Reviews

Review: Sweet Protection Dissenter MIPS MTB helmet is lightweight, ventilated & affordable

‘How much is your head worth’ is an easy upselling one-liner for bike shop salespeople, but it’s entirely possible to find a helmet that offers…

Written by Steve Fisher June 17, 2019

Hands on: Actual weight of the new SRAM Force eTap AXS 2×12 road group

It’s been an exciting year for new 12 speed groups – for both road and mountain. On the road side, one of the biggest introductions…

Written by Zach Overholt June 10, 2019

Review: Revel Rascal exceeds expectations w/ big hit performance, short travel package

Of all the mountain bikes that I knew would be released this year, the Revel Rascal was one that I was very excited about. As…

Written by Zach Overholt June 06, 2019

Review: Osprey’s Katari 3 hydration pack carries plenty of water and a handful of tools

Are you a thirsty rider who keeps your on-trail tool kit to a minimum? Osprey’s Katari 3 hydration pack might be just the thing for…

Written by Steve Fisher June 05, 2019

Bird Aeris AM long-term review: Confidence inspiring, playful, and pretty hardy

For the last 6 months I have had the pleasure of riding the Bird Aeris AM, putting it through its paces on my local trails…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 04, 2019

New Giro Imperial road cycling shoe offers twin Boa dials, super light Synchwire upper

Move over laces, Giro has a new flagship road shoe. Taking much of what they’ve learned from the Prolight Techlace, Giro is now offering their…

Written by Zach Overholt June 04, 2019

Shimano XT M8100 first ride review – shredding Bellingham’s loamy mountains!

Surrounding the official presentation, we spent two days ripping around the Bellingham, WA, trails on the all-new Shimano XT M8100 group. Check out our complete…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 30, 2019

Review: Norco Section Carbon Ultegra SL takes on bad roads with boss parts spec

All-road is an ever-expanding category, which could very well take the place of a traditional road bike for many people that don’t participate in road…

Written by Greg Kopecky May 28, 2019

First Rides: Pivot Mach 4 SL cross country race bike rips up & down the trail

To test the all-new Pivot Mach 4 SL, they brought me out to Colorado to race the Grand Junction Offroad epic mountain bike race. We…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 23, 2019

Review: Abus AirBreaker road helmet blends aero, lightweight & great cooling

We got an early look at the new Abus AirBreaker back in late March in Taiwan, told it matched or outperformed their other road helmets…

Written by Bikerumor Staff May 14, 2019

Pactimo cycling clothing adds more comfortable fits, unique pieces, & new colors

It can be difficult to keep up with a clothing company like Pactimo since it seems like they’re constantly updating their line. That’s not great for…

Written by Zach Overholt May 14, 2019

Tannus Armour tyre insert runs WITH a tube and offers near 360° puncture protection

The best protection against punctures is to just get rid of the inner tube altogether, and run your tyres tubeless, right? Maybe. Sure, you’ll have…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan May 13, 2019

Review: Whisky No.7 RD+ QR Road Fork upgrades your fat tire rim brake ride

Whisky Parts Co. might not be the brand name with the most cachet, but they’re busy making great components that support a wide range of…

Written by Greg Kopecky May 10, 2019

Review: Giro Chrono Expert bibs & jersey blend comfort, performance & sustainability

Giro’s clothing keeps getting better, and it’s not just the fit and finish. Now, it’s about the materials, too. Their new Chrono Expert bibshorts and…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 07, 2019

How to pack your bike & fly with an EVOC Bike Travel Bag Pro

Traveling with your bike can be a real hassle. But landing in a new location ready to hit the ground riding on your own two…

Written by Zach Overholt May 03, 2019

ELEMNT ROAM GPS leads the adventure w/ color screen, new features, Wahoo simplicity

Wahoo GPS computers have come along way since the early days, but one thing remains the same, “using a bike computer shouldn’t be the hardest…

Written by Zach Overholt May 01, 2019

318 SH50 helmet transmits tunes & flashing lights w/ MARS smart retention system

While they haven’t quite caught on, the concept of a smart helmet isn’t a new thing. However, most smart helmets integrate the electronics into the…

Written by Zach Overholt April 30, 2019

Review: Specialized’s all-new Roubaix, a Spring Classics road bike for everyone

At the peak of the Spring Classics, we had the chance to put Specialized’s all-new Future Shock 2.0 front suspension Roubaix endurance road bike to…

Written by Veronika Benson April 29, 2019

Review: Otso Waheela C is a Swiss Army gravel bike that can do almost anything

If you’ve read my other stories about Otso, you’re probably aware that I’m a big fan of their Voytek fat bike. Mostly, that comes from…

Written by Zach Overholt April 09, 2019

Review: Canyon Neuron AL trail mountain bike is easy to ride, hard to fault

The trail bike category is hot, but most of the options are aiming at the aggressive rider that’s looking for big bike performance in a…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 05, 2019

First Ride: Testing SRAM Force eTap AXS on Girona’s best roads and gravel

Rolling into the Road Bike Connection event in Spain, small talk about the event quickly turned to product. “What do you think SRAM will be…

Written by Zach Overholt April 03, 2019

SRAM Force eTap AXS unlocks 12 speed, Red-like performance for less

SRAM has clearly been busy. Less than two months after launching the new RED eTap AXS group to the world, they’re already onto the next.…

Written by Zach Overholt April 03, 2019

Review: Garmin 645 Forerunner Watch is a great option for multisport athletes

Garmin’s Forerunner series of smart watches/activity trackers have long been a favorite of triathletes and runners. But is the newest incarnation, the Forerunner 645 Music,…

Written by Bikerumor Staff March 26, 2019