Race Day Optimized: Niner Air 9 RDO Race Bike Review
Niner builds the Air 9 RDO as a flagship racing hardtail. We put it to the test to find out if it reaches what Niner calls “ultra-refined heights.”
The 'Understated Aesthetic' Of Search And State
Function and form join in Search and State’s cycling apparel. We tested some of the brand’s newest gear and then sat down for coffee with one of the founders.
K02 Tire Test In Mexico Desert
BFGoodrich updated its classic off-road tire, and we took it for a test in the Mexican desert.
Up-Side-Down, Ground-Breaking (Expensive!) New RockShox Suspension
RockShox reinvents the inverted mtb fork and rethinks the whole front end while they are at it. Here’s a first look at the hottest new technology in mountain bike suspension.
First Look: SRAM ‘Force CX1’ Groupo
The concept of single front chainring has taken mountain biking by storm. SRAM hopes to continue that revolution into cyclocross with its Force CX1 groupo.
Faster Fat Bikes, Cyclocross Debuts Among Top Hits At ‘Frostbike’ Show
Held in the deep of winter, the Frostbike bicycle tradeshow temporarily warms the hearts of the bike industry with new releases and envy-inducing bicycle gear…
First Look: Radical Saddle Design Challenges Status Quo
So long, sit-bones! “Infinity” saddle, designed by a chiropractor, challenges all modern saddle tech. We got our… erm, buns on one last week to see what the fuss was about.
Titanium-Frame Warbird Bike is a ‘Gravel Racing’ Machine
Don’t call it a cyclocross bike. Salsa’s niche model was made for the trending discipline of gravel road racing. We tested it for two months and hundreds of miles on gravel roads this year.
We bought a Fat-bike from Walmart and took it for a test ride
Cheap fun: Our $199 department-store fatbike arrived this week. Here’s our first impression from a snow-filled ride in Minnesota.
‘Enduro’ Helmet has GoPro mount, Goggle system built-in
We tested a new helmet from Bell. Made for enduro racing, the hard hat has characteristics that balance protection and speed.
Red, steep, bumpy, good. Mountain Bike gear test in Sedona
Arizona’s red desert hills proved not only a perfect cure for cabin fever this week but also an ideal place to test gear. Contributing editor T.C. Worley grabbed a few shots of the action.
Do-All tent: ‘Snow to blowing Desert Sand’
“Engineered for all seasons.” That may sound like a flip tag line. But with a new tent, Easton thinks it has found a sweet spot between ultralight, three-season tents and burly winter shelters.
Glass, Nails, Potholes… ‘Flat-free’ bike tires cannot pop
In a perfect world, bike tires would never go flat. Acme Bicycle Products offers a new wheelset designed to bring us closer to this utopian cycling existence. We tested the “flat-free” wheelset to see if they lived up to their billing.
Custom Mountain Bike balances Speed, ‘Bling Factor’ on trail
A custom-built steel frame and top-end race bits came together for our editor’s dreamy XC build. We break it down part by part for a look at the thoroughbred steed.
Minimal Sleeping Bag is Hoodless, Zipper-less, Insulated only on top
Therm-A-Rest is jumping with both feet into an expanded sleeping bag line. Its unique Navis model offers a “headless” design with an ultralight build aimed at backpackers. We tested it for a week in Alaska this fall.
Carbon Fat Bike (first of its kind)
The debut today at the Winter Bike Expo in Minneapolis of a new full-carbon fat bike adds another boost to the strong stride of the fat trend. We were in the front row to get the lowdown on the unique carbon steed.
World’s Lightest Pedals are high-price, hard to Clip
Minimal and sleek, from the first time we set eyes on the stick-like Ultralite pedals we wanted to clip in and try them out. For the past month, on a few different bikes, we put them to the full test.
Tarp-like Tent offers Headroom, ample space Inside
MSR calls its Fast Stash not a tent but a “minimalist shelter.” It’s roomy inside and lightweight. We tested out the tarp-like shelter on a weeklong trip in Alaska.
Blazing handlebar Bike Light ‘Rivals Automobile Headlights’
It costs $300 for a small handlebar light. But this torch can throw an insane window of LED light, offering full-speed-ahead riding no matter if it’s day or night.
Bikes, Packs, Helmets, Shoes. . . ‘Must-Have’ gear from Interbike Show
Last month we spent three days reporting from Las Vegas on the latest and greatest cycling gear from the Interbike trade show. Here’s our final report, including a few top products we can’t wait to test.
Waterproof Adventure Duffel put to Test
Our writer tests the waterproof and rugged SealLine Duffel on an adventure trip through the wilds of Alaska. It has a drysuit zipper and fits 75 liters’ worth of gear, enough for a weeklong trip.
Top 10: Best Bike Gear at Interbike 2012
The GearJunkie crew is back from five days of bike-centric living at the Interbike Expo trade show in Las Vegas. We rode, demo’d equipment, watched a race, and saw loads of great new bike gear that will be coming to market later this year and early in 2013. Here are our top picks.
‘Bicycling as Therapy’ for War Vet non-profit Group
Bicycling as therapy and physical rehabilitation — that’s the goal of Ride 2 Recovery, a non-profit that works with wounded vets. From group rides to outfitting injured vets with special bikes, the organization believes cycling will make a difference in these lives.
‘Krampus’ is a Fat-Tire Mountain Bike
With 3-inch-wide tires, the Krampus from Surly looks like a fat-bike. But this to-be-released ride is actually a 29er mountain bike built to accommodate the big rubber of a new obese tire type.
Sailing Jacket put to Test in Alaska
A sailing-specific jacket from Helly Hansen keeps our tester dry and warm on a day-long trip to sea. We test the HP Race model on the open ocean near Homer, Alaska.
Surly Cross-Check, now in Single-Speed
Gears or no gears? Surly Bicycles offers a new single-speed version of its tried & true Cross-Check model. GearJunkie got a sneak peek.
Roundup: Summer Cycling Gear Put to Test
We spent the spring and summer testing some of the latest and greatest in cycling gear. Only the strongest survived. Here we’ve compiled our top gear picks for the two-wheeled fiends among us.
Clip-On/Clip-Off Camera Holder
Cameras can be a pain to haul on a hike. Neck straps are not always a good solution. The Capture is a “camera clip” device that attaches to a belt or backpack strap to free up your hands while on the move.
Diamondback Returns to Action! New CX Race Bike
Pulled from the grips of “department store” infamy, the Diamondback brand is kicking out some exciting race bikes. Our writer saddled a new CX model for a recent race in Utah for a serious test of the ride.
Hard-Side Suitcase Keeps Gear Safe for Travel
A polycarbonate shell that zips closed keeps equipment safe inside this $125 case. Our writer rolls the Spinner model from eBags on a few trips to test it out.
Raleigh ‘Monster Truck’ Trail Bike
Blurring the line between a true cross-country and a “trail”-category bike, the Raleigh Talus 29 Elite is a beefy tank of a bike that can also do endurance rides. We give it a baptism by fire on a 97-mile trail through North Dakota’s rugged Badlands wilderness.