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Frontier Airlines Drops “Oversize” Fees On Bikes

Great news for our readers traveling with bikes: Frontier Airlines has dropped it’s “oversize” fees for checking your bike. Now your bike will count…

Written by Kristi Benedict April 14, 2011

One Good Ear Bud: Stop Eating B.L.T.s Without Bacon

This an answer to a problem that you may or may not know existed: when you listen to just one earphone, you are hearing your…

Written by Thom Parsons April 13, 2011

Sneak Peek (Sort of) at 2012 Easton Components

We just got this teaser from Easton which does just that, tease. The good news? We don’t have to wait long…we’ll get some eyes on…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 13, 2011

Apple Pulls From Cycling Industry for Composites Expertise

Engadget’s reporting that Apple’s increasing their brain trust for composites engineering, and of all places that know carbon fiber, the cycling industry seems like a…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 12, 2011

Strava Shows Garmin Connect What’s Up, Makes Training Competitively Social

Strava, a new app and online training social network, looks like it’s going to make Garmin Connect a little less tasty by serving up a…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 11, 2011

Friday Video Fun: Big Wheel vs. NY City Bus

Which one will win? Read more about it on Commute by Bike. found via Brodie bikes.

Written by Kristi Benedict April 08, 2011

Sea Otter Classic Woos Ladies, Threatened with Lawsuit – Not What You Think

In addition to the SRAM sponsored Gold Rusch events hosted by Rebecca Rusch and held at the new Ladies Lounge (which offers autograph signings, free…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 07, 2011

Video: Projekt Roam – Chasing Gravity Episode One

PROJEKT ROAM: Chasing Gravity-Episode 1 from projekt roam on Vimeo. Colt and Jessee take off for their first leg of their journey around North America…

Written by Thom Parsons April 05, 2011

Race Face’s Demise – The Long, Sad Backstory

When a company is gearing up for what looks to be one of their highest grossing years in history, you certainly don’t expect it to…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 05, 2011

Now for Something That is not a Carbon Hardtail 29er. SE Bikes Limited Edition 24″ Quad Loop.

This year SE is going super limited edition by doing a run of only 150 bikes for their Quad Loop 24″ retro ride. The first…

Written by Nick Burklow and Bikerumor Staff April 03, 2011

Video: Garrett Reeves In OSS “Football”

Garrett Reeves In OSS “Football” from On Some Shit on Vimeo. A little while back I posted the Mutiny Bikes Dallas/Fort Worth TX video and…

Written by Thom Parsons April 03, 2011

April Fool’s Rumor Roundup

As seen at their team announcements, ProBikeKit is offering Team Leopard Trek director scarves for those that are true fans of the look. Rapha recalls…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 01, 2011

World’s First Special Flip?

The insanity of the Nitro Circus Crew continues. This time it is Travis Pastrana’s cousin, Special Greg who goes huge and throws down the first…

Written by Zach Overholt April 01, 2011

Bicycle Film Festival heads to Liverpool and Extends 2011 Submission Deadline

April 8-10 sees the world-conquering Bicycle Film Festival hit Liverpool, its second UK city. The 2010 programme will, at the end of its run, have…

Written by Max Leonard March 29, 2011

Honey Stinger Adds Vanilla Stinger Waffle

Now you can get original or vanilla. What else do we need to say. Press release after the break…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 24, 2011

Damien Hirst and Ai Weiwei Bicycles up for auction in charity gala at London’s ICA

Among the lots on auction at London’s Institute of Contemporary Art’s annual fundraising gala are 13 customized bicycles, created by artists including Damien Hirst, Ai Weiwei,…

Written by Max Leonard March 23, 2011

Video: Mutiny Bikes – Dallas/Fort Worth TX

Dallas/Fort Worth TX from Mutiny Bikes on Vimeo. I promised myself I wouldn’t say “if you watch one BMX video today, it should be this…

Written by Thom Parsons March 23, 2011

Hiplok: It’s Not Just A Wearable Bike Lock – It’s A Freaking Weapon!

Last week BikeRumor reported that a maniac is on the loose in New York City, setting bear traps for unsuspecting hipsters. Well one hipster (who…

Written by Thom Parsons March 22, 2011

Introducing Redline’s Secret Project 79

Apparently Redline is working on a new secret BMX racing project, dubbed Project 79. As of now, everything is top secret, and all they can…

Written by Zach Overholt March 21, 2011

Survey: How Can We Make Bikerumor.com Better?

Dear readers, thanks to you we’ve topped 1 Million Monthly Pageviews! That, and we’ve been recognized for the second year in a row as one…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 21, 2011

The Sky Is Falling! SKS Debuts Affordable Full Coverage Fenders

Press Release: Velo42 Urban – The Affordable full coverage fenders! 25 bucks to eliminate commuting t-shirt treadmark. Read the full press release after the jump…

Written by Bikerumor Staff March 21, 2011

Friday Video Fun: Carnage at the Buc XC!

…and the guy with the “cowbell” is the icing on the cake. Thanks to Nick H for the link!

Written by Tyler Benedict March 18, 2011

Specialized Unveils New Venge Road Bike, Their Most Aero Road Model Available

Just when you thought road bikes couldn’t get any more aerodynamic, Specialized has teamed up with luxury car company McLaren to build the Venge road…

Written by Brad Sohner March 17, 2011

New USA-Made Bag On The Block: Ignoble Cora Classic Rucksack

PRESS RELEASE: The Cora Classic Rucksack is now available directly from ignoblebags.com. Made in the U.S.A., Cora is hand assembled in small runs by a…

Written by Bikerumor Staff March 17, 2011

Keirin: Speed Racers documentary

This beautiful film was shot by Jonathan de Villiers, a fashion and portrait photographer whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Wallpaper* and…

Written by Max Leonard March 17, 2011