Miscellaneous Reviews Archives

The Top 10 Safest Bike Helmets of 2021 for Road and Mountain

When it comes to choosing the most protective, safest helmet for cycling, Virginia Tech’s rating system is the gold standard for objective helmet testing. Done…

Written by Molly Hurford July 14, 2021

Wolf Tooth WT-1 Synthetic Chain Lube cleans, lubes, & protects in one blue/green bottle

Another chain lube? Yeah, that was my first reaction, too. There has been no shortage of new lubes lately, with everything from Pumpkin Spice to Super…

Written by Zach Overholt June 08, 2021

Review: KOM Cycling detachable GoPro mount is really the best light mount

There are a lot of ways to put a GoPro on you or your bike, but most of them require a bit of a commitment.…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 03, 2021

Zwift news round up: Pride Month ‘Pride-On!’, Virtual Olympics & TRINITY’s Lost Generation

The team over at Zwift has been busy cooking up all kinds of fabulous updates, inclusive rides, and new worlds for users to explore. Here…

Written by Jordan Villella May 28, 2021

Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT GPS strikes back w/ color screen, increased storage, USB-C charging & more

Looking for a compact GPS cycling computer that’s easy to use with lots of features? Like a color screen? The newest Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT seems…

Written by Zach Overholt May 25, 2021

Mini Reviews: RiderBox // Eggtronic Powerbank // Park Tool Cable Guide // Silca T-Handle Folio

Welcome to our weekly roundup of small parts, gear & accessories reviews. These are the things we’ve tried and (mostly) liked, and can quickly convey…

Written by Bikerumor Staff May 01, 2021

Saris Swing Away Hitch adapter provides trunk access for select bike racks

Tray style hitch racks are one of the best ways to carry your bikes. One of their few downsides though is that most of them…

Written by Zach Overholt April 27, 2021

Review: KOM Full Motion Rocker Plate RPV2 rocks side-to-side and front-to-back

KOM Cycling are setting a new benchmark in indoor cycling with the all-new Full Motion Rocker Plate RPV2. Not only does it rock from side-to-side,…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan April 21, 2021

Elites Tuo trainer sets new accuracy standards for wheel-on trainers; doesn’t make toast

Launched at Eurobike 2019, and only recently available to the masses, Elite’s Tuo wheel-on smart trainer looks more like modern art than a piece of…

Written by Jordan Villella March 24, 2021

Review: Delta Cycles handlebar smartphone mounts offer tough, lightweight options for screen time

Until now, Delta Cycle was known more for wall- and floor-mounted bicycle storage options, making it easy to rack your bike in the garage (or…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 17, 2021

Inside Ride E-Flex adds 3 dimensions to your Wahoo trainer

Inside Ride, best known for its E-Motion Rollers – an inventive design that allows the rider to hammer on the rollers without fear of falling…

Written by Jordan Villella March 10, 2021

Mini Reviews: Sahmurai Sword v2 // Fox D30 pads // Proviz jacket // Specialized D30 gloves

Welcome to our weekly roundup of parts, gear & accessory reviews. Quick, and to the point, these mini reviews are distilled down to the most…

Written by Bikerumor Staff February 20, 2021

Review: KOM Indoor Trainer Rocker Plate RPV1 is a turnkey entry into better training

Indoor training has been forever changed. Smart trainers have made indoor riding far more engaging and have ushered in a whole new category of riding.…

Written by Zach Overholt February 11, 2021

Don’t get dropped (signals) w/ Wahoo KICKR Direct Connect wired ethernet adapter

In the future, you still have to worry about getting dropped. Not just on your favorite group ride in real life. But also while you’re…

Written by Zach Overholt January 26, 2021

Rugged phone case round up: 6 iPhone 12 options from Lifeproof, Lander & Otter Box

Many of us ride to get away from the daily distractions that connected devices provide. Even so, the phone often comes along for the ride…

Written by Zach Overholt January 22, 2021

Mini Reviews: Ergon GFR1 Grips // PRO Discover bar // Blackburn Switch Wrap Tool Kit // Crossrope

Welcome to our weekly roundup of parts, gear & accessory reviews. Quick, and to the point, these mini reviews are distilled down to the most…

Written by Bikerumor Staff December 17, 2020

Review: ROUVY makes your virtual training more real (BONUS: Beat our TT time & win!)

When it comes to indoor training, options range from full virtual worlds to graphic-laden UCI race footage. Heck, there are even a few studio workouts…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 16, 2020

Mini Reviews: Shimano RX8 Gravel Shoes // All-In-Multitool // Velo Senso Wilson // Muc-Off Cleaner

Welcome to our weekly roundup of parts, gear & accessory reviews. Quick, and to the point, these mini reviews are distilled down to the most…

Written by Bikerumor Staff December 12, 2020

Bikerumor Editor’s Choice Awards 2020 – Zach’s Best Bikes & Gear Picks

2020. The year of the canceled event. The year of completely sold-out everything. The year of solo rides and mask life. But it wasn’t all…

Written by Zach Overholt December 09, 2020

Why bicycle storage hooks are still the best way to store a bike (especially in Park Tool Blue)

If you follow the rule of n+1, where ‘n’ is the amount of bikes you currently own, and you keep adding to that number –…

Written by Zach Overholt December 04, 2020

Mini Reviews: Unite Co // Muc-Off // KX3 // Uncharted Supply Co

Welcome to our weekly roundup of small parts, gear & accessories reviews. These are the things we’ve tried and (mostly) liked, and can quickly convey…

Written by Bikerumor Staff November 29, 2020

Rapha + Bang & Olufsen Limited Edition Beoplay E8 Sport earphones are built for training

It used to be that spending time on an indoor trainer was akin to some kind of torture. Modern trainer programs and the trainers themselves…

Written by Zach Overholt November 09, 2020

Schwalbe Aerothan tubes get even lighter, more durable, and rim brake compatible!

It seems like forever ago that we were actually at a trade show, seeing new goods first hand. In 2015, that included the opportunity to…

Written by Zach Overholt October 08, 2020

Pinarello x Hani Rashid, GT Bicycles, & Ortlieb auction up Limited Edition gear for great causes

Lots of cool benefit auctions and limited edition gear are coming down the pipeline. The best thing about these auctions is all the money goes…

Written by Jordan Villella October 01, 2020

Clothing Roundup: Fall Gear from Rapha, Jorts, Recycled Fabric from State Co & more

There’s a lot of new gear coming out and lots of clothing to match. No matter what type of riding you do, there’s something here…

Written by Jordan Villella September 30, 2020

Specialized 2021 Chisel is lighter and race ready under 2K

Alloy never seems to go out of style at Specialized, and neither does a well-spec’d bike at a reasonable price. That’s what is behind the…

Written by Jordan Villella September 29, 2020

Review: KOM Tire Levers tackle the toughest beads, hide a handy valve core tool

Tire Levers are something of an art, and I have a few favorites for different reasons. I also keep them stored at strategic spots around…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 25, 2020

Review: Ravemen CR1000 thousand-lumen, single-beam headlight

Remember when bar-mounted headlights required a massive battery strapped to the frame only to produce a lackluster yellow spot of light? Or when we’d tinker…

Written by Jayson O'Mahoney August 25, 2020