Miscellaneous Reviews Archives

Review: Crank Brothers Short SL Eggbeater Spindle Kit

Over the past few years, as internal bearing bottom brackets have been replaced with external bearing versions and cranks have been moved outboard to accommodate…

Written by Marc Basiliere December 23, 2010

Review: Chain-L Lubricant

A little more than a year ago I stumbled upon Chain-L, a lube that boasted the usual: better, longer protection. Especially when it comes to…

Written by Bikerumor Staff December 21, 2010

Review: Ritchey True Grip 6

White, they say, is for winners. And what could be more winning on a black & white XC race bike than a nice, fresh pair…

Written by Marc Basiliere December 20, 2010

Review: Rapha Soap

Point: A couple months ago, a customer and friend went on a rant in the shop about how Rapha was going to start making soaps…

Written by Bikerumor Staff December 16, 2010

Initial Review: Light and Motion Vis 180 tail light

Remember when bicycle headlights ran on disposable AA or AAA batteries? Sure, it was cool to be able to ride at night, but looking back,…

Written by Marc Basiliere December 13, 2010

Review: Vincero Design’s Magnetic, No-Look Stratus Water Bottle

A while back, Vincero Designs sent us their original Stratus water bottle system to play with and we were pretty impressed. Almost immediately after we…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 07, 2010

Long Term Review: Mission Workshop Vandal Backpack

I purchased the Mission Workshop Vandal backpack last January, and had written an initial impression review on my personal site, (just) Riding Along. Considering that…

Written by Bikerumor Staff December 03, 2010

Review: Enzo’s ButtonHole Chamois Cream

An angry buttonhole makes for a lousy ride, and if it (or its neighbors) aren’t happy, you won’t be either. Enzo’s Cycling Products knows this,…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 28, 2010

Review/How To: Hutchinson Rep’air Tubeless Tire Patch Kit

I know what you’re thinking, “why in the world would someone review a patch kit?” The fact of the matter is that, while there are…

Written by Zach Overholt November 23, 2010

Review: Chocolate #9 Energy Gel – Low Glycemic Energy from Agave and Cocoa

Chocolate #9 is unique in the energy gel world. First, it only has two ingredients: Organic Agave and Breakfast Cocoa. Second, it has an extremely…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 09, 2010

Bikerumor Review: Hammer’s Super Antioxidant x PomX Antioxidant Recovery

During the Breck Epic this year, I added some antioxidant “recovery” products to my usual agenda of post-ride Hammer Recoverite and whey protein drink nightcap.…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 27, 2010

Review: Smith Pivlock V90 sunglasses

When I first saw Smith’s Pivlock V90 sunglasses advertised, I’ll admit to being pretty dismissive of their main selling point.Â After all, the bike industry…

Written by Marc Basiliere October 04, 2010

Review: KT Tape

As someone who is no stranger to a bit of sports-related knee pain and who travels in circles well populated with physical therapists, I am…

Written by Marc Basiliere September 13, 2010

Stay clean with the Nomad 18 Volt Portable Pressure Washer

A clean bike is a happy bike and a happy bike usually means a happy rider. It may not be the best part about riding,…

Written by Andrew Johnson July 30, 2010

Cycling Books For Kids: Mike and the Bike and Pop-Up Tour de France

Now that the Tour de France’s annual hold on our time at home has passed and we can’t excuse ourselves from family duties to watch…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 26, 2010

Cult: Let ’em Talk DVD Review

Let ’em Talk is the Cult brand’s debut title, carrying a team that are no stranger to consistantly knocking out ground breaking video parts. The…

Written by Mark Sutton July 24, 2010

Quick Review: Betwixt Chamois Cream

BIKERUMOR REVIEW: Betwixt Athletic Skin Lubricant & Chamois Cream is about as all-natural as you’ll get, and it works great. Using all natural and many…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 16, 2010

Elite Nature Bottles – Biodegradable, Environmentally Friendly Hydration

Neat idea this, from Elite, released last month, but which I’ve just been able to test. The Nature Bottle is a tradition-looking bidon made of…

Written by Max Leonard June 24, 2010

Review: Boy Racer; My Journey to Tour de France Record Breaker, by Mark Cavendish

Cocky. Arrogant. Just plain fast. Call him what you will, Mark Cavendish is one of the greatest sprinters of our time. Known in the cycling…

Written by Brad Sohner June 10, 2010

Book Review: 2009-10 UCI Cyclocross World Cup by Balint Hamvas

Cyclocross season is over for now, but for many, the itch is starting to tingle already.Â Sure, there’s a full season of road or mountain…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 14, 2010

Moji Lower Back Icing Pad

This product is simple yet effective. It serves one purpose, to ice the lower back; a purpose in which it accomplishes with great avail. I…

Written by Bikerumor Staff March 13, 2010

Book Review: Roadie; The Misunderstood World of a Bike Racer

If you consider yourself a Ã¢â‚¬Å“roadie,Ã¢â‚¬Â chances are you get a lot of strange looks from your friends, family, and coworkers when you don your…

Written by Brad Sohner February 08, 2010

Review: Sufferfest – The Downward Spiral Cycling Trainer Video

A couple week’s back, Sufferfest’s owner David sent us a digital copy of The Downward Spiral.Ã‚Â The DS is his first trainer video (there’s a…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 20, 2010

Review: Global Ride Hawaii Cycling Training DVDs

BIKERUMOR.com REVIEW: We actually received Global Ride’s DVD’s in early Summer, but we procrastinated and kept riding outdoors.Ã‚Â Now that it’s dark by the time…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 27, 2009

Review: Bicycle Dreams Movie – Race Across America Here We Come

Bicycle Dreams, a documentary about the RAAM (Race Across America), is a heck of a film. Produced by Stephen Auerbach, it’s won SIX film festivals…and…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 16, 2009

Mini Review: Simbree Energy Bites

Simbree Energy Bites are little nuggets of nutritional, natural energy food. Ã‚Â They’re made with real food that’s not adulterated with any processing, preservatives or added…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 24, 2009