Biking

8 Ounces: ‘Prevail’ Helmet

Light weight and touted as the most aerodynamic in its class, the Prevail helmet from Specialized performs like a top-of-the-line lid should. Our team gives…

Written by T.C. Worley June 16, 2011

Waterproof Cotton ‘Rain Shirt’

Among the strangest apparel products we have tested all year, this button-up cotton shirt is touted as a performance piece for city biking. Its strange…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 03, 2011

Top-End MTB: ‘S-Works’ Shoe

Specialized balances a hefty price tag ($350!) with light weight and smart tech features added to this top-shelf mtb shoe. Our staff put down a…

Written by T.C. Worley June 02, 2011

What the F^$# is GORUCK?

Combine facets from Green Beret training camp, adventure racing, and a macho, male-bounding weekend, and you get the GORUCK Challenge, a boot-camp-style overnight feat. Our…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 01, 2011

Test: REI Novara Buzz One

At $399, the Novara Buzz One is a solid buy for city riders. Our tester said the bike rode like an amalgamation of a “track-inspired…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 31, 2011

Salsa Fargo Review: Long Distance Hauler

Advertised as an “off-road touring bike,” the Fargo is a one-of-a-kind ride that is at home on long cross-country singletrack or for 100-mile days on…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 31, 2011

$99 ‘Rear Red Blinky’ Bike Light

Dedicated riders of the night might consider Light & Motion’s pricey — but high-performing! — new Vis 180 bike light. Our writer gives the USB-chargeable…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 30, 2011

Timbuk2 ‘Denim’ Messenger Bag

Classic Messenger bag style from San Francisco-based Timbuk2 now includes option of pseudo-denim fabric for its outside panel face.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 20, 2011

See-Thru ‘Wisp of a Bike Jacket’

It packs to the size of a hockey puck. It weighs just 3.5 ounces, as scant as a single Clif bar. But unfurl this Castelli…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 19, 2011

Race Faces: ‘Almanzo 100’

High-gloss portraiture by David Gabrys highlights the mud-caked glory that is the Almanzo 100, a gravel-road bike race held annually in the steep bluff country…

Written by Staff Post May 18, 2011

LG Cycling Kit: ‘Designed for Pros’

This crazy-expensive bike suit was tested in a wind tunnel and touted to “exceed the standard for aerodynamic performance and speed.” Our writer gave it…

Written by T.C. Worley May 18, 2011

Report: ‘Almanzo 100’ Gravel Road Bike Race

Minnesota’s infamous gravel-road bike race pits riders against the unlikely challenge of farm-country back roads that wind for 100 miles in the hilly southeastern part…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 17, 2011

Video: Fruita Fest MTB Action!

Last week, Gear Junkie writer T.C. Worley reported from Fruita, Colo., and the town’s namesake mountain-bike festival. Today we post Worley’s video on the trip,…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 14, 2011

Test: ‘Women’s-Specific’ 29er Bike

The Myka HT Expert 29er from Specialized offers big, 29-inch wheels and a gender-specific frame. Our writer gave the bike — which costs only $1,250…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 11, 2011

Recap: Fruita Mt. Bike Fest 2011

GearJunkie’s T.C. Worley reluctantly came home last week from Fruita, Colo., and the town’s namesake mountain-bike fest. Here is a photo walk-through from the event,…

Written by T.C. Worley May 10, 2011

Test: ‘Heat-Moldable’ Bike Shoes

Time to cook your shoes! Shimano shoes that heat-mold onto your foot — that’s the shtick with the M240L shoes, a mid-level mtb model that…

Written by T.C. Worley May 06, 2011

Review: Osprey Bike Pack

Osprey aims to make bicycle commuting easier with its Momentum pack. Writer T.C. Worley hits the streets to give it a test.

Written by T.C. Worley April 26, 2011

GJ headed to Fruita MTB Fest

Gear Junkie contributor T.C. Worley will be attending the Fruita Mountain Bike Festival this week in Colorado. “Catch” him on his bike for some free…

Written by T.C. Worley April 26, 2011

Selle Royal: Retro Bike Seats

New retro-style saddles from Selle Royal come in leather and thermoplastic. We take a test ride of the throwback bike seats.

Written by T.C. Worley April 25, 2011

Test: $650 Tubeless Wheels

Shimano offers solid-performing, race-ready spinners with its Ultegra WH6700 wheelset. At $650 for the pair, they won’t break the bank either. Our writer gave these…

Written by T.C. Worley April 22, 2011

Outside ‘Gear of the Year’

In its next issue, due on newsstands at the end of this month, Outside magazine will announce the Summer 2011 winners of its Gear of…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 17, 2011

Test: ‘Women’s-Specific’ Saddle

With hollow titanium rails, a “shock-absorbing” base, and a women’s-specific design — all for just $80 — this saddle peaked our tester’s interest from the…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 11, 2011

Debut: Michelin Square Bike Tube

Tire giant Michelin didn’t reinvent the wheel with its latest innovation. But the company may have reinvented the inner tube with a square design touted…

Written by April 08, 2011

Review: LeMond Cycle Trainer

Cycling indoors will never be as good as the real thing. But a new $499 bike trainer from LeMond Fitness brings it a little closer…

Written by T.C. Worley March 31, 2011

Tiny Bikeshop Concert Series

Promising “free live music shows held in the world’s best bike shops,” Banjo Brothers’ Tiny Bikeshop Concert Series kicks off in Minneapolis tomorrow night.

Written by March 30, 2011

Timbuk2 Bike Backpack

The Lightbrite Swig is made with a thick waterproof nylon fabric and has a simple, streamlined design. Gear Junkie gave it a three-month test.

Written by March 29, 2011

Thule’s $20k Gear Box

Even rich guys need to haul gear! Thule and Sweden-based Koenigsegg Automotive have partnered to make a roof-top box for the Agera R, a car…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 18, 2011

Five Reasons to Get ‘Fit’

Looking for insight on the craft of bike fitting, writer T.C. Worley recently attended Specialized’s Bicycle Component University. He was taught “the science and art…

Written by T.C. Worley March 17, 2011

Ode to Eggbeaters

A titanium spindle, bearings, a threaded end, and clip-ready titanium “wings” comprise the artwork that is the Eggbeater pedal design. In this article, GJ gushes…

Written by March 14, 2011

Review: $1,400 Bike Case

Need to fly with a bike in tow? Gear Junkie reviews what is advertised as “the best bike hard case on the market” during a…

Written by March 09, 2011

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