Playful, Aggressive, Yet Affordable AF: Ibis Ripley AF Review
The Ripley AF is Ibis’ beloved short-travel Ripley MTB, only in aluminum, with more aggressive geometry than its carbon cousin, priced under $3,000.
The Best Mountain Bike Flat Pedals of 2021
Flat pedals offer a degree of flexibility that clipless pedals can’t. We’ve done the dirty work and nailed down the best mountain bike flat pedals of the year.
The Bestselling Gear at Competitive Cyclist This Week
Ever wanted the scoop on the hottest gear at Competitive Cyclist? This week, we dug deep to bring you the bestselling outdoor gear and apparel. And some of these top-selling items are even on sale.
Ride Home: Lael Wilcox Closes in on One of Her Most Hallowed Objectives
Adventure cyclist and ultradistance bikepacker Lael Wilcox is a fourth-generation Alaskan. In 2020, she took the pandemic as a call to explore her massive and wild home — of course, by bike.
Volcano Skiing: Outside TV Releases Full ‘Ring of Fire’ Series
In Ring of Fire, two best friends and ski mountaineers headed off for the adventure of a lifetime — they just didn’t know it yet. Watch the four part series now.
The Best Mountain Bike Tires of 2021
Whether you’re a new or experienced rider looking to upgrade your tires, this guide to the best mountain bike tires has what you need!
Bikerafting 101: How to Lash Your Bike to a Packraft
A new book, ‘The Bikeraft Guide,’ offers a comprehensive rundown of tackling an adventure by pedal and paddle. So we asked the authors to answer the most-asked bikerafting question: How do you lash a bike to a packraft?
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The Best Bike Pumps of 2021
Our experts found and tested the best bike pumps of 2021. Whether for road riding, mountain biking, or fat biking, we’ve got you covered.
WaveCel Helmet Lawsuit: NY Man Sues Trek for ‘Misleading’ Safety Claims
Trek/Bontrager touted its WaveCel bicycle helmets as being ’48 times’ more effective at protecting against concussions than standard EPS foam helmets. A New York man is suing the the company, saying it misled and deceived consumers with testing data and marketing claims.
Inside the ‘Wattage Cottage’: An Eco-Cabin Adjacent to World-Class MTB Trails
A GearJunkie contributor built an experimental eco-retreat on 6 forested acres, connected to IMBA’s silver-level mountain biking ride center at Cuyuna Lakes, Minnesota.
CAKE, Goal Zero Develop Stealth ‘Bush Bikes’ to Combat Poaching
What’s cooler than protecting endangered wildlife from illegal poachers? Doing so on a stealthy electric ‘bush bike.’
Cody Townsend Tries Bikepacking in Pandemic Pursuit of Ski Lines
What do you take when you combine a global pandemic, two pro skiers, two bikes, and a thirst for travel? This epic adventure.
Self-Charging E-Bike: Why the ‘Rocket’ Reached 4,000% of Its Crowdfunding Goal
Picture an e-bike. They’re nothing new. But ever so often, one bike comes along that really wows — and this one charges as you ride.
The Best Hitch Bike Racks of 2021
Whether you’re riding solo or bringing along the whole crew, these are the best hitch bike racks to haul your bike to the trailhead.
The Best Bike Trainers of 2021
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 of the year.
Bikes, Guitars, Carpentry, Motorcycles: Cyclist Colin Strickland Is a Jack of All Trades
There’s no doubt Colin Strickland is a great cyclist. But like most people, there’s more than meets the eye.
Christmas to New Year’s Bike Ride: Tackle the ‘Festive 500’ With Rapha
Seattle in December is wet, cold, and brutal. Yet 32 riders still signed up to ride a ‘festive’ 500 km. Learn all about Rapha’s unique holiday team ride tradition.
Best Outdoor Gear Deals of the Week
Every week, we bring you a curated list of the best outdoor gear deals on the internet. This week, find great deals on QALO, Kodiak, Merrell, and more.
‘Despair on the Colorado Trail’: A Bikepacker’s First FKT Attempt
Pro MTB racer Payson McElveen had never gone out for a bikepacking race before his recent decision to attempt an FKT.
Bikepack Beekeeping: The Craziest Quarantine Activity You’ve Never Heard Of
What’s crazier than bikepacking? Beekeeping, of course. And then, well, combining the two.
Burglars Break Into Specialized HQ, Steal $160K in Collector Bicycles
Specialized posted a $25,000 reward for the arrest of those responsible and the return of the one-of-a-kind bikes.
Bivo Metal Bike Bottle: No Mold, No Squeeze, No Suck
We’re not saying that it takes an ex-NASA engineer to make a metal bike bottle that won’t rattle in a standard bike cage, but that’s who Bivo hired to make the Bivo One.
The Best Mountain Bike Gloves of 2021
Whether you’re bombing down a hill or racing through some singletrack, having the right tools for the job is essential. And that’s why mountain bikers need to make sure they’re using the best mountain bike gloves they can get their hands on.
The 8 Best Bike Computers of 2021
Riders today can fine-tune their performance in almost every way imaginable with the incredible features and convenience offered by the best bike computers on the market.
The Best Mountain Bike Lights of 2021
Whether night riding is a novel thing or is already in your arsenal, we have a list of the best mountain bike lights money can buy!
Meet the Man Who Bikes Around the World on a Penny-Farthing
Picture a 4-foot-tall front wheel, no chain, and solid rubber tires. This is a penny-farthing bicycle. We spoke with maybe the best penny-farthing rider in the world, Joff Summerfield, who’s cycled more than 38,000 miles around the world on his.
The Best Mountain Bike Grips of 2021
Keep a solid grip on the roughest terrain. These are the best mountain bike grips of 2021.
Outdoor Brands Unite for ‘The Common Wild Initiative’
Sixteen diverse outdoor brands joined together in an effort to protect and preserve public lands. They’re calling their effort ‘The Common Wild Initiative.’
Revel Ranger Review: Introducing the Smedium-Travel Mountain Bike
The newest offering from Revel bikes uses modern geometry and perfectly tuned suspension to hit the sweet spot for today’s XC bikes. Goldilocks just found her new shred sled.
Guilty Plea: Booby-Trapper Targets Bikes, Snares Hiker
A Montana man set up a ‘wicked’ booby trap of wood and sharp nails to keep bikers off a trail.
Specialized Hotwalk Carbon: Meet the $1,000 Bike for Toddlers
Is this full-carbon pushbike really just the ultimate parental indulgence?
