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The Laki Lock seeks to keep your bike, and its wheels, safe in public spaces

In all corners of the globe, people ride bikes – and others steal them. It’s a pain for commuters particularly, who depend on bicycles to…

Written by Steve Fisher July 15, 2016

Haul it up any hill with the powerful, mid-drive Bikee Bike BEST e-bike conversion kit

When you come from an Italian town called ‘motor valley’ that happens to be home to both Ferrari and Ducati, you don’t mess around making…

Written by Steve Fisher July 15, 2016

Review: Bontrager Aeolus 5 aero, tubeless disc brake carbon clinchers & R3 tires

Wasn’t too long ago that the terms “disc brake” and “aerodynamic” were mutually exclusive, but as things slowly proceed to put rotors in the pro…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 14, 2016

Campagnolo Bora Ultra TT gets even lighter & more stiff

It may be a pretty small market for full disc rear wheels, but those interested have pretty demanding standards. After all, you aren’t just going…

Written by Zach Overholt July 14, 2016

Connect with new Garmin Edge & Explore 820 to race yourself and keep group rides on track

Garmin has just announced the 820 as the next new GPS computers to join the top of their completely updated Edge lineup. Available in both the…

Written by Cory Benson July 14, 2016

Found: Seo Young-Deok’s unique bike chain sculptures

We just happened to stumble upon a sculpture from Korean artist Seo Young-Deok made from innumerable links of bike chain, were immediately drawn in, and had to find more.…

Written by Cory Benson July 14, 2016

Shimano kicks out new Enduro, Trail, XC & Road shoes, plus new footwear for winter & Tri

Last year Shimano went all out on the 25th anniversary of the first SPD shoes and pedals with a huge expansion of their trail and…

Written by Cory Benson July 13, 2016

Review: Is SRAM’s NX 1x Drivetrain good enough to ditch your double?

If you’ve been considering switching to a SRAM 1x group, there are probably two big factors to consider. Price, and the need for an XD…

Written by Zach Overholt July 13, 2016

SRAM Acquires ShockWiz, Quarq suspension tuning assistants on the way

Depending on who you ask, getting purchased by a big company is the best thing that can happen to a start up. You’ve done the…

Written by Zach Overholt July 13, 2016

Culprit switching gears to components only; blowing out adult, junior road bikes

Expat Josh Colp has been designing cockpit parts and complete framesets in Taiwan for quite some time – sometimes for others, and more recently for…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 13, 2016

Tantrum Cycles to crowdsource 2017 graphics with Design Challenge

Think you have some design chops? Always wanted your own spin on a finished bike? This may be your opportunity to do just that. Just…

Written by Zach Overholt July 12, 2016

Juliana updates 2017 line w/ Eagle & NX 1x options, plus spec changes w/ new chainrings & saddles

Considering that Juliana is essentially the women’s specific arm of Santa Cruz Bicycles, it should make sense that when Santa Cruz makes spec changes, Juliana…

Written by Zach Overholt July 12, 2016

First Look: Spada’s Rapido SL 29er wheelset offers carbon weight at an alloy price

Italians are not the least bit shy when it comes to pouring as much passion as they do performance into their machinery. In this regard,…

Written by Trey Richardson July 12, 2016

Can a US handmade Catahoula saddle offer you riding relief?

At first it may sound a bit odd to think that a saddle that you can’t try out ahead of time is going to offer…

Written by Cory Benson July 12, 2016

Am I not Specialized? Dispatches from the Sequoia adventure bike launch

Editor’s Note: Yes, this is a long story, but it’s awesome. Even the Specialized folks liked it. *wipes nervous sweat from brow* But if you…

Written by Watts Dixon July 11, 2016

Week’s Best Videos: Tour de France Action!

Friday’s Stage 7 of the 2016 Tour de France had a peculiar finish, with Orica-BikeExchange’s Adam Yates slamming into a perfectly timed deflation of the 1km…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 10, 2016

The Lift turns your ordinary bicycle into a front-loading cargo bike

After retiring from Salvagetti Bike Shop in Denver, CO, former owner Scott Taylor worked on The Lift for almost four years. His goal? Create a…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 09, 2016

Reminder! Submit your brand to the Bikerumor 2016/17 Cyclocross Buyer’s Guide!

ATTENTION BRANDS!!! Even if you’ve already submitted your info, please read this. We’ve extended the deadline for entry to July 15. Our original submission form…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 08, 2016

Friday Roundup – Cycling Odds & Ends

WinWithTinkoff.com, a Tour de France sweepstakes project – Scicon bags is managing a contest campaign for the Tinkoff team throughout the Tour with new prizes available…

Written by Cory Benson July 08, 2016

Review: From desert dust to Midwest muck on the Intense ACV 27.5+ Full Suspension MTB

At this current point in mountain bike history, it’s more surprising when a company has something to show us that isn’t Plus or Plus compatible. The…

Written by Zach Overholt July 07, 2016

Accessory Roundup- Zefal bike protection, WOMO’s dual Cateye mount and the Geeego Swap-Color light

Ah, the endless realm of bike accessories. Just when you thought every doodad and knick-knack had been created, ten more appear to adapt to changing…

Written by Steve Fisher July 06, 2016

Shimano Europe announces acquisition of Lazer Sport NV helmet company

If everything goes according to plan, Shimano will soon be able to outfit you for your ride from head to toe. The company recently announced…

Written by Zach Overholt July 06, 2016

SRAM XX1 Eagle 1×12 mountain bike group – Actual weights, install & first ride

We weighed pre-production parts at the SRAM Eagle 12-speed group launch earlier this year, but now we’ve got our own group installed on our own…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 06, 2016

PC16: GT Bikes part 2 – budget full suspension, Helion 9R and GTw, Grade Tiagra, and GT Performer 26!

2016 might be the year of the hardtail for GT Bikes, but that hasn’t stopped them from introducing a few other new bikes as well.…

Written by Zach Overholt July 05, 2016

XC Pro Bike Check: repeat elite men’s World Champion Nino Schurter on new Scott Spark RC 900 WC

On Saturday a pair of new World Champions rode away from the competition on two Specialized Epic/Eras for the men’s U23 and elite women’s wins. Then on Sunday the…

Written by Cory Benson July 05, 2016

Ellsworth announces trade-in program towards new bikes with Bicycle Blue Book

Have your eye on that new Ellsworth Rogue Sixty? Ellsworth just announced a program that will make it easier than ever to upgrade. Through a…

Written by Zach Overholt July 05, 2016

Come one, come all, to see the amazing Walking Bike!

In 1990 Theo Jansen, a Dutch artist, began to create beach roaming machines known as Strandbeests. Since then JP Berti and his team have brought…

Written by michael gushulak July 04, 2016

Review / Tour: American made Saris Freedom SuperClamp is a quality rack option for almost any bike

Today, America celebrates its independence. Along with the constant fireworks and everything red, white, and blue, it also reminded me of the little American flag on the…

Written by Zach Overholt July 04, 2016