Biking

Specialized Terminates Entire Ambassador Program, Athletes Report

Multiple former sponsored riders report Specialized has ended all its global ambassador contracts.

Written by Sam Anderson December 12, 2022

Trek Emonda SLR 9 eTap Long-Term Review: Light for Climbing, Slippery for Speed

Trek updated the Emonda SLR by adding truncated airfoil shapes for speed but still kept it light for climbing with 800 Series OCLV carbon.

Written by Seiji Ishii December 12, 2022

Painting Meets MTB in Creative Cannondale Spotlight

In ‘Making Marks,’ pro mountain biker Max Nerurkar brings together his passion for painting with his mad flair on the trail.

Written by Andrew McLemore December 09, 2022

LOOK 765 Optimum Endurance Road Bike: ‘3D Wave’ Design Promises Smooth Ride

LOOK says its tech uses integrated flex zones and specific shaping to reduce vibrations in the 765 Optimum by up to 20% over its other…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 08, 2022

Danny MacAskill Behind the Scenes: Seeking Redemption in San Francisco

In episode one of this series, legendary rider Danny MacAskill revisits a location from his epic San Francisco street edit.

Written by Andrew Marshall December 08, 2022

Eliott Lapotre Glides Over Handmade Features in ‘Lost Paradise 2’

A short but spiffy video from GT Bicycles reminds us that sometimes the best trails are the ones we make ourselves.

Written by Andrew Marshall December 07, 2022

Inside GearJunkie’s 30-Hour Adventure Race: What It Took to Finish

Team GearJunkie biked, paddled, and trekked for 130-plus miles (for 28 hours straight!) to claim fourth place overall in the USARA National Championship adventure race.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 07, 2022

Diversity-Focused L39ION of Los Angeles Announces 2023 Cycling Teams

L39ION adds a women’s road race champion, brings back sets of prominent siblings, and looks like a strong contender in men’s criterium racing.

Written by Sam Anderson December 07, 2022

Bike Geometry Explained: Understand What You Need and Why

Cyclists should know basic bike geometry before choosing a ride, including stack, reach, wheelbase, head tube angle, rake, trail, and bottom bracket drop.

Written by Mark Wilson December 06, 2022

1UP USA 2-Inch Super Duty Double Review: The Burliest Bicycle Hitch Rack Ever

The 1UP 2-inch Super Duty Double hitch rack is, hands down, the burliest bike rack I’ve ever used. And I’ve had a bike rack on…

Written by Seiji Ishii December 06, 2022

Vitus Bikes Arrives in US With Substantial Direct-to-Consumer Lineup

The storied French builder lands in the U.S. with a plethora of bikes across discplines. Operations and distribution will headquarter in Salt Lake City.

Written by Sam Anderson December 06, 2022

Win This Pro’s Closet x Mosaic Gravel Bike — Here’s How!

This Mosaic GT-2 45 has a custom titanium frame, Land Rover paint theme, ENVE fork, and more. Not bad for a free bike, right?

Written by Sam Anderson December 05, 2022

Coming Full Circle: ‘A Father’s Legacy’ in the Leadville Trail 100

Continuing a family tradition, Simi Hamilton competed in the Leadville Trail MTB 100, 39 years after his father won the first Leadville Trail 100 Run.

Written by Rebecca Ross December 02, 2022

‘Twenty Times Across the Sky’ Record-Setter: Meet the Woman Who Became the First

Roxanne Hall, a 58-year-old rockstar, accidentally set a record as the first woman to complete the 100-mile Across the Sky route 20 times.

Written by Rebecca Ross December 02, 2022

Danny MacAskill Shreds San Francisco in ‘Postcards’ Video

Is it just me, or is it physically impossible not to open your mouth in disbelief when you watch this dude ride?

Written by Sam Anderson November 30, 2022

2024 Tour de France Will Not End in Paris, Officials Expected to Announce

For the first time in almost half a century, cycling’s biggest race likely will not end in France’s capital city.

Written by Sam Anderson November 30, 2022

Hugo Frixtalon Shreds on a Short Travel COMMENCAL Trail Bike

In this video, the French rider shows a short-travel trail bike can defy gravity just as much as a dedicated downhiller.

Written by Andrew Marshall November 30, 2022

Danny MacAskill Answers GearJunkie’s Burning Questions

The day Danny MacAskill dropped his San Francisco video, he set aside some time to answer every question we could throw at him.

Written by Sam Anderson November 29, 2022

Bamboo vs. Metal or Carbon? New Zealand Brand Offers Solid Wood Handlebars

Passchier claims its wooden handlebars will stand up to rough terrain, long-term use, and all the elements. They also look pretty sweet.

Written by Andrew McLemore November 29, 2022

Bicycle Hub Standards Explained

Bicycle hubs are among the more complex components of cycling. Hubs are found right smack in the middle of wheels and have a lot of…

Written by Mark Wilson November 28, 2022

Hans Rey and Rob Warner Get ‘Gritty in Mexico City’

With his latest bike adventure, Hans Rey learns about Mexican culture while rolling through the bustling streets of its capital city.

Written by Andrew McLemore November 28, 2022

Watch Kriss Kyle Rip Up the Tiny Island MTB Paradise of Madeira

You don’t have to know much about mountain biking to figure sense how saturated with style this clip is. Some riders just have flare —…

Written by Sam Anderson November 25, 2022

Score Free ENVE Composites Goodies for a Month

Cycling deals are aplenty during the holiday season. It takes more than a percentage discount to garner my attention.

Written by Seiji Ishii November 25, 2022

Bottom Bracket Basics: Cyclists’ Guide to Standards

Bottom bracket “standards” are all over the place. Here’s GearJunkie’s guide to understanding the quagmire.

Written by Mark Wilson November 23, 2022

Watch How Kiran MacKinnon Tests Suspension for Santa Cruz Bikes

Want to see what goes into the process of testing, choosing, and tuning suspension components for mountain bikes? Look no further.

Written by Sam Anderson November 22, 2022

IBIS Ripley AF Mountain Bike Review: All the Fun for Half the Price

The IBIS Ripley AF delivers its much costlier cousin’s pedaling efficiency and suspension performance with minimal tradeoffs.

Written by Seiji Ishii November 22, 2022

Free Soloist, Wingsuit Pilot, Mountain Biker Nail High-Speed Synchronized Squamish Stunt

Teamwork makes the dream work. (Well, and GoPro.) Watch a wingsuit pilot, free solo climber, and mountain biker nail a stunt from all three POVs…

Written by Sam Anderson November 22, 2022

Explained: The Universal Derailleur Hanger

Nearly every bike that can shift gears has a small, unassuming part that goes unnoticed 99.9% of the time.

Written by Mark Wilson November 18, 2022

woom 3 AUTOMAGIC Bike: Kids’ Cruiser With Automatic Shifting

The 16-inch bike’s automatic shifting feature makes starts easier and allows your budding racer to build up some speed on the flats.

Written by Andrew Marshall November 18, 2022

Freeridin’ and Vibin’: The Only 2 Objectives in Christian Rigal’s ‘Summer Trippin’

Whether they’re treating a washed-out cliff bank like a quarter-pipe or taking slams on the public school steps, Rigal and the crew are here for…

Written by Sam Anderson November 18, 2022

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