Reviews

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

Atherton approved Endura MT500 kit lands tougher DH/Enduro pants & shorts

Endura have launched a new collection ahead of the gravity race season openers, and have brought in DH royalty by way of the Atherton Clan for…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan March 22, 2019

Review: Unior’s tiny multi-purpose Pocket Lockring Tool saves the day

The Unior 2-in-1 Pocket Spoke & Cassette Lockring Tool is one of those little gadgets that you pick-up for bike touring once and then don’t use…

Written by Cory Benson March 13, 2019

Review: Fassa Separator & Defender v2 padded bike protection are worth the premium

UK bag and protection maker Fassa crafts a number of products in-house to protect your precious bike, whether on the go or stored at home.…

Written by Cory Benson March 13, 2019

First Ride Review: 2019 Marin Mount Vision enduro / all-mountain bike

The all-new 2019 Marin Mount Vision came back after short hiatus to become their go-to enduro ripper. With a design that’s far more aggressive than…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 11, 2019

Review: Dominion A4 feels like completely new chapter in Hayes disc brakes

Have you ridden a Hayes hydraulic disc brake recently? We can’t really blame you if the answer is no. It’s not that the Radar wasn’t…

Written by Zach Overholt March 11, 2019

Review: Selle SMP Avant saddle is odd on looks, big on comfort

The Selle SMP saddle design is hard to miss, with a unique profile, wide cutout, and their distinct “Eagle Beak” nose. While visual appeal is…

Written by Greg Kopecky March 09, 2019

Ergon reworks men’s saddle line with updated road, mountain & eMTB seats

Last year, the big news from Ergon came in the form of their SR & SM Women saddles which were, well, specifically designed for women.…

Written by Zach Overholt March 08, 2019

Review: Big is the perfect descriptor for Why Cycles’ Big Iron Fat Bike

By now, you’ve probably seen the news that Adam Miller has started another bike company with his friends, Revel Bikes. But while the Revel team…

Written by Zach Overholt March 07, 2019

First Ride Review & Actual Weight – 2019 Niner RIP9 RDO mountain bike

Niner did a lot of things differently when it launched the all-new, completely redesigned RIP 9 RDO. It was billed as the longest, lowest, slackest…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 06, 2019

Longterm Review: Henty Wingman suit and garment bag for rolling up looking sharp

Henty was founded in Tasmania, Australia and they have been shipping clever, high quality bags around the globe since 2013. I’ve been using the heck…

Written by John Herron March 06, 2019

First Ride Review: 2019 Salsa Horsethief trail bike is no one-trick pony

With 29” wheels, 120mm of rear travel and a 140mm fork Salsa Cycles’ 2019 Horsethief is a well-rounded trail machine. I got to ride the…

Written by Steve Fisher March 06, 2019

First Ride Review: The race-inspired 2019 Salsa Cycles Spearfish is fast, but still fun

If you were to design a bike specifically for a 50-mile race that’s mostly comprised of singletrack trails, I bet it would look something like…

Written by Steve Fisher March 05, 2019

First Ride Review: Salsa Cycles’ 2019 Rustler slays up or down

Howdy pardner… you lookin’ to rustle up a good time on just about any trail? With 27.5” wheels, 130mm of rear travel, a 150mm fork…

Written by Steve Fisher March 04, 2019

First Ride: Pirelli Scorpion Mountain Bike tires descend on Sicily

Sometimes in spite of perfectly laid plans, the weather has other ideas for your ride. That was to be the case during the launch of…

Written by Zach Overholt March 01, 2019

Review: Litespeed Ultimate Gravel Bike – Chattanooga-Made Titanium

Litespeed is one of the better known companies producing titanium bicycles in the United States. They were among the earliest companies to mass produce titanium…

Written by Jayson O'Mahoney February 28, 2019

Ride Review & Actual Weights – MicroSHIFT’s radically affordable Advent 1×9 group

The new MicroSHIFT Advent group is fully modern and ready for today’s trail and enduro rider. It offers a wide range cassette, clutched rear derailleur…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 27, 2019

Surly powers up Big Easy electric cargo bike to carry your kids (or 300 beers)

Surly has a new e-bike, and it’s actually pretty cool. Granted, those are words that I never expected to type, but it’s true. When you…

Written by Zach Overholt February 22, 2019

Review: Industry Nine Hydra equipped Enduro310 Carbon 29″ MTB wheels

Recently, I had the chance to head down to Asheville to check out Industry Nine’s new A35 stems. OK, I didn’t drive down to Asheville…

Written by Zach Overholt February 12, 2019

Review: dhb Aeron LAB Raceline and Ultralight Kits

You’ve got the latest carbon fiber aero bike, your new aero helmet cheats the wind, your riding position is dialed for maximum speed and your…

Written by Bikerumor Staff February 11, 2019

Review: Burley Coho XC suspended bike trailer keeps heavy loads from bouncing around

If you’ve ever hauled anything in a trailer behind your bike, you’ll appreciate what suspension can do. Either the trailer is too light and it’s…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 10, 2019

First Look: Santa Cruz Blur TR checks in for XC oriented fun on the trails

Given the incredibly efficient designs of today’s trail and enduro bikes, it’s easy to overlook the world of XC bikes. Unless you’re racing, you wouldn’t…

Written by Zach Overholt February 07, 2019

Hands on: Shimano XTR 9100 clips into three new pedal options

We may still be waiting for the release of the full XTR 9100 groupset from Shimano, but the first bit of kit is ready for…

Written by Zach Overholt February 04, 2019

Review: Taking Silca’s Pista Plus floor pump & Sicuro Ti bottle cage to the trails

Silca is generally known for their premium-grade products, so I was pleased to get a chance to test out their latest Pista Plus floor pump…

Written by Steve Fisher February 01, 2019

Review: AxumGear Sprints are the wireless earbuds for weight weenies

For long rides, I like music. Or podcasts. But I hate having wires pull at my neck or ears anytime I turn my head. The…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 23, 2019

First Look: Brooks Cambium C13 tops All-Weather waterproof saddle on carbon rails

Brooks’ fabric & rubber Cambium saddles are a popular choice for cyclists blending classic looks & modern tech, but still don’t like wet weather. Now…

Written by Cory Benson January 23, 2019