Advocacy & Industry News

CyclingCeramic Lowers the Cost of Free Watts

CyclingCeramic lowers the cost of buying ceramic bearing ‘Free Watts’ to make your bike’s drivetrain faster by more than 20%!

Written by Cory Benson September 04, 2023

5DEV Titanium Cranks Are Extra Machined, now Available in 157.5mm for eBikes

5DEV, the bicycle componentry division of 5th Axis, is expanding its line of TiAl6V4 titanium cranksets for mountain bikes and eMTBs with more lengths to choose…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan September 04, 2023

All New Reaver is Maxxis’ Fastest Pure Gravel Tire To Date

Coming in hot for the end of the gravel season is the all-new Maxxis Reaver, a fast-rolling, race-ready tread already amassing course records.

Written by Jordan Villella September 04, 2023

Hope R22 Chainrings Machined for SRAM T-Type & All Major Drivetrains

Hope Technology is superseding its range of chainrings with the new R22, boasting a revised asymmetric tooth profile that confers compatibility with all major mountain…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan September 04, 2023

The Art of the Ornate Head Badge, a MADE Show Round-Up

Bikerumor’s coverage of the Portland MADE Show continues with a celebration of the bicycle’s ornate head badge with a collection of photos.

Written by Ron Frazelle September 01, 2023

Restrap Utility Hip Pack & Rolltop Backpack, Versatile Travel Packs: First Look

Restrap debuts a new versatile Rolltop Backpacks & great little transformer Utility Hip Pack in new Travel Range for on- and off-bike carrying…

Written by Cory Benson September 01, 2023

MADE Show: Wilde’s Lugged Gravel Bike with Modern Geometry

While walking around in the bike-nerdy paradise that is the MADE Show, I ran into Jeffery Frane of Wilde Bikes, and this lugged beauty. You…

Written by Ron Frazelle August 31, 2023

Actual Weights for Shimano GRX RX820 1 x 12 Speed Drivetrain

Some of the new GRX 1 x 12 group is borrowed from the MTB side, but we’ve got the weights for everything inside.

Written by Zach Overholt August 31, 2023

Shimano 105 Mechanical Goes 12-Speed, Batteries Not Required

More affordable Shimano 105 mechanical groupset is here, upgraded to 12-speed and without worries of keeping batteries charged…

Written by Cory Benson August 31, 2023

Shimano GRX 12-Speed Unleashed w/ Bigger Cassettes, Better Range

Bigger gear range, more speeds, a modular rear derailleur & really light wheels – here’s all the tech on the new Shimano GRX gravel group.

Written by Tyler Benedict August 31, 2023

Cannondale Hauls More with Cargowagen & Wonderwagen Neo Cargo eBikes

Cannondale rolls with #onelesscar on new long tail Cargowagen Neo and long John Wonderwagen Neo cargo ebikes…

Written by Cory Benson August 31, 2023

8bar Tflsberg Steel v2 Reshapes Affordable 29er Bikepacking Adventure Bike

8bar makes key updates to the affordable bikepacking Tflsberg Steel v2, more suited for off-the-beaten-track rides carrying heavy loads…

Written by Cory Benson August 31, 2023

MADE Show: No Welds, No Worries, Heavy Bikes’ Cast Aluminum Gravel Bike

Coverage of the MADE Show continues with the Heavy Bikes’ Hypocrite Gravel Bike, a sand casted, no-weld, single piece, aluminum framed bike.

Written by Ron Frazelle August 30, 2023

Rose Sneak Hits the Streets with Simple, Sleek Modern Hybrid City Bike

Rose continues to crush it with this new affordable Sneak hybrid alloy gravel commuter city bike, packed with all the best modern tech…

Written by Cory Benson August 30, 2023

Bontrager Puts Fendr, Saddle Bag & Light in a Blendr for All-In-One Storage/Protection Solution?

Listen up if you like all your accessories in one place (and ride a Bontrager saddle). Bontrager just launched a new Blendr saddle bag with…

Written by Jordan Villella August 30, 2023

8bar Mitte Steel v3 Updates Affordable Do-It-All All-Road to Gravel Bike

8bar upgrades their most affordable mixed-surface 3-in-1 road-into-gravel adventure bike with a Mitte Steel v3 update…

Written by Cory Benson August 30, 2023

Police Stop Four People from Spraying 400 Liters of Oil on Vuelta a España Peloton

Up to this point, cycling fans were already beginning to wonder if this year’s Vuelta a España was cursed. Seemingly everything that could go wrong has,…

Written by Zach Overholt August 29, 2023

New WTC Morse Cargo Cage Has Multiple Mount Options, is Made in the USA

Whether gearing up for a multi-day bikepacking trip or just a big day out, cargo cages make it easier to carry more. An obvious addition…

Written by Zach Overholt August 29, 2023

Blue? White? After a Very Serious Meeting, PFR Limited Edition Firebird is Both

Pivot Factory Racing has many serious meetings. The latest shakeup in the boardroom comes as the team (and dog) argued over the new color for…

Written by Zach Overholt August 29, 2023

Bridge Bike Works Offers All-Road Integrated Fork, Threads Carbon BB & Ships Now

Bridge Bike Works hits its production stride with made-in-Canada carbon Surveyor all-road bike & All-Road Integrated Fork now available…

Written by Cory Benson August 29, 2023

Limar Etna + MIPS 3/4 Shell Enduro Helmet Offers Extra Protection with a Light & Airy Fit

New Limar Etna + MIPS enduro helmet extends lightweight 3/4-shell coverage over your ears for extra mountain bike trail riding protection…

Written by Cory Benson August 28, 2023

Velocio Dives Deep Into MTB with New Off-Road Equipment Clothing

Velocio’s new collection of Off-Road Equipment includes MTB-specific pants, shorts, jackets, jerseys, and a bib short. The Off-Road Equipment clothing is divided into three lines;…

Written by Steve Fisher August 28, 2023

Wolf Tooth Gives Olive Components a Permanent Place on the Menu

After introducing Olive here and there as limited-editions, the green color is here to stay!

Written by Zach Overholt August 28, 2023

BikeRumor Best Of Show Awards: Difficult Decisions at MADE Show

There were many beautiful bikes and accessories at the MADE Show. These were our favorites.

Written by Ron Frazelle August 27, 2023

Indy Frame Makers Galore, Bike Nerds Rejoice: MADE Show First Impressions

MADE Show’s goal was to shine the spotlight on the independent frame builders and the community and culture that encompasses them. For a few days,…

Written by Ron Frazelle August 26, 2023

Challenge’s New Baby Limus CX Tire Officially Becomes the Flandrien

Last year at the USA Cyclocross Nationals, we noticed a no-name tire in the corner of the Challange Tires booth, curiously dubbed the “New Baby…

Written by Jordan Villella August 25, 2023

Pactimo’s Love Maui Love Cycling Jerseys Benefit Hawai’i Beautifully

Colorful “rainbow sharks” graphics from Maui artist Welsie help Pactimo’s limited edition kits stand out, and they deliver big relief funds to Hawaiian bike shops…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 25, 2023