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Shimano to Introduce Magnetic Resonance Charging of Components While Riding?

Will Shimano’s next-generation Di2 componentry re-charge wirelessly during riding? The brand’s latest patent titled “Bicycle Component, Non-Contact Charging System and Non-Contact Charging Method”, suggests it…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan January 26, 2023

New Ibis Exie Mountain Bike is Made in Vietnam (And a Lot Less Expensive)

Ibis has a new mountain bike. Except, it’s a copy of an existing bike – just made somewhere else. That’s not all that surprising given that…

Written by Zach Overholt January 24, 2023

Sneak Peek: Prototype Cannondale SuperSix Evo 4 Road Bikes of EF Racing, Coming Soon!

Cannondale’s new SuperSix Evo 4 is coming soon, with Lab71 prototypes already spotted from EF Pro Cycling training camps to the Tour Down Under…

Written by Cory Benson January 23, 2023

Ratio Eagle Cage Makes Your SRAM GX AXS Derailleur As Light As X01, But Cheaper!

Ratio has innovated again with a premium lightweight replacement cage for your SRAM Eagle AXS rear derailleur, that will let you upgrade your GX AXS…

Written by Cory Benson January 23, 2023

Review: SRAM XPLR Gravel Group, from Fork to Wheels to Drivetrain

The complete SRAM XPLR gravel group comes together to create a sum greater than its parts, and the parts are pretty darn good. While there…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 21, 2023

Patent Patrol: SRAM Suspension Fork adds Automatic Venting System

SRAM has published a patent (originally filed last summer, on June 23, 2021) detailing a suspension fork with an automatic venting system, wherein differential pressure…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan January 20, 2023

All New Giro Aries Road Helmet Gets Slimmer & More Protective Thanks to Aura II Design

Giro has a new top-of-the-line road helmet. Called the Aries, their newest helmet with ‘Spherical Technology Powered by MIPS’ takes the place of the Aether…

Written by Zach Overholt January 19, 2023

Chris King AeroSet Brings Fully Internal Cable Integration to Classic Headset

Whether you pick an aero carbon frame or a classic steel or titanium bike, you can now hide all cables on your next custom build…

Written by Cory Benson January 18, 2023

Kuat Piston Pro X Review: Is It the Best Hitch Bike Rack Around?

Looking for a new bike rack? If you ask your riding buddies, before you know it, you’ll be inundated with claims that this brand or…

Written by Zach Overholt January 17, 2023

Unearthing the Myotragus Dorothea Enduro and DH Bikes

Myotragus, an emerging Mallorcan mountain bike brand named after an extinct mammal known only to have inhabited the Balearic Islands of Mallorca and Menorca, is…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan January 17, 2023

Patent Patrol: SRAM’s Self-Charging Auto-Shifting Rear Derailleur

Will SRAM soon debut a self-charging wireless mountain bike derailleur with a dynamo generator inside? Their patent application, published on November 10th, 2022, details an…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan and Cory Benson January 13, 2023

Podcast #073 – HED Cycling’s wild startup & development stories

Anne Hed shares the wild startup story behind HED Cycling, and tells us how she rushed a ground-breaking 180mm aero wheel into production and ended…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 12, 2023

The Kona Sutra is a Gateway Bike to Gravel Grinding

Since writing for Bikerumor I’ve been primarily focused on gravity MTB riding. This year though, Kona offered me an opportunity to ride their Sutra touring/gravel/commuter…

Written by Steve Fisher January 11, 2023

Fezzari Veyo aero road bike brings lightweight speed to the streets

The all-new Fezzari Veyo is their first fully modern, fully aerodynamic road bike. Built on a very light frame with huge tire clearance, it’s ready…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 10, 2023

Interview: Tracy Moseley on Athlete Mentorship & Future of eBike Racing

Several months ago, we were treated to an eMTB Skills Session with none other than Tracy Moseley. That was at the Tweedlove Festival, where Tracy…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan January 06, 2023

AASQ: What’s the Difference Between Air and Coil Rear Shocks?

Rear shocks come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes that manufacturers tailor to very specific needs of riders ranging from XC racers to…

Patent Patrol: Next Shimano Di2 Derailleur Floats Shifts for 2-Direction Impact Protection

Published just today, Shimano’s latest Di2 drivetrain patent details an all-new, somewhat simpler electronic shifting mechanism that manages to float its shift motor in an…

Written by Cory Benson January 05, 2023

Patent Patrol: Fox Factory’s Suspension Enhancing Hub and Derailleur Assembly

Fox Factory has filed a patent titled “Suspension Enhancing Hub and Rear Derailleur Assembly”, outlining two separate but related inventions designed to eliminate the negative…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan January 04, 2023

Next-Gen SRAM Eagle Direct Mount Derailleur is Modular to Save the Planet & Your Wallet

Will SRAM making their next-gen mountain bike derailleur modular alleviate all of those direct-mount fears? We’ve been sneaking peeks left & right at the next…

Written by Cory Benson January 03, 2023

Bikerumor Top 22 of 2022: Our Best Stories About Tires, eBikes, Prototypes & More!

It’s that time again. The point of the year where we come skidding to a halt and look back to think what a ride the…

Written by Zach Overholt December 30, 2022

Dangerholm’s Golden Night Ransom is Jaw Droppingly Gorgeous

Gustav Gulholm, aka Dangerholm, is back with yet another drool-worthy dream build, this time based on the Scott Ransom 930 aluminum frameset. While he is…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan December 29, 2022

Interview: Trudy Lindblade on the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships – a £45 Million Mega Event

A few months ago, we were invited to the Scottish Mountain Bike Conference in Aberdeen where we had the pleasure of listening to Trudy Lindblade…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan December 28, 2022

Olsen Bikes RocknRollOut Multiple Drivetrain Options for its Titanium Adventure Bikes

Many months ago, I met a guy named Ian Atkinson, a bike rider whose enthusiasm for riding bikes was matched only by his enthusiasm for…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan December 27, 2022

304g Vertical Helium Dropper Post Claims to be World’s Lightest

Jordi Villares and Ricard Bages are the co-founders of a new Spanish mountain bike component brand called Vertical, launched this week with their debut component;…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan December 23, 2022

The Jury’s In: What Bike Mechanics Really Think About Internal Cable Routing Headsets

Love them or hate them, internal cable routing headsets are ripping through the bike industry like wild-fire. It is one of a series of steps…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan December 22, 2022

Scott Solace 12kg gravel e-bike is limitless with ultralight TQ support – First Rides

The new Scott Solace follows up their latest TQ-powered e-mountain bike with an all-new ultralight Solace eRIDE e-gravel bike along the same concept. An all-new…

Written by Cory Benson December 22, 2022