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The Ottolock is a fraction of the weight of a U-Lock but far stronger than a cable lock, making it the perfect solution for quick bike rides around town.
We鈥檝e tested almost every saddle on the market. And this one is clearly at the top.
A new bike rack promises to make schlepping two-wheeled rigs as easy as carrying skis
Look normal? That鈥檚 because every component has been made giant, including the 36-inch wheels.
Allied Cycles, based in Little Rock, is trying to ignite American carbon-fiber manufacturing and steal China's thunder
Everything you need to know鈥攑lus a few essential gear items
The best part of tax season? Getting a return and splurging on gear.
Buying your first bike can be a daunting task, but renowned scientist Bill Nye is here with Diamondback to provide a formula for success.
Then built it and then rode it around a Los Angeles suburb. Here are our first impressions.
Eleven experts weigh in with their biggest, craziest ideas鈥攁ll of which are eminently doable
Turns out Polartec rules the market when it comes to bike clothing made for weather that's all over the map
When you think San Francisco, you think tech companies. But the city is also chock-full of outdoor brands building high-end gear right next to the bay. From bikes to bags to boards, here are six of our favorites.
A collection of velo products to commemorate one of cycling's greats.
Just because they have lacrosse practice doesn't mean you have to sacrifice outdoor adventures
An ode to the pieces of gear that have lived on through generations
These mountain bike shoes strike the ideal balance between performance, comfort, and style
Donnie Arnoult owns this Hawaiian island's most popular bike shop and touring company. Here's how he maximizes playtime.
Bill Nye The Science Guy has teamed up with the team over at Diamondback to bring you the Let's Ride series explaining the fundamentals of biking.
Short of breath from the elevation and scenery, The Trippin Fellas enjoyed incredible hospitality and exposure to a culture drastically distinct from the western civilizations they call home.
This bike is wrapped in Simpsons decals.
Legislators are considering sticking out-of-state cyclists and mountain bikers with a $25 fee鈥攁nd a side of humiliation
Most people these days ride name-brand bikes that are mass-produced in factories. But the tradition of the handmade, small-batch bicycle is still very much alive and well.
Danny Macaskill teamed up with the folks over at Oz Trails to lay down some amazing freeriding while he was in town.
In 1967, Davis broke ground on the country's first true bike lane. Fifty years later, we look back on the inaugural system's impact鈥攁nd how more work remains to be done to protect cyclists nationwide.
Pro mountain biker Chris Baddick lives and trains in Boulder, Colorado. His gear room鈥 equipped with a full bike-repair setup, nearly a dozen road and mountain rigs, and endless spare tires鈥攊s a dirt lover鈥檚 dream.
hen you feel the call of the sea as much as bikepacker Erkki Punttila it just makes sense to drive your boat to an isolated island.
More and more bike companies are selling road bikes built to be ridden on dirt roads. Are they marketing hype or the future of cycling?
Buy this bike and the brand will donate a bike in your name
Last December, 15 testers gathered for the annual 国产吃瓜黑料 Magazine Bike Test, in which we select the rising crop of the coming year鈥檚 bikes and ride the bejeezus out of them to determine which are the most promising.
The new Ellipse comes with a whole suit of smart anti-theft and safety features
It starts with a deadly crash, like the one that happened in October on a busy Orange County street. Then the volunteers build the memorial. Peter Flax embedded with the team that makes ghost bikes in Southern California to record the process鈥攁nd the tragedy that triggered it鈥攆rom beginning to end.
With wheels getting stronger and lighter, dropper posts more reliable, and bikes increasingly versatile, this was a good year to be on a bike
This is what you want under you when the pavement ends.
This e-bike has a longer range than your electric car
Scorchingly fast, silly light, and more affordable than the competition, this might just be the finest race bike for the money
Watch to see our go-to layering system for bike commuting on those chilly fall mornings.
Born with just one leg, Emmanuel was seen as disabled and cursed. But this man overcomes challenges and is determined to change the perception of disability in Ghana.
Damn, this is a good looking bike
Hook the Edelux II up to a hub generator and you can say goodbye to batteries and plugs forever
It's called the Dutch Reach, and if a Massachusetts doctor has his way, it could prevent road riders from ever getting doored again
Jerseys and shorts for technical, steep, big-mountain riding
The best upgrade you can make on your rig? A new set of hoops. Presenting our favorites for road and mountain.
Earlier this year, 国产吃瓜黑料r Patrick Sweeney set out to tackle the Italy Divide, an unsupported gravel race that runs over 500 miles down the spine of Italy with nearly 50,000 feet of climbing
The new release proves you don鈥檛 have to pay a fortune for an excellent, all-terrain bike
Absurdly priced, but also absurdly well engineered and fun to ride
With Specialized鈥檚 new Turbo Levo FSR Comp 6Fattie, the e-mountain bike has finally come of age
If you look around, you can find the following gear in good shape for a reasonable price
A built-in, pedal-powered tracking device on the new SmartBike is designed to ensure you never lose another commuter
Living 国产吃瓜黑料 the Box is a film by聽Elements in Motion that profiles Jared Madsen, owner of Madsen Cycles. Diagnosed at an early age with dyslexia, Madsen struggled through the U.S. educational system and almost didn't graduate high school. After graduating, Madsen tapped into his…
Long overdue, disc brakes are finally taking over the roadie world
Thanks to a smart new automatic transmission, even beginners can get on this bike and get through technical terrain
The biggest beneficiaries of the great evolution in bike tech? Lower-cost rides.
We tested 25 women鈥檚 bikes in the Arizona desert. These were our four favorites.
These mountain bikes add grip and confidence without the heft of a full fat bike, making them ideal for loose, sandy trails and super 颅capable on bigger-hit riding. While the development is still in its infancy, with mountain-bike manufacturers debating rim widths and rubber dimensions, we believe it鈥檚 a significant advance for dirt steeds.
The new generation of performance rides are faster, more comfortable, and more capable than ever.
A cadre of upstart brands is shaking up cycling clothing. Thank God.
Who says compound bows and bikes don't mix? (But seriously, this is fun.)
Presenting what might be the weirdest, most technologically intriguing dirt rig we鈥檝e ridden this year
Has Trek built the world鈥檚 most versatile road bike with its new cobble machine?
Upgrading your grips is arguably the best, cheapest way to boost a bike's comfort. Don't skimp on them.
Behold the best value in cycling: a $5,500 high-performance racer from the world's biggest bike company
Longer days and higher temps mean it's time to break out the shoulder-season gear. Here are a few staff favorites.
As SRAM goes to 12-speed and Shimano widens its rear cassette, single-ring setups are becoming the new norm
Specialized and Trek are trying to make daytime lights easy, affordable, and acceptable on the road
Can a major overhaul of the industry鈥檚 most ubiquitous dropper resolve its questionable dependability record? So far, we're optimistic.
