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BikeRumor Editor’s Choice 2025 – Jordan’s Best Bike and Gear Awards

For the folks who are new here or are just starting to read my blatherings, I’m the Lycra guy on staff. Voted most likely to…

Written by Jordan Villella December 17, 2025

Catching Up With the Steve Tilford Foundation: Mentoring the Next Generation

The Steve Tilford Foundation Team is stepping into its next chapter. Even as the off-road landscape shifts and as the cyclocross scene contracts, they persevere.

Written by Jordan Villella December 12, 2025

Freedom Coast Launches a 90-Degree Pod Clamp to Improve Your AXS Pods’ Ergonomics

Do you dislike the ergonomics of your AXS Pod Controllers? Freedom Coast’s 90-Degree Pod Clamp might be the answer.

Written by Jeremy Benson October 15, 2025

Belgian Competition Authority Halts UCI Gear Cap Rule — SRAM Scores a Big Win

The ongoing clash between SRAM and the UCI over proposed gear restrictions has taken a significant turn. The Belgian Competition Authority has ordered the UCI…

Written by Jordan Villella October 09, 2025

SRAM Eagle AXS Transmission Gets Faster Multi-gear Shifting* with Firmware Update!

The latest firmware update for SRAM Transmission will make shifting a little bit faster – but only in specific instances.

Written by Ron Frazelle September 23, 2025

SRAM Challenges UCI Gear Rules: The Fight Over the 10-Tooth Cog

The UCI seems surprised that SRAM would be against a gearing rule that would render their 10t cog cassettes illegal.

Written by Jordan Villella September 23, 2025

A GOAT Chain for the GOAT: Nino Schurter gets Custom Spark RC X N1NO For Final Race

When you’re the GOAT, SRAM will make you a GOAT chain with your name on it. Think he gets a lifetime supply?

Written by Jordan Villella September 18, 2025

SRAM Adds Ochain to Its Growing Family of Brands

SRAM adds another brand to its growing portfolio with Ochain.

Written by Jeremy Benson July 04, 2025

UCI Gearing Rule Change Could Ground SRAM’s 10‑Tooth Cogs

An updated gearing change rule could neuter SRAM’s 10-tooth road cog with significant implications for both SRAM and its sponsored teams.

Written by Jordan Villella June 23, 2025

Reader Giveaway: Win a Newly-Released SRAM Force or Rival Groupset

SRAM has new Force and Rival groups out for road or gravel, and BikeTiresDirect is giving you a chance to win one for yourself!

SRAM Launches New 12 & 13 Speed Force and Rival AXS Groupsets for Road and Gravel (XPLR)

SRAM just dropped 13-speed groups all the way to the Rival level – but only for gravel. Road is sticking with 12 speed… for now?

Written by Jordan Villella June 17, 2025

SRAM Force AXS XPLR Review: Force is the New RED

SRAM’s new Force AXS XPLR is going to outshine RED, but in the best way possible. It offers identical performance at a lower price

Written by Jordan Villella June 17, 2025

New SRAM Force & Rival AXS 12, XPLR AXS 13 Prices and Weights

Just how much more weight will the new SRAM Force & Rival groups add to your ride? Find out inside.

Written by Jordan Villella June 17, 2025

SRAM Maven Ultimate Brake Review: They Deliver On Power, But Setup Proved Tricky

SRAM’s Maven Ultimate brakes prove their power and modulation, but needed some maintenance to ensure consistent performance.

Written by Steve Fisher April 22, 2025

GIVEAWAY: Take Our Survey for a Chance to Win A Pair of Just Released SRAM MTB Motive Ultimate Brakes

Free brakes! Whether you ride road, gravel, or mountain — BikeTiresDirect offers the latest brakes and other performance accessories.

Devinci Troy Eagle 90 LTD Features SRAM’s New Mechanical Transmission & Key Upgrades

SRAM Transmission mechanical is here, and it’s already rolling out on complete bikes.

Written by Steve Fisher March 27, 2025

SRAM Eagle 90 & 70 Mechanical Transmission Delivers Cheaper, Hassle-Free MTB Shifting

SRAM Transmission is no longer electronic-only. The new mechanical Eagle 90 & 70 versions might even shift faster!

Written by Cory Benson March 27, 2025

New SRAM Motive 4-piston Brakes Channel Maven Power for Lighter XC & Trail Bikes

The SRAM Maven brakes have become one of our favorites, and now SRAM has a new mountain bike brake that is lighter, but still hugely…

Written by Cory Benson March 27, 2025

SRAM RED AXS E1 Review & Actual Weights

Here’s why the latest SRAM RED group elevates the ride experience and justifies its top-tier positioning. Plus, we weighed every component.

Written by Tyler Benedict January 27, 2025

Did the New SRAM Force AXS Group Just Get Leaked?

If SRAM is about to release a new Force group, mid-tier road bikes could see big improvements.

Written by Zach Overholt January 21, 2025

5DEV 8 Bolt Spider Mounts Dura Ace 2x Rings on Their Ti + Other 8-Bolt Cranks

This spider opens up a world of possibilities to mix and match chainrings & cranks.

Written by Zach Overholt January 17, 2025

BikeRumor Editor’s Choice 2024 – Zach’s Gear of the Year

2024 was a big year for new product launches, and there were some good ones!

Written by Zach Overholt December 24, 2024

Lael Wilcox Sets Around the World By Bike Record By Almost 16 Days!

To make it around the world in just 108 days, Lael estimates it took her somewhere between 300 and 600 Coca-Colas!

Written by Zach Overholt September 12, 2024

Zipp Rolls Out Crazy Wide 303 XPLR Gravel Wheels and Zipp XPLR bars

Zipp’s new gravel wheels are probably wider than the wheels on your XC mountain bike…

Written by Jordan Villella August 01, 2024

SRAM S1000 AXS Adds More Affordable OE-only Eagle Transmission Group, Plus new Brakes!

SRAM Transmission equipped bikes are about to enter a new price point thanks to the new S-1000 group. Plus, the new XS-1270 cassette brings a…

Written by Ron Frazelle July 02, 2024

New SRAM RED AXS Unveiled – Tech, Details & Those Brakes!!!

The new SRAM Red is a lot lighter, a bit sleeker, but the real showstopper is the new brake levers.

Written by Tyler Benedict May 15, 2024

SRAM Wireless Blips Can Now be Paired w/o Shifters

SRAM’s Wireless Blips no longer need a regular shifter, paddle, pod, or BlipBox to be added to your bike, and you can pair up to…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 16, 2024

Chill Out with Brandon Semenuk’s Latest Video – In The Know

Come for the chill vibes, stay for the incredible tail whip drop in Brandon Semenuk’s latest film, In The Know.

Written by Zach Overholt March 14, 2024

Rockshox Flight Attendant Gets Faster than Ever for XC

Rockshox Flight Attendant gets a lot smarter, using power and gear data plus your own riding to adapt to you and your trails!

Written by Tyler Benedict March 12, 2024

SRAM Shifter Recall Gets Official, Applies to All Aftermarket 12-Speed Dropbar Shifters

The recall may sound scary, but the fix is easy enough that most riders can do it at home.

Written by Zach Overholt February 01, 2024

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