Jeremy Benson
Jeremy Benson is a cycling gear specialist at Bikerumor, focusing on in-depth product testing and reviews for mountain, gravel, and eMTB riders. He combines a managing editor role with hands-on testing, writing, and editing, giving him a wide view of the masthead’s coverage while staying close to the equipment he evaluates. Over more than nine years of reviewing cycling gear, he has personally tested over 40 pairs of performance cycling sunglasses along with a broad range of bikes, components, and accessories, grounding his coverage in real use rather than specification sheets.
Mountain and eMTB bike coverage
Benson’s core reporting lane is modern mountain and eMTB platforms, with an emphasis on how frame design, suspension layouts, and component choices translate on the trail. His bike reviews track major launches and updates, such as Yeti’s MT trail bike that replaces the SB140 and introduces six-bar Sixfinity suspension, in-frame storage, and a focus on do‑it‑all trail performance.
He follows the eMTB category closely, testing long-travel, full-power machines like the Levo 4 EVO Pro and describing them in terms of confidence, fun, and on‑trail behavior rather than just motor and battery specs. Coverage of models like Focus’s updated JAM, SAM, and THRON eMTBs, and Scott’s next‑generation Strike eMTB, shows his interest in how geometry changes, power delivery, and component spec affect accessibility and versatility for different riders.
He also highlights niche or high‑end builds, including titanium hardtails such as Litespeed’s Pisgah, giving attention to durability and capability for demanding off‑road use.
Cycling gear tests and buyer’s guides
Alongside bikes, Benson spends significant time testing maintenance products, small components, and accessories for the Bike Tech and review verticals.
He reviews drivetrain care products like Stan’s biobased drivetrain cleaner, focusing on cleaning performance, effort required, and environmental impact. He covers installation aids such as absoluteBLACK’s transparent polyimide tape, explaining how high‑tack adhesive and visibility make frame protection and sealing easier for home mechanics. His Muc‑Off Dark Energy chain wax and chain wax cleaner coverage illustrates an interest in chain efficiency and long‑term durability, not just initial performance.
Benson extends this product lens into structured buyer’s guides and comparative tests. He authors the cycling sunglasses buyer’s guide, drawing on years of testing more than 40 pairs of performance eyewear to compare fit, lens quality, and use‑case suitability. Round‑up reviews of hydration vests and gravel bike shoes show a methodical approach: he tests multiple models from leading brands, then ranks them based on comfort, carrying capacity, stability, and on‑bike performance. In the electronics section he evaluates items like Garmin’s CIRQA smart band, compact electric inflators such as the Cycplus A3 Mini, and slim front lights like the Lezyne Road Drive 500, weighing form factor, output, battery life, and integration with existing cycling tech. He also contributes to tests of mountain bike lights and other night‑riding gear, helping riders match equipment to terrain and riding style.
Bike industry business and brand news
Benson covers business and brand developments in the bike industry, giving readers context on the companies behind the products.
He reports on closures such as KHS and its subsidiary brands winding down U.S. operations after a 50‑year run, noting the end of long‑standing presences in the market. His coverage of Revel Bikes includes the relocation of its U.S. headquarters to Golden, Colorado and follow‑up reporting on the brand’s situation after the founder bought it back from foreclosure, connecting corporate decisions to product continuity and rider trust.
He tracks ownership changes and financial restructurings, including Markus Flossman’s repurchase of YT Industries and YT’s broader financial challenges in a difficult market.
Stories on SRAM adding Ochain to its portfolio, and on Alchemy’s founder seeking new owners to carry the brand forward, illustrate his focus on acquisitions and succession that shape future product lines. Pieces that touch on heritage brands like Rocky Mountain Bikes, including affirmations that the brand remains Canadian‑owned, show his interest in the relationship between corporate identity and consumer perception.
He also addresses the retail and secondary market side of cycling, writing about certified pre‑owned and past‑year bike programs that aim to give riders access to discounted, high‑end bikes through structured sourcing and inspection processes. This complements his gear testing by explaining how different purchasing channels affect value, warranties, and access to current technology.
Adventure riding, bikepacking, and storage systems
Benson’s work regularly touches adventure riding and bikepacking, with a focus on luggage design, mounting systems, and long‑distance usability. He reports on Evoc’s expansion into adventure riding with new bags and accessories for bikepacking and touring, describing how different bag formats support multi‑day rides.
Coverage of Apidura’s Aero Bolt‑On Top Tube Modules links gear design to racing outcomes, noting that the system is already race‑proven at events like Unbound 200 and Unbound XL and highlighting aerodynamic and organizational advantages for endurance riders. He follows developments in rack technology, such as Restrap’s Switch Rack in a direct‑mount version and the introduction of direct‑mount adaptors for existing racks, emphasizing secure mounting, versatility across frames, and ease of use.
This adventure gear beat connects back to his profile as an obsessive mountain and gravel rider who spends large amounts of time testing products on real rides, whether training, racing, or riding for enjoyment.
Background in multi‑sport gear and outdoor testing
Benson brings a multi‑sport background to his cycling coverage, with experience in both mountain biking and backcountry skiing that informs his view of technical equipment.
He has spent years working as a writer, editor, and product tester, and has authored guidebooks on mountain biking and backcountry skiing, extending his testing mindset beyond articles into long‑form route and gear documentation. He has written for numerous national and local print and online media outlets, which contributes to a polished, structured style in his current work at Bikerumor. Across bikes, gear, and industry news, his distinguishing trait is consistent: he treats products and brands as systems to be tested, compared, and explained, giving readers clear, practical information grounded in extensive time on the bike.
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