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Ned Overend Spotted with Specialized Fat Bike Prototype

At a recent fatbike race, MTBR user akt42 spotted Ned Overend with what appears to be a prototype Specialized fat bike. We’ve heard rumors of…

Written by Zach Overholt March 31, 2013

Hack! Turn Two IKEA Barstools Into a Scoot Bike

Inspired by other’s hacks and pictographic instruction booklets on how to turn standard IKEA fare into something completely different, Samuel N. Bernier and Andreas Bhend…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 30, 2013

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

Jay Petervary talks on The Ride Fatbikes Show on Mountain Bike Radio about his record setting time in the 2013 Iditarod Trail Invitational. Jay also happens…

Written by Kristi Benedict March 29, 2013

Giro’s New Backpack Spotted At New Road Clothing Line Launch

We covered Giro’s recently released New Road clothing line, but we didn’t see this backpack anywhere in their lineup. I dropped in at Giro’s…

Written by Mitch Lomacz March 29, 2013

Your Must Have of the Day – 50th Anniversary Gold Plated Park Tool Triangle

We’re a little late on this product, so please forgive us, but this is a very severe case of “better late than never.” Park Tools…

Written by Saris Mercanti March 28, 2013

Finalists Announced for the BC Bike Race Ultimate Wade Experience, Vote for Your Favorite

Chances are you’re not one of the finalists for the the Ultimate Wade Experience Video Contest put on by the BC Bike Race, but that…

Written by Zach Overholt March 28, 2013

Kickstarter to Conversation Starter: Roads Were Not Built For Cars

The next time you’re politely discussing bicycle versus motorized traffic and the various rights to the paved roads we are all supposed to share, it…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 28, 2013

Fuji Teases New TT/Tri Bike, Launches May 1

Norcom Straight may or may not be the name of Fuji’s new TT/Tri bike, but it is definitely the name of a Strava segment right…

Written by Zach Overholt March 28, 2013

Just In! Clif’s protein-packed Builder’s Bars

Recently, the protein gnome was ’round our way and dropped off a surprisingly dense package from his friends and ours at Clif. Inside, we found…

Written by Marc Basiliere March 27, 2013

Rock Shox DLC(?) Forks Spotted on Possible Trek Long Travel 29er Prototype, more

A mysterious fellow by the name of Bob sent in Steven’s image of what appears to be a prototype long travel 29er that he spotted…

Written by Bikerumor Staff March 27, 2013

Bike Tour // Episode 1 : John Prolly and Mission Workshop in Taipei

Hoping to get a little more than the typical Taipei Bike Show experience, Mission Workshop’s Asian bike tour with John Prolly is now well under…

Written by Zach Overholt March 27, 2013

The Sufferfest Updates Revolver Video – 10% Discount for Bikerumor Fans!

The Sufferfest’s Revolver is their shortest full training video. It’s simply 15 rounds of 60 seconds on, 60 seconds off. Sounds easy. But try doing…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 26, 2013

Specialized Enters the Triathlon Saddle Market, with New Sitero

Triathlon saddles are a strange bird. Built to somehow provide comfort for 112 miles of sitting on the nose of your saddle while staying in…

Written by Zach Overholt March 26, 2013

Wolf Tooth Components Cranks It Up with 88 BCD and GXP Integrated Bash XX1 Rings

Originally spotted out at NAHBS, Wolf Tooth Components seems to be cranking out the goods with new XX1 compatible rings that will make dropping that…

Written by Zach Overholt March 26, 2013

Patrick Seabase & His 47×17 Track Bike Versus Galibier

Why? Why not. PatrickSeabase.Tumblr.com. Thanks to Thomas for sending this in!

Written by Kristi Benedict March 26, 2013

Wooden Cruiser Wins IBDC Award, You Could Build Your Own 1:1 Model

If it’s not bamboo, it seems like wood is growing more and more popular as bicycle frame material. Using a custom made plywood frame, Sawyer’s…

Written by Zach Overholt March 26, 2013

Epic Rap Battles Video: Lance Armstrong vs. Babe Ruth

Fair warning, turn the volume down a bit if you’re at work.

Written by Tyler Benedict March 25, 2013

Lizard Skins Turns 20, Intros Moab Grip, Updates North Shore

It’s hard to believe that it was 20 years ago when Lizard Skins came on the mountain bike scene with their neoprene fork boots and…

Written by Zach Overholt March 25, 2013

BioLogic Goes Bluetooth, Offers Smart Heart Rate Strap

Following the trends of mobile based biometrics, BioLogic has introduced their new Bluetooth Smart Heart Rate strap. Aimed at providing heart rate data for…

Written by Zach Overholt March 25, 2013

Timbuk2 Founder Trades Bags for Tunes, Funds Elroy Bluetooth in 8 Hours

Rob Honeycutt certainly knows his way around bags and business, what with his past experiences with Timbuk2, Zuluworks, and RickShaw Bagworks. Rob ventured into new…

Written by Zach Overholt March 25, 2013

UCI, USA Cycling Asked to Meet at Sea Otter, Abolish Non-Sanctioned Race Restriction for Pros

We don’t cover a ton of racing news here on Bikerumor, but every once in a while, something is just worth sharing. While the rule…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 24, 2013

First Look: Rocktape Kinesiology Tape

As someone who is no stranger to a bit of sports-related knee pain and who travels in circles well populated with physical therapists (who seem…

Written by Marc Basiliere March 24, 2013

Strava Update Lets You Set Goals & Peer Pressure Yourself to Improve

It’s a well known fact that if you want to accomplish something, it helps to tell people what you’re going to do. It creates a…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 22, 2013

In-Depth Look at Pioneer Crank-Based Power Measurement Cycling Computer

Electronics giant Pioneer has unveiled their Cyclocomputer, a crank-based power meter and transmitter with a well featured computer. The key selling point for the system…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 21, 2013

Allen Lim Demonstrates Why You Shouldn’t Drink Your Calories, UPDATED

Ok, so there is certainly some serious science behind this that is probably over our heads, and it is his own drink mix that he…

Written by Zach Overholt March 21, 2013

International Bicycle Design Competition Yields Braking News

Among a host of designs that include clever new lights, a surprising amount of bamboo, and the Dora Helmet we covered previously, winners of the…

Written by Zach Overholt March 21, 2013

Review: Wahoo Fitness RFLKT iPhone Powered Cycling Computer

The Wahoo Fitness RFLKT computer is simply a remote control and display for their cycling computer app running on your iPhone. With so many of…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 20, 2013

World’s First 360 Bike Flip to Whip

Sometimes slow mo isn’t slow enough. I could watch this video for the next 30 minutes and still never understand how Michael Beran landed this…

Written by Saris Mercanti March 20, 2013

Incredible Bicycle Part Prosthetic Finger Offers Amputees Gripping Hope

I’m not sure what surprises me more, the amazingly functional prosthetic finger design Colin Macduff created out of bicycle parts, or how incredulous the news…

Written by Zach Overholt March 20, 2013

Asylum Cycles returns! With crowd-funded, disc-specific carbon cross frame and bikes

quick press release correction: Delivery date updated to October. Perhaps ahead of their time, Asylum Cycles was one of the companies that partnered with Titus…

Written by Marc Basiliere March 20, 2013