Gadgets & Hacks

Crush summer adventures w/ Colorado Teardrop’s off-road monster camper trailer

If you’re not ready to plunk down a hundred grand or more for a fully self-contained adventure Sprinter, the next best thing is pulling a…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 01, 2017

Brightspark headlight and turn signal equipped grips hit Indiegogo

About a year ago I noticed I was writing about a ton of different commuter bike lights, and since then the onslaught of new ideas…

Written by Steve Fisher February 27, 2017

Shape My Grip adds ergonomic, vibration damping “handles” to any drop handlebar

Ever wish that flat area on the top of your handlebar was angled just a little differently? That was the pain point that led Lee…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 24, 2017

Just in: Watteam Powerbeat G2, latest DIY dual-sided power meter iteration, with actual weights

Just as it showed up in our mailbox we got an email from Watteam telling us that the second generation of their do-it-yourself Powerbeat crankset-based…

Written by Cory Benson February 23, 2017

Sinclair IRIS goes the e-trike route too, for a super fast commuter

OK, so at the risk of seriously having to get a lock on eTrikeRumor.com, this one is hard to resist as a follow-up to the PodRide.…

Written by Cory Benson February 20, 2017

Next gen Sigma Rox 7.0 & 11.0 GPS computers available now, plus killer upgrade deal

Sigma’s ROX computers have been around for quite a while, offering GPS-enabled ride tracking in a more classically compact cycling computer for those riders not looking…

Written by Cory Benson February 20, 2017

Frostbike ’17: Turn your XD freehub into a single speed with Problem Solvers Zinger

Are you single speed curious? Did your bike come with adjustable dropouts and you want to try out single speed riding without investing in a…

Written by Zach Overholt February 17, 2017

Quarq ShockWiz available now to dial your suspension in perfectly

We’ve been enamored by the custom and automatic air suspension tuning possibilities of the unique ShockWiz gadget since it was introduced via Kickstarter back in 2015. After…

Written by Cory Benson February 16, 2017

Upcoming Vudu7 V to combine every feature you can think of into one bike computer

A touch screen, Android-powered bike computer makes up the heart of the Vudu7 V all-in-one device that straps to your handlebar. With that you get…

Written by Cory Benson February 14, 2017

Track rides directly to Strava now with Android Wear 2.0 devices

Thanks to a new Android Wear 2.0 operating system update a select few smart watches are getting improved functionality this week, with more devices joining in over…

Written by Cory Benson February 09, 2017

Polar updates M600 with Android Wear 2.0, plus swimming metrics

Polar has just announced updates for its premier M600 smart watch adding compatibility with Android’s newest forthcoming Android Wear 2.0. The latest Android Wear update gives BOTH Android…

Written by Cory Benson February 09, 2017

Smart Workouts with Xert & Baron Biosystems

Baron Biosystems is one of those companies I see pop up in the newsfeed every once in a while with something that seems at times over…

Written by Cory Benson February 06, 2017

Customize your new Di2 with the new E-Tube App available now

We talked about the new adjustability and button customization of the latest generation of Shimano’s E-Tube based Di2 groups most recently with the introduction and…

Written by Cory Benson February 03, 2017

A new way to lean – Bike storage solutions from Motomat and Cyclogical

Most of us have been there before. Whether it’s your house, at a race, or at the trail head, you lean your bike against something…

Written by Zach Overholt February 02, 2017

The Golf Bike lets you hit the links on two wheels

If you’re a regular reader, you’ll know that Bikerumor is not afraid to cover some weird and wacky stuff. All too often the story goes…

Written by Steve Fisher February 02, 2017

Found: A self-assembling bike, in painstaking stop motion animation

Sure, it isn’t the latest bike tech, but this video work from Polish Youtube & Vimeo user Marcel Kasprowski is mesmerizing. Rarely does even a bike mechanic…

Written by Cory Benson February 02, 2017

60 Minutes on motorized doping in cycling, with implications of big names cheating

OK, to be fair it was about 14 minutes of coverage that aired over the weekend on the CBS program 60 Minutes. In the segment…

Written by Cory Benson January 31, 2017

LifeTrak Zoom HRV makes heart rate & heart rate variability tracking simple on & off the bike

Pretty much the basic starting point for any form of training is heart rate tracking. On the bike the majority of us cyclists use a…

Written by Cory Benson January 31, 2017

My Mavic App provides a digital connection to your wheels

Yes, there is an app for that. In order to give consumers a better source of information about their wheels, Mavic has announced the My…

Written by Zach Overholt January 30, 2017

Up close: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 dual-sided power meter crankset, with actual weights

It has been difficult both to get ahold of the new Dura-Ace power meter crankset and to get more details on it. While the new…

Written by Cory Benson January 30, 2017

Pole adds Boost and non-Boost compatibility with new 2017 swingarm

On top of their full range of new Evolink mountain bikes just added in 2016 (including those that we reviewed just at the end of…

Written by Cory Benson January 26, 2017

Beeline lets you wander without getting lost

Not to be confused with the mobile bike shops of essentially the same name, the intuitive Beeline navigator (reluctant to call it a cycling GPS)…

Written by Cory Benson January 25, 2017

Rounded Rotors: How Shimano is satisfying the UCI & Pro peloton

To be honest we’ve probably all heard more than we care to of the saga of getting disc brakes into the professional road peloton. But while there…

Written by Cory Benson January 24, 2017

Shimano smart Sport Cameras automatically capture the best of your ride with Data Link

While the action camera market is arguably still dominated by GoPro who essentially made helmet-cam footage commonplace, there continues to be innovation from a wide…

Written by Cory Benson January 19, 2017

Lattis’ Ellipse smart lock runs on the sun and warns your folks when you crash

You’ve gotta love modern times – there are now ‘smart city’ companies out there working specifically to develop technologies that will make urban living easier…

Written by Steve Fisher January 12, 2017

Get a Praxis + 4iiii power meter crank for just $500

As power meter technology continues to expand and come down in price, more riders are able to take advantage of training with power. We first…

Written by Cory Benson January 12, 2017

Review: The Bike Strap – functional simplicity to securely haul all beer formats (& other things)

Sometimes it’s fun to nerd out on all the crazy technology in our modern bikes, but one of my favorite accessories from recent times is…

Written by Steve Fisher January 11, 2017

CES2017 Round Up: eBike that’s also a trainer, In ear performance monitoring, & 4K 60 FPS

Leading up to the Consumer Electronics Show, Falco had been teasing one of the more intriguing concepts. With Zwifting all the rage these days, here…

Written by Zach Overholt January 09, 2017

Found: Auto alignment patent for electronic rear derailleurs could shift expectations

Electronic gear shifting is here to stay, and it’s amazing. But could it be better? Engineer Eldon Goates thinks so, and his patent application shows…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 06, 2017