Component Reviews

First Impressions: Fox AX gravel suspension fork

Just prior to Sea Otter, we attended the Fox 32 Step Cast AX launch, got the details, then headed out to Big Basin Redwoods State…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 19, 2017

Review: Paul Component Klamper mechanical disc brake is rock solid, stops strong

When Paul Component’s Klamper disc brake caliper debuted, it looked big and clunky. I supposed it had appeal to Paul fans who wanted to match…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 19, 2017

Review: WTB Horizon refines the limits of fun on the road (plus)

If you would have told me a couple of years ago that I was going to ever run almost 2″ wide tires and 650b wheels…

Written by Cory Benson May 15, 2017

Review: Atomik Carbon Phatty 85 fat bike wheels offer lightweight durability

It wasn’t all that long ago, that there weren’t many options at all when it came to fat bike wheels. It was aluminum and black…

Written by Zach Overholt April 18, 2017

Hands On: Race Face Turbine R wheels borrow tech from the Vault

Even as carbon rims continue to quickly improve, the trusty aluminum rim has not been left behind. Thanks to continued advancements in construction, width, and…

Written by Zach Overholt April 17, 2017

Hayes / Manitou Test Sessions: High tech data acquisition to develop new product

By the time the latest suspension fork or disc brake shows up on your bike, it’s ready to ride. Sure, there may be a few…

Written by Zach Overholt April 11, 2017

Hands On: Cane Creek’s all new Helm suspension fork

It’s been a number of years, but Cane Creek is back in the fork business. Ok, technically they were known as Dia Compe USA years ago…

Written by Zach Overholt April 10, 2017

Review: Praxis Works Zayante M30 Crankset with 48-32 Chainrings

David Earle, a veteran in the bicycle industry, figured 2007 was the right time to branch out and begin working on something he’d been involved…

Written by Jayson O'Mahoney March 29, 2017

Review: BBinfinite’s one-piece PressFit30 bottom bracket for SRAM GXP

Bottom brackets are one of the things we all tend to abuse, neglect and forget about in the bike world. That is until it starts…

Written by Rob Morgan March 17, 2017

Michelin is back in MTB with four new tire ranges to cover XC to AM

When it comes to tires, few brands can compete with Michelin when it comes to size. With over 111,000 employees and a budget of nearly €700 million…

Written by Zach Overholt March 17, 2017

Wahoo Fitness streamlines GPS with new ELEMNT BOLT aerodynamic cycling computer

“Using a bike computer shouldn’t be the hardest part of your ride.” When Wahoo Fitness founder Chip Hawkins set out to create his first cycling…

Written by Zach Overholt March 14, 2017

Hands On: e*thirteen TRS+ dropper seat post

In just over a week, e*thirteen’s latest product will be hitting store shelves. That of course is the new TRS+ dropper seatpost, which was introduced…

Written by Zach Overholt March 06, 2017

Review: Lauf Grit Fork – Does it take the edge off the rough stuff?

Nowadays, it seems every manufacturer has a gravel bike on the market, or at least in the works and on the drawing board. Cyclocross bikes have…

Written by Jayson O'Mahoney March 03, 2017

Review: Race Face Next SL G4 Cinch carbon crankset

Since their introduction, the Race Face Cinch cranks have quickly become some of my favorites. Much of that is due to the Cinch system itself.…

Written by Zach Overholt February 10, 2017

One Ride Review: FSA WE electronic shifting first impressions

Teased and spied for sooooo long, the FSA WE electronic group will finally see pro peloton action this year under Cofidis, Direct Energie and Jelly Belly.…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 27, 2017

First Impressions: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 series’ new Di2 R9170 disc brake groupset

We had the chance to join Shimano and their development team last week in Calpe on the Valencian coast in Spain for what had promised to…

Written by Cory Benson January 24, 2017

Sun Ringle Mulefut 80 SL Rims: New life for an old Pugsley

It could be argued that the Surley Pugsley is to fat biking, as the Specialized Stumpjumper is to mountain biking. It is far from the…

Written by Zach Overholt January 24, 2017

This Just In: Reynolds 27.5 Plus carbon mountain bike wheels

Plus bikes offer a lot of benefits from the enlarged tires, but they also come with a lot of mass. It’s pretty simple – bigger rims…

Written by Zach Overholt January 23, 2017

Review: CXNats winning Team Edition Challenge Dune, from sand to ice

If you’ve been keeping up with our USA Cross Nats coverage you may have noticed that new US champ Stephen Hyde rolled across the finish…

Written by Cory Benson January 11, 2017

Just In: Lauf’s maintenance free Carbonara fat bike suspension fork

The RockShox Bluto might be the fork that comes to mind for fat bikes, but it’s not the only one. In addition to the more…

Written by Zach Overholt January 11, 2017

Review: The Bike Strap – functional simplicity to securely haul all beer formats (& other things)

Sometimes it’s fun to nerd out on all the crazy technology in our modern bikes, but one of my favorite accessories from recent times is…

Written by Steve Fisher January 11, 2017

Review: SR Suntour Durolux R2C2 27.5″ enduro fork provides complete control

In 2015, I attended the SR Suntour Durolux R2C2 enduro suspension fork launch at Mountain Creek in New Jersey. It was a big announcement for them,…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 27, 2016

Bikerumor Holiday Gift Ideas: Trey’s Wish List

Another year has passed and it’s been an interesting one to say the least. While there are few parts of my life that don’t involve…

Written by Trey Richardson December 16, 2016

Review: 3West’s inflatable, adjustable & surprisingly light Reprieve bike saddle

The 3 West Reprieve saddle debuted in April, and I’ve been running it on my ‘cross bike for the past four months of training and…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 16, 2016

Review: Easton EC90 SL carbon cranks are ultra light, plenty stiff

This summer, we put the brand new Easton EC90 SL carbon cranks on the scale and on the bike to bring you true first impressions…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 14, 2016

Just In: Atomik Phatty 85 carbon fat bike wheels with Onyx Racing hubs

Maybe more than any other bike, fat bikes put a lot of demands on a rim. It has to be wide enough to provide flotation…

Written by Zach Overholt December 14, 2016

5 awesome carbon fiber water bottle cages (starting at 17 grams!)

Sure, a metal bottle cage gets the job done, but to get really light and maintain your carbon bike’s aesthetic, you gotta go carbon. Some…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 08, 2016

First Impressions: e*thirteen TRSr 9-46t wide range Cassette

More range, less weight, and fewer dollars – that’s unattainable when it comes to wide range cassettes, right? With their new TRSr cassette, e*thirteen is…

Written by Zach Overholt December 07, 2016