Advocacy & Industry News

Back to Rider Owned – Kona Buys Brand Back From Kent Outdoors

Big news for those of you following the Kona saga. After a tumultuous year culminating with a “no show” by the iconic brand at this…

Written by Jordan Villella May 20, 2024

Restrap Releases New Repair Packs, Repair Your Damaged Bike Bags with Repurposed Wastage

Restrap uses it’s scraps to make accessible repair kit for bike bags

Written by Ron Frazelle May 17, 2024

Knog’s Scout Aims to Deter Theft, But Can Track Your Bike if it Doesn’t

The Knog Scout bolts to standard water bottle cage mounts and uses a loud, motion activated alarm to deter thieves from stealing your bike. Should…

Written by Steve Fisher May 17, 2024

Need a Summer Cycling Upgrade? Hit Up the REI Anniversary Sale

The REI Anniversary Sale — running May 17-27 — is a great opportunity to catch some sweet deals on all of your summertime cycling upgrades.

Motion Instruments Suspension Telemetry Kit Shrinks in Size & Price

Now it’s easier and more affordable to get your suspension dialed with Motion Instruments’ new System 2 kit and app.

Written by Tyler Benedict May 16, 2024

Tout Terrain’s New CINQ Plug6 Plus and Plug5 Pure USB-C Charging Ports

Tout Terrains Introduces the CINQ Plug charging solutions with the Plug6 Plus and Plug5 Pure

Written by Ron Frazelle May 16, 2024

McLaren Unleashes Most Powerful (Legal) e-Mountain Bike Ever

McLaren’s entry into e-bikes are fast, carbon fiber, and have a big digital dashboard…just like their hyper cars.

Written by Tyler Benedict May 16, 2024

Crank Brothers Cleat Tool Makes Any Cleat Install Easier

Get a grip on quick, accurate two-bolt cleat installation and check tread depth with the new Crank Brothers Cleat Tool.

Written by Tyler Benedict May 16, 2024

Marin Alpine Trail Reshapes All-New, Super Adjustable 160mm Alloy Enduro Bike: 1st Ride

Marin’s all-new alloy-only 2024 Alpine Trail mountain bike goes full enduro transformer with more capable suspension and big rider geo adjustability…

Written by Cory Benson May 15, 2024

New Zipp x Goodyear VectorR Tires Optimized for Zipp 303

Goodyear’s new “Fitment Series” tires debut with the VectorR tires specifically designed for Zipp’s 303 series wheels.

Written by Tyler Benedict May 15, 2024

Hammerhead Karoo Reboots w/ Sleek Design, More Compatibility & Companion App

The new Hammerhead Karoo is better than ever, with more memory, more power, more compatibility, and (finally!) an iOS companion app!

Written by Tyler Benedict May 15, 2024

New SRAM RED AXS Unveiled – Tech, Details & Those Brakes!!!

The new SRAM Red is a lot lighter, a bit sleeker, but the real showstopper is the new brake levers.

Written by Tyler Benedict May 15, 2024

Patent Patrol: Next Shimano Di2 Could Be 13-speed, Fully Wireless, Even Electric Brakes?

Does this Shimano Di2 patent show what’s next for Dura-Ace? Fully wireless 2x 13-speed road group with a clutched derailleur & interchangeable batteries!

Written by Cory Benson May 14, 2024

Park Tool Delivers a Big Rolling Tool Kit, SRAM Maven Bleed Adapter, Bigger Spoke Wrench, More

Whether you need all the tools to take with you on a flight, or the smallest adapter for your new SRAM brakes, Park has some…

Written by Zach Overholt May 14, 2024

Women Owned Po Campo and Terry Bicycles Team Up to Release Limited Kinga Handlebar Bag

Two women owned companies, Po Campo and Terry Bicycles team up and release the LE Kinga Handlebar Bike Bag

Written by Ron Frazelle May 14, 2024

Samox Goes Platinum with New Carbon Cranks for Trail & DH Down to 145mm!

Samox is making carbon an enticing crank material with a lifetime warranty and shorter options for your trail bike.

Written by Zach Overholt May 14, 2024

Limar Alien is Out of This World: Another Wide Aero TT Helmet to Race Against the Clock

Yep, chalk up one more spaceship TT lid for the races against the clock with the all-new bell-shaped Limar Alien time trial helmet. This one…

Written by Cory Benson May 14, 2024

Review: P Zero Race TLR RS Is Pirelli’s Fastest Road Tire To Date

The new top-tier road race tire from Pirelli shares the same tread pattern and overall design as its predecessor, but it excels with lower rolling…

Written by Jordan Villella May 14, 2024

Pining for EF Pro Cycling Pink POC Protection? Act Fast to Get Team Ventral Air MIPS Helmet

Do you have a proclivity for pink POCs? A predilection for pro replica protection for your head? POC has got you covered once again, with…

Written by Cory Benson May 14, 2024

This Must Be the New Red, Even SRAM Isn’t Hiding It Anymore!

A new SRAM Red is almost here. We can feel it in our bones. It’s all over social media, and even SRAM isn’t hiding it…

Written by Bikerumor Staff May 13, 2024

KOM Cycling Magsafe Adapter Turns Your GPS Mount into a Phone Mount

Magsafe is a beautiful system. Now you can use it for your indoor training sessions with the newest adapter from KOM Cycling.

Written by Zach Overholt May 13, 2024

Selle Italia’s New GT-1 Saddle is Built Like a Croc with Glue-Free Lock-On System

You can’t wear the Selle Italia GT-1 on your feet, but once you feel the cover you won’t be able to get Crocs out of…

Written by Zach Overholt May 13, 2024

How the Bike Industry Really Feels About Hookless Wheels

Are wheel brands reconsidering hookless after the recent controversy?

Written by Greg Lawrence May 10, 2024

Wolf Tooth adds Larger, Lighter, Cheaper Aero Chainrings for SRAM

Cut drag and weight on your SRAM-equipped 1x road or gravel bike with Wolf Tooth’s machined aero chainrings.

Written by Tyler Benedict May 10, 2024

ContiTPU Tubes are Continental’s Lightweight Response to 7 Layer Dip, from just 35g!

Continental lightweight 7-layer ContiTPU inner tubes will shed grams off your road, gravel, or mountain bike, plus they are easy to repair out of the…

Written by Cory Benson May 10, 2024

The New “Project N1” Prototype from Thesis Bike has Adaptable-Geometry For Riding It All

The last drop-bar bike you’ll ever need, the Thesis Project N+1 with adaptable geo.

Written by Ron Frazelle May 10, 2024

Neko Mulally’s Frameworks Race Team Van Stolen After Ft. William World Cup

Bike thieves suck. Bike thieves that steal an entire race team’s van with their race bikes inside really suck.

Written by Zach Overholt May 09, 2024

Next-Gen 3T Strada Italia Road Bike is Made-in-Italy for Wider Tires, Comfort & Extra Speed

3T Strada Italia updated the original wide-tire aero road bike, with even wider tires and improved aerodynamics, now in carbon made-in-Italy!

Written by Cory Benson May 09, 2024

Ergon SR Tri Series is Squarely For Power Production

The compact saddle shapes of the SR Tri series allow for improved ergonomics when pedaling, and an open hip angle. This design helps promote efficient…

Written by Jordan Villella May 09, 2024