Bikerumor https://bikerumor.com/ All the best cycling news, tech, rumors and reviews Sat, 11 Feb 2023 00:16:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/bikerumor-favicon-144-1-120x120.png Bikerumor https://bikerumor.com/ 32 32 190730048 Podcast #075 – Why did White Industries buy two wheel brands? https://bikerumor.com/podcast-075-why-did-white-industries-buy-two-wheel-brands/ https://bikerumor.com/podcast-075-why-did-white-industries-buy-two-wheel-brands/#respond Sat, 11 Feb 2023 00:15:58 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=317014 White Industries was a long-time supplier to Rolf Prima and Astral Cycling. In fact, they were probably the brand's largest customers. So why buy them?…

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/podcast-075-why-did-white-industries-buy-two-wheel-brands/feed/ 0 317014 Battaglin’s shiny Italian lugged steel Portofino G for Gravel goes off-road https://bikerumor.com/battaglin-portofino-g-lugged-steel-gravel-bike/ https://bikerumor.com/battaglin-portofino-g-lugged-steel-gravel-bike/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:35:49 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=316998 A seemingly natural evolution of the updated Portofino R road bike that was just overhauled last December, the new handmade-in-Italy Portofino Gravel is the kind…

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/battaglin-portofino-g-lugged-steel-gravel-bike/feed/ 3 316998 CHPT3 debuts Transit city riding shoes, teases limited edition Brompton bike https://bikerumor.com/chpt3-transit-city-riding-shoes/ https://bikerumor.com/chpt3-transit-city-riding-shoes/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:20:01 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=316952 David Millar’s Girona-based cycling clothing and lifestyle brand CHPT3 has just added shoes to their line-up, with the new Transit. Described as a performance urban…

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/chpt3-transit-city-riding-shoes/feed/ 3 316952 Industry Ups & Downs: Look Mum No Hands & Machines for Freedom close, Parlee bankrupt, MIPS declines, Eurobike surges, SRAM grows https://bikerumor.com/industry-ups-downs-look-mum-no-hands-machines-for-freedom-close-parlee-bankrupt-mips-declines-eurobike-surges-sram-grows/ https://bikerumor.com/industry-ups-downs-look-mum-no-hands-machines-for-freedom-close-parlee-bankrupt-mips-declines-eurobike-surges-sram-grows/#respond Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:52:00 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=316872 Starting off this Friday still quite at the beginning of the year, it’s hard to overlook a bit of a rollercoaster the Cycling Industry is…

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/industry-ups-downs-look-mum-no-hands-machines-for-freedom-close-parlee-bankrupt-mips-declines-eurobike-surges-sram-grows/feed/ 0 316872 Kinesis UK to Release Fernweh Titanium Adventure Mountain Bike https://bikerumor.com/kinesis-to-release-fernweh-titanium-adventure-mountain-bike/ https://bikerumor.com/kinesis-to-release-fernweh-titanium-adventure-mountain-bike/#respond Fri, 10 Feb 2023 10:57:46 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=316372 We look forward to next week’s CORE Bike Show, where Kinesis UK (and many other brands) are set to show some new bikes for the…

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/kinesis-to-release-fernweh-titanium-adventure-mountain-bike/feed/ 0 316372 Mission Workshop’s New On-Bike Storage System Everyday Bikepacking Bags https://bikerumor.com/mission-workshops-new-on-bike-storage-system-everyday-bikepacking-bags/ https://bikerumor.com/mission-workshops-new-on-bike-storage-system-everyday-bikepacking-bags/#respond Fri, 10 Feb 2023 07:20:00 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=316869 Born from the bike messenger scene, San Fransisco’s Mission Workshop has released its new On-Bike Storage System bags – kinda like a pared-down set of…

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/mission-workshops-new-on-bike-storage-system-everyday-bikepacking-bags/feed/ 0 316869 Easton EC90 ALX blends road & gravel ergonomics into ultralight handlebar https://bikerumor.com/easton-ec90-alx-blends-road-gravel-ergonomics-into-ultralight-handlebar/ https://bikerumor.com/easton-ec90-alx-blends-road-gravel-ergonomics-into-ultralight-handlebar/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:10:38 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=316914 Splitting the difference between road and gravel bar flares, the new Easton EC90 ALX gives "all road" riders an ergonomic option for any surface.

