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Leatt MTB Shoes Stick on New WaffleGrip Pro Rubber: HydrDri 7.0 & 3.0 Flat Pro Review

Review of Leatt waterproof HydrDri 7.0 & MTB 3.0 Flat Pro shoes: Revamped mountain bike shoes stick to platform pedals like glue with all-new WaffleGrip…

Written by Cory Benson March 08, 2023

2023 Merida ONE-SIXTY 6000 Gives a Reassuring, Responsive Ride | Review

Last year, Merida revitalized its line up of trail and enduro bikes with the launch of the 2023 Merida ONE-SIXTY and ONE-FORTY, the former of…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan March 03, 2023

Tifosi Rail XC First Look: Budget Sunglass Doesn’t Miss Marks

The Rail XC exhibits Tifosi’s “sunglasses for all” concept with a palatable price tag and a shallow shape to fit more wearers.

Written by Sam Anderson March 01, 2023

Haulin’ the Goods on the Short Haul D8, Tern’s Most Affordable Cargo Bike

Urban mobility specialists Tern Bicycles has loaned BikeRumor its new, entry-level, budget-friendly Short Haul Cargo Bike for review.

Written by Ron Frazelle February 27, 2023

Protect Your Back Side With PDW’s Full Metal Fenders

Oregon’s Portland Design Works knows a thing about riding in the rain and offers its Full Metal Fenders for all bikes.

Written by Ron Frazelle February 25, 2023

Review: Gore Lupra mountain bike jacket is perfect in it’s own special way

With a mix of windproof, water-resistant, and highly breathable stretch panels, the Gore Lupra has features that make it a nearly perfect mountain bike jacket.

Written by Tyler Benedict February 25, 2023

Review: Louis Garneau 7-pocket Clutch gravel jersey & 3-pocket Corridge Bibs

With a whopping 10 pockets between them, LG’s “Groad” jersey and bibshorts are a great way to bring all the snacks along. Add in a…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 24, 2023

Shimano MW702 Winter Shoes Review: Better Fit, Better Protection From the Elements

The Shimano MW702 replaces the outgoing MW701 and expounds on some of the newer features that the MW701 brought to the Shimano winter shoe line.

Written by Jordan Villella February 24, 2023

Hutchinson Gravel Goes Big with 50mm Overide, Touareg & Tundra gravel bike tires

Hutchinson has given their gravel tire line-up a high-volume boost, ballooning their Overide, Touareg & Tundra up to 50mm. Developed to transform your modern gravel…

Written by Cory Benson February 19, 2023

Review: Niner RKT RDO is a low-slung bottle rocket

The Niner RKT RDO is leaner and meaner than ever, proving itself as a capable XC race bike. Here’s how it compares to the prior…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 18, 2023

Review: Giro Blaze winter mountain biking shoes

The Giro Blaze is a sleek, warm, weatherproof winter mountain bike shoe that’s comfy in a wide temperature range. Now, if only they made it…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 16, 2023

Unique Vents Give the New Bell Full 10 Spherical DH helmet Impressive Ventilation

I’ll never forget Bell’s print ads from the 90’s, cleverly asking “Is your kid wearing $100 shoes and a $10 helmet?” If you agree your…

Written by Steve Fisher February 16, 2023

First Rides: Galfer Shark lightweight 160mm XC rotor can save grams without losing power

Galfer Shark XC lightweight 160mm rotors bring extra braking power & more consistent performance to cross-country, marathon & downcountry mountain bikes

Written by Cory Benson February 15, 2023

Review: Fezzari Veyo SL aero road bike defies the wind

The Fezzari Veyo SL provides very affordable, always-on speed with a great feature set, future-proof spec, and darn good looks. Here’s the full review with…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 13, 2023

5DEV Factory Tour + CNC Machined Gravel & MTB Crankset Review!

