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Less dramatic updates could make it easier to keep those feelings of new bike envy at bay
The rise of electric micromobility gadgets has brought more people into bike lanes across the country. Is there still room for cyclists?
The items that got our writer through the Steamboat Gravel Black Course
Whatever your reason for considering an EV鈥攜our wallet, the environment, or practicality鈥攁dding an e-bike is a far better choice than replacing your current car
A recent essay in 鈥楾he Atlantic鈥 ignores the many ways in which electric bicycles are helping cyclists commute, recreate, and enjoy themselves
Mountain bike technology is always evolving鈥攂ut it is all in the right direction?
Everything one cyclist packed for a blistering, long-distance pedal
The Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 RLE is a gravel bike for mountain bikers who like to ride roads
The bereaved Steinsapir family is suing Rad Power Bikes after a tragic accident
Is Father Time catching up with you on the group ride? This checklist may help you determine if it鈥檚 time to prepare for the next phase of your cycling life.
Rivendell Bicycle Works built a loyal following by ignoring convention. But what happens when good intentions spark public outrage in a country divided?
Protecting your head is serious business, but unless you’re knowledgable about the technical specs that differentiate helmets, it can be hard to know exactly what you need out side of the general buckets of road, gravel, and mountain biking. Thankfully Specialized makes it easy find the right helmet…
Modern drivetrains are a net win for consumers, but there鈥檚 a loss of simplicity in the push to add more gears
All helmets sold in the U.S. are subject to the same standards, so why should you pay more?
It鈥檚 easy to fall for the bells and whistles, but the hardtail wins with its affordability, versatility, and simplicity
From the park to the podium, the Privateer 141 does it all
Step up your cycling game with these road, gravel, and spin shoes
Devices bringing innovation to the trails and beyond
Allied鈥檚 new gravel-road crossover bike is the best two-in-one we鈥檝e ever tested
A recent climate commitment pledge among leading cycling brands conjured an unexpected feeling in our Bike Snob columnist鈥攅mpathy
Our sibling titles Pinkbike and Beta teamed up for a value-oriented field test in Tucson, Arizona. Here are the results.
We caught up with the riders of the most unique bikes at the annual two-wheeled pilgrimage in Monterey, California
The company鈥檚 first try took forever to release and wasn鈥檛 perfect. Will the new system live up to the hype?
The Makita 18V LXT lithium-ion cordless inflator makes traditional pumps a thing of the past
The best dirt, gravel, and pavement at the gateway to Glacier National Park
Matej Mohoric used a dropper seatpost to win Italy鈥檚 Milano-Sanremo road race, and then declared that the traditional mountain-bike component is 鈥渢he future of cycling.鈥 Here鈥檚 why that matters for you.
Whether you鈥檙e mountain biking or just commuting around town, a few key parts will keep you riding, regardless of the elements
Great bikes are the bikes that fit your life. See how our gear director has tailored his Surly Bridge Club to meet his needs in this episode of the Gear Shed.
Reserve鈥檚 Fillmore is a modest innovation with big potential to make life easier for cyclists
The Bowhead Reach is designed to help those who can鈥檛 walk access mountain-bike trails
With used car prices through the roof, it鈥檚 time for cyclists to put our money where our mouth is
Want to make the outdoors more accessible? Free Country thinks making reasonably priced gear is a great place to start.
Gains in aerodynamics, weight, and stiffness come at the cost of some rider choice and equipment resilience
Consumer-direct Fezzari challenges the big brands with this mountain-bike-inspired gravel racer that鈥檚 best on rough roads and trails
On a whim, I decided to ride 370 miles across New York State. Here鈥檚 what I used most.
Some of the biggest brands will work together to pay for consumer battery recycling
The online gear-finding service offers all the expertise of a brick-and-mortar store without any of the awkwardness or humiliation
We still love these runner-up apparel pieces and accessories
With this gear, twice the ice is just as nice
The long-low-slack trend has produced bikes that handle fantastically, but versatility and fit have suffered
Bryan Rogala shares his first impressions of Kuat鈥檚 new Piston Pro X bike rack. They鈥檙e very positive.
This bike is a big alloy coil-sprung 29er for those who don鈥檛 like big alloy coil-sprung 29ers (and also for those who do, too)
As road frames evolve to become more capable on various surfaces, many roadies may find a sweet spot for their riding that鈥檚 short of a full-on gravel bike
Our ten-year-old ripper tests the pedal-assisted Woom UP 6 to find out
Riding kit is expensive. Here鈥檚 how to keep it looking, smelling, and performing its best.
Beta tests this year鈥檚 newest mountain-bike offerings
Six lady shredders, sizes 4 to 16, tried nearly all of the mountain-bike overshorts on the market to find the ones that truly fit, flatter, and perform
That brand-new 2021 model may be hard to come by these days, but the used bike market has endless inventory. Here鈥檚 why old bikes rule.
When it comes to summer spins, a light, breathable kit can make all the difference
Five clever field repairs that can salvage your day out on the trails
With the help of some experts, one woman goes on a quest to get back on two wheels.
During the height of the pandemic, bike sales and participation flourished鈥攁nd things don't appear to be slowing down. Here's what you need to know to kick off your cycling season.
A genre-defining trail bike is now even more versatile鈥攁nd even more fun
An ode to the sweet, airy joy of riding in a T-shirt, and the shorts that make it possible
Why this long-time cyclist is still in love with mechanical
Studies suggest that sole stiffness doesn鈥檛 matter as much as we thought. Fit and comfort matter more.
The CEO of Thousand shares why she feels passionate about bike helmets
Bike design is evolving so you can go farther and faster
Cycle your way around town with these smart solutions