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/easton-ec90-alx-blends-road-gravel-ergonomics-into-ultralight-handlebar/feed/ 1 316914 2023 Time Alpe D’Huez road bike mellows out, but not on the climbs https://bikerumor.com/2023-time-alpe-dhuez-road-bike-mellows-out-but-not-on-the-climbs/ https://bikerumor.com/2023-time-alpe-dhuez-road-bike-mellows-out-but-not-on-the-climbs/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2023 20:09:10 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=316582 The new Time Alpe d'Huez road bike blends Vectran & Dyneema fibers to create a stronger, smoother frame. Updated geometry, colors, and details help it…

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/2023-time-alpe-dhuez-road-bike-mellows-out-but-not-on-the-climbs/feed/ 6 316582 9 New Colors for Wolf Tooth Echo Lock-On Grips https://bikerumor.com/9-new-colors-for-wolf-tooth-echo-lock-on-grips/ https://bikerumor.com/9-new-colors-for-wolf-tooth-echo-lock-on-grips/#respond Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:14:48 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=316824 Wolf Tooth Components adds nine new colors of their popular Echo Lock-On Grip this week. The Echo is a vibration-damping grip that we covered last…

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/9-new-colors-for-wolf-tooth-echo-lock-on-grips/feed/ 0 316824 Selle San Marco adds full bikepacking bag range, made-in-Italy by Miss Grape https://bikerumor.com/selle-san-marco-adds-full-bikepacking-bag-range-made-in-italy-by-miss-grape/ https://bikerumor.com/selle-san-marco-adds-full-bikepacking-bag-range-made-in-italy-by-miss-grape/#respond Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:23:04 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=316812 Classic saddle maker Selle San Marco (and its sister brand Selle Italia) have started embracing the all-road and gravel lifestyle recently, mostly just with limited…

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/selle-san-marco-adds-full-bikepacking-bag-range-made-in-italy-by-miss-grape/feed/ 0 316812 Fox Racing Release Union Clipless and Flat Pedal MTB Shoes https://bikerumor.com/fox-racing-release-union-clipless-and-flat-pedal-mtb-shoes/ https://bikerumor.com/fox-racing-release-union-clipless-and-flat-pedal-mtb-shoes/#respond Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=316667 Fox Racing has entered the footwear market for the first time, today releasing the Fox Union Clipless and Flat Pedal Mountain Bike Shoes. Athletes Greg…

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/fox-racing-release-union-clipless-and-flat-pedal-mtb-shoes/feed/ 0 316667 5DEV Factory Tour + CNC Machined Gravel & MTB Crankset Review! https://bikerumor.com/5dev-factory-tour-cnc-machined-gravel-mtb-crankset-review-made-in-the-usa/ https://bikerumor.com/5dev-factory-tour-cnc-machined-gravel-mtb-crankset-review-made-in-the-usa/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=316132 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…

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/5dev-factory-tour-cnc-machined-gravel-mtb-crankset-review-made-in-the-usa/feed/ 9 316132 A $799 12 lbs Portable Recumbent Exercise Bike, Anyone? https://bikerumor.com/a-799-12-lbs-portable-recumbent-exercise-bike-anyone/ https://bikerumor.com/a-799-12-lbs-portable-recumbent-exercise-bike-anyone/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2023 14:57:32 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=316716 Excy is looking to help cyclists, and all humans, improve their health with a portable recumbent exercise bike that is lightweight, fold-able, and designed for…

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/stashed-spacerail-wall-hanging-bike-storage/feed/ 4 316786 RAAW Yalla! DH Bike Adapts with Plethora Adjustable Parameters https://bikerumor.com/raaw-yalla-downhill-bike/ https://bikerumor.com/raaw-yalla-downhill-bike/#respond Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=316530 RAAW has finally released its very first DH Bike for mass consumption; the RAAW Yalla!. Actually, i’m not using an exclamation mark for effect; that’s…

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/raaw-yalla-downhill-bike/feed/ 0 316530 Éclat Exile hub brings disc brakes, fast cassette engagement to BMX bikes https://bikerumor.com/eclat-exile-hub-brings-disc-brakes-fast-cassette-engagement-to-bmx-bikes/ https://bikerumor.com/eclat-exile-hub-brings-disc-brakes-fast-cassette-engagement-to-bmx-bikes/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2023 23:16:53 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=316755 Sure, there aren’t a lot of BMX bikes running disc brakes at the moment. But just like we’ve all seen on mountain then cross, gravel…

