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Tyler Benedict

Title: Founding Editor
Email: tyler@bikerumor.com
Location: Greensboro, NC

Expertise

Topics of Expertise: Cycling, Nutrition, Startups, WEB3, Fitness
Years in Expertise: 20+
Number of Products & Number of Hours Tested: 1,000+ products, 10,000+ hours

Education & Certifications

Education: Bachelor’s of Journalism, University of Florida
Years of Writing: 20+
Awards/Recognitions: Outdoor Media Summit Best Blog

A Word from Tyler

I wanted to create the type of cycling website I wanted to read, focused on the products, tech, and the brands who make them.

I launched Bikerumor in 2008 rather than find a “real job”, and built it into the world’s largest cycling tech blog.

My personal interests are road, gravel, mountain biking, travel, parkour and entrepreneurship.

KMC REACT Cassettes join their 10/11-Speed Chains

KMC’s new REACT cassettes give you high quality, affordable wide-range 10 and 11 speed options for any bike (or trainer).

Written by Tyler Benedict February 08, 2024

Trek Marlin+ adds Bosch e-Bike Power to Popular Hardtail

Trek introduces more affordable e-bike options with a Bosch-powered version of their Marlin alloy hardtail, and it’s ready for anything from trail to touring to…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 07, 2024

Wolf Tooth adds ReMote Drop Bar Lever for Gravel Dropper Seatposts

The new Wolf Tooth Components ReMote Drop Bar dropper seatpost lever gives you a premium option for getting down on your gravel bike.

Written by Tyler Benedict February 07, 2024

New Focus VAM2 SL eMTB dips under 36lbs!

The all-new Focus VAM2 SL is an impressively lightweight e-mountain bike thanks to a full carbon frame and sleek Fazua drive unit.

Written by Tyler Benedict February 07, 2024

ARC8 Extra 2.0 Enduro Bike Coils Up with a Sliding Pivot

ARC8’s next generation enduro bike replaces the linkage with a slider to create a perfect leverage ratio, with air, coil, MX, and travel options to…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 05, 2024

Kogel Kolossos GRX Upgrades Shimano 12-speed Gravel Group

Kogel’s latest oversize pulley cage is their stiffest ever, giving Shimano’s RX820 GRX derailleur some colorful new ways to spin free.

Written by Tyler Benedict January 31, 2024

KS Suspension GTC Gravel Fork Bounces Carbon Legs on the Cheap

KS’ long-hyped gravel suspension fork is finally official, with carbon-over-alloy construction and just enough adjustments.

Written by Tyler Benedict January 31, 2024

Gorgeous Motoki Yoshio x Colnago Matte C68 Heads to Sotheby’s

Like a good NFT, this custom-painted proof of concept is a true one of one, except you can actually ride it. Bidding is now open.

Written by Tyler Benedict January 24, 2024

Cane Creek Aurora Release Turns Helm & eeWings Green

Cane Creek’s latest limited edition Aurora green & bronze finish looks like the forest, and every piece is unique.

Written by Tyler Benedict January 24, 2024

Wolf Tooth Remote Pro Dropper Lever Now Comes in Colors

Spruce up your dropper remote with one of eight new colors for Wolf Tooth’s Remote Pro lever blades. And black, it still comes in black.

Written by Tyler Benedict January 24, 2024

Review: Shimano Ultegra R8100 12-Speed Road Group

Shimano’s second-tier 12-speed wireless road group delivers top-tier performance with arguably better looks.

Written by Tyler Benedict January 24, 2024

Ibis Ripmo & Ripley AF get UDH Upgrade, New Colors & Lower Price

Lower prices, new colors, and (finally) a UDH derailleur hanger makes the Ibis Ripmo & Ripley AF a little more current.

Written by Tyler Benedict January 23, 2024

Moots Vamoots 33 All-Road Bike Makes Colorado Titanium A Bit More Accessible

This Moots Vamoots 33 all-road bike gets the lowest price for any of the titanium builder’s bikes, with tire clearance to rack up rougher miles.

