Miscellaneous Reviews

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

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

Surf Grass Mats are the must-have changing accessory you didn’t know you needed

Every once in a while, we spot something at a trade show that is completely unexpected. This year, that happened when we stopped by the…

Written by Zach Overholt October 21, 2021

Review: Orange Seal’s Endurance tubeless sealant lasts forever but can’t take the cold

Unless you truly love wrenching on your bike, you probably want to know once something is fixed it’s going to stay that way for a…

Written by Steve Fisher September 14, 2021

“50 Ways to Cycle the World” book will wind up your bicycle wanderlust

Do you have a dream cycling project? Maybe you want to spend a week mountain biking every trail in Bentonville or bike across your state —…

Written by Sam Anderson August 03, 2021

Review: Burley D’Lite X single seat child bike trailer is fun for kids even sitting still

When most cyclists become parents, there is a point where the two worlds begin to collide. Instead of obsessing over a new bike, all of…

Written by Zach Overholt July 29, 2021

Review: EVOCs Road Bike Bag Pro makes travel easier — if you can get it in your vehicle

Now that traveling is back to somewhat of a normal setting, more and more riders are traveling with their bikes. The potential problems that circle…

Written by Jordan Villella July 22, 2021

Review: Apidura Expedition bikepacking frame bags work for any size adventure

It’s become a bit of a tradition, now. Every summer, we ride to the beach from our home in Greensboro, NC. This year, it was…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 19, 2021

The Top 10 Safest Bike Helmets of 2021 for Road and Mountain

When it comes to choosing the most protective, safest helmet for cycling, Virginia Tech’s rating system is the gold standard for objective helmet testing. Done…

Written by Molly Hurford July 14, 2021

Wolf Tooth WT-1 Synthetic Chain Lube cleans, lubes, & protects in one blue/green bottle

Another chain lube? Yeah, that was my first reaction, too. There has been no shortage of new, quality chain lubes lately, with everything from Pumpkin Spice…

Written by Zach Overholt June 08, 2021

Review: KOM Cycling detachable GoPro mount is really the best light mount

There are a lot of ways to put a GoPro on you or your bike, but most of them require a bit of a commitment.…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 03, 2021

Zwift news round up: Pride Month ‘Pride-On!’, Virtual Olympics & TRINITY’s Lost Generation

The team over at Zwift has been busy cooking up all kinds of fabulous updates, inclusive rides, and new worlds for users to explore. Here…

Written by Jordan Villella May 28, 2021

Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT GPS strikes back w/ color screen, increased storage, USB-C charging & more

Looking for a compact GPS cycling computer that’s easy to use with lots of features? Like a color screen? The newest Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT seems…

Written by Zach Overholt May 25, 2021

Mini Reviews: RiderBox // Eggtronic Powerbank // Park Tool Cable Guide // Silca T-Handle Folio

Welcome to our weekly roundup of small parts, gear & accessories reviews. These are the things we’ve tried and (mostly) liked, and can quickly convey…

Written by Bikerumor Staff May 01, 2021