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/eclat-exile-hub-brings-disc-brakes-fast-cassette-engagement-to-bmx-bikes/feed/ 3 316755 Pine Cycles Partners with Lunchtime Bike Co. for USA-Made 3-in-1 RASA Dropbar Bike https://bikerumor.com/pine-cycles-lunchtime-bike-co-made-in-usa-3-in-1-rasa-dropbar-bike/ https://bikerumor.com/pine-cycles-lunchtime-bike-co-made-in-usa-3-in-1-rasa-dropbar-bike/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=315544 News from Salt Lake City, Utah, Pine Cycles, the bike company behind the Rasa, “the world’s most versatile bike frame”, is now partnering with Portland,…

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/pine-cycles-lunchtime-bike-co-made-in-usa-3-in-1-rasa-dropbar-bike/feed/ 7 315544 2023 CUBE Stereo ONE, 1 mountain bike family in 5 flavors: Trail to Enduro, plus eMTB https://bikerumor.com/2023-cube-stereo-one-1-mountain-bike-family-in-5-flavors-trail-to-enduro-plus-emtb/ https://bikerumor.com/2023-cube-stereo-one-1-mountain-bike-family-in-5-flavors-trail-to-enduro-plus-emtb/#respond Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:28:07 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=316653 ONE bike for everyone. 2023 Cube Stereo ONE full-suspension mountain bikes reshaped for Downcountry, Trail, All-Mountain & Enduro, plus eMTB with for travel options from…

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/2023-cube-stereo-one-1-mountain-bike-family-in-5-flavors-trail-to-enduro-plus-emtb/feed/ 0 316653 Rapha X Brain Dead MTB Trail Collection Leans Into Post-Punk Style https://bikerumor.com/rapha-x-brain-dead-mtb-trail-collection-leans-into-post-punk-style/ https://bikerumor.com/rapha-x-brain-dead-mtb-trail-collection-leans-into-post-punk-style/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2023 19:30:47 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=316586 Rapha today announces an all-new collaboration with Brain Dead, the LA-based international brand, creating a limited edition MTB collection of on and off-bike apparel inspired…

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/rapha-x-brain-dead-mtb-trail-collection-leans-into-post-punk-style/feed/ 19 316586 Troy Lee Designs to Protect eBike Riders with Flowline and Flowline SE Helmets https://bikerumor.com/troy-lee-designs-ebike-helmets-flowline-se/ https://bikerumor.com/troy-lee-designs-ebike-helmets-flowline-se/#respond Tue, 07 Feb 2023 18:40:37 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=316377 Troy Lee Designs has released its first NTA 8776 Certified helmets; the Flowline and Flowline SE. Both half-shell helmets are aimed at eBike riding, designed…

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/troy-lee-designs-ebike-helmets-flowline-se/feed/ 0 316377 A new lease on life, watch Magnus Manson BLOOM, from dirt jumps to dusty downhill! https://bikerumor.com/watch-magnus-manson-bloom/ https://bikerumor.com/watch-magnus-manson-bloom/#respond Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:01:00 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=316490 From Forbidden Bike Co: The word ‘Bloom’ can describe a lot. It’s typically reserved for plants and flowers that grow and flourish–against all odds–after they’ve…

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/watch-magnus-manson-bloom/feed/ 0 316490 Ibis DV9 carbon hardtail returns, shreddier than ever https://bikerumor.com/ibis-dv9-carbon-hardtail-returns-shreddier-than-ever/ https://bikerumor.com/ibis-dv9-carbon-hardtail-returns-shreddier-than-ever/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=316505 The Ibis DV9 hits the trails with a familiar looking frame that's fully updated for modern trail riding (without forgetting its XC heritage). And even…

