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Paul Component and SimWorks team up to eat chocolate, offer brown anodized parts

Do you like boutique-and-unique bike parts, but just can’t seem to find your favorite shade of anodized brown? You can take your conspiracy hat off,…

Written by Greg Kopecky May 21, 2019

Cannondale Treadwell blends light weight, comfort & connectivity w/ new Cannondale App

Connecticut-based Cannondale is not new to hybrids and fitness bikes, but they’re hoping to create a new category of them that’s ready-made for millennials, fitness…

Written by Greg Kopecky May 21, 2019

Look gets aero and ergonomic with updated Aeroflat bar and Aergo extensions

Look has long been a fixture in the track scene, with unique aerobars and complete bikes. For 2019, they’re showing one of the most adjustable…

Written by Greg Kopecky May 20, 2019

Chater-Lea rebirths British-made classic in premium Grand Tour pedals

First making high quality cycling components in the UK as early as 1890, a new chapter gets under way as Chater-Lea steps back onto the…

Written by Cory Benson May 20, 2019

#Vanlife: Escape the grind with Escapod US-made adventure trailers

Want to get away, but don’t have the space or cash for a Sprinter van? Escapod has you covered with their unique teardrop-shaped camping trailers,…

Written by Greg Kopecky May 20, 2019

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina

Photo submitted by Heather Peterson, Photo Credit: Tyler Vella, Location: Black Mountain Trail in Pisgah NF, NC. We always love seeing photos from where you are riding…

Written by Kristi Benedict May 20, 2019

Otek Aerocarrier locks a secure, mini trunk into your city bike’s rear rack

It’s ‘Bike to Work Day’ so I’m pulling out new alternate commuter bits to share. The Otek Aerocarrier fits the bill – providing lockable storage…

Written by Cory Benson May 17, 2019

Last Chance! Win a new Easton EA90 alloy crankset with BB & chainrings!

Want the all-new, lightweight alloy crankset from Easton Cycling? You bet you do! Easton Cycling is giving away THREE of their latest drivetrain component, the…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 17, 2019

Support Santa Cruz mountain bike trails & you could win a new Ibis!

Santa Cruz, California is home to some amazing trails. Sadly, the majority of the them are not legally open to mountain bikes. To fix that,…

Written by Zach Overholt May 16, 2019

Norco lands Click and Collect online sales in the U.S., dealers & consumers both benefit

Bike brands are still trying to figure out how to broach the issue of online sales in a way that doesn’t hurt their dealers. On…

Written by Zach Overholt May 16, 2019

Jakobsen wins on prototype Specialized road tubeless tires, is done with tubulars!

In his first appearance at the Tour of California, Dutch cyclist Fabio Jakobsen rode away with a sprint win on stage 4, rolling on a…

Written by Cory Benson May 16, 2019

Favero Assioma, the lightest road pedal power meter you’ve never heard of

At the Giro last spring we spotted some dummy Favero BePro pedals on Bardiana-CSF’s team bikes, likely because a new model was in the works.…

Written by Cory Benson May 15, 2019

Where to Ride: Exploring Colombia’s coffee, climbs & cars by bike with XPDTN3

Coffee, vintage 4×4’s, skyscraper palms trees and the best damn roads you may ever ride. The Andes of Colombia have all the ingredients for an…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 15, 2019

Spray.Bike goes metallic, paints your bike with anodized gold, silver or copper!

Spray.Bike colored our opinion of self painted bikes with their amazingly advanced spray paint, which is formulated to dry almost instantly as it turns into…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 15, 2019

Pactimo cycling clothing adds more comfortable fits, unique pieces, & new colors

It can be difficult to keep up with a clothing company like Pactimo since it seems like they’re constantly updating their line. That’s not great for…

Written by Zach Overholt May 14, 2019

Ride like a local with VeloGuide, bringing Airbnb and Uber tech to cycling tourism

Are you a globetrotting cyclist, and want an easy way to find great local guides? VeloGuide has your answer, with their on-demand ‘ride and guide’…

Written by Greg Kopecky May 13, 2019

Contest!! Win a complete Easton EA90 Crankset w/ your choice of chainrings!

Are you ready to win a new crankset from Easton Cycling? We know you are…Easton Cycling is excited to partner with Bikerumor to give away…

Written by Ron Frazelle May 13, 2019

Line up for the Giro d’Italia Prologue with new virtual course on Zwift

Over the weekend, the 2019 Giro d’Italia got under way with a prologue TT from the heart of Bologna to Santuario di San Luca. While…

Written by Zach Overholt May 13, 2019

Tannus Armour tyre insert runs WITH a tube and offers near 360° puncture protection

The best protection against punctures is to just get rid of the inner tube altogether, and run your tyres tubeless, right? Maybe. Sure, you’ll have…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan May 13, 2019

Rails-To-Trails Conservancy reveals the route for 3,700 mile Great American Rail Trail

Two days ago, one of those strange coincidences in life occurred to me. While I was pedaling my way south from Cleveland to Cincinnati, somehow…

Written by Zach Overholt May 10, 2019

Kit Radar launches as one-stop-shop for innovative cycling start-up gadgets & tech

Do you love cycling and outdoor tech products, but are tired of sifting through untold numbers of Kickstarter pages? Kit Radar is a UK-based outfit…

Written by Greg Kopecky May 10, 2019

Muc-Off cleans up with first bike-specific Pressure Washer – Updated!

In a world of dirty bikes, Muc-Off has developed better ways to make your ride shine and roll smoothly since the early 90s, with &…

Written by Cory Benson May 10, 2019

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Spokane, Washington

Photo submitted by S. Willie, “Location: Beacon Hill Mountain Bike Park, Spokane, WA, USA. Trail: Middle Myth. Bike: Niner Jet 9 4-Star Build. I was…

Written by Kristi Benedict May 10, 2019

Bikerumor Podcast #012 – The super-mega Sea Otter 2019 tech recap!

In this episode, Zach, Greg and Tyler gather round the campfire and discuss the coolest new tech, gear, products and more from this year’s Sea…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 09, 2019

Exclusive: Tune teases new Princess Skyline in lightweight mountain bike hub wars

With word of premium, light DT Swiss 180 EXP MTB hubs with a unique new Star Ratchet, Tune ups the ante again in the lightweight…

Written by Cory Benson May 09, 2019

Pro Bike Check: Jerome Clementz’s 2019 Cannondale Jekyll 29er race bike

EWS champ Jerome Clementz may have retired from enduro racing, but he hasn’t slowed down. Now, he’s on to epics and long distance racing, so…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 08, 2019

#Vanlife: Happier Camper HC1 uses modular layout to haul gear and sleep up-to-five

For this edition of #Vanlife, we’re taking a look at something you can tow with your van – the HC1 from Los Angeles-based Happier Camper.…

Written by Greg Kopecky May 06, 2019

First Look! Manitou Mezzer redefines lighter, stiffer 180mm enduro mountain bike fork

The biggest trick up the new Hayes Enduro Collection sleeve is surely the 37mm stanchion family of Manitou Mezzer mountain bike forks. Developed as a…

Written by Cory Benson May 06, 2019