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EB18: Tacx NEO Bike smart trainer is an all-in-one training solution

As we approach peak trainer, we’re getting to the point where there’s more than just the resistance unit itself. Now we have multiple styles of…

Written by Zach Overholt August 16, 2018

King Cage & Wolf Tooth join up for adjustable Stainless & Ti bottle cages

Ever tried to install a bottle cage or two, only to have the bottom or top of the bottle interfere with something else on the…

Written by Zach Overholt August 14, 2018

#Vanlife: iKamper preps first coverless roof top tent with built in crossbars

Roof top tents are great, but they also have their drawbacks. Wanting to take some of the hassle out of set up and tear down,…

Written by Zach Overholt August 13, 2018

The Mule from iOmounts magnetically mounts almost anything to your bike

Expanding on their excellent magnetic mounting system, iOmounts is adding a new way to carry just about anything on your bike – the Mule. First shown…

Written by Zach Overholt August 10, 2018

Friday Roundup: Win a trip to Tahoe, Crankworx home at Whistler, Detroit, Rapha deals & more!

Win a dream Mountain Escape with Ritchey & Mission Workshop – Mission Workshop and Ritchey are sending one lucky rider plus and a friend into…

Written by Cory Benson August 10, 2018

The Gravel Lot Episode 35: Geoff Theilmeyer of Team Cycling & Fitness

The independent bicycle shop world is changing quickly. So how does a shop that’s been around for four plus decades adapt? That’s part of what…

Written by Zach Overholt August 10, 2018

Bike Check: Eric Porter’s prototype Diamondback Sync’r Carbon hardtail

I caught up with Eric Porter at this year’s Impact media camp in Sun Valley, Idaho, and he just happened to be riding a new…

Written by Steve Fisher August 09, 2018

Tire Tech: Designing an XC tire from the ground up

Welcome to Tire Tech, Bikerumor’s mostly-weekly series on bicycle tires. Like our Suspension Tech and AASQ series, we take your questions about tires, whether it’s…

Written by Christophe Noel August 07, 2018

#Vanlife: The TK Van Kitchen includes a stove, sink, shower, and more

When it comes to a kitchen in a box, there are a ton of options out there. You can build your own Chuck Box. You…

Written by Zach Overholt August 06, 2018

Kupper Mounts are the latest vacuum sealed bike rack to stick to your roof

When we think vacuum sealed bike racks, our thoughts immediately go to SeaSucker. That’s because the brand has been doing the suction cup thing for…

Written by Zach Overholt August 06, 2018

Review: Dainese AWA Wind Jacket & Hybrid Jacket – light, packable, and versatile

It’s always nice when a product performs as well as you’d like, but it’s a bonus when you get two products that also happen to…

Written by Steve Fisher August 03, 2018

Niterider presents: Do we really need bike lights during the day?

Over the past few years, more bicycle light companies have started recommending their use during the day as a way to increase a rider’s visibility.…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 03, 2018

Topeak gets modular w/ CubiCubi light system, Ninja cages, more

Modular. If there was one word to describe Topeak’s Eurobike booth, that was it. Whether talking lighting and electronics, or bottles and gear, it was…

Written by Zach Overholt August 03, 2018

EB18: Tire Trends – More tubeless, more brands, more sizes, more wider

This year, there were a lot of new tires. By which we mean mostly new sizes and options for existing treads and models, giving people…

Written by Cory Benson August 02, 2018

Silca unfolds larger Italian Army Knife Venti to carry more tools

There’s been a steady stream of new products from Silca lately, and they don’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. This time, it’s…

Written by Zach Overholt August 02, 2018

Ride through Austria w/ Zwift Innsbruck-Tirol UCI World Championships course

With the Tour done and dusted, it’s time to start looking forward to other racing – like the UCI World Championships. While the actual event…

Written by Zach Overholt August 02, 2018

EB18: Panaracer’s silky Road C, colorful Gravel Kings & prototype MTB tires

The new Panaracer Race C is a retro style racing tire that’s been available as a tubular, but soon will come in a clincher version…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 02, 2018

Pick your perks w/ the new Strava Summit training pack that replaces Premium

What do you do to get more people to subscribe to Strava Premium? The answer isn’t Strava Premium at all, but rather an à la carte…

Written by Zach Overholt August 01, 2018

Harley-Davidson could be making e-Bikes by 2022

We’ve mostly moved our e-Bike coverage over to e-Bikerumor.com, but we’re still sharing the biggest news here in summary form now and then. And Harley…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 31, 2018

EB18: BikeYoke Divine SL teases lightweight, cut-to-size XC dropper post – Updated

BikeYoke made a refreshing debut into the dropper market with their Revive design to let you bleed air from the piston to return a spongy…

Written by Cory Benson July 30, 2018

Lance Armstrong explains his career & doping to Freakanomics

In a special Freakonomics Radio episode previewing the show’s Sports series this fall, Stephen Dubner sat down with Lance Armstrong for a career-spanning interview covering…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 30, 2018

Tailfin keeps your aero road bike aero w/ new carbon rack & bag system

Before we could even get a post up on it, the new Tailfin AeroPack slipped way, waaaay past its Kickstarter funding goal. The design is…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 27, 2018

Yakima HangOver hauls heavy duty, vertical bike racks for trucks & the #Vanlife

If you are sold on our #Vanlife series, Yakima’s new HangOver might be the new hitch mount bike rack for you. As part of their…

Written by Cory Benson July 27, 2018

Friday Roundup: Mount Mt. Mitchell, Have a Quick-Steep beer, See le Tour, Save on QRoo, Rapha & more!

Summit the Highest Peak in the Eastern US this Labor Day – Trek Travel salutes the season’s “last hurrah” with their new Asheville to Brevard…

Written by Cory Benson July 27, 2018

The Build Cycle Podcast #050 – Marin explains how they spec their bikes…and why

Ever wonder why SRAM, Shimano, Fox and Rockshox dominate OE spec on all the bikes we ride? Marin Bikes’ product and marketing managers Matt and…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 27, 2018

Just In: Campagnolo Super Record 12 speed disc gruppo – Actual Weights

Campagnolo was the first production road groupset to go to 12 speeds when it was introduced back in April, and we got a hands-on chance…

Written by Cory Benson July 26, 2018

Birzman builds a better triathlon bottle cage, adds TT bag, tool roll, tools, & more

Whatever the reason, if you want to mount a bottle cage to your saddle Birzman’s got you covered. Need two bottle cages? The Aeroman can…

Written by Zach Overholt July 25, 2018

EB18: Wahoo Fitness adds connected Headwind fan, plus new KICKR & KICKR CORE trainers

We’re still a ways off from completely lifelike training in virtual reality, but with Wahoo’s help, we’re getting closer. First it was the wild KICKR…

Written by Zach Overholt July 25, 2018