Component Reviews

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

Review: The comfy Bontrager RXL padded handlebar w/ Prologo OneTouch 2 CPC foam bar tape

For this year’s cyclocross season, I didn’t have a complete new bike lined up for review, focusing instead on testing a random assortment of new…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 06, 2016

Review: IRC Serac CX tubeless ready cyclocross tires

For a couple races this season and plenty of training rides, I’ve given the IRC Serac CX a chance to prove itself on dry to…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 05, 2016

First Look: DT Swiss ERC 1100 Aero+ endurance carbon road wheels show wide open future

Last week we visited DT Swiss in their Biel/Bienne, Switzerland global headquarters to get an up close look at their newest road wheels. The disc brake-only…

Written by Cory Benson December 01, 2016

Just In: Terrene covers the tread with fat, plus, and gravel tires

One of the newest players in the tire industry, Terrene popped up with three new models. The Wazia, Chunk, and Elwood seem to follow popular…

Written by Zach Overholt November 30, 2016

Dropper Post Roundup: Comparing the Crankbrothers Highline, Magura Vyron, RaceFace Turbine, & RockShox Reverb

Still on the fence about a dropper post? The newest crop of seat height adjusters are more durable than ever, and getting better all…

Written by Zach Overholt November 23, 2016

Review: Lensbaby Circular 180+ Lens for GoPro Cameras

Lensbaby is a manufacturer of award-winning DSLR and mirrorless camera lenses, enabling creative effects for inventive photographers. The company was founded in 2004 by Craig…

Written by Jayson O'Mahoney November 04, 2016

Review: Wren Sports’ ultralight aluminum stem is scary light (for a reason)

It’s always nice to shave a few grams off your bike, but there is definitely a strategic way to go about saving weight while maintaining…

Written by Steve Fisher October 19, 2016

Just in: The long awaited 11-speed Box One derailleur & PushPush Shifter

It’s in! After a few years of tweaking, adding a speed, and a lot of anticipation, Box Components has finally gotten the Box One clutch…

Written by Trey Richardson October 07, 2016

I’m not mid-fat, I’m big boned! New Industry Nine Backcountry 360 squeezes out even more volume

While everyone has been making like Cool Hand Luke and seeing how much “plus” they can stuff into their husky stays, there has been another…

Written by Trey Richardson September 01, 2016

Review: Hermes Sport’s magnetically pawled, mostly US-made hubs & alloy wheels

(Editor’s Note: This is a guest review from our friends at Blacksmith Cycle in Canada. They are not a dealer of Hermes Sport and have…

Written by Bikerumor Staff August 28, 2016

Review: Fat or Plus, the Otso Voytek’s Q factor will set you free

When the crew from Wolf Tooth Components first told me about their Otso project, I was instantly intrigued. Fat bikes are getting better than ever,…

Written by Zach Overholt August 24, 2016

Project Otso Voytek – building the perfect plus/fat with Industry Nine wheels, Maxxis & 45NRTH tires, Magura brakes, and more

In hindsight, I should have seen the Otso Voytek coming. As it turns out, Brendan from Wolf Tooth Components and I have similar tastes in…

Written by Zach Overholt August 23, 2016

Project Road Bike: Rolling on Venn’s filament wound carbon fiber wheels (UPDATED)

Introduced in Spring 2015, Venn Composites’ filament-wound carbon rim construction brought about an entirely new way to make rims. One that could be lighter without…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 22, 2016

Review: White Industries Centerlock Disc hubs…for cyclocross (updated)

White Industries has been making bicycle components for a long, long time. Founder Doug White started out with The Pegger, a simple Velcro strap to…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 17, 2016

World’s Funnest Bike 2, Part 1: The shiny things that make it go – drivetrain, brakes, and cockpit

Last year, Tyler rocked out a pretty cool little project with this sweet “crush all” Van Dessel Whiskey gravel bike for 2015’s “World’s Funnest bike.…

Written by Trey Richardson August 15, 2016