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Tech Roundup: BRoller, Bikelops & iOmounts Bring More Tech To Cycling Via Crowdfunding

iOmounts makes device mounts with a patented magnetic technology that attaches simply, and adjust easily. At the Consumer Electronics Show opening next week, they will…

Written by Tim Krueger January 02, 2015

Will drones become the next big cycling accessory?

The popular Danny Macaskill video The Ridge was shot partly by using a drone and GoPro point of view video camera. POV cameras drastically changed…

Written by Tim Krueger January 01, 2015

Break In The New Year By Getting Stoked On Our Reader-Submitted Videos

Sent to us by Leo Ratha from Gothenburg, Sweden, the video was shot during December of 2013, which turned out to be the rainiest month…

Written by Tim Krueger January 01, 2015

First Ride: Schwalbe’s Superlight Jumbo Jim 4.8″ Wide Fat Bike Tires

One of the biggest pieces of news from Eurobike this year for fat bikers was that Schwalbe was finally coming to market with a fat…

Written by Tim Krueger January 01, 2015

Reader’s Rides: Handmade in Portugal, Mud Cycles Wood Bikes Are Built From Scratch

João Bonifácio of Mud Cycles is a reader of Bikerumor.com, and submitted the Portuguese brand’s idea for a wooden bike. Founded in 2011, they exist…

Written by Tim Krueger December 31, 2014

A Multi-Function Bicycle-Friendly Comb Named Headgehog Is On Kickstarter & It’s Not As Ridiculous As It Sounds

The Headgehog is a hair comb made from stainless steel, and it fits in your wallet so you can carry it with you everywhere. It’s extremely…

Written by Tim Krueger December 31, 2014

Found: HXR Easy Shift Drivetrain Hints Fixed Gear is the New Enduro

With no details anywhere, other than a video posted on Vimeo, a French company called HXR is about to release a transmission for enduro riding.…

Written by Tim Krueger December 31, 2014

Must Watch: Commencal Buzzes Into 2015 With A Video Featuring Great Riding, Blooper Reel, And Final Countdown on Kazoo

In the dead of winter, as most of us are off of work and at home, mountain bike trail shredding videos hit the sweet spot.…

Written by Tim Krueger December 31, 2014

Headquarters Tour: Niner Bikes’ Fort Collins design and sales center

As a company, Niner’s somewhat spread out around the U.S. Some accounting is done offsite, assembly and shipping of complete bikes for resale is in…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 31, 2014

Tasty new treats from Greenbelly, Clif, Purefit, Ally’s Bar & Hammer Nutrition

Greenbelly’s Meal Bar is massive, but it packs a third of your daily calories into a deliciously soft, moist brick of a bar. They’re almost…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 31, 2014

Bkool Adds Real-Time Location Based Wind Resistance, Free Guest Mode & The Ability To Use On Any Trainer

Bkool makes an affordable trainer with interactive software, but they also make an app for free download. The newest release of the software allows it to…

Written by Tim Krueger December 30, 2014

Prototype Fox DH Air Shock Spotted w/ Dual High & Low Speed Compression, Rebound

In the latest episode of This Is Peaty, Santa Cruz’s YouTube star takes a walk through the Fox Racing Shox headquarters. After meandering through the…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 30, 2014

Looking for the Next Big Thing in Bar Ends? TOGS Might get Your Thumbs Up

Raise your hand if your mountain bike in the 90’s had bar ends. Now who is still using them today? A lot of hands just…

Written by Zach Overholt December 30, 2014

Review: The mountain taming Fox 36 29er suspension fork

For 2015, the Fox 36 became their flagship fork, imbued with all of their latest technology to deliver new levels of control, adjustability, smoothness and light…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 30, 2014

Your 2014 Cycling Year In Review, Courtesy of Strava Story

You know those “year in review” videos that are taking over Facebook at the moment? Now there is a cycling equivalent thanks to the digital…

Written by Zach Overholt December 30, 2014

Volvo & POC Team Up To Stop Car/Cyclist Collisions by 2020

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) starts next week in Las Vegas, and to many is just a giant hall of iPhone accessories and TVs that…

Written by Tim Krueger December 29, 2014

Marin Smooths out Pavement Line for 2015, Offers More Tech, Better Value

Thinking of ditching your car for a bike in the New Year? Thanks to ever increasing bicycle infrastructure and the work of advocacy groups like…

Written by Zach Overholt December 29, 2014

Bike Ninjas Break into Ray’s MTB, Steal Odd Couple Video Title

The 2015 Ray’s Odd Couple video competition has come and gone, and Team Kali snuck in for the win. Combining the mountain bike talents of …

Written by Zach Overholt December 29, 2014

Evelo’s Omni Wheel Wants You to Have E-Bike Power On Your Existing Bike

Evelo is an electric bike company that already produces a range of complete e-bikes. To help those that wanted to keep their own bike, or…

Written by Tim Krueger December 29, 2014

New For 2015, éclat BMX Jumps In On New Forks, Hubs & Cranks

Launching a few new products for 2015, éclat BMX is pushing the envelope on their parts, making them simpler and more durable. The new Stevie Fork…

Written by Tim Krueger December 26, 2014

Nostalgia Rides On Through Iconicride, Complete with Banana Seat

Whether you consider yourself a “cyclist” or not, quite a few people have fond memories of waking up to a new Schwinn Krate under the…

Written by Zach Overholt December 26, 2014

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

America’s leading gran fondo will take place on Saturday October 3rd, 2015, in Sonoma, County California and registration opens January 12th. The King Ridge Gran…

Written by Scott Vines December 26, 2014

Hands On: Sarma Naran 29+ Carbon Fiber Mid-Fat Wheelset

By way of Siberia, Sarma continues to push the envelope for fat and mid-fat products. One of the first carbon 29+ rims, the Naran 29+…

Written by Tim Krueger December 26, 2014

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia

Photo submitted by Mike Sims, “A misty early morning began with a beautiful but challenging ride up Jamberoo Pass in the Illawarra, New South Wales,…

Written by Kristi Benedict December 26, 2014

Can Pedal-Powered Farming Reduce Costs & Help The Farmer? The Culticycle Might Do It

The Culticycle is a novel idea over at Farm Hack, a website dedicated to the small entrepreneurs looking at innovation in farming. While just a…

Written by Tim Krueger December 25, 2014

Chez Velo hacks Gevenalle w/ SRAM TT shifter on amazing 11-speed 28″ cyclocross concept bike

Gevenalle has been making quite a bit of headway lately, offering everything from mechanical and hydraulic brake levers matched to mechanical shift levers that can…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 25, 2014

Shredits: Special Xmas Edition with Mongoose, Velocity USA, Team Sky & more

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the crew at Bikerumor.com to all of you! Enjoy the videos and have a great day!

Written by Zach Overholt December 25, 2014

Project529 Delivers Petition With 51,203 Signatures To eBay and Craigslist To Stop Bike Theft

Project529.com is an online community to protect bikes from theives. One of their primary agendas has been to ask eBay and Craigslist to start requiring…

Written by Tim Krueger December 24, 2014