Shimano Patents Point to All-New XTR Di2, XT Di2, Deore Di2 & maybe even GRX Di2?
We’ve been deep in Di2 rumors ever since Shimano bypassed XTR and released an ebike-only XT Di2 groupset in 2022. And the rumor mill only got louder when a new 2x-only GRX Di2 launched last spring… not the 1x that most gravelers now prefer. So since then, I’ve been on the lookout for more Di2 […]
Patent Patrol: 2 New SRAM Mechanical T-Type Transmission Derailleurs Soon, Both NX & SX?
Long before UDH became a well-known acronym and widely-adopted standard, our first Patent Patrol sneak peek at SRAM’s direct mount T-type derailleurs illustrated a clearly mechanical Transmission. Now six years later, patent offices just published an updated SRAM mechanical T-type application. And at the same time, bike dealer sites have been trickling out leaked specs […]
Rali Chain Mag Chainstay Guard Quiets Your Chain Noise with Magnets
Ever since the first multi-gear drivetrain was added to early mountain bikes, riders have been looking for a way to quiet chain slap and protect their frames. This pursuit gave rise to a cottage industry creating everything from neoprene wraps, to modern injection molded rubber guards as well as home-brew solutions including wraps utilizing bar […]
9Point8 Turns Pedal Design on its Head, Puts Traction Pins in Your Shoes!
If you love flat pedals, but hate taking them to your shins, check this out: 9Point8 is truly turning pedal design on its head with their new iNVRS system. Instead of using a hard pedal body with traction pins mounted to the surface, iNVRS puts a slow rebound rubber surface on the pedal and the […]
Podcast Ep #107 In the CXHAIRS with Bill Schieken
The Cyclocross World Championship is just around the corner, and we thought there was no better time to have our buddy Bill Schieken of CXHAIRS on the podcast. But this podcast is much more than cyclocross talk, it’s about growing something in the sport you love. Podcast Ep #107 In the CXHAIRS with Bill Schieken […]
The Top 20 Bicycle Stories of 2024 on BikeRumor!
Once again, it’s time to wrap up one year and kick off the next. The past year has been filled with tons of new product launches, industry troubles, and hopefully plenty of rides. Of course, BikeRumor has been there to cover it along the way. As usual, some of our coverage has attracted more attention […]
BikeRumor Editor’s Choice 2024 – Zach’s Gear of the Year
Here we are once again, skidding into the holiday season after a year that seemed to evaporate into thin air. I’d like to attribute that to a successful mix of riding time and family time, but there’s always more than enough ‘work’ to keep us busy enough to lose track of the calendar. 2024 helped […]
Bikerumor Editor’s Choice 2024 – Cory’s Best Bike & Gear Awards
Let’s do it. Another year of great gear and my 2024 Editor’s Choice Awards to wrap up the best of the best. This year again felt like it flew by. That’s partly because I took on more and more of our Euro and mountain bike workload and partly just that there was a fresh flow […]
BikeRumor Editor’s Choice 2024 – Jordan Villella’s Gear of the Year
There was so much new gear, race action, and ground-breaking happenings in 2024 that I’m just starting to process everything. It was a banner year for cycling, racing especially. The Olympic years are always good for new tech and outrageous pricing in the cycling world. All the fans cross their fingers and hope that new […]
Bikerumor Editor’s Choice 2024 – Ron’s Favorites of the Year
Jeez, I can’t believe it’s time for Editor’s Choice already. I don’t know how you guys feel about it, but the year flew by for me. As the year comes to a close, I am tasked with remembering the products that I tested in 2024 and coming up with my favorites. This is always hard […]