Last year, I made a trip down to San Diego to visit the manufacturing facility for 5DEV. Because I’m local to them, they reached out…

Written by Ron Frazelle February 09, 2023

Updated Ventum GS1 Review: A Ready, Set, Gravel Race Machine

Ventum is quickly becoming a household name for those in the drop bar scene. The brand started with slick, aerodynamic road bikes and, in 2020,…

Written by Jordan Villella February 01, 2023

First Look: Vaude TVL Sykkel Bike Shoes are Modern ATB Classics

A while back I was scrolling through my pal Erick Cadeno’s Instagram page – which is great inspiration to travel by bike more. While doing…

Written by Ron Frazelle January 25, 2023

Review: SRAM XPLR Gravel Group, from Fork to Wheels to Drivetrain

The complete SRAM XPLR gravel group comes together to create a sum greater than its parts, and the parts are pretty darn good. While there…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 21, 2023

All New Giro Aries Road Helmet Gets Slimmer & More Protective Thanks to Aura II Design

Giro has a new top-of-the-line road helmet. Called the Aries, their newest helmet with ‘Spherical Technology Powered by MIPS’ takes the place of the Aether…

Written by Zach Overholt January 19, 2023

Review: Wolf Tooth Morse Cage Ti bottle cages

A lightweight bottle cage that holds securely and gives you 4x the mounting range of typical bottle cages, letting you put your water where you…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 18, 2023

Kuat Piston Pro X Review: Is It the Best Hitch Bike Rack Around?

Looking for a new bike rack? If you ask your riding buddies, before you know it, you’ll be inundated with claims that this brand or…

Written by Zach Overholt January 17, 2023

The Kona Sutra is a Gateway Bike to Gravel Grinding

Since writing for Bikerumor I’ve been primarily focused on gravity MTB riding. This year though, Kona offered me an opportunity to ride their Sutra touring/gravel/commuter…

Written by Steve Fisher January 11, 2023

Scott Solace 12kg gravel e-bike is limitless with ultralight TQ support – First Rides

The new Scott Solace follows up their latest TQ-powered e-mountain bike with an all-new ultralight Solace eRIDE e-gravel bike along the same concept. An all-new…

Written by Cory Benson December 22, 2022

Bikerumor Editor’s Choice Awards 2022 – Ron’s Most Favorite Bike Stuffs

Wow, this year flew by! I still can’t believe it’s already the end of 2022. Can you? Well, I’ve had a great year in my…

Written by Ron Frazelle December 21, 2022

Dream Build: Masi Incanto Ti Allroad/Gravel

Well, here we are, the Masi Bicycles Incanto Ti dream build is finished and ready to ride. Not sure if you remember, but back in…

Written by Ron Frazelle December 20, 2022

First Rides: Apidura Cargo Cage Adapts Anything with 2- or 3-Bolt Expandable Mount

Another product out of their bikepacking Innovation Lab, the new modular Apidura Cargo Cage is a transformer, telescoping to mount to either 2-bolt or 3-bolt…

Written by Cory Benson December 12, 2022

Bikerumor Editor’s Choice 2022 – Cory’s Best Bike & Gear Awards

OK, another wild year in the books. 2022 started with remnants of two years of chaos, then gradually edged back towards ‘before-times’ normal. What that…

Written by Cory Benson December 09, 2022

Snēk Cycling Offers Made in the USA Clothing & Accessories That Perform Beyond the Bike

Snēk Cycling (as in sneak) is a company that flies under the radar yet has some coolest cycling accessories. They offer cycling accessories like handlebar…

Written by Jordan Villella December 07, 2022

Bikerumor Editor’s Choice Awards 2022 – Zach’s Best Bikes, Parts & Gear

The bicycle is an escape. An escape from daily pressures, which lately may seem all too real. While modern bicycles have gotten incredibly complex, it…

Written by Zach Overholt December 06, 2022

Ridley Grifn Slots in All-Road Bike With Gravel & Road Capabilities – First Rides Review

Don’t call the new carbon Ridley Grifn a gravel bike… instead, this versatile in-betweener creates an all-new for-Ridley ‘All-Road’ category. OK all-road isn’t really new,…

Written by Cory Benson December 01, 2022

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