Reviews

Review: Dainese Enduro Knee Guards ride well, but don’t walk the walk

A few weeks ago, a select crew of MTB media folks were given a set of Dainese’s latest Enduro Knee Guards to try out. We got…

Written by Steve Fisher October 25, 2018

Mongoose Guide Expert packs out for the long haul

Getting more out of your bike is a growing trend thanks to the flexibility of adventure bikes. Mongoose has doubled down on the long-haul lifestyle…

Written by michael gushulak October 25, 2018

Review: Von Hof ACX steel cyclocross bike’s ride quality justifies the price

Coming into this review, my biggest question was, why does the bike cost so much? Surely something about it is special, right? Turns out, there’s…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 23, 2018

Hands on: Industry Nine A35 stem turns with precision from CNC machining

The latest piece of performance bicycle jewelry from Industry Nine has nothing to do with your wheels. Instead, I9 is living up to the new…

Written by Zach Overholt October 23, 2018

#Vanlife Review: Custom waterproof Honda Element seat covers from Wet Okole

I was reminded on a recent trip to Asheville, just how popular the Honda Element is with cyclists. Looking around, a third of the parking…

Written by Zach Overholt October 22, 2018

Just In: Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 12 speed LT 29er

When it comes to the new 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper, there are a lot of options. Just look at how long the name is – it…

Written by Zach Overholt October 22, 2018

First Ride: Cannondale Habit 29er trail bike in Germany’s Black Forest

As part of the launch for the new 130 mm travel trail bike, the Habit, we headed to Cannondale’s European HQ in Freiburg, Germany. Freiburg…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan October 11, 2018

Just in: 509 Cycles gives in to their Necessary Evil

The adventurers at 509 Cycles are known for their versatile fat bikes that are designed to handle any trail you throw at them. Drawing from…

Written by michael gushulak October 10, 2018

Review: Bont Vaypor G ultra stiff, carbon road bike shoes for gravel biking

With gravel blowing up, I’ve often wondered if we really need all these gravel-specific versions of so many products that have existed for years –…

Written by Cory Benson October 05, 2018

Review: Podia Merino, a lightweight long sleeve jersey for cooler days on the bike

As autumn teases us with colder weather and shorter days in our Europe HQ, pre-work and evening rides have become chilly. Not yet time to…

Written by Cory Benson October 04, 2018

Crankbrothers’ Synthesis E 11 carbon wheels provide great traction & hold tough

The Thesis: Carbon wheels should be stiff. The antithesis: Carbon wheels should be compliant. The Synthesis: Carbon front wheels should be compliant, but rear wheels…

Written by Steve Fisher October 01, 2018

Blackburn bikepacking bags get lighter, stronger, & fit better w/ Outpost Elite

If you asked me about the best part of Interbike 2018, it wasn’t the riding at Northstar. It was the riding just outside of Northstar. The…

Written by Zach Overholt October 01, 2018

Rapha protects with bright Commuter Jackets, adds new CX racing Cross Collection

With the start of fall Rapha has added a new, affordable waterproof Commuter Jacket to keep us cyclists dry and visible, on & off the…

Written by Cory Benson September 26, 2018

Review: 7mesh Desperado Merino Henley & Glidepath shorts are cool, light & tough

B.C.-based 7mesh aims to create top-notch technical clothing to manage moisture so you stay comfortable & focused on enjoying the ride. After putting many miles on the…

Written by Steve Fisher September 18, 2018

Specialized recharges Turbo Levo e-MTB w/ added range, power, less weight, more

Recently, we’ve kept most of the e-bike related posts to their new home, e-bikerumor.com. But every once in a while, there comes a bike that should needs…

Written by Zach Overholt September 18, 2018

Review: Xentis Kappa2 650b 4-Spoke Carbon Wheelset, Unlike Anything Else

The Austrian-made Xentis Kappa2 650b 4-spoke carbon wheelset stands out from the crowd. It is a throwback to the days of composite tri and quad…

Written by Jayson O'Mahoney September 17, 2018

When bigger isn’t better: DMR Vault goes 10% smaller with MIDI for smaller feet

The DMR VAULT MIDI pedal is a scaled down version of DMR’s award winning VAULT platform. Whether you have smaller feet or prefer a smaller…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan September 17, 2018

Review: SeaSucker Talon Rack – how to carry your gravel bike on a Porsche 911

In a market crowded with options to carry one’s bicycle to and fro behind or on top of a vehicle, the SeaSucker Talon single-bike rack…

Written by Jayson O'Mahoney September 17, 2018

Review: Hammerhead Karoo is a big, bold GPS cycling computer with a bite

What started out as a simple navigation beacon that used lights to guide you updated to one of the most fully featured and impressively sized…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 14, 2018

Review: Showers Pass’ Apex Merino Tech Tee and IMBA Shorts make a cool combo

I love hot weather but the more the mercury rises, the more careful we riders have to be about keeping cool out on the trails.…

Written by Steve Fisher September 13, 2018

Review: Bontrager Circuit MIPS combines comfort, safety, & magnetic light mounts

Like clockwork, as soon as September 1st rolled around, our days have gotten shorter. It’s during these dark, often stormy days that I start to…

Written by Zach Overholt September 10, 2018

Review: Leatt DBX 2.0 mountain bike helmet spins up comfortable protection

Leatt’s mountain bike helmet scheme is simple to understand, the higher the number the higher the helmet sits in their lineup. The DBX 2.0 reviewed…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 10, 2018

Finish Line Tubeless Tire Sealant check in – still liquid, but lifetime claim dries up

Diamonds are forever. Finish Line’s Tire Sealant? Well, that depends on who you ask. Greatly. After 6 months of testing, the sealant in my bike…

Written by Zach Overholt September 07, 2018

Review: Smith Forefront 2 offers more room, protection, & better ventilation

The original Forefront put Smith on the map in the cycling helmet world. It combined unique looks with a compelling protection story and of course…

Written by Zach Overholt September 05, 2018

Otso Plus-Fat: Can you make a fat bike a plus bike by only changing the tires?

Not long after the first production plus bikes started popping up, fat bikers began to experiment with plus tire sets ups of their own. The…

Written by Zach Overholt September 04, 2018

Just In: Alpitude Superleggero ultralight 9g carbon bottle cages – Actual weights!

When we last caught up with custom frame builder Andrea Sega of Werking bikes and Alpitude components this spring, he showed us his Ultra carbon bottle…

Written by Cory Benson September 04, 2018