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Factory Tour – Guru Cycles, Part 1: Office Visit, Carbon Bike Design & Stress Testing

For quite some time we’ve been talking to Guru Cycles about visiting their headquarters and factory near Montreal. Following Interbike, we finally made it happen,…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 10, 2013

Sneak Peek: New Gamut Cillos Line of Stems

Gamut USA made a name for themselves by producing chain guides that didn’t suck. Their products have always been attractive, light weight, and reliable, so…

Written by Saris Mercanti December 10, 2013

UPDATED with First Impressions: OneUp’s Cassette Changing, XX1 Challenging 42t Adapter Sprocket

Judging by the amount of traffic the release of OneUp’s 42t cassette adapter garnered, people are interested. Specifically people who want to explore the world…

Written by Zach Overholt December 10, 2013

Prototype Electronic SRAM Red Drivetrain Spotted!

Spotted at the Illinois state cyclocross championships and photo’d by Von R Buzzard, this presumably prototype SRAM Red electronic derailleur and shifter could mean they’re…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 10, 2013

NBS Review: Jaybird Bluebuds X Bluetooth Headphones & Mophie Juice Pack Helium

NBS = Non Bike Stuff (aka: the things that make our lives more enjoyable as cyclists) If you’re a fan of music and long rides,…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 10, 2013

Kickstarter Roundup – Commuter Cyclist Edition

Kickstarter is an endless source of bike gadgetry, and this roundup provides plenty of commuter friendly options to make your ride safer, more social and…

Written by Bikerumor Staff December 10, 2013

Kuat Ups Camo Game w/ Vagabond Special Edition Roof Basket

Camo’s in, and to coincide with fatbike hunting season, Kuat just released a Vagabond roof basket with camo accents. With room for two bikes plus…

Written by Colin McCaleb December 09, 2013

Just In: FSA K-Force Hydraulic Disc Brakes

First spotted hanging off the Feenstra Felt p/b Kenda team bikes, FSA has steadily been working on the release of their first hydraulic disc brakes,…

Written by Zach Overholt December 09, 2013

Light Meets Technology, Xlerad Produces The Smartest Light That’s Ever Been Seen

As the purists that we cyclists tend to be, when we encounter the crossroad of quality and cost, as we often do, it is quality…

Written by Micah Redfield December 09, 2013

Help the Trails, Win a Santa Cruz – Help the Students, Win a Ritchey!

Santa Cruz Bicycles has brought back their “Buy A Foot for $5” raffle. Simply kick in five bucks to buy a foot of trail and…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 08, 2013

Fuelstrip: The Litmus Paper for your Sports Nutrition Refueling Needs

Aiming to remove the guessing game from refueling, Fuelstrip has created a product that detects the metabolites in your sweat and then tells you exactly…

Written by Nick Burklow December 07, 2013

The Empire Strikes Back, War Vet Threatened by Specialized Over Name

Cafe Roubaix Bicycles is a small bike shop located in historic downtown Cochrane, Alberta. Like many shops, it got it’s start in a garage. Where owner…

Written by Saris Mercanti December 07, 2013

TranzX Introduces First Wireless Dropper Post, Plus Internally Routed Mechanical Dropper

Apparently, this is the time for some big releases form TranzX, though their new dropper posts designs are arguably a bit more exciting than their…

Written by Zach Overholt December 06, 2013

Revolting Cogs – Give the people what they want…. In lethal doses.

Beer fueled musings on shop life and the impending death of cycling culture as we know it. A hyperbolic tirade in approximately six hundred and…

Written by Watts Dixon December 06, 2013

Factory Tour: Hero Bike’s DIY Bamboo Bicycle Workshops & Semester Carbon/’Boo Campaign

We’ve written about Hero Bike a couple times now, first to showcase their Semester bike Kickstarter campaign, then about their build-a-bamboo-bike workshops and kits. Over…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 06, 2013

Peaks Coaching: Holiday Training Tips

by Tim Cusick, PCG President and Elite Coach Old man winter has arrived! The combination of limited daylight, cold temperatures, and increased family obligations during…

Written by Hunter Allen December 06, 2013

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

The Outsider: Graeme Obree’s Story is a new documentary about Graeme Obree, the Flying Scotsman, and his quest to break the Human Powered Land Speed Record…

Written by Kristi Benedict December 06, 2013

Friday Shredits – Riding Backwards Down A Mountain, J-Pow Doing Spreadsheets, Christopher Igleheart and more

Anyone who has tried to ride a bike backwards knows how hard it is. Even if you can do so around a parking lot in…

Written by Zach Overholt December 06, 2013

Beam Me Up Scotty! The Jimmy Beam Down Lighting System Could Save Your Life

While many new products-to-market are variations on a theme at best, and gimmicky at worst, the Jimmy Beam Down Light (JBDL) is a true advancement…

Written by Micah Redfield December 06, 2013

Video: Hotwheels meets Dirt Jumps, BMX Rider lands first BMX Dirt Loop

The full loop is a an impressive stunt that rarely materializes due the the lack of naturally occurring full pipes of the right size. So…

Written by Saris Mercanti December 05, 2013

Companies in Limbo – Contour Coming back? Sombrio’s Future Unknown

After abruptly shutting down operations in August this year, Contour’s future has been a bit of an unknown. Now, almost as quietly as things shut…

Written by Zach Overholt December 02, 2013

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Camino Smith Trail – Navacerrada, Spain

Photo submitted by Roberto Gonzalez, “A photo from this Monday in Spain. It’s from a city called Navacerrada and this is the ‘Camino Smith’ trail. Really…

Written by Kristi Benedict December 02, 2013

Must Watch: Stunting Grandpa Style

Seventy-six years young when depicted in this video, Harry Kramer developed a remarkable riding style over the course of sixty plus years of daily practice.…

Written by Saris Mercanti December 02, 2013

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

The BC Bike Race (last years’ race pictured above) has announced it’s 2014 route. Registration is open – but already 92% full – so better…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 28, 2013

Take Your 11-36 Cassette to the Next Level with OneUp Components’ 42t Sprocket

The OneUp Cassette Adapter gives your average 36t cassette a much needed boost, meaning you don’t need to buy a new drivetrain just yet.

Written by Zach Overholt November 28, 2013

The $47,500 Cinelli Laser Nostra Fixed Gear

Originally expected to go for $15,000 to 20,000 at a Sotheby’s auction, this prototype Cinelli Laser Nostra was sold for a whopping $47,500. There’s more…

Written by Zach Overholt November 27, 2013

Must Watch: Spoke on the Water – Wade Simmons Plays the Rocky Mountain Instinct

Perhaps taking some inspiration from RBR’s Rhythm of the Factory and other musical interludes, freeride legend Wade Simmons and IFHT take a slightly more musical…

Written by Zach Overholt November 26, 2013