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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

Rene Herse Neo-Retro Nivex 11-speed Rear Derailleur, a design from the ’30s?!

More news from Seattle’s Rene Herse Cycles. Back in early November, I covered another modern throwback with the Rene Herses collab with OPEN Cycles. But,…

Written by Ron Frazelle December 19, 2022

Pro Bike Check: Curtis Whites National Championship winning Trek Boone

The 2022 US Cyclocross Nationals in Hartford Connecticut came to a crescendo Sunday as the snow began to fall right before the Elite Men’s race.…

Written by Jordan Villella December 15, 2022

Not All Heros Wear Capes, Schwalbe Recycles 20,000 Tires from Bike Shop Cellar!

In another step towards their “cradle to cradle” philosophy, German tire giant, Schwalbe Tires has developed the pilot Schwalbe Recycling System for used bicycle tires.…

Written by Ron Frazelle December 09, 2022

Win The Pro’s Closet X Mosaic Cycles Limited Edition GT-2 45 Gravel Bike!

This last summer, back in July I did a story about a collaboration between The Pro’s Closet, John Watson, founder of The Radavist, and Mosaic…

Written by Ron Frazelle December 05, 2022

Hans Rey & Rob Warner Get Gritty in Mexico City on Urban MTB Adventure

If Anthony Bourdain rode mountain bikes instead of creating world-class cuisine, his show might have looked something like Hans Rey’s series of adventure docs. The…

Written by Andrew McLemore November 30, 2022

Esker Cycles Introduces Two New Titanium Steeds w/ the Walden Ti Fat Bike & Lorax Ti Gravel Bike!

Calling Big Sky Country home, and making bikes worthy of their state moniker, Esker Cycles have released two new titanium freedom machines, the Walden Ti…

Written by Ron Frazelle November 25, 2022

Jones Bikes Tools up Their own Plus & Fat Bike Fenders, Made in the USA!

Ashland Oregon’s Jones Bikes is stepping up to replace their fender vendor (see what I did there?). The goal? To make their own Jones Fender…

Written by Ron Frazelle November 17, 2022

Tacx NEO Bike Plus Indoor Smart Bike Will Fully Immerse You in the Virtual Peloton

The new Tacx indoor bike looks like a healthy mix of the NEO 2 smart trainer internals and modular frame with many creature comforts. The…

Written by Jordan Villella November 16, 2022

Rene Herse X OPEN push it U.P.P.E.R. with a Modern Throw-back!

On Halloween ’22, Rene Herse Cycles announced their collaboration with OPEN Cycles, launching the new limited edition Rene Herse X OPEN U.P.P.E.R. Rene Herse Cycles is probably…

Written by Ron Frazelle November 02, 2022

Ron’s Bikes X Stomp Lox Collab on Wide Toe-box Leather SPD Shoe!

News outta Nutmeg Country, Connecticut’s Ron’s Bikes has announced its new shoe! After 2+ years of development, these new shoes will finally be available on…

Written by Ron Frazelle November 01, 2022

Convalescence – Jake Fox’s comeback

From Knolly Bikes: “In the late afternoon of July 6 2021, Jake Fox broke his neck riding an airbag landing. He had a small slip…

Written by Steve Fisher October 28, 2022

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Lakeland, Florida

Photo submitted by Brian Harry of their 2022 Trek EX8 in Loyce Harpe park near Lakeland, Florida. We always love seeing photos from where you are riding…

Written by Kristi Benedict October 21, 2022

Kitsbow launches New Fits of their Icon Flannel in time for Fall Flannel Season!

It’s flannel season! Time to slip on that comfy plaid shirt and get out for a ride… but you’ve put on some weight over the…

Written by Ron Frazelle October 19, 2022

Gravel framed in Reynolds 853; introducing the Limited Edition Cotic Escapade!

All cyclists that like to ride metal, listen up! Steel bike manufacturer Cotic Bikes from the UK, has decided to release two limited edition versions…

Written by Ron Frazelle October 14, 2022

Rocky Mounts GuideRail review: smart details make for a better tray-style hitch rack

Back in early August, I wrote about my first impressions of the Rocky Mounts GuideRail 2″. It’s now been two months, a boatload of bike…

Written by Ron Frazelle October 03, 2022

Iconic Columbus Tubing & House Industries Collaborate for Tubography Clothing Collection

What happens when you cross Columbas Tubing, a 103-year-old steel tubing manufacturer, and the iconic design and font foundry, House Industries? You get a really…

Written by Ron Frazelle September 23, 2022

Win Your Own Hunt 25 Carbon Gravel Race Wheelset!

The simple truth is that most of us want to go faster on our bikes. Sure, you could train. But you could also just upgrade…

Written by Ron Frazelle September 09, 2022

Trek’s 2023 Fuel EX MTB gets a full overhaul and adjustable everything!

There is something special about a bike that can do nearly anything, and Trek has honed their new Fuel EX into a top contender in…

Written by Steve Fisher September 08, 2022

New Dynaplug Covert Repair Tool offers better bar plugs, now fits in drop bars or flat bars!

In 2020, Dynaplug went Covert with a new tubeless repair kit meant to stash in your handlebars. Fast forward to the present, and that Covert…

Written by Ron Frazelle August 25, 2022

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Carinthia, Austria

Photo submitted by Peter Clement, “Sunrise in Carinthia! The Drau in the morning and my Simplon Inissio Gravel.” We always love seeing photos from where you…

Written by Kristi Benedict August 24, 2022

Crankworx Whistler: Dainese shows 2023 protective gear for adults and kids

In the early days of the Whistler Bike Park, you’d be hard pressed to find a rider NOT wearing Dainese’s protective gear. As the market…

Written by Steve Fisher August 23, 2022

Crankworx Whistler: Unique bikes, festival fun and Lemoine’s massive gap!

There are always some cool, unique bikes on display at Crankworx, and fun ways to get riders of all ages some promo prizes or a…

Written by Steve Fisher August 18, 2022

The Nukeproof Solum is back as a pump track specialist, but still has street & DJ cred

Belfast, Ireland’s Nukeproof reintroduced the athlete-beloved Solum right before Crankworx Whistler, and aimed it squarely at pump track riders and brand devotees. The dirt jump/pump…

Written by Sam Anderson August 18, 2022

Crankworx Whistler: Cascade Components, Crestline Bikes, Lezyne and Maxxis

It was nice to see big crowds and lots of expo booths back in Whistler at Crankworx 2022, and this article rounds up some of…

Written by Steve Fisher August 17, 2022

Kitsbow Brings us neo-classic Denim and helps us Don a Henley Shirt…

Not to be mistaken with Don Henley…or the Boys of Summer, Kitsbow Cycling Apparel has released two cool, new riding shirts. The Icon Denim Shirt and…

Written by Ron Frazelle August 16, 2022

The New All-In-One Tire Repair Kit Pro by KOM Brings the Air

I know, I know… there are a lot of tubeless repair kits out there, coming in many different sizes, weights, and colors. Hell, even KOM…

Written by Ron Frazelle August 12, 2022

From No. 22 to No. 6, new component brand releases customizable Carbon Gravel Fork

Known for their impeccably crafted frames, No. 22 Bikes was named after titanium’s atomic number, 22. The atomic number 6? You guessed it – that’s the number…

Written by Ron Frazelle August 12, 2022