Bicycle Reviews

Long Term Review: Argonaut Road Bike – Gorgeous, Fast, Full Custom Carbon Monocoque

Before we even received our Argonaut frameset for review, we had the opportunity to document the build process. It made the anticipation even greater. Now, having…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 20, 2013

One Ride Review: New Niner JET9 Alloy & ROS9 Steel 29er Mountain Bikes

Before we even had a chance to go over all the details of the new bikes, Niner took us out for a little pre-launch ride…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 18, 2013

Introducing Project Any Road: All-City’s Mr. Pink Built for Road, Gravel, Dirt & Anywhere In Between

I have had my eye on the All-City lineup for a while now. When the road oriented Mr. Pink and Spacehorse bikes dropped I knew…

Written by Nick Burklow July 07, 2013

Review: Fox’s Supple Factory FLOAT CTD Boost Valve Rear Shock

After a couple of warranty visits for our 2012 BMC Trailfox test bike’s stock shock, we and Fox came to the realization that the unit…

Written by Marc Basiliere July 06, 2013

First Impressions – 2014 Lapierre Zesty AM 727 650B & TR 29er Mountain Bikes

Lapierre unveiled their 2014 mountain bike line in the Alp resort town of Chatel, France this week. Among the several updated and new full-suspension bikes…

Written by Bikerumor Staff June 29, 2013

Just In: Turner Burner 650b Frame

The Turners Burner is more than just the latest in a sea of 650b. As the first production bike for Dave Turner, the Burner name…

Written by Zach Overholt June 28, 2013

PressCamp 2013: David Turner on the Turner Bikes Line

After sneaking some photos of the new Turner Flux earlier in the week, we had the chance to sit down with David Tuner of Turner…

Written by Marc Basiliere June 21, 2013

Quick Review – Olympia’s Racy 949 Carbon 29er with Xentis Wheels

At 120 years old, Olympia certainly has some history. The brand that is now relatively unknown in the US also has some history here as…

Written by Zach Overholt June 21, 2013

Bikes of the TSEpic: the BMC Fourstroke FS01 29er review

When Tyler and I were presented with the opportunity to travel to and compete in Pennsylvania’s 7-day Trans-Sylvania Epic, BMC’s FourStroke FS01 29er was an…

Written by Marc Basiliere June 08, 2013

Review: Fuji’s Lightest Production Bike Yet, the Altamira SL

If you think you know Fuji, you might just want to think again. When Fuji contacted us about the Altamira SL for review, I wasn’t…

Written by Zach Overholt June 05, 2013

Long Term Review: Specialized Venge Pro Aero Road Bike

We’ve had the Specialized Venge Pro for more than a year now and logged well over a thousand race and training miles between three test…

Written by Rob Morgan May 23, 2013

Review: Culprit Croz Blade – Stiff, Fast Aero Disc Brake Road Bike (Updated)

Culprit’s been teasing the Croz Blade disc brake aero road bike for quite a while now, but they’re finally rolling off the line. We nabbed…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 09, 2013

Review: REEB’s True Temper steel, belt drive singlespeed trail bike

Even for those of us who aren’t beer drinkers, the links between bike and beer cultures are awfully hard to deny. For one reason or…

Written by Marc Basiliere April 22, 2013

Initial Impressions: The Fuji Track Elite Velodrome Monster

In 2012, Fuji announced a new uber track machine at Interbike, the Track Elite. Based on the technology in the bike, the design of the…

Written by Nick Burklow April 17, 2013

Just In: Raleigh’s Relaxed Revenio 4.0 Carbon Endurance Road Bike

There is no denying the fact that over the past few years, Raleigh has really gotten their shift together. Through the sales and reorganizations of…

Written by Zach Overholt March 28, 2013

Long Term Review: Devinci Atlas 29er Mountain Bike

The Devinci Atlas 29er has been in our test queue for about a year, an admittedly long time, but always a bonus for really getting…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 15, 2013

Long Term Review: Raleigh XXIX Singlespeed Belt Drive 29er

Last spring, I signed up for the Burn 24 Hour in the solo single speed category and our good friends at Raleigh Bicycles were nice…

Written by Rob Morgan March 06, 2013

Just In: REEB’s True Temper OX trail singlespeed

If you’re a successful brewery run by people who like bikes, the next step is to build trail-oriented singlespeed 29ers. In the US. With belt…

Written by Marc Basiliere March 03, 2013

Long Term Review: Volagi Viaje Steel Road Bike, Disguised as a Commuter

At Interbike, Volagi showed a very attractive commuter build of their steel Viaje road bike. Using FSA road compact cranks, stem and Metropolis handlebar with…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 19, 2013

Unboxed, Weighed, And First Impressions – The Blur TRa, The New Budget Quiver Killer From Santa Cruz

The Blur Tr is the bike everyone loves to love. The 125mm travel trail bike, which sits somewhere in demeanor between the Blur XC and…

Written by Saris Mercanti February 14, 2013

Just In: Fuji’s Lightest Production Road Bike Ever, the Altamira SL

Admittedly, for the longest time the Fuji brand has been associated with my parents now more than 30 year old, matching, lugged steel Fuji road…

Written by Zach Overholt February 08, 2013

Switchback! Hammerhead’s Thumper gets new name, revised graphics

Reviewed here last December, Hammerhead’s Thumper trail bike bike is a capable ride at a great price- but its graphics weren’t well received and riders…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 06, 2013

Project 1.2 Review: On-One’s convention-challenging $800 Lurcher carbon 29er frame

Catch up on all of our Project 1.2 posts here! For many of us, there’s no denying carbon fiber’s sex appeal. Be it the associations…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 05, 2013

Long Term Review: Rocky Mountain Element 970RSL 29er Mountain Bike

When Rocky Mountain Bicycles unveiled the carbon fiber Element RSL 29er line this summer, we had one of the first bikes available and were able…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 31, 2013

Riding in Style with Scapin’s Italian-made carbon/steel road racer

When North American Scapin importers Stage Race asked if we’d like to try a bike from the Italian builder’s line, one bike immediately set itself…

Written by Marc Basiliere January 26, 2013

Litespeed C1 Race Aero Road Bike – Unboxed, Weighed & First Impressions

Litespeed, recognized for creating some of the highest quality titanium frames in the classic days of cycling, has been making way the past few years…

Written by Colin McCaleb January 10, 2013

Review: Specialized Jett 29er Women’s Mountain Bike – Plus 26″ vs 29er Comparison!

This is both a review of Specialized’s Jett women’s 29er mountain bike as well as a comparison and contrast of 26″ and 29er bikes for…

Written by Bikerumor Staff December 28, 2012

First Rides: Hammerhead’s Hard-Charging Thumper Trail Bike

Note: In response to customer feedback, Hammerhead have rechristened the Thumper the 120X. Get the scoop here! Hammerhead Bikes’ isn’t a ride for the shy. …

Written by Marc Basiliere December 20, 2012