Biking

Incredible New Gear Debuted At ‘Sea Otter’ Bike Fest: Our 10 Favorites

Our editor spent four days scouring the biggest bike festival in the world; these are the ten products and trends that blew his mind.

Written by Sean McCoy April 16, 2014

Video: Biker Hucks Backflip During Downhill Race

Too far behind to win, a cyclist throws down this incredible trick.

Written by Sean McCoy April 14, 2014

Belt-Drive ‘City Bike’ With Retro Racing Aesthetic, Modern Tech

With a maintenance-free belt drive and a sporty ride, this pricy commuter bike could be your ticket to a sweaty, smiling arrival at the office…

Written by Sean McCoy April 11, 2014

Leaf Spring Suspension In Radical New Fork Design

This new fork design is so unique we can’t wait to see how it rides.

Written by Sean McCoy April 11, 2014

First Look: Debut Of RockShox Fat Bike Suspension Fork

We got the scoop on a to-be-released fat-bike fork…

Written by April 10, 2014

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…

Written by T.C. Worley April 08, 2014

Bike Light is ‘World’s First To Display Battery Life’

This powerful 600-lumen USB rechargeable bike light displays battery life and runtime.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling April 07, 2014

First Look: Lapierre Touts Bike As ‘Masterpiece Of High-Performance Carbon’

Amazing bike… but costs as much as a nice used car.

Written by Sean McCoy April 03, 2014

Bike On A Globe: 6-Camera GoPro Setup Yields Crazy Results

This video appears to take place on a tiny planet. The time-lapse is so surreal it made me laugh to myself.

Written by Sean McCoy April 02, 2014

‘Barefoot’ Cycling Shoe Promises Natural Cycling Action

Revolutionary collaboration between Shimano and Vibram combines protection, sensitivity.

Written by Sean McCoy April 01, 2014

Undercover Cops Sting Drivers Endangering Cyclists

New measures to improve bike safety in Houston include undercover cops, money for trails.

Written by Sean McCoy March 31, 2014

Triple-Fat-Tire Trike Is Beast Made For Sand And Snow

We’ve seen fat tricycles before but never one this, uh, unique.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling March 25, 2014

Spraying Mud, Jumping Boulders: This Is Cyclocross (Video)

Skinny tires and a lack of suspension don’t slow this rider as he blasts over rock-strewn trails and over boulders in one amazing video.

Written by Sean McCoy March 25, 2014

First Look: Saris ‘Glow-In-Dark’ Bike Rack

Yes, your bike rack may soon glow in the dark…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling March 21, 2014

Shocking ‘Hit And Run’ Scene Staged By Police To Raise Bike Awareness

The scene above is staged. But the left-for-dead dummy is no joke to police in Belarus.

Written by Stephen Regenold March 18, 2014

Bamboo Mountaineering Fat Bike Designed For Speedy Approaches

This handmade fat bike is built to take on the longest mountain approaches.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling March 14, 2014

Bike Lane To Boardroom: The $400 Bike Pack Briefcase

The Brompton Game Bag was developed in collaboration with a high-end luggage maker.

Written by Sean McCoy March 11, 2014

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.

Written by T.C. Worley March 11, 2014

Ultralight Borealis Fat Bike Put Through Hell, Comes Out Shining

This relatively new company built one of the lightest fat bikes on the planet. We put it to the test.

Written by Sean McCoy March 10, 2014

Ice Road Bikers: Winter Riding Hell In Minneapolis This Year

The roads are THAT bad in Minneapolis right now, the home base city for GearJunkie.com.

Written by Stephen Regenold March 06, 2014

‘Shark Fin’ Saddle: Would You Sit on This?

Saddle design is constantly evolving, but a Spanish brand just took things up a (sharp) notch…

Written by March 06, 2014

12 Lessons Learned: Riding My First Winter Ultra Bike Race

From frozen zip ties to expired hand warmers, here are 12 lessons learned on an 80-mile fat bike race in Canada.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling March 06, 2014

Test: Tailor-Made Packs Fit Exact Dimensions Of Your Bike Frame

If you want bike bags of the finest quality, look no further than the Bike Bag Dude.

Written by Sean McCoy March 04, 2014

Ellsworth Custom Mountain Bike For Team YogaSlackers/GearJunkie Racer

Bike weighs less than 20 pounds and has a build made custom for our team racer.

Written by Stephen Regenold March 04, 2014

Lighted Track Made Of Ice, Roaring Crowd. Bike Race Of The Future?

Under the tires is nothing but ice as riders drop into a wild, winding course.

Written by Sean McCoy February 27, 2014

‘Fat Bike’ For Kids (made by Mongoose, sold at Wal-Mart)

The Mongoose Massif is made for boys ages 6 to 11, Wal-Mart cites.

Written by Stephen Regenold February 27, 2014

14 Two-Wheeled Adventure Stories That Will Make You Want to Ride Your Bike

From urban single track trails to dirt roads in Peru, Morocco and beyond, “Bunyan Velo” is a free quarterly publication that takes readers on a…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling February 26, 2014

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…

Written by T.C. Worley February 24, 2014

First Look: Team-Issue ‘Podium Optum’ Road Racing Bike From Diamondback

Diamondback, the new sponsor of the Optum Pro Cycling team, released a race-ready road bike earlier this year. We rode it alongside the team this…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling February 24, 2014

Bikes To Race On Precipitous, Frozen Track At Red Bull ‘Crashed Ice’ Event

“There’s no way I’d ride that course,” said one observer.

Written by Sean McCoy February 22, 2014

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