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EDCO acquires both Paul Lew and FASTER wind tunnel for new USA operations HQ

Paul Lew has quite the history when it comes to carbon wheels. Dating back to 1989, Paul has been on the cutting edge whether that…

Written by Zach Overholt July 22, 2016

Last Chance!! Win a set of BBInfinite derailleur pulleys with CeramiTech bearings!

Intrigued by the idea of ceramic bearing derailleur pulleys? Wonder if the upgrade is worth it? Now you could win a set of the BBInfinite pulleys…

Written by Ron Frazelle July 22, 2016

Friday Roundup – Cycling Odds & Ends

Wall Street Journal says riders are tearing up le Tour’s unwritten rulebook – It seems that as a result of both a younger generation of pro cyclists…

Written by Cory Benson July 22, 2016

Bergamont all-mountain Trailster adds carbon & Plus, also a new DH Straitline & unique all-road solution – Updated

German bike maker Bergamont has taken their popular full suspension trail bike and given it a solid reboot. For 2017 the Trailster gets two all new frames…

Written by Cory Benson July 22, 2016

Fuel up and nab free Podium Bottle, Skratch Lab Singles w/ The Feed TDF bonus box

Offering athletes a wide selection of exercise nutrition and healthy snacks, The Feed uses their expertise to scout the best and provide advice on a…

Written by Jayson O'Mahoney July 21, 2016

Cyclotron: a hubless, spokeless bike getting funded on Kickstarter

OK, now if we would have looked at this a month before it started its crowdfunding campaign, like many people I might have just dismissed it.…

Written by Cory Benson July 20, 2016

BONX earpiece and app bring live chat to your group ride

We’ve seen several other bluetooth and hands free communication devices, some very complex with a camera, and some unencumbered by a smartphone but using a…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 20, 2016

New, Old, and Reincarnated – Commencal gives us a first look at their 2017 lineup

Is it time for 2017 bikes already? It looks like Commencal’s thinking well ahead, as they’ve just recently announced a few of next year’s models.…

Written by Steve Fisher July 20, 2016

Utah Senator introduces Human-Powered Travel in Wilderness Areas Act

PRESS RELEASE: The Sustainable Trails Coalition applauds Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) for introducing the Human-Powered Travel in Wilderness Areas Act. Co-sponsored by Senator Orrin Hatch…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 19, 2016

HED wins FedEx small biz grant to boost in-house manufacturing, teases new products

Monday, July 13th, was the birthday of the late Steve Hed, co-founder of HED Cycling. It’s also the day his wife and company head Anne…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 18, 2016

Contest! Win a set of BBInfinite derailleur pulleys with CeramiTech bearings!

Intrigued by the idea of ceramic bearing derailleur pulleys? Wonder if the upgrade is worth it? Now you could win a set of the BBInfinite pulleys…

Written by Ron Frazelle July 18, 2016

Get DIALED with new suspension tuning app for Cane Creek shocks

The best suspension in the world won’t do you much good if you don’t know how to tune it. Sure, you know how to…

Written by Zach Overholt July 18, 2016

Week in Review: New goods from Specialized, Diamondback, Cotic and so much more!

This past week we had two double headers, providing a doubly in depth look at the new Specialized Sequoia adventure gravel bike and the ultralight…

Written by Kristi Benedict July 17, 2016

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

ATTENTION BRANDS!!! It’s closing time, one last call for tech and all, so finish your coffee and click…the link below to send your brand’s cyclocross…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 15, 2016

Friday Roundup – Cycling Odds & Ends

Just an easy Afternoon Ride at the Tour with Michael Valgren et al. – Some of our friends over at Strava sent us over a whole slew of pro…

Written by Cory Benson July 15, 2016

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