Biking Archives

The Best Bike Trainers of 2023

When weather or timing just don’t allow for an outdoor training session, bike trainers give you the inside option. Here are the best bike trainers…

Written by Billy Brown January 31, 2023

Shimano Offers 6 Vision Options in Upgrades to Cycling Eyewear

The Japanese bike company launches second-gen upgrades to both its premium and consumer models of cycling eyewear.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 31, 2023

Pivot LES SL Mountain Bike Review: Near-Perfect Pure Race Hardtail

The Pivot LES SL is a near–perfect hardtail race bike — incredibly light, responsive, and efficient. But it is pricey.

Written by Seiji Ishii January 30, 2023

A Mountain Bike Century on Vermont’s Best Trails

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to ride 100 miles of the sweetest Vermont singletrack? Wonder no more.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 27, 2023

Aventon Aventure.2 Review: Rugged, Fat-Tire E-Bike Gets Improved Assist, Double the Range

The Aventon Aventure.2 fat-tire e-bike is a fast, fun adventurer loaded with new features that improve ride quality.

Written by Mark Wilson January 26, 2023

‘Best Week Ever’: Bike Touring From Aspen to Leadville, CO

Take a bike tour of the alpine paradise of Aspen, Colo., with Canyon’s Ryan McNulty and Hall of Fame skier Chris Davenport.

Written by Sam Anderson January 26, 2023

Brooks Taps Jeremy Collins to Design Limited-Run Leather Saddle

The traditional leather bike saddle maker made its appreciation for art clear, and added a collector’s item to its stable.

Written by Sam Anderson January 26, 2023

Attention, Bike Fans: MADE Handbuilt Bike Show Registration Starts Today

The newest handmade bicycle trade show in the US starts offering ‘subsidized’ booth space to framebuilders now. Brand sign-up starts soon.

Written by Sam Anderson January 25, 2023

Help Get Kids on Bikes: Outride Grant Deadline Ends Soon

Are you a nonprofit cycling organization? Do you have a program focused on helping riders improve their well-being? If you answered yes, then now is…

Written by Rebecca Ross January 24, 2023

Ibis Builds a Budget Bike: The ‘Exie for All’

Ibis sought to lower the budgetary requirement of a mid-range MTB with its new made-in-Vietnam Exie — and it succeeded.

Written by Sam Anderson January 24, 2023

Fabio Wibmer’s ‘BEST OF 2022’ Vid Showcases His Insane Style

Fabio Wibmer’s highlight reel from 2022 will make your palms sweat and your stomach churn — but in a good way.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 24, 2023

Mud, Blood, and Tears: Peep the Trailer for this Bike Race Docuseries

“Call of a Life Time” explores six off-road cycling races around the country — and the athletes who put it all on the line to…

Written by Andrew Marshall January 24, 2023

The New Liv Intrigue LT — Liv’s Most Capable Long-Travel Ride

The Intrigue LT provides more travel than any other bike in Liv’s lineup — and it offers a mixed-wheel configuration to boot.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 24, 2023

Canyon Bicycles Freerider Ryan McNulty: Raw Talent and Steez

If you haven’t heard or, more importantly, seen Ryan McNulty in action, Canyon Bicycles’ latest edit is the perfect introduction.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 24, 2023

Devinci Bikes’ Georgia Astle Flips the Switch

The young freerider hits some of British Columbia’s most scenic singletrack in this lushly shot, crisply cut video.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 24, 2023

E-Bike Classes Explained: 1-2-3, Go!

The proliferation of e-bikes has spurred the need for rules and regulations about their speed, power, and where they can be safely ridden.

Written by Staff Post January 23, 2023

Chris King Brings Fully Internal Cable Integration to Classic Headset

Chris King combines fully internal cable routing integration with its sought-after craftsmanship — and now, pretty classic looks too.

Written by Staff Post January 20, 2023

Aventon Launches the Aventure.2 Fat Tire E-Bike

The e-bike world keeps getting more and more interesting. Case in point: the recently announced Aventon Aventure.2 fat tire e-bike. The Aventure.2 includes several upgrades…

Written by Andrew Marshall January 17, 2023

Ridiculously Fun: MTB Pro Carson Storch Explains ‘Electric Beaver’

What is ‘Electric Beaver’? For one thing, it’s a beast. For another, it’s a brainchild. Carson Storch spills the whole story in this Q&A.

Written by Sam Anderson January 13, 2023

Lazer Coyote KinetiCore Now Available: Lowers the Cost of Rotational Protection

Rotational protection and a suite of handy, trail-ready features at a $100 price point? Color us intrigued.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 12, 2023

Specialized Lays Off 8% of Employees

In a brief press release, Specialized attributed the worldwide firings to a need to adapt to shifts in the cycling industry.

Written by Sam Anderson January 12, 2023

Caleb Holonko Absolutely Shreds North Vancouver

How many MTB stunts can you pack into a vid just over a minute long? Caleb Holonko is about to show you in this British…

Written by Andrew McLemore January 12, 2023

The Best Headlamps of 2023

We tested the best headlamps of 2023 with options for every budget. Top picks include BioLite, Black Diamond, and more!

Written by Nicole Qualtieri January 11, 2023

SRAM Rolls Out Modular, Direct-Mount Eagle Rear Derailleur to Save Your Wallet

SRAM continues its push to change the MTB derailleur game, with a new solution to resolve the key problems with direct-mount rear derailleurs.

Written by Sam Anderson January 11, 2023

Belgian Waffle Ride Adds 3 More Events for Fall 2023

The world’s largest gravel series gets another three events for the fall, bringing the total number of events for gravel’s Quadrupel Crown to seven.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 11, 2023

Turn Your MTB Into an E-Bike With This Removable $300 DIY Hack

$300 is a lot cheaper than a new e-bike, but implementing this build is going to require a specific set of skills.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 11, 2023

Watch a Mountain Biker and Skier Surf Peruvian Sand Dunes in ‘FUEGO’ Trailer

The teaser for Kilian Bron’s new film is a pulse-pounding multisport journey down Peruvian sand slopes.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 11, 2023

Patent Patrol: Shimano Di2 Derailleur Floats Internals for Impact Protection

Shimano’s new system helps protect the most sensitive bits of the rear derailleur in an electronic shifting system. Springs protect the guts from impact damage…

Written by Sam Anderson January 10, 2023