Reviews

Project XC Race Bike: Pivot LES mountain bike & Lauf TR Boost fork review

Earlier this year, we built the Project XC Race Bike in preparation for the True Grit Epic, a 50 mile NUE race in St. George,…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 27, 2018

Bikerumor Editor’s Choice Awards 2018 – Zach’s Best Bikes & Gear Picks

Another year has absolutely blown by, and we’re already starting to plan for 2019. But before we pop the champagne and start making ride plans…

Written by Zach Overholt December 20, 2018

Review: StemCaps are a fun way to lighten up your bike’s headset cap

I’m all for shedding grams on my bike. And while some of the ways to do this seem silly, especially when the grams saved per…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 19, 2018

Bikerumor Editor’s Choice Awards 2018 – Cory’s Best Bikes & Gear Picks

Over the course of the year, we see and ride some of the latest & greatest the cycling industry has to offer – new bikes,…

Written by Cory Benson December 18, 2018

Review: Spreng Reng pedals smoother w/ improved asymmetric chainring design

“There’s no way this thing will actually work.” That was the thought going through my head almost every step of the way during this review.…

Written by Zach Overholt December 18, 2018

Review: Rocky Mountain’s 2019 Instinct Alloy 50 BC Edition tames the wild West

If anyone’s going to dub a bike a ‘BC Edition’, it should be built to tackle the kind of terrain that British Columbia is best…

Written by Steve Fisher December 17, 2018

Bikerumor Editor’s Choice Awards 2018 – Tyler’s Best Bikes & Gear Picks

Each year, we test, try and see a lot of new bikes, components, gear, tools and tech. Each of us has different riding styles, preferences…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 13, 2018

Review: 45NRTH Ragnarök boots step in when the weather starts to turn

As we head into winter and the weather starts to change, you’re probably reaching for different layers to keep you warm and dry. But What…

Written by Zach Overholt December 07, 2018

One Ride Review: Culprit RAD is a versatile drop bar bike for any adventure

While in Taiwan for the Taipei Cycle Show, we spent a little extra time visiting factories, the beaches and other areas. This included a stop…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 07, 2018

Review: Endura MT500 Waterproof Suit, lightweight with monster breathability

Before you read our own review, if you’ve not seen Danny MacAskill in the all-new Endura MT500 Waterproof Suit ripping up some of Scotland’s tastiest…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan December 05, 2018

Review: Niner JET 9 RDO proves bigger does make a better trail bike

I need to start this review with two statements. First, that I’ve ridden every generation of Niner JET 9 since their very first 80mm travel,…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 03, 2018

Hands On: Leatt DBX 4.0 full face helmet goes light on weight, not protection

You have a lot of options these days when it comes to full face helmets. Whether racing down hill or just wanting to add some…

Written by Zach Overholt December 03, 2018

Long Term Review: Boyd Jocassee wheels are a stout option for Road+ / Gravel

There are more drop bar bikes than ever rolling on 27.5″ or 650b tires. Naturally, that has meant an increase in the number of drop…

Written by Zach Overholt November 30, 2018

Just In: Why Cycles’ first fat bike, the Big Iron + ENVE fat bike build kit

It’s safe to say that Adam Miller knows his fat bikes. After growing up in Alaska and starting at a bike shop at an early…

Written by Zach Overholt November 29, 2018

Review: 3T Strada – The 1x / Single Chainring Road Bike

1x drivetrains are hot, but for road bikes? Earlier in 2018, the 3T Strada raised the eyebrows of the European professional peloton when Irish-registered professional…

Written by Jayson O'Mahoney November 29, 2018

Review: DiscoBrakes Copper-Free replacement disk brake pads stop cheap

We don’t often devote much time to reviewing something as small as aftermarket brake pads. But last winter we read about a set of Copper-Free…

Written by Cory Benson November 29, 2018

First Ride: Climbing (and descending) Sintra, Portugal on the Canyon Neuron CF

“We’re riding from here?” It’s always a good sign when you show up to a new country to ride bikes, and that’s the response from…

Written by Zach Overholt November 27, 2018

Review: Post Carry Transfer Case flies your bike w/o oversize baggage fees!

Oversize baggage fees are the bane of traveling cyclists’ existence, adding up to $400 for a round trip. So, what if there was a way…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 27, 2018

Canyon Neuron CF connects with more riders for XC / Trail riding fun

Canyon’s latest bike is a bit of a departure from the industry’s longer, slacker, more aggro mantra lately. It’s not that Canyon thinks those longer,…

Written by Zach Overholt November 27, 2018

First Impressions: Setting up, riding new Continental GP 5000 TL tubeless road tires

Two weeks ago we saw Continental finally overcome their own resistance with the introduction of a tubeless version of their Grand Prix all-rounder road tire.…

Written by Cory Benson November 21, 2018

Review: The 2019 Trek Remedy 8 is a solid climber and supple descender

Earlier this summer I spent an evening comparing a bunch of MTB brands’ entry-level trail bikes. A lot of these bikes sit a little over…

Written by Steve Fisher November 21, 2018

Review: New Dirtlej Core Edition Dirtsuit w/ improved breathability & waterproofing

With a weekend of shredding in store in Scotland’s unrivaled glorious winter conditions, we were extremely grateful to test the new Dirtlej Core Edition Dirtsuit.…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan November 16, 2018

CX Review: Rotor 2INpower meter cranks tracking power through snow, mud & rain

Tracking power is probably the most key metric to targeted training for a specific event or discipline. Cyclocross also happens to be one of the…

Written by Cory Benson November 16, 2018

Review: Merida Mission CX carbon cyclocross race bike maintains versatility

Merida’s new 2019 Mission CX carbon cyclocross bike claims to be more race-oriented than its predecessor. With a lighter frame, improved tire clearance, updated standards,…

Written by Cory Benson November 15, 2018