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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

KAV Sports Improves on Award-Winning Design With Portola Kaze Bike Helmet

Time Magazine named the company’s original Portola helmet one of the year’s best inventions. KAV says it has already created a better one.

Written by Andrew McLemore November 18, 2022

Transition Releases the ‘Mullet’ TR11

By now, results have proven the so-called ‘mullet’ setup’s utility on the gnarliest mountain bike trails. The Transition TR11 joins the party (in the back).

Written by Sam Anderson November 17, 2022

State Bicycle Co., Ham Cycles Launch Limited-Edition 4130 Road Bike

There’s only 50 bikes available in this limited-edition collaboration, so don’t wait too long to find one of these sweet rides.

Written by Andrew McLemore November 16, 2022

Best Gifts for Cyclists: 10 Great Presents for Your Favorite Biker

Cycling is so gear-oriented, and cyclists can be so particular. Let us guide you to gifts that the pedaler in your life will use and…

Written by Seiji Ishii November 16, 2022

Tour de France Stage Record Attempt for Mark Cavendish in Jeopardy

B&B Hotels wants to sign Cavendish, but the team is rapidly running out of time to secure funding and licensing to ride in the 2023…

Written by Sam Anderson November 16, 2022

The Best Bike Lights of 2023

Our avid riders sorted through hundreds of options and spent months testing to find the best bike lights for every use and budget.

Written by Paul Mandell November 16, 2022

Winter Ultras: The ‘Chillest Humans’ Train and Race in the Coldest Weather

Winter ultrarunning combines the challenges of endurance racing with the season’s weather and extreme cold. To win, or even finish, takes perseverance and a little…

Moots Goes Clean: Vamoots CRD Is Integrated

There’s not a lot to say about the Vamoots CRD — and that’s by design.

Written by Sam Anderson November 15, 2022

Park Tool Community Tool Grants Applications Open Today

Nonprofits can now apply for 2023 grants from Park Tool, which has donated more than $100,000 worth of bike tools and repair stands over 8…

Written by Andrew McLemore November 15, 2022

Rad Power Announces RadWagon 4 Recall Over Tire and Rim Strip Issues

Following two voluntary stop-ride notices and some reported injuries, Rad Power’s RadWagon 4 is officially subject to recall in the U.S.

Written by Sam Anderson November 15, 2022

Lachlan Morton Will Attempt Around-the-World Record, Coach Says

The circumnavigation record for cycling stands at 78 days, 14 hours, 40 minutes. Mark Beaumont holds it. Soon, Lachlan Morton will try to snatch it,…

Written by Sam Anderson November 14, 2022

Yeti Cycles SB160 Review: Climbs and Descends Better Than Any Other Bike

The Yeti Cycles SB160 descends like a demon and pedals easily. It’s the best climber and descender I’ve ever ridden.

Written by Berne Broudy November 10, 2022

Fabio Wibmer Channels ‘Grand Theft Auto’ in ‘Video Game’

The Austrian cyclist/stuntman’s film includes loading screens, familiar NPC dialogue, and other tidbits gamers will recognize.

Written by Andrew Marshall November 09, 2022

Fastest Known Time: Hannah Otto Slays Moab’s ‘The Whole Enchilada’ Trail

Completing 55.27 miles with over 8,000 feet of elevation gain in 5 hours and 50 minutes, pro mountain biker Hannah Otto has set a significant…

Written by Rebecca Ross November 09, 2022

Meet the Only Woman Manager of a Men’s UCI ProTeam: Ro De Jonckere

With a longtime career in sports management, the Belgian native is currently the only female general manager in a men’s WorldTour or ProSeries team.

Written by Andrew McLemore November 08, 2022

Trek Partners With World Bicycle Relief for Holiday Fundraiser

The aim? Raise $2.5 million to help World Bicycle Relief deliver bomber bikes to folks in rural communities.

Written by Andrew Marshall November 07, 2022

Rolling to the Grave: Paris Funeral Home Offers Bicycle Hearse

A Parisian funeral home director believes her hearse-carrying cargo bike will make funerals more quiet and peaceful.

Written by Andrew Marshall November 07, 2022

Next-Level Bikepacking: Handcycling Alaska to Mexico With ‘VID Expedition’

Follow along as Michiel Desmet makes a Guinness World Record attempt by riding his handcycle more than 4,000 miles.

Written by Andrew Marshall November 07, 2022

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