Miscellaneous Reviews

Review: 60Beats RX Heart Rate Monitor for iPhone and Android

The 60beat system is a nifty little device that plugs into one’s smart phone allowing an athlete to use their iPhone or Android phone as…

Written by Bikerumor Staff December 08, 2011

Project 24.2: Time for another 24hr race!

See all of our Project 24.2 posts here! With New Mexico suddenly plunged into bitter cold, 88mph winds, and snow, it’s time to think about…

Written by Marc Basiliere December 08, 2011

Review: Prestacycle’s handy Prestaratchet and bit set

It’s hard to get too excited about a miniature ratchet wrench, isn’t it? After all, if tools are cool, than big tools must be cooler.…

Written by Marc Basiliere November 30, 2011

First Flight: Evoc Bike Travel Bag flight case

What’s worse: flying with a bike or going on vacation without a familiar bicycle? As much as it can be fun to try out a…

Written by Marc Basiliere November 22, 2011

Midweek Mini-Reviews: Goods from Topeak, Chrome & Giro

Topeak’s Ratchet Rocket Lite is a mini ratchet wrench that comes in its own little pouch with various common Allen wrench inserts and a phillips…

Written by Bikerumor Staff November 16, 2011

It’s that time of year: Clif Bar’s Seasonal Flavors are back!

Sure, they’ve been on shelves for about a month, but we thought that it would only be right to spend some time with CLIF’s Spiced…

Written by Marc Basiliere November 09, 2011

Review: FastMac U-Socket USB wall outlet

With an ever-growing number of things (phones, lights, GPSs, helmet cams, and so on) turning to USB charging, it seems as though competition for outlet…

Written by Marc Basiliere November 08, 2011

Project 1.1: Vredestein’s Spotted Cat and Black Panther Xtreme 29er tires

Check out all of our Project 1.1 posts here! At both Eurobike and Interbike this fall, Vredestein’s new line of 29er tires caught both Tyer’s…

Written by Marc Basiliere November 01, 2011

A Tail of Two Lights pt. 2: Exposure Flare review

Since Light & Motion’s Vis 180 was released last fall and the subsequent arrival of Exposure’s Flare, I have been swapping between the two lights,…

Written by Marc Basiliere October 27, 2011

A Tail of Two Lights pt. 1: Light & Motion Vis 180 review

Since last fall’s arrival of Light & Motion’s Vis 180 and the subsequent arrival of Exposure’s Flare, I have been swapping between the two lights,…

Written by Marc Basiliere October 25, 2011

Shaving Product Shootout!

To an outside observer, there’s not a lot that is manly about shaving your legs. Someone, like say my wife, might tease a guy for…

Written by Bikerumor Staff October 24, 2011

Mini Review: Arundel Mandible Bottle Cages

There are good bottle cages and there are bad bottle cages. If your response to that is, “A bottle cage is a bottle cage,” then…

Written by Bikerumor Staff October 24, 2011

Review: Exposure Lights’ incredibly versatile Diablo Mk. 3 lightset

As good as gear is getting in general, it’s still very rare to come across a piece of kit that, after 2 years’ regular use,…

Written by Marc Basiliere October 13, 2011

Review: Lezyne CNC Travel Floor Drive pump

We know that you’re always ready to ride, but how many times have you shown up at the trailhead only to have a riding buddy…

Written by Marc Basiliere October 11, 2011

G-Form Shows New Colors and Products To Protect You and Your Electronics

As one of the growing number of sports equipment companies employing the use of the super polymer Poron XRD, G-Form is rapidly expanding their product…

Written by Zach Overholt October 03, 2011

Contour Roam Review: Filming the ODI Gokart Invitational

Typically, after a long day wandering the halls of Interbike it’s easy to be lured into a deep sleep by a comfy and quiet hotel…

Written by Zach Overholt September 29, 2011

Roadside Review: Honey Stinger Pink Lemonade Chews and Strawberry Stinger Waffle

Seeing as how the original Stinger Waffle is still one of my all time favorite ride foods, I was excited to check out some of…

Written by Zach Overholt September 23, 2011

Trailside Review: Peanut Butter GU?

GU had a few things laying around their Interbike booth that looked new-ish (Brew fizz tabs, etc), but what everyone seemed nutty about was the…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 19, 2011

First Look! Prestacycle Prestalever tire lever

It’s not often that companies take the time to re-think something as ubiquitous and established as the tire lever. Sure, there are some that are…

Written by Marc Basiliere August 30, 2011

Review: Crank Brothers Candy Tread Sleeves

When ordering a second pair of Crank Brothers Candy 3 pedals recently, I came across the company’s Tread Sleeve accessories. The Tread Sleeves ares snap-on…

Written by Marc Basiliere August 23, 2011

Review: Lezyne Smart Wallet Loaded

When I first came across the Smart Wallets in Lezyne’s catalog, I thought that they were a neat idea. Designed to be loaded with a phone,…

Written by Marc Basiliere August 18, 2011

Bike Stuff for Your Skin: Skin Strong Slather, Lehe Stuff Caffeine Lip Balm & Leg Lube Shave Gel

As cyclists, most of us apply all manner of things to our skin before, during and after our rides. Here are a few we’re recently…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 17, 2011

Review: X-Fusion O2 RCX rear shock

Along with the Velvet suspension fork reviewed last month, X-Fusion (house brand of Taiwanese shock builder to the stars APro Tech) recently sent out a…

Written by Marc Basiliere July 28, 2011

Review Update: Jagwire Ripcord shift cable set

In Jagwire’s Ripcord semi-sealed cable sets,which I reviewed back in December, “fairly standard (but smooth) L3 housing runs where cable housing usually runs. At the…

Written by Marc Basiliere June 22, 2011