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Virtual Bicycle Film Festival is back w/ Bikepacking in Rwanda, to Cycling Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine

Get your stoke on as Bicycle Film Festival (BFF) returns for another season this March. The virtual screenings include three feature-length films and a slew…

Written by Sam Anderson March 16, 2022

Wild ride in Scotland: watch 300 miles of bikepacking from Islay to Jura

Watch filmmaker Markus Stitz negotiate gravel, smooth singletrack, backwoods trails, and urban roads against the stunning Scottish backdrop.

Written by Jilli Cluff March 16, 2022

LEM gets aero with MotivAttack and Cipressa helmets at attractive price points

LEM is getting ready for the races, unveiling all-new aero and all-around helmets to its helmet line. Both are packed with features and value, with…

Written by Jordan Villella March 16, 2022

Wolf Tooth Components Formulates New Cycling-Specific WT-G Precision Bike Grease

Last year, Wolf Tooth Components surprised us by getting into the chain lubricant game. Now they’re jumping into the grease game as well with the…

Written by Zach Overholt March 16, 2022

Fezzari raids the Batcave, returns with the Joker’s and Batman’s bikes

Fezzari sends up the bat signal with an off-the-wall new concept — and brings an infamous antagonist along for the ride. The Utah bike brand…

Written by Sam Anderson March 16, 2022

Trout inspired cycling clothing? DeFeet & Handup team up to Keep It Clean

This may be a cycling site, but for many who live in the mountains and near rivers & streams, trout fishing is a way of…

Written by Sam Anderson March 16, 2022

Now Hiring: Digital Media Sales Representative for Bikerumor!

From day one, everything you’ve read on Bikerumor has been available for free. That isn’t going to change. But to keep the doors open, we…

Written by Zach Overholt March 15, 2022

Think you’re a knowledgeable bike mechanic? Prove it with Name That Part Game!

Bike mechanics love arguing about arcane knowledge on the internet. I should know. I spent way too much time in the legendary Battle of Bike…

Written by Zach Overholt March 15, 2022

Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com CX Team Hangs Up Its Wheels, But Might Not Be Done

The cyclocross world got a punch to the gut when Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com, America’s most successful cyclocross team, announced it would not continue after the 2022 season.…

Written by Jordan Villella March 15, 2022

Silca mixes up recycled carbon fiber & foam to create the Ultimate Tubeless Tire Sealant?

How to make a better tire sealant. That’s a question as old as tubeless-ready tires themselves. To date, we’ve seen a lot of different formulas.…

Written by Zach Overholt March 15, 2022

Tifosi Optics Launches First ‘Rimless Shield’, the all-new Rail Sunglasses

Tifosi Optics is getting down to the bare minimum with their latest, and first-ever “rimless cycling shield”. The Tifosi Rail is a lightweight set of…

Written by Mark Wilson March 15, 2022

New Quadratec tailgate bike pad for the Jeep Gladiator Truck

Need a way to keep your bikes safe in your Jeep truck? Quadratec just launched a tailgate bike pad for the Jeep Gladiator. It’s a…

Written by Jilli Cluff March 15, 2022

HEAD Bikes expands e-bike lineup, teases several new bike models for 2022

HEAD Bikes is rolling out a new spring line of e-bikes, among others, to round out its offerings in 2022. For many, HEAD is synonymous with…

Written by Mark Wilson March 14, 2022

Review: Fezzari La Sal Peak 2 gets on up & parties down

The first time I threw a leg over the original Fezzari La Sal Peak, I knew it was different. And this time, it was like…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 14, 2022

Kitsbow launches all-new Madrone women’s MTB shorts

As wintry weather begins to fade into memory and riding season gets into full swing, Kitsbow is rolling out an all-new set of mountain bike…

Written by Mark Wilson March 14, 2022

The RadExpand 5 is the latest electric fat tire folding e-bike from Rad Power Bikes

Good news: spring’s almost here. Longer days, better forecasts and a new crop of bikes are en route. One of the many electric bikes in…

Written by Jilli Cluff March 14, 2022

DVO shows prototype rear air shocks for Enduro, XC & Downcountry

Spotted at Sedona MTB Festival, DVO Suspension had a few bikes on the rack with upcoming and prototype designs. The new rear shocks cover the…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 11, 2022

Orbea doubles down on gravel with affordable, bike packing capable, Terra Hydro

Orbea extended its Terra gravel line, showing off a new, more affordable alloy option; the Terra Hydro. Orbea launched the latest version of the Terra…

Written by Jordan Villella March 11, 2022

Indian Motorcycle x SUPER73 launch eFTR Hooligan e-bike

Thanks to a collaboration with Indian, the legendary motorcycle maker, the line between e-bike and e-motorcycle continues to blur. Nevertheless, Indian and adventure brand SUPER73…

Written by Jilli Cluff March 11, 2022

Salsa upgrades the StormChaser with gears, front suspension, and a dropper!

If you’ve been eyeing up a Salsa StormChaser but like your shifty bits, get ready cause something new is blowing in. Formerly a dedicated single…

Written by Jordan Villella March 11, 2022

Wolf Tooth Component’s Limited Edition Morse Cage Ti is inspired by the Northern Lights

There was a time when titanium bike parts were simply titanium colored. Or, grey. Now, you can find them in just about any color thanks…

Written by Zach Overholt March 11, 2022

Ciamillo is back with World’s Lightest carbon crankset at 279g?!

It would be easy to look at the weight of the Gravitas Gen 13 cranksets and think, “that’s probably the weight for one of the…

Written by Zach Overholt March 10, 2022

Now Made in Italy: Pirelli P Zero Race bicycle tires roll out of historic factory in Bollate

As of this month, tire titan Pirelli started production of the P Zero Race bike tires from its new plant in Bollate, Italy, near Pirelli…

Written by Jilli Cluff March 10, 2022

Vanlife: Mercedes-Benz Sprinters increase efficiency with 4-cylinder lineup + new AWD system!

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans have entered a new era of efficiency and environmentally conscience emission standards with a shift to a fully four-cylinder gas and diesel…

Written by Mark Wilson March 10, 2022

Velo’s latest special-edition Chinese Zodiac saddle celebrates the Year of the Tiger

Since 2015, Velo has been tipping its hat to the Chinese Zodiac with limited-edition saddles featuring the animals that coincide with each year on the…

Written by Mark Wilson March 10, 2022

Ritchey marks half century of innovation with new logos, special-edition gear

Since piecing together his first bicycle in his parent’s garage in California in the 1970s, Tom Ritchey has stayed at the edge of innovation. His…

Written by Mark Wilson March 09, 2022

Welcome to Bikerumor’s Next Chapter: a Letter from the Editor in Chief

Welcome readers, It’s been more than a decade since I was first dreaming of writing for Bikerumor from the back room of a bike shop.…

Written by Zach Overholt March 09, 2022

Boyd’s new lenticular shaped TT wheel fights real-world wind, in disc & rim brake form

In a time trial, you’re racing against the clock and you need all the speed you can get. That means crafting the most aerodynamic silhouette…

Written by Jordan Villella March 09, 2022

SRAM acquires cycling clothing brand Velocio?

It appears the silly season of mergers and acquisitions is continuing with another announcement involving SRAM. Just over a month ago, SRAM announced that it…

Written by Zach Overholt March 09, 2022

First Rides: Öhlins RXF34 MTB fork sheds 400g, limits trail-ready travel to 120 or 130mm

Öhlins completely overhauled their approach to short-travel lightweight trail bike suspension with their all-new RXF34 m.2 fork. Instead of a light 34mm stanchion fork with…

Written by Cory Benson March 09, 2022