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Recovery Beer? à Bloc brings friends, bikes and beer together around the world

Beer… Bikes… Buds… Other than starting with the same letter, to many, they relate to one-another. I’m not unfamiliar with lone ranger rides, but I…

Written by michael gushulak January 05, 2017

Robert Marchand proves age is just a number (again) with Hour Record for 105+

Video c. Global News Many would believe that there comes a time in every cyclist’s life to hang up that bike for the last time…

Written by Zach Overholt January 05, 2017

Design Team Wit’s 2017 fixed crit racing kit

Team Wit is a Dutch fixed gear crit racing team led by the cycling industry designer responsible for the Fendor Bendor, some elements of Scope Cycling‘s…

Written by Cory Benson January 05, 2017

Review: Riding the BH bikes G7 Disc over cobbled classics, dirt roads & racing the clock

The BH G7 Disc was introduced back leading into Eurobike 2015 and offered the promise of a pro-level aero road bike with a bit more versatility. As…

Written by Cory Benson January 05, 2017

New year, new look: give your RockShox forks a makeover with decal kits from SRAM

Winter time is the perfect time to give your bike some love. At the top of that list should probably be some suspension maintenance –…

Written by Zach Overholt January 04, 2017

Bead Biter clips lend a helping hand for tough Tubeless Solutions setups

We first got a sneak peek at the Bead Biter clips as part of the complete Tubeless Tower Pro Workstation developed by Tubeless Solutions almost a…

Written by Cory Benson January 04, 2017

CES2017: LeEco Smart Road & Smart Mountain bikes

LeEco is a technology company, not a bike company. But at the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas this week they’re bridging that gap with their new…

Written by Cory Benson January 04, 2017

Zwift Mobile app out of beta and onto iOS devices for easier virtual training

We’re in the middle of a trainer renaissance thanks to technology. What used to be an unbearable method of off season punishment for only the…

Written by Zach Overholt January 03, 2017

The SpeedX Unicorn replaces the horn with first production integrated power meter

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES2017) is just around the corner, which means it’s time to geek out. Both on bike, and on the electronics that…

Written by Zach Overholt January 03, 2017

Must Watch: This slickrock line is not for the faint of heart

Slickrock, contrary to its name, provides an insane level of grip. For most of us, that means simply feeling a little more confident on the…

Written by Zach Overholt January 03, 2017

Review: Rolling into the new year with airless tires on the Specialized Alibi Sport

Maybe your new year’s resolution is to lose a little weight. Riding can be a great way to get yourself out the door and on…

Written by Zach Overholt January 02, 2017

Found: Make your own 3D printed disc brake pad spacers

Little things like this are easy to lose (if they even came with your bike), but they can save the day when you’ve gotta remove…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 02, 2017

Week’s Best Posts: CX, Fat bike reviews; year end videos; Top 10 Bikerumor posts & more!

This final week of the year we had a number of roundups to show off the miscellany we saw around the tradeshows this year, including…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 31, 2016

Theft resistant thru axles from The Robert Axle Project and Hexlox may just save your wheels

The Robert Axle Project has a new light weight option if you’re looking for replacement thru axles. Called the Lightning Bolt-On, the axles aren’t meant…

Written by Zach Overholt December 30, 2016

Friday Roundup: Cycling Odds & Ends

Ridley building the next generation of racers – Sure most bike companies are out supporting pro riders. But Ridley actually sponsors 10 youth development teams. Not only…

Written by Cory Benson December 30, 2016

Jeff Lenosky rides Rattlin’ Run for last Trail Boss of 2016

Making a list of trails to hit for next year? Looking for a challenge? With his Trail Boss video series, Jeff Lenosky has been seeking…

Written by Zach Overholt December 29, 2016

Token cinches down Thread Fit bottom brackets to solve your Press Fit woes

Token wants to eliminate all of the downsides of Press Fit bottom brackets with their new Thread Fit setup. They aren’t the first company to come…

Written by Cory Benson December 29, 2016

Sir Bradley Wiggins announces his retirement via Facebook

After a win at the Tour de France, and multiple Olympic medals, Sir Bradley Wiggins is calling it quits. Announced via the team Wiggins official…

Written by Zach Overholt December 28, 2016

Moving On: Year end videos for 2016 from Peaty, Specialized, Commencal, Scott, and more

The end of 2016 is quickly closing in, and that might make a lot of folks happy, but there are a number of things we’re…

Written by Zach Overholt December 28, 2016

Scope out a new bike (or job) for 2017 at 8bar’s new Berlin showroom

8bar bikes has been piecing together custom built urban fixies and much more since 2011, with their newest Mitte hitting the popular all-surface gravel segment.…

Written by Cory Benson December 28, 2016

Video: Chris Akrigg rides it As It Lies

Typically, ‘as it lies’ is a phrase that I would associate with golf, or Happy Gilmore. Though in this case, the title certainly fits the…

Written by Zach Overholt December 27, 2016

Happy Holidays from Bikerumor!

Dear Readers, It’s almost the end of the year, and no matter what or how you celebrate, all of us here at Bikerumor would like…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 25, 2016

Happy Holidays! Festive clips from Jamis, Team Sky, and more

We’ve almost made it. 2017 is just around the corner. It seems that many people feel that 2016 was a dog of a year, but…

Written by Zach Overholt December 24, 2016

Honey Stinger Holiday Variety Pack buzzes into REI just in time

Filed under “absolute last minute”, we just found out about Honey Stinger’s Holiday Variety Pack, which appears to be an REI exclusive item. For $10,…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 24, 2016

Motion France says failed Kickstarter still won’t cause their fork to dive

Running a successful Kickstarter campaign can be hard. Especially when you set a goal of €200,000. According to Motion France, they chose such a high…

Written by Zach Overholt December 23, 2016