Reviews

Review: Bolle Vortex and Draft Sunglasses

For anyone who’s descended a mountain with one eye open at a time to avoid drying them both out at once, quality eyewear is as…

Written by Bikerumor Staff December 14, 2011

2012 Avid Elixir 9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes – Unboxed & Weighed

When we first saw the completely redesigned Avid Elixir 7 and Elixir 9 disc brakes back in February, they were fully mounted to bikes and…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 13, 2011

Midweek Mini Reviews – Goods from Muscle Milk, AeroPress, Chrome Apparel, Hydrapak & Pearl Izumi

The Aerobie AeroPress, which is available through Kinetic Koffee’s website, is a simple hand powered espresso and coffee press. It’s perfect for a quick cup…

Written by Bikerumor Staff December 13, 2011

Review: Swiftwick Aspire Cycling Socks

Swiftwick launched their Aspire line of socks early in January 2011. Compared to their regular performance socks, the Aspire models have more “managed compression” throughout,…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 13, 2011

First Rides: Mavic’s brain freeze-inducing Plasma helmet

Why jump into the helmet market? After all, there are loads of companies making very good helmets- many, it has to be said, more striking…

Written by Marc Basiliere December 13, 2011

Initial Review: Glacier Outdoor Perfect Curve Winter Glove

Recently I was given the chance to review a pair of Glacier Outdoor winter riding gloves, and due to my ignorance of the company I…

Written by Zach Overholt December 09, 2011

Review: 60Beats RX Heart Rate Monitor for iPhone and Android

The 60beat system is a nifty little device that plugs into one’s smart phone allowing an athlete to use their iPhone or Android phone as…

Written by Bikerumor Staff December 08, 2011

Long Term Follow-Up: Ritchey Design WCS Cockpit + Fork

Back in July, I wrote an introduction about the full Ritchey cockpit that I put on my road bike project, and it has come time…

Written by Bikerumor Staff December 08, 2011

Project 24.2: Time for another 24hr race!

See all of our Project 24.2 posts here! With New Mexico suddenly plunged into bitter cold, 88mph winds, and snow, it’s time to think about…

Written by Marc Basiliere December 08, 2011

Review: Topeak’s unique Air BackPack

When I first saw Topeak’s Air BackPack at Interbike a couple of years back, I thought that it was a really neat idea. Most large-capacity…

Written by Marc Basiliere December 06, 2011

Praxis Works Chainring Review

Poor front shifting can really ruin an otherwise amazing drivetrain setup. Not to mention, it can really put a downer on your rides. I myself…

Written by Nick Burklow December 05, 2011

ENVE Composites 29er XC Tubeless Rims – Unboxed & Weighed

ENVE Composites’ carbon fiber rims are a lust worthy item. Light, sure, but also proving to be pretty strong out in the real world. The…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 30, 2011

Review: Prestacycle’s handy Prestaratchet and bit set

It’s hard to get too excited about a miniature ratchet wrench, isn’t it? After all, if tools are cool, than big tools must be cooler.…

Written by Marc Basiliere November 30, 2011

Just in from Giro: Feature, Pivot, and Socks?

It seems like every time you turn around Giro has a new product, and with an ever expanding catalog that may not be far from…

Written by Zach Overholt November 28, 2011

Project 1.1: DT Swiss 350 x Stan’s Crest wheelset

Check out all of our Project 1.1 posts here! Besides a frame that was just too small, the real driver for this fall’s single speed…

Written by Marc Basiliere November 24, 2011

First Flight: Evoc Bike Travel Bag flight case

What’s worse: flying with a bike or going on vacation without a familiar bicycle? As much as it can be fun to try out a…

Written by Marc Basiliere November 22, 2011

Cervelo S5 Aero Road Bike – Unboxed, Weighed & First Rides

When the Cervelo S5 first stepped on the scene, the numbers looked good but I wasn’t stoked about the looks. Now that’s it’s sitting in…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 17, 2011

Review: Lazer’s lightweight Nirvana mountain helmet

Seeing as they make one of my all-time favorite helmets, it’s always exciting when new model arrives here at Bikerumor. Unfortunately, the mark left across…

Written by Marc Basiliere November 17, 2011

Review: Tout Terrain Metropolitan Feat. Gates Carbon Belt Drive

Recently, the good folks at Gates Carbon Drive Systems offered up some bikes to us to test, and I had only one request; something with…

Written by Bikerumor Staff November 16, 2011

Midweek Mini-Reviews: Goods from Topeak, Chrome & Giro

Topeak’s Ratchet Rocket Lite is a mini ratchet wrench that comes in its own little pouch with various common Allen wrench inserts and a phillips…

Written by Bikerumor Staff November 16, 2011

Review: American Classic’s light, stout All Mountain 26 Tubeless wheelset

In what’s become the year of the lightweight trail wheelset, one option has become very easy to recommend. With its reasonable weight, proven freehub, standard…

Written by Marc Basiliere November 15, 2011

First Impressions: A month with Vittoria’s Supra MTB shoes

At Interbike this fall, we had the chance to sit down with Michael from Vittoria USA to learn more about the company- and their shoes. …

Written by Marc Basiliere November 10, 2011

It’s that time of year: Clif Bar’s Seasonal Flavors are back!

Sure, they’ve been on shelves for about a month, but we thought that it would only be right to spend some time with CLIF’s Spiced…

Written by Marc Basiliere November 09, 2011

Review: FastMac U-Socket USB wall outlet

With an ever-growing number of things (phones, lights, GPSs, helmet cams, and so on) turning to USB charging, it seems as though competition for outlet…

Written by Marc Basiliere November 08, 2011

Review: LOOK’s astonishingly light KéO Blade Carbon Ti pedals

It’s always nice when a company that all but created a product category can take a couple of steps back and rethink their core product. …

Written by Marc Basiliere November 03, 2011

Project 1.1: Vredestein’s Spotted Cat and Black Panther Xtreme 29er tires

Check out all of our Project 1.1 posts here! At both Eurobike and Interbike this fall, Vredestein’s new line of 29er tires caught both Tyer’s…

Written by Marc Basiliere November 01, 2011

Video and Review: Cove G-Spot on the Basque Coast

This video is shot on a ride along the Basque coast, ending right in the heart of San Sebastian, one of the capital cities of…

Written by Douglas McDonald October 28, 2011

Initial Review: 2012 Rockshox SID 29er Unboxed, Weighed and First Rides

SRAM launched the SID 29er fork at Sea Otter earlier this year, but it’s only recently been available for aftermarket. We got a quick ride…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 27, 2011

A Tail of Two Lights pt. 2: Exposure Flare review

Since Light & Motion’s Vis 180 was released last fall and the subsequent arrival of Exposure’s Flare, I have been swapping between the two lights,…

Written by Marc Basiliere October 27, 2011

Review: Orbea Alma 29er – Part One: S10 Carbon

We took two diehard 26″ mountain bike racers and switched their bikes for Orbea Alma 29ers. Each spent several months riding and racing everything from…

Written by Rob Morgan October 26, 2011