Biking

Dual rubber types offer variable densities in the Wild Race’R tire, Michelin’s latest mtb tread. Our writer tests the tires while mountain biking this summer…

Hands-free hydration and patent-pending “retractable magnetic reels” are among the promises of the VelEau, a bike-hydration system from Showers Pass. Our contributor gives it a…

Retro styling and a relaxed, smooth ride define the Verita, a new steel-frame road bicycle from Novara. Our writer gives the bike a month-long test.

Today in Canada begins a bike race dubbed “the ultimate singletrack experience.” The annual BC Bike Race, now in its fifth year, puts a pack…

Move over greasy bike chains! Gates’ carbon belt-drive bike system this summer receives an upgrade to shave weight and strengthen the setup. Chain lube not…

Our correspondent took the city-oriented Travoy from Burley Design on a 900-mile bike tour across New Zealand. He rode highways and off-road in the mountains.…

In preparation for the biggest race of his life, Gear Junkie founder Stephen Regenold rebuilt a mountain bike with the best parts the industry could…

The premise is simple (sort of): Four cyclists riding custom bamboo bikes (made from Alabama-grown bamboo, who knew?) across the USA to raise awareness about…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

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

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…