Giovanni Battaglin’s 1984 Limited Edition Modern Lugged Steel Rim Brake Bike
I’ve been enamored by Battaglin’s ever-evolving modern chromed & lugged steel road bikes for several years, but now the ultra-limited edition 1984 pauses that progression to reflect on how far they’ve come. This new Battaglin 1984 isn’t exactly a new road bike. Instead, this is one last hurrah. A modern handmade Italian lugged steel rim […]
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 […]
Podcast Ep #105: How to Conquer Cold Weather Cycling
Welcome to BikeRumor Podcast #106 This episode covers cold-weather cycling and how to dress best for success when the temperature drops. Jordan chats with Lani Benson and Matt Kent from Pearl Izumi. We start with the basics of dressing for winter riding and quickly get to the specifics of how to get the most from […]
YT Industries Launches Live Uncaged: The Brett Tippie Story
He’s considered by many to be one of the pioneers of mountain bike freeride. Over the years, Brett Tippie’s name has become synonymous with pushing the limits of what can be done on a bike. The Brett Tippie Story, a feature-length documentary, is said to take a deep dive into his home life and background. […]
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 […]
Rocky Mountain Bicycles Files for Pandemic-Fueled Business Restructure
I guess I am the Harvester of Sorrow this week. First the GT Bicycles story, and today, I bring the news that Rocky Mountain Bicycles has applied for restructuring. The 40+-year-old Canadian bicycle company applied with the Superior Court of Québec for protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA). (Photos / Rocky Mountain Bicycles) […]
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 […]
Wolf Tooth Gets Slim and Tidy with New EnCase Inline Pump Mount
Wolf Tooth Components (WTC), just launched a clean new mount for its EnCase Pump. The Inline Mount allows for quick access and sleek storage. (Photos / Wolf Tooth Components) The current EnCase Pumps ship with the included side mount. This mount is great for storing the EnCase Pump right alongside your water bottle or cargo […]
