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Tyler Benedict

Title: Founding Editor
Email: tyler@bikerumor.com
Location: Greensboro, NC

Expertise

Topics of Expertise: Cycling, Nutrition, Startups, WEB3, Fitness
Years in Expertise: 20+
Number of Products & Number of Hours Tested: 1,000+ products, 10,000+ hours

Education & Certifications

Education: Bachelor’s of Journalism, University of Florida
Years of Writing: 20+
Awards/Recognitions: Outdoor Media Summit Best Blog

A Word from Tyler

I wanted to create the type of cycling website I wanted to read, focused on the products, tech, and the brands who make them.

I launched Bikerumor in 2008 rather than find a “real job”, and built it into the world’s largest cycling tech blog.

My personal interests are road, gravel, mountain biking, travel, parkour and entrepreneurship.

Podcast #087 – Shimano Explains the new GRX 12-Speed Gravel Group

While at the new Shimano GRX 12-speed gravel bike group launch, we sat down with the product and brand managers responsible for helping bring it…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 05, 2023

Shimano GRX 12-Speed Unleashed w/ Bigger Cassettes, Better Range

Bigger gear range, more speeds, a modular rear derailleur & really light wheels – here’s all the tech on the new Shimano GRX gravel group.

Written by Tyler Benedict August 31, 2023

Pactimo’s Love Maui Love Cycling Jerseys Benefit Hawai’i Beautifully

Colorful “rainbow sharks” graphics from Maui artist Welsie help Pactimo’s limited edition kits stand out, and they deliver big relief funds to Hawaiian bike shops…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 25, 2023

Albatross Apogee’s Wild Single-Pivot Floating Shock Mountain Bike

With a modular design and CNC’d linkages, Albatross wants to give you individually tuned suspension kinematics on a future-proof, customizable mountain bike.

Written by Tyler Benedict August 24, 2023

Sage Storm King Gravel Bike 3D-prints Mega Tire Clearance

The new Storm King v2 hits hard with sleek internal routing, more stable geometry, and massive 700×50 (or bigger!) tire clearance.

Written by Tyler Benedict August 23, 2023

Kali Invader Open Face Helmet Goes Big, Interceptor v2 Brings all the Features

The new Kali OF Invader offers deep coverage with their unique low-speed RHEON cushioning and swappable cheek pads for trail to enduro riders. The Interceptor…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 23, 2023

New Trek Supercaliber Tops Off Travel, Drops Off 250g

Trek’s top race bike gets a bit more travel with geo to stretch those legs, and drops up to 250g off the frame!

Written by Tyler Benedict August 10, 2023

Peaty’s Holdfast Trail Tool Wrap Keeps Gear Close & Clean

Peaty’s new tool wrap includes a pouch that can hang from the strap, keeping all your gadgets clean, dry, and easy to access.

Written by Tyler Benedict August 09, 2023

Ridley Dean Fast TT bike stretches out, finally adds disc brakes

Ridley takes full advantage of the new 8:1 UCI rules and adds their own dimple-and-groove secret sauce to make their new TT bike faster than…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 08, 2023

QuietKat hitch rack tilts for easier e-bike loading

With a tilting design, the QuietKat Pivot Pro Hitch Rack makes it easier to load heavy e-bikes by turning the whole thing into a giant…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 08, 2023

Veloist’s 1-of-1 art celebrates UCI Worlds in Scotland

Artist Michael Valenti captures Nessie in the UCI rainbow stripes as an homage to the 2023 World Championships in Scotland.

Written by Tyler Benedict August 07, 2023

Mondraker NEAT e-MTBs blend light weight w/ big ambitions

Mondraker’s NEAT new e-mountain bikes pair long-travel, enduro-proven suspension with TQ’s lightweight motor for a capable bike that won’t weigh you down.

Written by Tyler Benedict August 07, 2023

DJI Osmo Action 4 camera Lights Up w/ Massive New Sensor

We finally get an action camera with a big sensor for better low-light performance, plus really long battery life & great mounts, too.

Written by Tyler Benedict August 02, 2023

New Allied ALFA Balances Ride Quality w/ Some Serious Alpha Vibes

The updated Allied ALFA wants to be your go-to race bike for climbing, riding, training, and everything. With slim tubes, mild NACA profiles, and their…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 01, 2023

Podcast #086 – Chris Canfield explains multi-link suspension designs

Suspension designer Chris Canfield decompresses the intricacies of kinematics, anti-squat, compression ratios, VPP, Horst Link, CVA, DW Link, and more, and tells us all about…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 28, 2023

HUNT 42 Limitless Gravel Adventure Wheels Toughen Up for Rougher Rides

Hunt’s new Gravel Adventure wheels start with wide, aero rims and add more spokes, brass nipples, and a tougher hub to handle loaded touring and…