Bicycle Reviews

First Ride Review & Actual Weight – 2019 Niner RIP9 RDO mountain bike

Niner did a lot of things differently when it launched the all-new, completely redesigned RIP 9 RDO. It was billed as the longest, lowest, slackest…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 06, 2019

First Ride Review: 2019 Salsa Horsethief trail bike is no one-trick pony

With 29” wheels, 120mm of rear travel and a 140mm fork Salsa Cycles’ 2019 Horsethief is a well-rounded trail machine. I got to ride the…

Written by Steve Fisher March 06, 2019

First Ride Review: The race-inspired 2019 Salsa Cycles Spearfish is fast, but still fun

If you were to design a bike specifically for a 50-mile race that’s mostly comprised of singletrack trails, I bet it would look something like…

Written by Steve Fisher March 05, 2019

First Ride Review: Salsa Cycles’ 2019 Rustler slays up or down

Howdy pardner… you lookin’ to rustle up a good time on just about any trail? With 27.5” wheels, 130mm of rear travel, a 150mm fork…

Written by Steve Fisher March 04, 2019

Review: Litespeed Ultimate Gravel Bike – Chattanooga-Made Titanium

Litespeed is one of the better known companies producing titanium bicycles in the United States. They were among the earliest companies to mass produce titanium…

Written by Jayson O'Mahoney February 28, 2019

Surly powers up Big Easy electric cargo bike to carry your kids (or 300 beers)

Surly has a new e-bike, and it’s actually pretty cool. Granted, those are words that I never expected to type, but it’s true. When you…

Written by Zach Overholt February 22, 2019

First Look: Santa Cruz Blur TR checks in for XC oriented fun on the trails

Given the incredibly efficient designs of today’s trail and enduro bikes, it’s easy to overlook the world of XC bikes. Unless you’re racing, you wouldn’t…

Written by Zach Overholt February 07, 2019

Review: Mondraker Foxy RR SL 27.5 is as fast as it is light

When it comes to mountain bike geometry, longer and slacker head tube angles and steeper seat tube angles seems to be the common theme these…

Written by Zach Overholt January 16, 2019

Review: Bombtrack Tension 2 is a versatile cross bike, during CX season & beyond!

Cyclocross will forever be a strange breed. As specific as CX racing is, most of us want a cross bike that’s fun to ride year-round.…

Written by Bikerumor Staff January 15, 2019

Review: Kona Libre DL gravel bike has some interesting geometry – and it works

If you read my picks for Editor’s Choice, then you already know I like the Kona Libre DL. A lot. Arguably one of the hottest…

Written by Zach Overholt January 11, 2019

Review: Look 785 Huez is an affordable, race-ready climber’s road bike

Once you get past Look’s gorgeously designed 795 series with their flowingly integrated stem designs, you land at the 785 Huez. Here, the tube and…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 10, 2019

Project XC Race Bike: Pivot LES mountain bike & Lauf TR Boost fork review

Earlier this year, we built the Project XC Race Bike in preparation for the True Grit Epic, a 50 mile NUE race in St. George,…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 27, 2018

Bikerumor Editor’s Choice Awards 2018 – Zach’s Best Bikes & Gear Picks

Another year has absolutely blown by, and we’re already starting to plan for 2019. But before we pop the champagne and start making ride plans…

Written by Zach Overholt December 20, 2018

Review: Rocky Mountain’s 2019 Instinct Alloy 50 BC Edition tames the wild West

If anyone’s going to dub a bike a ‘BC Edition’, it should be built to tackle the kind of terrain that British Columbia is best…

Written by Steve Fisher December 17, 2018

Bikerumor Editor’s Choice Awards 2018 – Tyler’s Best Bikes & Gear Picks

Each year, we test, try and see a lot of new bikes, components, gear, tools and tech. Each of us has different riding styles, preferences…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 13, 2018

One Ride Review: Culprit RAD is a versatile drop bar bike for any adventure

While in Taiwan for the Taipei Cycle Show, we spent a little extra time visiting factories, the beaches and other areas. This included a stop…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 07, 2018

Review: Niner JET 9 RDO proves bigger does make a better trail bike

I need to start this review with two statements. First, that I’ve ridden every generation of Niner JET 9 since their very first 80mm travel,…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 03, 2018

Just In: Why Cycles’ first fat bike, the Big Iron + ENVE fat bike build kit

It’s safe to say that Adam Miller knows his fat bikes. After growing up in Alaska and starting at a bike shop at an early…

Written by Zach Overholt November 29, 2018

Review: 3T Strada – The 1x / Single Chainring Road Bike

1x drivetrains are hot, but for road bikes? Earlier in 2018, the 3T Strada raised the eyebrows of the European professional peloton when Irish-registered professional…

Written by Jayson O'Mahoney November 29, 2018

First Ride: Climbing (and descending) Sintra, Portugal on the Canyon Neuron CF

“We’re riding from here?” It’s always a good sign when you show up to a new country to ride bikes, and that’s the response from…

Written by Zach Overholt November 27, 2018

Canyon Neuron CF connects with more riders for XC / Trail riding fun

Canyon’s latest bike is a bit of a departure from the industry’s longer, slacker, more aggro mantra lately. It’s not that Canyon thinks those longer,…

Written by Zach Overholt November 27, 2018

Review: The 2019 Trek Remedy 8 is a solid climber and supple descender

Earlier this summer I spent an evening comparing a bunch of MTB brands’ entry-level trail bikes. A lot of these bikes sit a little over…

Written by Steve Fisher November 21, 2018

Review: Merida Mission CX carbon cyclocross race bike maintains versatility

Merida’s new 2019 Mission CX carbon cyclocross bike claims to be more race-oriented than its predecessor. With a lighter frame, improved tire clearance, updated standards,…

Written by Cory Benson November 15, 2018

Review: REI Co-op ADV 3.1 adventure bike & camping gear makes bikepacking easy

Earlier this year, REI invited us to test out their Co-op Cycles ADV 3.1 650B drop bar adventure bike in the BLM deserts outside of…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 14, 2018

Mongoose Guide Expert packs out for the long haul

Getting more out of your bike is a growing trend thanks to the flexibility of adventure bikes. Mongoose has doubled down on the long-haul lifestyle…

Written by michael gushulak October 25, 2018

Review: Von Hof ACX steel cyclocross bike’s ride quality justifies the price

Coming into this review, my biggest question was, why does the bike cost so much? Surely something about it is special, right? Turns out, there’s…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 23, 2018

Just In: Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 12 speed LT 29er

When it comes to the new 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper, there are a lot of options. Just look at how long the name is – it…

Written by Zach Overholt October 22, 2018

First Ride: Cannondale Habit 29er trail bike in Germany’s Black Forest

As part of the launch for the new 130 mm travel trail bike, the Habit, we headed to Cannondale’s European HQ in Freiburg, Germany. Freiburg…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan October 11, 2018

Just in: 509 Cycles gives in to their Necessary Evil

The adventurers at 509 Cycles are known for their versatile fat bikes that are designed to handle any trail you throw at them. Drawing from…

Written by michael gushulak October 10, 2018

Specialized recharges Turbo Levo e-MTB w/ added range, power, less weight, more

Recently, we’ve kept most of the e-bike related posts to their new home, e-bikerumor.com. But every once in a while, there comes a bike that should needs…

Written by Zach Overholt September 18, 2018

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