Reviews

Quick Look: Timbuk2’s handy I.C.O.E. mini tool

Along with their impressive new Especial Tres pack (more on that soon), Timbuk2 recently sent out their new ICOE (In Case Of Emergency) mini tool. …

Written by Marc Basiliere March 03, 2012

Project 24.2 Initial Review: Mavic’s well-cut Club winter gloves

See all of our project 24.2 reviews here! A well-considered cut makes Mavic’s Club glove a good winter mountain biking choice. Mavic’s Club winter glove…

Written by Marc Basiliere March 01, 2012

Just In: Easton’s stealth EA70 XCT wheelset

With wheel technology marching steadily on (and prices marching steadily up), it’s nice to look a step or two down the range to find a…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 29, 2012

Review: Raleigh Militis 3 Carbon Road Bike

Raleigh Bicycles is one of those companies I think pretty much every one has heard of, right on up there with Schwinn. But if you’ve…

Written by Bikerumor Staff February 28, 2012

Project 24.2 Review: Ergon’s GA1 Leichtbau grip and HA2 glove

See all of our Project 24.2 posts here! With my half of 24 hours worth of racing- to say nothing of hundreds of hours of…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 28, 2012

Just In: WTB Frequency i19 Team rims and Moto 2.1 TCS tires

Just in time for some spring trail action, WTB have sent out their new Frequency i19 tubeless ready rims and reintroduced Moto 2.1 TCS tires. …

Written by Marc Basiliere February 26, 2012

Trailside Review – Lezyne Pressure Drive Mini Pump

Lezyne’s Pressure Drive mini pump is a CNC aluminum mini pump that claims to go to 120psi. The overlapping barrel and handle with a detacheable…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 25, 2012

Project 24.2 Review: Road ID’s tenacious Firefly Supernova safety light

See all of our Project 24.2 posts here! Along with the Elite wrist band reviewed last month, the good people at Road ID sent out…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 23, 2012

Reynolds Assault CX Carbon Disc Tubular Cyclocross Wheels – Unboxed & Weighed

Hitting the market just in time for the 2012 cyclocross season, Reynolds Assault Carbon Disc wheels. Using hubs borrowed from their mountain bike wheels Reynolds…

Written by Rob Morgan February 23, 2012

2012 Charge Mixer Urban Commuter – Unboxed, Weighed & First Impressions

The 2012 Charge Mixer just arrived for review, and it looks to be a serious all-weather commuter. The Shimano Alfine 11 speed internal geared hub…

Written by Colin McCaleb February 22, 2012

Project 24.2 Review: Ritchey WCS Carbon 1-Bolt seatpost

See all of our Project 24.2 posts here! In order to meet the seatpost ideal of solidity, adjustability, and light weight, Ritchey have rethought their…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 21, 2012

Long Term Review: CamelBak Antidote Reservoir

There comes a time in every hydration reservoir’s life, and they do live long lives, when you just cannot get rid of that stupid carcinogenic…

Written by Bikerumor Staff February 16, 2012

Project 24.2: The finishing touches

See all of our Project 24.2 posts here! By the time that this post goes live, we’ll be well on our way to Tucson to…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 16, 2012

Book Review: Team 7-Eleven

You’re not used to seeing black and white photos on Bikerumor, are you? Well, this photo speaks to the time before time, when there were…

Written by Bikerumor Staff February 15, 2012

Project 24.2 Review: Looking Tremendous and Staying Warm in Louis Garneau’s Enduro Bib Knikers 2

See all of our Project 24.2 reviews here! What is better than putting on your stretchy pants on a crisp winter morning knowing you are…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 15, 2012

Project Fatbike: Origin-8 Devist-8er 26 x 4.0 FatbikeTires

Last year at Interbike, while trudging around the desert finding bikes to ride, and avoiding torrential downpours, we noticed an interesting tire in Vee Rubber’s…

Written by Zach Overholt February 10, 2012

Project 24.2 Initial Review: Swiftwick Pursiuit merino socks and Performance Sleeves

As we enter the standard January drought conditions here in the Southwest, it is finally time to get out on the trails again. We have…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 09, 2012

2012 Raleigh XXIX Singlespeed Belt Drive 29er – Unboxed, Weighed & First Impressions

This year I decided to race the BURN 24 Hour in the solo singlespeed category. Why, I don’t know. But I’m signed up, so I…

Written by Rob Morgan February 08, 2012

Project 24 Initial Review: Specialized’s crazy stiff S-Works EVO MTB shoe

See all of our Project 24.2 posts here! Specialized‘s EVO designation is attached to products that are targeted at riders who don’t readily fit into…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 08, 2012

Initial Review: Lezyne’s compact Super Drive LED headlight

In all honesty, I didn’t expect to like Lezyne’s Super Drive. As a commuter who regularly starts and finishes his morning commute in the dark,…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 07, 2012

Review: Six Six Ones UltraLight Raji Mountain Bike Gloves

Once upon a time, before I became obsessed with cycling, I used to just love biking. In those days my brakes barely worked, I didn’t…

Written by Saris Mercanti February 06, 2012

Project 24.2 initial review: JBV Coaching by Tom Jones

See all of our Project 24.2 posts here! After a number of years essentially ‘winging it’ when it came to training for 24 Hours in…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 03, 2012

Project 24.2 Initial Review: Ritchey WCS Carbon Matrix C260 stem

See all of our Project 24.2 posts here! For the most part, it’s hard to get too excited about stems. If they do their job…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 02, 2012

Project 24.2 Review: Road ID’s Wrist ID Elite

See all of our Project 24.2 posts here! There are certain things that we do as we get older that aren’t necessarily cool or exciting. …

Written by Marc Basiliere January 30, 2012

Long Term Review: Spank Spike Flat Pedal

Lust doesn’t motivate the majority of my purchases with the exception of a recent upgrade. When I came across the first spy shots of Spanks…

Written by Saris Mercanti January 26, 2012

Review: Castelli’s fantastic Chiro WS fall/winter gloves

Winter gloves, it seems, are really hard to get right. Too little insulation results in frozen fingers won’t let you think of anything else. Too…

Written by Marc Basiliere January 26, 2012

Review: Lazer Urbanize and Genesis Helmets, Plus The Winter Liner – Updated

For the past few years we’ve noticed Julie riding her bike all around our city. At first, she had her daughter in tow on a…

Written by Kristi Benedict January 25, 2012

Project 1.1 First Ride: American Classic MTB Tubeless 29 Single Speed wheels and 2012 Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29×2.25 tires

Check out all of our Project 1.1 posts here! When both Schwalbe and American Classic were in touch recently to ask if we were interested…

Written by Marc Basiliere January 25, 2012

Review: Louis Garneau’s lightweight Edge trail helmet

How is this helmet not everywhere? I mean, the Louis Garneau Edge is a fantastically comfortable, good looking trail helmet that weighs 308G -size medium,…

Written by Marc Basiliere January 24, 2012