Gadgets & Hacks

Robert Axle Project Machined All-Alloy UDH Replacement Promises Extra Precise Shifts

How can you get a little extra shift precision out of the derailleur on your UDH-equipped bike? Maybe try a full-alloy Robert Axle Project UDH…

Written by Cory Benson April 03, 2024

BYB Chrono Lap Timer Says Easier, Hi-Res Tracking Will Make You Faster

Knowing how you are performing is the first step to going faster, and BYB’s new Chrono lap timer wants to make that process easier and…

Written by Cory Benson March 28, 2024

Crankbrothers Aims to Save Our Shred With New S.O.S. On-Bike Tools

SOS! Crankbrothers is answering riders’ calls for mid-ride help with their new tool line.

Written by Steve Fisher March 26, 2024

SRAM Wireless Blips Can Now be Paired w/o Shifters

SRAM’s Wireless Blips no longer need a regular shifter, paddle, pod, or BlipBox to be added to your bike, and you can pair up to…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 16, 2024

Trek CHRGtime Recharges All Your Electronics in 1 Customizable Charging Station Organizer

Charge all your electronics in one place with tidy cable management hidden inside Trek’s new CHRGtime charging station box…

Written by Cory Benson March 12, 2024

Rockshox Flight Attendant Gets Faster than Ever for XC

Rockshox Flight Attendant gets a lot smarter, using power and gear data plus your own riding to adapt to you and your trails!

Written by Tyler Benedict March 12, 2024

Lumos Ultra Fly Pro MIPS Helmet Brings Smart Commuter Safety to the Road – Review

Available if you can snap one up, the Lumos Ultra Fly Pro MIPS is a killer combo of on-road performance and smart safety in traffic!

Written by Cory Benson March 11, 2024

TRiPEAK Jetstream Pro Offset Oversize Pulleys fit Standard Cages

TRiPEAK’s asymmetric OSPW kit fits a larger idler pulley inside stock derailleur cages, giving you an oversize ceramic bearing upgrade without heavy modifications.

Written by Tyler Benedict March 08, 2024

LOOK Introduces X-Track and Keo Blade Power Meter Pedals

Get ready for another power meter pedal pedal, this time from the French powerhouse – LOOK. Just a few weeks after launching their updated Keo…

Written by Jordan Villella March 05, 2024

Podcast #098 – Sherpa Map Routes us to Smarter Cycling Maps

Sherpa Maps is combining AI terrain detection with wind and weather data to help you predict race-day conditions and optimize your nutrition, tire pressure, kit…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 26, 2024

Swiss Side AERO Socks Prove White Socks are Faster

Six watts savings from €69 socks? Swiss Side’s ribbed aero cycling socks cut drag and keep you cool, as proven in the wind tunnel.

Written by Tyler Benedict February 20, 2024

Silca StripChip & Ultimate Chain Wax System Makes Chain Waxing Easier than Ever

Is this one-step process the answer to making chain waxing more universally accepted?

Written by Zach Overholt February 20, 2024

Tubolight Diamana, the Fastest MTB Tire Liner because of Venturi Airflow INSIDE Your Tires!

All-new Tubolight Diamana is the fastest mountain bike tire liner in the world, harnessing Venturi effect airflow INSIDE your tires…

Written by Cory Benson February 12, 2024

5Dev Mullet Mod Puts SRAM MTB 1x Transmission on Non-UDH Gravel Specialized

5Dev converts Specialized road & gravel bikes to wide-range 1x MTB Transmissions with game-changing Mullet Mod for non-UDH bikes…

Written by Cory Benson February 12, 2024

TOOT Ashaa RR Ultra-Aero Road Bars Beat UCI Turned-In Lever Rule in Steel, Ti, or Carbon

Is this ultra-narrow 3D-printed TOOT Ashaa RR aero drop bar the answer to the UCI pan on both puppy paws and turned-in levers?

Written by Cory Benson February 09, 2024

Spotted: Prototype CeramicSpeed OSPW Update for Road & Cross Teased at CX Worlds

Take a closer look! CeramicSpeed teased next-gen prototype OSPW cage upgrade system for Shimano Di2 over the weekend at CX Worlds in Tábor…

Written by Cory Benson February 07, 2024

SRAM & Campy Shift Better on Silca Pro-Spec 3D-Printed Titanium Derailleur Hangers

Silca adds new SRAM & Campagnolo compatibility for their 3D-printed titanium derailleur hangers. All back in-stock now!

Written by Cory Benson January 30, 2024

Columbus Trittico Brings Modern Full Internal Routing to Classic Handmade Looks

Columbus Trittico facilitates full internal cable routing on modern handmade steel & titanium bikes with new forks, stems, bars & more…

Written by Cory Benson January 23, 2024

Classified Revamps Wheels with Wider, Light, More Aero Road & Gravel Wheelsets

With 3 revamped carbon road & gravel wheelsets, Classified wheels can improve the shifting, gear ratios, and aerodynamics of your bike…

Written by Cory Benson January 19, 2024

First Look: Old Man Mountain Axle Pack puts Bikepacking Anything Cages on Any Fork

Review: Old Man Mountain has got us loaded up for adventure with new carry-anything Axle Pack mount, bolting Anything Cages to Any Fork…

Written by Cory Benson January 16, 2024

Velogic Doubles Up on 3D Motion Capture Bike Fits

Velogic’s latest bike fit software uses two advanced cameras for dual sided measurements, before/after video analysis, and even virtual aerodynamics!

Written by Tyler Benedict January 10, 2024

More 9point8 Headsets Get Slack-R for ZS

Slacken (or steepen) the headtube angle 1-3° on your Zero Stack-equipped bike with this 9point8 Slack-R ZS/EC angle adjust headset…

Written by Cory Benson January 05, 2024

Gemini Forges Rigel Carbon MTB Chainrings, the World’s Lightest at 39g Make You Faster!

Gemini Rigel is the new World’s Lightest mountain bike chainring, a hi-tech 39g forged carbon ring with alloy reinforced teeth inside…

Written by Cory Benson January 04, 2024

Indestructible Alloy Ratio Cable Spool Revives Old SRAM Shifters, Opens Up 12-speeds too!

Ratio rolls out another tiny, low-cost upgrade – an alloy cable spool to revive old SRAM road shifters & upgrade them to 12sp or 13-speed…

Written by Cory Benson January 03, 2024

BikeRumor Editor’s Choice 2023 – Tyler’s Top Picks

Tyler’s picks for the best bikes, components, wheels, tires, gear, and tools of 2023.

Written by Tyler Benedict December 21, 2023

Rotor INspider Turns Shimano XTR, XT & SLX Cranks into a Direct Mount Power Meter

A new Rotor INspider Shimano direct mount spider can turn your existing XTR, XT, or even SLX cranks into the sleekest-looking MTB power meter. Made…

Written by Cory Benson December 20, 2023

Classified Powershift Hub Gets Its Own Mobile App, But Why?

Classified’s 2-speed Powershift internal hub gets its own customizable mobile smartphone app with new features…

Written by Cory Benson December 18, 2023

Bike Ahead BiTurbo X & Cargo Adapt 6-spoke Carbon Wheels for ebikes, plus new Wonderbar

German carbon specialist Bike Ahead Composites has two new versions of their iconic monocoque 6-spoke carbon BiTurbo wheels. 1 for heavier riders, ebikes & eMTB…

Written by Cory Benson December 15, 2023