Component Reviews

More 2×10 Options…Little AND Big rings

They say that if you have a great idea for something new, it’s already been done and can be found on the internet or in…

Written by Bikerumor Staff May 26, 2011

Project 24 Review: Cane Creek 40-Series headset

Check out all of our Project 24 posts here! Frickin’ headset standards. With so many head tube interface options and tapered steerer tubes joining 1…

Written by Marc Basiliere May 25, 2011

Just In: Dirty Dog MTB Disc Rotors, New Web Rotor

Most mountain bikers by now are probably aware of Dirty Dog MTB disc rotors due to their eye catching laser cut designs. Hoping to branch…

Written by Zach Overholt May 24, 2011

Review: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Triple Star Evolution Tires

When it comes to tires, I’m lucky enough to have a lot of options along with an extra pair of wheels that allows me to…

Written by Zach Overholt May 24, 2011

Initial Review: Ritchey Classic seatpost and stem

With seatpost and stem reliability more or less nailed down at this point, isn’t it nice to be able to chose bike finishing kit on…

Written by Marc Basiliere May 19, 2011

Review: Ashima PCB Pistonless Hydraulic Disc Brakes

This review has been a long time coming. We’ve blown through two pre-production sets before receiving a third, production-level set of brakes, which we’ve tested…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 18, 2011

Initial Review: Hayes Prime Pro Disc Brakes

An amazing thing happened this week. It stopped raining. Now, it would be incredibly selfish of me to complain about the delay of the start…

Written by Zach Overholt May 13, 2011

Bikerumor Review – Industry Nine i30 Road Wheels

Industry Nine originally introduced their road wheels a couple years back as the Id and Ego, both of which used their proprietary aluminum spokes…but they…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 11, 2011

Fresh Goods: DT Swiss EXM 150

As one of the newest items to come across the BikeRumor work bench, this DT Swiss beauty is destined to be part of one of…

Written by Zach Overholt May 09, 2011

First Impression: Answer Rove AM Stems

As Bob Dylan would say, “times, they are a changin.” A saying which is equally at home today as it was back in the 60’s…

Written by Zach Overholt May 05, 2011

Answer Unleashes Ladie’s Pedal Gloves and Matching Bars

Originally unveiled just before Sea Otter, Answer’s new XC Trail Protaper bars look to be a strong and reliable way to add some color to…

Written by Zach Overholt May 02, 2011

Long Term with the Circus: Manitou Circus Expert Reviewed

The Circus: a right of passage from our youth. Go to the Circus, buy some peanuts and cotton candy, see the elephants, get freaked out…

Written by Zach Overholt April 28, 2011

Review: Rolf Prima P-Town Single Speed Wheelset

When I first saw the P-Town wheelset I was a bit confused. On one hand, they look sweet, and would be a nice weight-saving addition…

Written by Nick Burklow April 26, 2011

Project 24 Review: Crank Brothers Cobalt grips

Find all of our Project 24 reviews here! Why on earth would Crank Brothers decide to make a grip alongside their other components? After all,…

Written by Marc Basiliere April 26, 2011

BikeRumor Chain Challenge Episode #2: Rider Bios, Bike Checks, and Starting Measures

Parts are in, the bikes are prepped, and it’s raining. A lot. April showers right? While some dry trails might be a ways off, at…

Written by Zach Overholt April 13, 2011

Project 24 Review: Formula R1 disc brakes

Check out all of our Project 24 reviews here! What good are lightweight brakes if they compromise stopping ability? As any downhiller will attest, you…

Written by Marc Basiliere April 12, 2011

Review: Rockshox SID Long Travel RLT Ti with 15mm Thru Axle

Previously, I’d had two older SID forks, one with the alloy crown and one with the World Cup carbon crown/steerer, both with the anemic 28mm…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 07, 2011

Hayes Prime Pros, Finally Out of the Box, Weighed, and On the Bike!

They say that good things are worth waiting for, and if that has any truth to it at all, the Hayes Prime disc brakes should…

Written by Zach Overholt April 06, 2011

Review: Ritchey ZMax Grip Mud Tires

I think it is safe to say that mud tires can be a hotly contested product based on locale, and how well trails get along…

Written by Zach Overholt March 29, 2011

Project 24 Review: 2011 Magura Durin 100 Race suspension fork

See all of our Project 24 posts here! It’s been nearly a decade time since I’ve owned a suspension fork that could claim (with a…

Written by Marc Basiliere March 24, 2011

Unboxed and Weighed: 2011 Mavic Ksyrium SR Road Wheels

Mavic’s introduced a number of changes to their 2011 wheel line, including a new flagship to the venerable Ksyrium road wheel: The Ksyrium SR. With…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 20, 2011

BikeRumor Chain Challenge: The Definitive 9 VS 10 Speed MTB Chain Wear Test

If you haven’t heard, high end mountain bike drivetrains are making the jump from 9 speed, to a full 10. Obviously, the road groups switched…

Written by Zach Overholt March 16, 2011

Project 24 Review: Schwalbe Racing Ralph 26×2.25 SnakeSkin tire

Check out all of our Project 24 posts here! Here in the desert, our tire expectations do differ from those in loamier parts of the…

Written by Marc Basiliere March 16, 2011

Project 24 Review: American Classic MTB 26 Tubeless wheelset

See all of our Project 24 posts and reviews here! Seeing as the last thing I look for in a wheelset is on-trail excitement (especially…

Written by Marc Basiliere March 08, 2011

Project 24 Review: Crank Brothers Candy 3 pedals

See all of our Project 24 posts here! A long-time Eggbeater user, I can’t say that I was exactly looking forward to exchanging my pedals…

Written by Marc Basiliere March 03, 2011

Bikerumor Project 24: Success!

Find all Project 24 posts here! Once again, Presidents’ Day Weekend has come and gone- and with it another 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo.…

Written by Marc Basiliere March 01, 2011

Review: North Shore Billet disc brake adapters

It’s always nice to find a well thought-out and well-made part that offers a little something extra without costing any more than the competition. Last…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 23, 2011