edition Bikes per Month, with Specialized Edition

What’s better than a special edition? How about 3 new limited edition bikes released every month? That’s exactly what Specialized is doing with their new…

Written by Zach Overholt April 03, 2013

April Fools Roundup, Part 2 – Products, Racing, and Nutrition

Looking to capitalize on the success of their extremely popular Random Wrench BMX multi tool, DK Bicycles is set to release a new version with…

Written by Bikerumor Staff April 01, 2013

Ned Overend Spotted with Specialized Fat Bike Prototype

At a recent fatbike race, MTBR user akt42 spotted Ned Overend with what appears to be a prototype Specialized fat bike. We’ve heard rumors of…

Written by Zach Overholt March 31, 2013

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

Jay Petervary talks on The Ride Fatbikes Show on Mountain Bike Radio about his record setting time in the 2013 Iditarod Trail Invitational. Jay also happens…

Written by Kristi Benedict March 29, 2013