Biking

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.

Written by T.C. Worley August 16, 2012

The Wölvhammer: Heating Up Winter Riding

If 45Nrth has its way, the phrase “It’s too cold to ride today” is going to become irrelevant. The Minneapolis-based brand this week announced the…

Written by Patrick Murphy August 15, 2012

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…

Written by T.C. Worley August 14, 2012

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…

Written by T.C. Worley August 07, 2012

Best ‘Pseudo-Underground’ Bike Event of Year

The multi-event All City Championship weekend in Minneapolis is one of the best grassroots bike competitions and gatherings of the year. Full weekend schedule on…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 06, 2012

Fixed Racer: Interview with an Alleycat Champion

Sean Martin runs a popular cycling blog and is a rare sponsored “street racer” who travels widely to compete in alleycat events. We caught up…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 06, 2012

‘Dirtbag Bike Rack’ is Cheapest Ever Sold ($13!)

Billed as the world’s least expensive bike rack, the Dirtbag from Küat Racks costs just $13. They attach to car roofs, pickup truck beds, or…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 20, 2012

Design-it-Yourself Bike offers Good Looks, Mediocre Ride

Customizable bikes are a craze online. Pick frame color, wheels, and components to make a ride unique to your vision. We went through the process…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 16, 2012

Pull-Behind Gear: Trailer offers ‘Massive Capacity’

We had four grown men and a stationwagon. We had mountain bikes, backpacks, paddles, life jackets, shoes, and all the food and extra gear required…

Written by July 05, 2012

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…

Written by T.C. Worley June 29, 2012

Chainsaw-Proof? New Bike Shoe designed for Trail Builders

Shovel-wielding, chainsawing bike trail builders now have a shoe dedicated to their pursuit. The Diddie Schneider shoe is sold as “the first and only footwear…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 25, 2012

Sleeveless Rain Jacket? Coat offers Bare Arms for Breathability

Waterproof, windproof, breathable, but equipped with short sleeves — that’s the unexpected design proposition of a new jacket from Gore. The jacket is meant for…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 22, 2012

10,000 Naked People Riding Bikes in Protest

What do you get when a critical mass bike ride rolls into a nudist camp? Well, in Portland this week you got something of that…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 22, 2012

Monster ‘Roll-Top’ Messenger Bag from Chrome

Chrome’s new beast of a messenger bag packs up to 26 liters’ worth of goods inside. It’s waterproof and 21 inches wide, guaranteeing substantial sweat…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 19, 2012

Wireless Signal Detects Garage, Saves Bike From Destruction

Krunch. . . NOOOOO! Yes, that was your bike getting ripped clean off of your roof rack and utterly destroyed as you drove into your…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 18, 2012

Tiso Jockey Wheels Add Bling to Bike

At $200, the Italian-made derailleur jockey wheels from Tiso might be the tiniest expensive component on our writer’s new bike. But can the ceramic-bearings-equipped rollers…

Written by T.C. Worley June 13, 2012

Bike Shoe Test: Diadora X-Trail

Our tester pedaled 10 months in the X-Trail Carbon EVO, a mountain biking shoe from Italian brand Diadora that can be found for less than…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 13, 2012

Wild Ride: View from Team Car in Tour of California

Bike geek dream come true? Last month, the pro cycling team SpiderTech invited a GearJunkie editor to ride along in its official team car on…

Written by T.C. Worley June 11, 2012

Fix a Flat, and Fast: C02 Inflator Test

C02 inflators are nothing new. But many bikers do not realize their advantages over a pump. Tiny C02 units weigh almost nothing, are inexpensive, and…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 08, 2012

Bike Shoes That ‘Don’t Look like Bike Shoes’

The category of clip-in bike shoes that “don’t look like bike shoes” has grown in recent years. These shoes have a stiff sole and normal…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 05, 2012

Hollywood Milks Bike-Messenger Culture in new Feature Film

Just when we thought the messenger craze could not get bigger, Columbia Pictures announces “Premium Rush,” a feature film about a messenger in Manhattan being…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 03, 2012

‘Spinning Southward’ Director Picks World’s Best Bike Tours

Our guest writer Nateon Ajello is the director of a new bike-touring film, “Spinning Southward.” In this article he gives background on the project +…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 01, 2012

‘Off The Map’ Video: Maah Daah Hey Trail

Episode No. 3 in our “Off The Map” series takes viewers to the unlikely adventure destination of western North Dakota. It is there that an…

Written by May 31, 2012

Rear-View Camera for Bike

Dork factor or smart safety device? Like an automobile backup camera, the Owl 360 gives a small screen and a rear-facing lens to let a…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 25, 2012

Bike Across the USA, Build Houses Along the Way!

It’s called “a bike trip across the country for affordable housing.” That’s a simple way to summarize Bike & Build, a summer-long program run by…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 24, 2012

Denver Cruiser Ride is Rolling Party Each Wed. Night

The Denver Cruiser Ride was started a few years ago as a small group of friends going for nighttime rides in the summer. The happening…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 22, 2012

Back From The Tour of California

GearJunkie editor and pro photographer T.C. Worley is back from the granddaddy of U.S. pro cycling races, the Amgen Tour of California. He rode in…

Written by T.C. Worley May 22, 2012

UV-Blocking Bike Jersey Eliminates Need for Sunscreen

A desert mountain bike trip provides a venue to test a new UV-blocking jersey during two intense sunny days. A goal to minimize sunscreen use…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 21, 2012

Seriously, What’s Up with Fixed-Gear Freestyle?

Taking influence from the realms of BMX, skateboarding, and trials riding, the activity of fixed-gear freestyle puts riders on brake-less bikes with just one gear.…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 18, 2012

Leather Saddle Made for ‘Circling the Globe’ on Bike

Brooks’ latest leather saddle, which costs a hefty €250, was dreamt up to “celebrate covering long distances by bike.” An image stamped into the leather…

Written by T.C. Worley May 14, 2012

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