Bicycle Reviews

Review: Titus Rockstar 29er Full Suspension Mountain Bike

The Titus Rockstar 29er was a difficult bike to review. We started out with high expectations, which can either put a halo on a bike…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 10, 2012

Just in: Scapin blends old world and high tech with Style road bike

When North American distributors Stage Race offered us a Scapin to test, we asked for something unique. While Scapin build a wide range of road…

Written by Marc Basiliere October 09, 2012

Orbea Introduces Completely Revised 2013 Ordu Tri/TT Bike

Ever since its introduction to the world of triathlons and time trials, the Orbea Ordu has been a popular fixture out on the course. Years…

Written by Zach Overholt August 28, 2012

First Impressions: Norco’s New All Mountain Ripper, The 650B Range

The newest re-re-invention of the bicycle wheel, the 650B, is a classic retelling of the story of Goldilocks. Like the heroine in the memorable folktale,…

Written by Saris Mercanti August 15, 2012

Long Term Review: 2012 Norco Sight Trail Mountain Bike

The Norco Sight is a 140mm trail bike introduced at Sea Otter last year and made official at Norco’s 2012 launch in Whistler last fall.…

Written by Bikerumor Staff August 11, 2012

Intense Tracer 27.5 (650b) – Ride Reviews & Weights

At DealerCamp, Zach and Tyler had a chance to ride Intense’s new Tracer 27.5 (650B). Tyler also got a long ride in on the Carbine…

Written by Zach Overholt August 06, 2012

First Look: Orbea Occam 29’er

Orbea are a bike company from the Basque Country in Northern Spain. Better known for road bikes and high end cross country race bikes, Orbea…

Written by Douglas McDonald August 04, 2012

Review: Valdora Cycles PHX 2 Black Pearl Triathlon Bike

Valdora Cycles is a small company in Tempe, AZ owned and operated by engineer Peter Olson, whose primary intention is to make the best triathlon…

Written by Bikerumor Staff July 22, 2012

Review: Co-Motion’s All-Rounder Roadie, the Nor’ Wester

Here at Bikerumor we often showcase highend carbon race machines. These $10,000 plus rides from the likes of Trek, Bianchi, and Cervelo are always eye…

Written by Nick Burklow July 19, 2012

First Ride: Scott’s 650b and 29″ Genius

Ask anyone who’s been to or knows about Sun Valley, Idaho, and they are sure to regale you with stories of endless ribbons of…

Written by Zach Overholt July 18, 2012

Quick Review: New Niner SIR9 Steel 29er Hardtail Ridden, Weighed & Photo’d

I should get two things out in the open: I’m a fan of Niner’s bikes, and I’m not generally a fan of hardtails anymore. I’ve…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 12, 2012

More Riding, More Photos! BMC’s 2013 FourStroke FS01 29er

Having survived an epic drive across the Alps from Lenzerheide to Morzine (thanks to the incredible terrain and my inability to read German), I’m relaxing…

Written by Marc Basiliere June 20, 2012

Revealed and Ridden: BMC’s 2013 FourStroke FS01 full suspension 29er

June 20 update: See more on-trail photos here… This week, Bikerumor was fortunate to be among the cycling press invited by BMC to the unveiling…

Written by Marc Basiliere June 19, 2012

Review: Spot Sprawl – A Classy Belt Drive, Internally Geared Steel Commuter Bike

The Spot Sprawl is one of four commuter/street bikes offered by Spot, and it’s the most classic, city oriented offering by far. Other than a…

Written by Colin McCaleb June 14, 2012

Commencal Supreme FR: First Look

Following on from our coverage of Commencal’s Meta SL and Meta AM 29er we take a look at the newly augmented Commencal Supreme range. The new bike…

Written by Douglas McDonald June 01, 2012

Commencal Meta SL: First Look & Ride Impressions

Last week we showed you the Commencal Meta AM 29’er. The other new bike this year on Commencal’s Meta platform is the Meta SL trail…

Written by Douglas McDonald May 23, 2012

Long Term Test: 2012 Charge Mixer With Shimano Alfine 11-Speed Internal Gearing

The past few months, we’ve been tossing this beauty around the office, a Charge Mixer (sized large) weighed with full techs and specs here. Based…

Written by Colin McCaleb May 22, 2012

Commencal Meta AM 29’er: First Look & Ride Impressions

After a peek at the new 29er at Sea Otter, we were invited to the launch of Commencal’s new range of bikes. Joining the Meta…

Written by Douglas McDonald May 18, 2012

Review: Santa Cruz Tallboy LT 29er Mountain Bike

While a few cracked ribs sidelined me from the reportedly great riding out in Sedona, AZ, for the launch of the new Santa Cruz Tallboy…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 08, 2012

Long Term Review: Specialized Crux Comp Disc Apex Cyclocross Bike

We had the Specialized Crux Comp Disc Apex for six months spread amongst three riders. While I had the bike, I put in 2-5 rides…

Written by Bikerumor Staff May 07, 2012

Bianchi Oltre Super Record EPS Road Bike – Unboxed, Weighed & First Rides

Bianchi’s Oltre road bike is their top of the line Grand Tour racing road bike, and our test model is spec’d out with the new…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 04, 2012

Long Term Review: Cervelo S5 Aero Road Bike

We had the Cervelo S5 for several months and logged about 350 miles between two testers. Whether you love the looks or hate ’em, it’s…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 26, 2012

Ride Reviews: Kona 2012 29ers – Hei Hei Supreme, Satori & King Kahuna Carbon

On February 16th 2012, bicycle media world-wide descended upon Tucson, AZ for Kona’s “House of the Big Wheel” media launch event. We were afforded the…

Written by Bikerumor Staff March 14, 2012