Miscellaneous Reviews Archives

Adapt Existing K-EDGE Mounts for Karoo 2 w/ New Hammerhead Mounting System

It’s not often that things are backwards compatible these days, but Hammerhead & K-EDGE make it work with the HMS!

Written by Zach Overholt September 27, 2023

Road to MADE Show: Yakima’s New Rib Cage Rack System for the Jeep JL + SkyRise HD Medium RTT

I’ll be in Portland this week to cover the “celebration of the frame builder” that is the MADE Show. To me, the indy frame builders…

Written by Ron Frazelle August 24, 2023

The Orucase Magnetic Top Tube Bag is a Lil’ Game Changer

I’ve had this top tube bag on my Masi Incanto for about 200 miles now and I’ll tell you, I’ve never had a bag this…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 30, 2023

Hang, Slide & Rotate Bikes Effortlessly with the Stashed SpaceRail Bike Storage System

Back in April, I wrote about a really cool bike storage system by Stashed Products that I saw at the Sea Otter Classic. The system…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 28, 2023

Beat The “Sore” Out with the Ekrin Bantam Mini-Massage Gun

Right off the bat, I will tell you that I had never heard of Ekrin Athletics when they reached out to me to review the…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 15, 2023

Bikerumor Editor’s Choice Awards 2022 – Ron’s Most Favorite Bike Stuffs

Wow, this year flew by! I still can’t believe it’s already the end of 2022. Can you? Well, I’ve had a great year in my…

Written by Ron Frazelle December 21, 2022

Dream Build: Masi Incanto Ti Allroad/Gravel

Well, here we are, the Masi Bicycles Incanto Ti dream build is finished and ready to ride. Not sure if you remember, but back in…

Written by Ron Frazelle December 20, 2022

Snēk Cycling Offers Made in the USA Clothing & Accessories That Perform Beyond the Bike

Snēk Cycling (as in sneak) is a company that flies under the radar yet has some coolest cycling accessories. They offer cycling accessories like handlebar…

Written by Jordan Villella December 07, 2022

These Austere Manufacturing Cam Straps Have Buckles Fit For NASA!

When it comes to riding bikes and bringing stuff along for the ride, it’s kinda my jam. I typically use both baskets and bags to…

Written by Ron Frazelle and Cory Benson November 21, 2022

The Masi Incanto Puts Their Titanium Spin on Gravel & All-road Frame Construction

Vista, California’s Masi Bicycles probably isn’t the first brand that comes to mind when you think of titanium. But last year, they somewhat quietly released a new…

Written by Ron Frazelle October 25, 2022

Rocky Mounts GuideRail review: smart details make for a better tray-style hitch rack

Back in early August, I wrote about my first impressions of the Rocky Mounts GuideRail 2″. It’s now been two months, a boatload of bike…

Written by Ron Frazelle October 03, 2022

Ravemen PR2400 light review: self-contained headlight lets you charge the single track & your phone

Bike lights have progressed leaps and bounds over the years. What you can get now from an all-in-one unit is everything you need to ride…

Written by Jordan Villella September 15, 2022

Need a grab & go bike bag? The Tunitas Carryall Basket Tote 137 hauls it all

Hey kids! Do you like bikes and bags? Yeah? Well, today is your lucky day, ’cause I would like to share my review of Tunitas Carryall’s Basket Tote…

Written by Ron Frazelle August 25, 2022

Review: Stanley’s Adventure All-In-One Coffee System gives you better #coffeeoutside!

I’m sure most of you know Stanley. Founded in 1913 by inventor William Stanley Jr, they invented the steel, vacuum insulated bottle that we all…

Written by Ron Frazelle August 08, 2022

First impressions: New Rocky Mounts GuideRail tray-style hitch rack

A few weeks ago, I was offered the opportunity to review the new Rocky Mounts GuideRail 2″ but was reluctant to do so. The reason…

Written by Ron Frazelle August 01, 2022

Best Bike Pumps – Here’s the right floor pump for every type of bicycle

No matter what kind of cyclist you are—roadie, mountain biker, cyclocross superstar, gravel grinder, city commuter, or completely new rider—you’re going to need a bike…

Written by Molly Hurford July 25, 2022

Alchemy Bikes reimagines consumer-direct sales w/ DARE: Golden Package where beer is on the house!

For all of the benefits consumer-direct sales offer, there are still some drawbacks. Namely, not being able to see the bikes in person and relying…

Written by Zach Overholt July 01, 2022

Review: Wolf Tooth Components 6-Bit Hex Wrench is a Great EDC Multi-Tool

I wasn’t going to do this review. I didn’t feel I needed to. I wasn’t asked to. I mean, the Wolf Tooth 6-Bit Hex Wrench…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 10, 2022

Review: Teravail Honcho…the Head Tire in Charge!

The Oxford dictionary defines the word Honcho as: “a leader; the person in charge”. This tire fits that description to a “T”. The Teravail Honcho…

Written by Ron Frazelle May 09, 2022

Review: Every cyclist should have Pocket Pedals’ slip-on platform pedals

This might be the easiest review I’ve ever had to write: Just go buy a set of Pocket Pedals’ platform adapters, thank me later. Pocket…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 04, 2022

Review: Saris MHS Bike Rack has options galore, more accessories to come

A few years ago, Saris launched a new tray-style rack to go head-to-head with the likes of 1up. The Saris MTR was a great start,…

Written by Zach Overholt May 03, 2022

Review: Thule Motion XT XL Roof Box makes road trips a little easier

For a number of reasons, the great American road trip is making a comeback. Even with the worst of the pandemic (hopefully) in the rearview…

Written by Zach Overholt March 28, 2022

Review: Bryton S500 GPS cycling computer worth it for the battery life alone

Bryton’s new S500 is smaller, and better equipped than the current Rider 750. Their hope is that the S500 will be something serious racers and…

Written by Jordan Villella January 25, 2022

Retül Premium Fit incorporates motion capture and biomechanical ranges for more accurate fit

In a game of millimeters, it helps to have a really good ruler. That’s exactly what Retül’s Premium Fit is: an extraordinarily accurate and refined…

Written by Dan Cavallari January 25, 2022

Review: Gloworm G2.0 MTB lights are bright, custom controls shine brighter

To be fair, the original Gloworm X-series lights are great, but the new G2.0 series improves upon almost everything we liked. And what isn’t upgraded…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 03, 2022