Written by Cory Benson and Tyler Benedict January 23, 2024

Pilot Scram Ti Gravel Bike First w/ Pinion Smart.Shift

Pilot releases the first-ever gravel bike with Pinion’s electronic shifting gearbox, paired with Gates Belt Drive for a virtually maintenance-free adventure bike!

Written by Tyler Benedict January 22, 2024

Ritchey Cabrillo is Their First Short-Nosed Saddle

A drop-bar saddle that’s short, sweet, reasonably light, and very affordable. What’s not to like?

Written by Tyler Benedict January 20, 2024

Hope Upgrades XCR Brakes w/ 4-Piston Option & Colors, Plus New Pro 5 DH Hub

Hope’s ultralight stoppers now have more power and more colors, and the legendary PRO 5 rear hub gets a DH version for stronger wheel builds.

Written by Tyler Benedict January 19, 2024

The $1200 ENVE SES AR IN-Route One-Piece Bar & Stem gets official

Now you can run (almost) the same one-piece handlebar-stem as Pogacar, with your choice of lengths and widths.

Written by Tyler Benedict January 18, 2024

New Alchemy Amorak Titanium Gravel Bike Ready for Backcountry Riding

Alchemy takes the geo and tire clearance from their carbon Lycos gravel bike and makes one out of titanium.

Written by Tyler Benedict January 17, 2024

Fulcrum Speed 25+ are their Lightest Low Profile Road Wheels

Fulcrum’s latest climbing wheels are their lightest ever, and get upgraded ceramic bearings throughout.

Written by Tyler Benedict January 17, 2024

Super Pacific Cloud Cap Turns Your Van into a Pop Top Camper

This rooftop tent has a pass-through hole so you can enter from inside your vehicle, assuming you’re OK with cutting a giant hole in the…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 16, 2024

OneUp Components V3 Dropper Post gets Lighter & Smoother

With all new internals, lower stack height, and massive weight loss, the new OneUp V3 dropper looks like the one to beat.

Written by Tyler Benedict January 16, 2024

MADE Handmade Bike Show Heads to Australia

MADE Australia brings the custom bike party to Oz, with even bigger plans for it in 2025.

Written by Tyler Benedict January 16, 2024

New MMR Kaizen is a Lightweight Trail eMTB

MMR’s first lightweight e-mountain bike blends pure trail performance with a sleek design and stealthy motor system.

Written by Tyler Benedict January 15, 2024

Podcast #096 – Park Tool’s Calvin Jones Riffs on Bike Tools & Bad Repairs

Park Tool’s resident guru drops knowledge on bike repair, getting stuck bolts loose, his favorite tools, and more!

Written by Tyler Benedict January 15, 2024

Parc’s The Bag Organizes Your Kit Better, Hangs Out Anywhere

Parc’s backpack hangs from hooks, door handles, headrests, and more, keeping all your tools, kit & gear visible and at the ready, no matter where…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 13, 2024

Orbea’s Lotto Dstny Team Replica Road Bikes Now Available

Orbea’s Lotto Dstny team replica Orca race bikes let you ride what the pros are riding, right down to the bar tape.

Written by Tyler Benedict January 13, 2024

New ENVE Innerdrive Straight Pull Hubs are tougher & lighter

ENVE’s unique new freehub ratchet system and straight pull hub shells drop both weight and stress, making them more durable and a lot lighter!

Written by Tyler Benedict January 11, 2024

Will SBT GRVL have to Cow Tail to Cattle Ranchers?

Colorado’s premier gravel race faces threats from local ranchers and revised permitting process. Here’s what you need to know…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 10, 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

Lazer Z1 KinetiCore Road Helmet Goes Ultralight, Ultra-Everything

Lazer’s new top-tier road bike helmet is lighter, faster, and safer, and they say it keeps you cooler than wearing no helmet at all!

Written by Tyler Benedict January 10, 2024

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