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/ibis-dv9-carbon-hardtail-returns-shreddier-than-ever/feed/ 3 316505 Liv Lurra 130mm Hardtail Rolls Up for Performance-Minded Trail Riders https://bikerumor.com/liv-lurra-130mm-hardtail-rolls-up-for-performance-minded-trail-riders/ https://bikerumor.com/liv-lurra-130mm-hardtail-rolls-up-for-performance-minded-trail-riders/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=315748 Liv Cycling is modernizing its hardtail offering with the all-new Lurra. It joins the line up beside the Liv Tempt, contrasting against that as the…

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/liv-lurra-130mm-hardtail-rolls-up-for-performance-minded-trail-riders/feed/ 2 315748 Blue Steel Bikes Crafts Custom Steel n’ Ti Models in Wisconsin https://bikerumor.com/blue-steel-bikes-custom-steel-titanium-bicycle-made-in-wisconsin-usa/ https://bikerumor.com/blue-steel-bikes-custom-steel-titanium-bicycle-made-in-wisconsin-usa/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=316011 Nestled in the Mississippi river valley in Southwest Wisconsin sits Blue Steel Bikes. BSB is a one-man frame builder specializing in steel and titanium bicycle…

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/blue-steel-bikes-custom-steel-titanium-bicycle-made-in-wisconsin-usa/feed/ 4 316011 Build Your Own Bamboo Gravel Bike with Latest Kit from Bamboo Bicycle Club https://bikerumor.com/bamboo-gravel-bike-diy-build-kit/ https://bikerumor.com/bamboo-gravel-bike-diy-build-kit/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=316265 The Bamboo Bicycle Club brings big psych to natural-fiber bikes. Its newest project focuses on what’s arguably cycling’s most in-vogue discipline.

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/bamboo-gravel-bike-diy-build-kit/feed/ 11 316265 Wahoo KICKR STEER Adds Steering to Indoor Training, Plus New KICKR Race Mode in RGT https://bikerumor.com/wahoo-kickr-steer-in-game-rgt-steering-control/ https://bikerumor.com/wahoo-kickr-steer-in-game-rgt-steering-control/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=316503 Wahoo adds gamified steering to its indoor add-ons to make trainer riding more palatable, with dynamic racing in the future.

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/wahoo-kickr-steer-in-game-rgt-steering-control/feed/ 8 316503 Apidura City Backpack Grows to 20L with more Everyday Bike Commuter Versatility https://bikerumor.com/apidura-city-backpack-20l/ https://bikerumor.com/apidura-city-backpack-20l/#respond Tue, 07 Feb 2023 12:59:00 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=316547 Apidura has updated their bike commuter City Backpack with a larger 20l version tweaked for improved everyday usability. Whether you need to carry a change…

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/apidura-city-backpack-20l/feed/ 0 316547 Clydesdale Tri, aka Lennard Zinn & the Art of Titanium Bikes for Tall Triathletes https://bikerumor.com/clydesdale-tri-aka-lennard-zinn-the-art-of-titanium-bikes-for-tall-triathletes/ https://bikerumor.com/clydesdale-tri-aka-lennard-zinn-the-art-of-titanium-bikes-for-tall-triathletes/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:17:23 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=316401 Clydesdale Tri, Lennard Zinn's Big &Tall bike company adds a titanium time trial & triathlon bike for extra tall cyclists to race against the clock...

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/clydesdale-tri-aka-lennard-zinn-the-art-of-titanium-bikes-for-tall-triathletes/feed/ 2 316401 Found: Altangle Hangar Turns A Door Frame Into a Bike Repair Stand! https://bikerumor.com/altangle-hangar-door-frame-bike-repair-stand-bike-holder/ https://bikerumor.com/altangle-hangar-door-frame-bike-repair-stand-bike-holder/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=315946 Built by cyclists, for cyclists, Altangle Cycling was founded by Squires Smith and his brother Scott. Together after a lot of years spent “tweaking, modeling,…

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]]> https://bikerumor.com/altangle-hangar-door-frame-bike-repair-stand-bike-holder/feed/ 2 315946 BOGO Bikes & Wheelsets? Marin, Spinergy Offer Crazy Deals https://bikerumor.com/bogo-bikes-wheelsets-marin-spinergy-offer-crazy-deals/ https://bikerumor.com/bogo-bikes-wheelsets-marin-spinergy-offer-crazy-deals/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://bikerumor.com/?p=316274 If you're looking to get more bike for your buck, Marin and Spinergy both have sweet two-for-one deals worth checking out.

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