Video Podcast #106 BikeRumor Editors Choice Awards
Hey BikeRumor Fans! For the last (recorded) podcast of 2024, the BikeRumor team sits down and talks about their top picks for Editors Choice. Things get spicy as each Editor describes how and why they chose each piece of kit. — Enjoy! *Like all the Monthly Round-up podcast Episodes, the BikeRumor Editors Choice 2024 podcast […]
Chris King Titanium DropSet Returns Sought-After Ti Headset for Modern Bikes: Review
The rare ti Chris King headset is back in a modern update for the latest contemporary integrated headset bikes, in King’s first-ever Titanium DropSet. King Ti headsets only pop up every few years, and in very limited quantities. So, while even their regular rainbow of anodized aluminum headset cups are “built to last a lifetime, […]
New Race Face Chester Pedals Spread Out the Pins and Dump the Hump
When I first heard of composite flat pedals, I was skeptical that they would be tough enough for MTB. After riding several sets, including the updated Race Face Chester pedals, I’m convinced you’d have to do something severe to catastrophically damage a composite pedal body. They are tough enough, and they’re lightweight and inexpensive! For […]
All-New Schwalbe G-One RX Gravel Bike Tires Mix Racing Speed & Tough Conditions Grip
The Schwalbe G-One race gravel tire family finally adds a rocky, loose & wet conditions tire with the all-new RX. Certainly much more aggressive than the tightly packed low-profile arrows and the semi-slick tread you’ll already find in their gravel race tire line-up, the new Schwalbe G-One RX manages a well-balanced combo of smooth rolling […]
Culprit CCSR Armrests Boost Aerobar Comfort & Control, From Triathlon to Gravel: Review
I’ll admit that I was quite reluctant to put a set of these giant Culprit CCSR armrests onto the lightweight aero bar setup I bolt onto my gravel bike for ultra-distance-style endurance riding. They are more than 300g heavier than the minimalist Deda setup I was already using, and so much bulkier that it almost […]
How Stiff is Your Stem? Fair Wheel Updates Independent Road & Gravel Bike Stem Tests
It’s been over 10 years since Fair Wheel Bikes in Tucson, AZ first shared with us their independent bar & stem testing, but they are back at it, measuring real stiffness in a new crop of 15 modern road & gravel bike stems. What do you prefer: absolute lightest weight, maximum stiffness, the highest stiffness:weight […]
Bontrager Charges Into Big Terrain with New Brevard & Galbraith Enduro MTB Tires
Earlier this year, Bontrager launched four all-new MTB treads. Those tires started with the super-fast Vallnord, ranging up to the all-around trail tire called the Gunnison. Now Bontrager is completing their new MTB tire lineup with the most aggressive options in the lineup – the Brevard and Galbraith. Like those launched in April, the Brevard and […]
Stan’s Teams Up with Daysaver On Incredible DART Tool to Help Save Your Ride
No one likes a flat tire, and the industry has worked tirelessly (zing!) to develop more straightforward and efficient ways to fix punctures. Stan’s (one of the OGs in tubeless sealant technology) has updated their unique DART system, this time working alongside Daysaver to help store and keep the updated tool lasting longer and performing […]
Get a Grip: Ergon GE1 Evo Factory Grips Convert Another Fan
I want to talk a bit about bike grips. More specifically, the Ergon GE1 Evo Factory grips. I’m a fan of Ergon Bike products. I use their SM Pro Men’s saddles when not riding my trusty Brooks B17. And for grips, I’ve used Ergon grips for over 6 years. First, it was their GA2 and […]
Review: ENVE AM30 Foundation Mountain Bike Wheels
While the recently revamped ENVE M-Series wheels continue to push the category forward at the high end, many riders are looking for a more affordable option that doesn’t skimp on quality. And that’s where ENVE’s Foundation Series wheels come in, so I tested the AM30 mountain bike wheels to see how they compare. I’ve been […]
