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Remembering Jure Robic

Journalist and Gear Junkie contributor Stephen Krcmar remembers one of the greatest cyclists of all time, Jure Robic, a Slovenian solider who was killed last…

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Surly Bicycle Trailer

Next spring, Surly will offer a trailer to up the viability of hauling huge loads with a bike. Gear Junkie got a preview of the…

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Highlights: Interbike 2010

Four days, a few miles of desert trail ridden, press meetings, and a dozen bikes tested. . . the Gear Junkie crew is back from…

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Interbike 2010!

The Gear Junkie crew travels to Las Vegas this week for the Interbike Expo trade show. Here’s a sneak peek at some new gear from…

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‘Preppy’ Cycling Gear

This “preppy” cycling gear performs in the saddle and looks good off the bike, too. Stephen Krcmar goes through his top picks in a lineup.

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Magnet Bike Bottle Holder

Vincero Design’s bike-bottle holder uses rare-earth magnets instead of a cage to keep your bottle in place. Weight? 16 grams!

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Head Test: Giro Prolight

Two-dozen vents and a “labyrinth of optimized internal channels” create a hollowed-out helmet that weighs mere ounces and is unnoticeable on the head.

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SCAPE Sunscreen

Outside Labs touts its SCAPE product line as the “most advanced sunblock on the planet.” Gear Junkie gives it a test.

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Kid Bike Upgrade

Kids deserve nice bikes, too! Writer T.C. Worley declined “department-store” bikes and instead found used racing bicycles for his two sons.

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Review: Eggbeater 3

Crankbrothers has revamped its popular Eggbeater clipless pedal line. Ryan Dionne reviews the Eggbeater 3 model during a summer of riding on Colorado trails.

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Giro Filter Sunglasses

Sunglasses with interchangeable lenses are nothing new. But the race to create a fast, functional and elegant execution has yet to be won. Here is…

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Bush rides a 29er

In politics today, Former President George W. Bush was seen in Maine riding a Niner full-suspension rig.

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Review: 2010 Kona King Kahuna

Light, fast, responsive and great at everything but big-hit action, the Kona King Kahuna is our writer’s new favorite steed.

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New Belgium Urban Assault

Part scavenger hunt, part party, New Belgium’s Urban Assault is touted as two-wheeled entertainment from start to finish. Our writer raced this year to see…

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Timbuk2 Commute 2.0

Our reviewer calls this a “messenger-style” bag for folks who plan on traveling with their laptop, but not cycling with it.

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Timbuk2 Tool Shed

At $35, the Tool Shed is a portable case made for commuters and ad hoc bike mechanics who want a full tool kit on the…

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Smith vs. Native

This summer, our tester pitted a pair of sunglasses from Native and Smith Optics against each other to see if one could outperform and stand…

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Review: Rawland Drakkar

From a river-valley town in southern Minnesota comes a bicycle frame that is marketed as “do-it-all.” We test the Rawland Drakkar to see how it…

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The Swiss Trip

Climbing, mountain biking, and factory tours were part of the experience this week in Switzerland, where I went to research an upcoming story on the…

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CamelBak Antidote

Hydration stalwart CamelBak touts a “redefinition” of the water reservoir with its to-be-released Antidote line.

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Continental Mountain King

Writer Stephen Krcmar puts the Continental Mountain King 2.4 tires to the test on his 29er bike.

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Night Cycling Vest

Meet the solar-chargeable, red- and white-light-equipped British biking vest.

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Sun-Reflecting Bike Kit

A new cycling kit has a fabric called “coldblack” made to keep you cool in the sun. We tested the theory with a cooking thermometer…

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Review: Burley Trailer

The Travoy trailer is a two-wheel cart that attaches to a bike’s seat post. It can carry up to 60 pounds in tow.

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Race Face Women’s Bike Shorts

Tester Adrienne Schofhauser wore the Race Face DIY shorts for “a month of rigorous riding.” Here is her review.

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Bike Stand Test

Gear Junkie tests a new $239 bike repair stand for tweaking components, swapping pedals, and adjusting brakes in his garage.

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Patagonia Messenger Bag

Two former bike messengers test one of the least expensive and best bike bags on the market.

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Review: Yakima Skybox

Need more room for cargo? Yakima’s Skybox 18 is a quick way to increase your vehicle’s luggage space.

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