Reviews

Review: Rapha’s wet weather Pro Team Shadow kit

Rapha quietly added some arm, knee, and leg warmers to their shop recently with the same Shadow fabric that we had been testing since last…

Written by Cory Benson July 15, 2016

Review: Bontrager Aeolus 5 aero, tubeless disc brake carbon clinchers & R3 tires

Wasn’t too long ago that the terms “disc brake” and “aerodynamic” were mutually exclusive, but as things slowly proceed to put rotors in the pro…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 14, 2016

Review: Is SRAM’s NX 1x Drivetrain good enough to ditch your double?

If you’ve been considering switching to a SRAM 1x group, there are probably two big factors to consider. Price, and the need for an XD…

Written by Zach Overholt July 13, 2016

First Look: Spada’s Rapido SL 29er wheelset offers carbon weight at an alloy price

Italians are not the least bit shy when it comes to pouring as much passion as they do performance into their machinery. In this regard,…

Written by Trey Richardson July 12, 2016

One Ride Review: The quite capable Pivot Mach 429 Trail

The first 29er I ever rode was the Pivot Mach 429. It was at a demo day in Charlotte, NC, well before Bikerumor was a…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 08, 2016

Reviewed: Indigo Lighting’s 5.01 – The Brightest Single LED Bike Light?

“The new Indigo 5.01 is still the brightest single LED bike light” – a bold claim to make. Indigo Lights purports their single high CRI…

Written by Jayson O'Mahoney July 08, 2016

First Impressions: RIP up and JET down from an Idaho yurt on Niner’s new bikes with 29 & 27.5+

What’s better than riding mountain bikes in the back country? Apparently riding mountain bikes to a yurt in the back country to spend the night,…

Written by Zach Overholt July 07, 2016

Review: From desert dust to Midwest muck on the Intense ACV 27.5+ Full Suspension MTB

At this current point in mountain bike history, it’s more surprising when a company has something to show us that isn’t Plus or Plus compatible. The…

Written by Zach Overholt July 07, 2016

SRAM XX1 Eagle 1×12 mountain bike group – Actual weights, install & first ride

We weighed pre-production parts at the SRAM Eagle 12-speed group launch earlier this year, but now we’ve got our own group installed on our own…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 06, 2016

Review / Tour: American made Saris Freedom SuperClamp is a quality rack option for almost any bike

Today, America celebrates its independence. Along with the constant fireworks and everything red, white, and blue, it also reminded me of the little American flag on the…

Written by Zach Overholt July 04, 2016

First Ride: Lapierre reworks cross country with new XR full suspension

To round out its 70th year of building bikes in France, Lapierre has rolled out several all new bikes for both road and trail riding…

Written by Cory Benson July 01, 2016

Review: Mashing absoluteBLACK’s oval narrow-wide ring & chainguide – should you switch to oval?

AbsoluteBLACK sent me their 32t oval narrow-wide chainring & chainguide system to try so I could see what all of the fuss is about. Sporting no logos, their…

Written by Trey Richardson June 29, 2016

Review: Dare VSR Aero Road Bike – Part Two, with rim brakes

A little earlier this year, we provided a tech overview of the Dare VSR Aero Road bike -a road bike capable of running disc brakes or…

Written by Jayson O'Mahoney June 24, 2016

New Scapin LTD SL ultralight road bike gets just 20 units worldwide – first look, first rides

If you’re looking for something truly unique without suffering the wait times for a custom build, it’s hard to get much more exclusive than one…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 21, 2016

Review: First Impressions of the Mavic XA Wheelset in Basque Country

For a company that has long relied on aluminum for their mountain bike wheels, Mavic’s new XA Carbon wheels were pretty big news. As part…

Written by Douglas McDonald June 16, 2016

Review: Eleven Velo Pivot Bibs & Pro Jersey

We cyclists are spoilt for choice when it comes to riding kit. Each week it seems like we’re met with the arrival of another new high-end clothing…

Written by Wil Barrett June 13, 2016

Review: Niner RKT9 cross country race rocket

After attending the informal launch party for the Niner RKT9 last summer, we got our own size Large in for testing on my home trails…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 09, 2016

Review: Will HT Components’ Enduro ready T1 pedals dethrone Shimano’s class leading trail pedals?

We got our hands on an absolutely dazzling set of HT Components’ T1 Enduro/Race pedals (I got to pick the color out of the 11…

Written by Trey Richardson June 03, 2016

Review: HotShot resets your nerve-to-muscle communication to prevent cramps

Perhaps you’ve seen the ads for #ITSTHENERVE floating around Facebook, and perhaps you’ve even clicked on them only to find a tease of information about…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 02, 2016

Long Term Review: Trek Émonda SLR 8

When Trek first introduced the Émonda back in 2014, it was sort of a surprising addition. Seeming to compete directly with the Madone, the biggest difference…

Written by Zach Overholt June 01, 2016

Review: Camelbak K.U.D.U. hydration pack is ready for adventure…and enduro!

Along with the Bell Super 2R mountain bike helmet with removable chin bar, I needed an enduro-ready hydration pack for round one of the Italian…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 27, 2016

First Impressions: Riding the Pivot Switchblade in 29 and 27.5+ on Moab’s best trails

For the launch of their newest bike, Pivot did things a bit differently. After showing up to Moab, the only information we were given on…

Written by Zach Overholt May 27, 2016

Review: Race Face Chester pedals, Aeffect cranks and Love Handle grips

Time to put on my finest flannel and go out for a rip! As Bikerumor’s Canadian contributor I was happy to get the chance to…

Written by Steve Fisher May 25, 2016

Long term Review: We take DVO’s super adjustable Diamond into the rough

DVO has made several green with envy since their entrance into the suspension marketplace. Though a somewhat new company, they really aren’t… well, in experience anyway.…

Written by Trey Richardson May 25, 2016