Reviews

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

Review: Living with SRAM Red eTap wireless shifting for a few months

By now, we’ve covered the full development story, technology and first impressions and weigh in of SRAM Red eTap. So, after all that, having a…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 24, 2016

Review: Bell Super 2R convertible full face helmet is the enduro racing solution

When SRAM invited us to the Eagle 1×12 launch, they offered an extension to the trip to race round one of the revived Italian Super…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 23, 2016

First Impression: Atomik speeds things up with new carbon road tubeless wheels

While many companies sit behind a desk or send reps out to be the face of the company, owner Wayne Lee and VP Kevin Lineberger are road…

Written by Trey Richardson May 23, 2016

Review: Dare VSR Aero Road Bike – Part One, with disc brakes

“We know how to develop a bike that is close to perfection” says Dare Bikes. That’s a bold claim to make, but they’ve garnered much experience…

Written by Jayson O'Mahoney May 20, 2016

Can tires make a bigger difference than aero wheels? We put Michelin Power to the test

Everybody loves free speed, right? Based on the latest trend to incorporate everything aero, it seems that the ability to shave a few seconds off…

Written by Zach Overholt May 18, 2016

Hands On: All new CycleOps Hammer quietly smashes the direct drive trainer world

Trainers are the things we love to hate. If you’re one of those that cringe every time the temp drops because you can hear that dust…

Written by Trey Richardson May 12, 2016

Review: new ABUS Titalium Lock and Brooklyn Chain

German lock maker ABUS has a new bike lock and chain for Brooklyn-level urban security (they give it their own security rating of 12 out…

Written by John Herron May 11, 2016

Review: Eddy Merckx Strasbourg 71 alloy gravel road bike

If the name Eddy Merckx doesn’t ring a bell, Google “greatest bicycle racer of all time”. Assuming visits to resulting websites are true to form, the…

Written by Jayson O'Mahoney May 06, 2016

Review: 2016 Kona Hei Hei DL Trail 29er mountain bike

Categories. It used to be a mountain bike was a mountain bike. You’d use the same bike for trials, DH, and XC, and all in…

Written by Zach Overholt May 05, 2016

Review: Dean’s titanium Antero cross bike takes “custom” titanium to a whole new (price) level

Dean Titanium has a deep history and since long time employee and welder Ari Leon has taken the reigns, we’ve seen a lot of new…

Written by Trey Richardson May 02, 2016

Dissent Labs 8” Supercrew and Semenuk GFX Compression Socks

Hailing from Pemberton, B.C. Dissent Labs is a small brand that has some big names (like Brandon Semenuk, Mike Hopkins, Remi Gauvin, and Bas and…

Written by Steve Fisher April 25, 2016

Review: Wickwerks lets you have your cake & eat it too meshing Standard 53t & Compact 34t rings

I had a pretty extensive conversation with the folks at Wickwerks at Interbike back in September as I was somewhat intrigued by their new option…

Written by Trey Richardson April 21, 2016

Just in: New steel 8bar NEUKLN fixed gear do-it-all commuter

Up until this past year all of the bikes out of 8bar were aluminum as they sought to deliver a balance of high performance and…

Written by Cory Benson April 14, 2016

Review: Featherweight Fuji SL 1.3 floats like a butterfly, but only the competition will feel the sting

It isn’t often that I pick up a bike and am almost afraid to ride it. Fuji’s 14.17lb/6.44kg SL 1.3 was a bike I’d been wanting to try…

Written by Trey Richardson April 14, 2016

Maxxis Appalachian Summit – New tire testing at the Mulberry Gap Mountain Bike Get-a-way

When you think of Georgia, you might not think Maxxis tires and mountain bike destinations. That’s precisely the reason Maxxis had us down to Elijay, GA. Tucked away well off…

Written by Zach Overholt April 13, 2016