Other Fun Stuff

Gevenalle shifts TRP Hylex single-speed drop bar brakes into a geared set up

Gevenalle has been reworking TRP brake levers to accommodate their add-on index shifters, giving cyclocross and adventure riders an inexpensive, durable option for bikes that…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 17, 2017

Portion of WTB USA Volt sales to benefit American Red Cross and victims of NorCal fires

When it comes to limited edition saddles, WTB does it right. Rather than just creating a limited edition product for the sake of it, WTB…

Written by Zach Overholt November 16, 2017

Brilliant Bicycle Co. L Train & Brooklyn Bikes’ new 3-speeders keep NYC commuters rolling

Do you love New York? It’s a city that a lot of people take pride in calling home, like the folks at both Brilliant and…

Written by Steve Fisher November 16, 2017

Quad Lock your new iPhone X to the handlebar

So surely a bunch of mountain bikers have succumbed to the uncontrollable need to make sure Apple executives have plenty of expendable income to buy…

Written by Cory Benson November 16, 2017

With on-site test track, American Technology Center is upping Kenda’s tire game

It’s somewhat hard to believe that in all of their years of making bicycle tires, this was the first time Kenda has held a press…

Written by Zach Overholt November 15, 2017

Cycliq builds better Flies with smaller, lighter, better connected Fly 6 CE & Fly 12 CE

Cameras won’t keep you safe out on the road, but if something does happen – at least you’ll have physical evidence. In a world where…

Written by Zach Overholt November 15, 2017

Haul your board & more with the T-Rack bike rack

So this isn’t for everyone, but for those who need to securely haul longer, bulkier items on a bike, the new T-Rack bike rack attachment…

Written by Cory Benson November 15, 2017

New FMB tubulars in silk for World Cup CX, fat 40mm for gravel & fast Grippo Speed for mud

FMB has been sewing up new tubular tires left and right over the last month or so. First we spotted an all new tread design…

Written by Cory Benson November 15, 2017

Tire Tech: What’s the proper tire pressure for mountain bikes?

Welcome to Tire Tech, Bikerumor’s new mostly-weekly series on bicycle tires. Like our Suspension Tech and AASQ series, we want to hear from you so…

Written by Christophe Noel November 14, 2017

Komoot adds new Garmin App for seamless route planning on the go

Just last month we wrote a review of Komoot trip planning. And while we found the route planning and navigational functionality to be impressive, the web…

Written by Cory Benson November 14, 2017

Bikepacking behind the scenes and Q&A with Tales on Tyres

After five years of travel on roads & tracks across the glove, we caught up with Franzi & Jona in Germany to do some shorter rides…

Written by Cory Benson November 14, 2017

NuVinci Cycling gets new Enviolo name, shifts stepless hubs towards e-bikes – updated

NuVinci is shifting with the meteoric rise of e-bikes and will be rebranding their Nuvinci Cycling brand as ‘enviolo’ from the start of next year.…

Written by Cory Benson November 13, 2017

Climbing mountains with 100Copies’ The Ascent

It’s been a while since we last saw one of the cycling art prints from Thomas Yang’s 100Copies series. Now he’s back with #39 ‘The Ascent’…

Written by Cory Benson November 13, 2017

IMBA Updates e-MTB statement, becomes more accepting

While their core mission remains the same, to improve trail access and quantity throughout the U.S. and globally, IMBA has to also consider the types…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 13, 2017

Friday Roundup: Cycling Odds & Ends

Ride with Reason, André Greipel & Zwift to fight ALS on Sunday – Ride on Zwift with André Greipel and friends this Sunday, Nov 12 to…

Written by Cory Benson November 10, 2017

Radon updates mountain bike hardtails in new Jealous AL, Cragger & Slush

Yesterday we took a detailed look at the new light carbon Radon Jab full-suspension enduro bike. But that’s not all they have in store for…

Written by Cory Benson November 10, 2017

The Build Cycle Podcast #032 – JensonUSA’s crazy startup story

If you’re going to start a business, it’s hard to beat something that fuels and funds your passions. Mike Cachat started JensonUSA in the most…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 09, 2017

IMBA’s 2017 Dig In Campaign to create 500 miles of trail in 31 states

IMBA’s annual Dig In Campaign launched this month and promises to raise awareness and funds in support of 68 trail building projects spanning 31 states.…

Written by Christophe Noel November 08, 2017

New go-anywhere Winnebago Revel 4×4 Sprinter has built-in bike shed

When the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter was first made available in North America in 2001, the cycling world was quick to claim it as their own. Used…

Written by Christophe Noel November 08, 2017

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Derby City Cup – Louisville, Kentucky

Photo submitted by Peter Reid, “Just trying to make Day 1 of Derby City cyclocross that much more fun!! #fatbikebeats.” We always love seeing photos from…

Written by Kristi Benedict November 08, 2017

First Ride: e-biking through Downieville & Quincy with Shimano STEPS E8000 MTB

If you missed the first post, you should probably go back and read it now. Most importantly, it details why we were riding e-bikes in the…

Written by Zach Overholt November 07, 2017

Hands on: Shimano STEPS E8000 e-MTB components make their way to the U.S.

There was no question that of all the Eurobikes I’ve attended, this one was the most electric. And we’re not talking about the atmosphere. Countless…

Written by Zach Overholt November 06, 2017

Book Report: Nick Legan’s Gravel Cycling is a great guide to adventure

When it comes to the bike industry, Nick Legan has seen it all. From a professional mechanic with Team RadioShack, the Technical Editor for VeloNews,…

Written by Zach Overholt November 06, 2017

Jim Felt departs Felt Bicycles, headquarters moves to new California location

After 25 years of having his name on the bikes and the building, Jim Felt is stepping away from Felt Bikes. While Jim will be…

Written by Zach Overholt November 06, 2017

Aqua Blue will race this 3T Strada 1×11 aero road bike in the pro peloton

In 2018, Aqua Blue will become the first modern pro team to race a 1x drivetrain in the pro peloton. They’ll be aboard the new…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 06, 2017

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Henry Coe State Park, California

Photo submitted by Dave Anderson, “A spectacular fall day in Henry Coe State Park in Northern CA.” Click on the photo for full view. We…

Written by Kristi Benedict November 06, 2017

Friday Roundup: Cycling Odds & Ends

Interscholastic Mountain Biking gets support from Club Ride, plus new WV & MD leagues – Ketchum, Idaho based clothing maker Club Ride has just signed on…

Written by Cory Benson November 03, 2017

Win one of three Simpsons x State fixed gear/singlespeed Dream Build bikes

Last spring we learned that State Bicycle Co. set up some exclusive merchandising deal to cross Springfield’s most famous animated family over into the realm…

Written by Cory Benson November 03, 2017