Biking
From mtb to cyclocross, fixies to road bikes, we review the greatest new bike gear.
The Canyon Strive Gives Riders Two Bikes in One
Flip a switch on the 2019 Canyon Strive to go from cross-country to downhill. Shapeshifter technology makes the Strive a true quiver killer.
Specialized Recall: Faulty Part May Cause ‘Loss of Control’
Specialized voluntarily initiated the recall as the Consumer Product Safety Commission remains closed due to the government shutdown
Insider’s Bike: NordicTrack’s Top 5 Features for the Studio Cycle
Trusted in-home equipment brand NordicTrack tells us what to look for when purchasing a modern indoor cycling machine.
Future of MTB? Watch 8-Year-Old Pull Unbelievable Tricks
Jaw-dropping is an understatement for this montage of Harry Schofield, an 8-year-old from England. Eight years old! Watch him flip and 720 and make it look easy.
Pegs, Not Pedals: Harley-Davidson Shows New Electric Concepts
Harley Davidson is showing off two new electric bike concepts at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Besides its new city and mountain toys, it is also now taking orders on the 2020 Harley Davidson LiveWire all-electric motorcycle.
Holy Smokes! Elliott Heap Rips on a Gravel Grinder
Gravel grinders as a niche are fun for modest off-road and gravel road riding. But If you’re skilled and nuts, they can do so much more.
Moots Farwell Review: The Titanium Ferrari of 27.5+
The Moots Farwell is an expensive bike. But you know what? Sometimes you get what you pay for. We put this gorgeous, handcrafted titanium machine to the test in the mountains of Colorado.
Himalayas in Colorado: Northwave Cycling Boot Review
Warm, dry feet add a little appeal to winter cycling. Northwave Himalaya insulated cycling boots aim to keep feet in the Goldilocks zone — not too cold, not too hot — when the weather is frightful.
‘Rocking’ Bike Trainer: Bkool Smart Air Tilts to Your Workout
This direct-drive bike trainer rocks side to side when you stand and climb, better simulating riding outdoors.
Indoor Cycling ‘Game’ Trainer Raises $120 Million
Tech startup Zwift is getting a big boost to gear up its already popular interactive indoor cycling platform.
Super-Light Security: Thwart Thieves With Titanium Bike Lock
The Altor Locks APEX Ti is the latest line of defense in the war against bike crooks. More than just brawny, it’s a thing of beauty.
Top Road Cycling Race Goes All Women in 2019
The high-profile Colorado Classic, a professional stage road cycling event with deep roots in the state, has decided to eliminate the men’s race to focus on women riders.
Best Crested Butte MTB Ride: Record-Setting Local Describes Her Favorite
This year, Brittany Konsella became the first person to mountain bike all 750 miles of singletrack trail in the Gunnison-Crested Butte area of Colorado. As the newest authority, she shared her all-time favorite.
Watch: High School Mountain Biking Is Blowing Up
Want to know why high school mountain biking is so in right now? Watch as these filmmakers head to an 18,500-kid race in Wisconsin and find an amazing community.
Dizzying Ride: Kilian Bron Rips Via Ferrata Route on a Bike
In an age of ubiquitous action camera stunts, it can be hard to stand out. But with his latest video, Kilian Bron didn’t just get our attention — he made us squirm in our seats.
Road, Cross, Gravel: Why Cycles ‘R+ V3’ Tackles Many Trails
Colorado-based Why Cycles continues to traverse the road less traveled. The updated R+ drop-bar bike boosts stiffness, improves compliance, and now carries more stuff — including your booze and banana.
Interbike Canceled: Show Organizers Hope for 2020 Return
Officials cited the escalating U.S.-China trade dispute as a major factor in canceling the show, laying off organizers and cutting contributions to nonprofit partners. But those inside the bicycle industry point to a longstanding decline in Interbike’s relevance.
Crash Tested! LEM Helmet Saves My Noggin
LEM cycling helmets arrived just in time to protect me from a nasty bike crash. The Gavia road race helmet and the all-mountain Flow helmet performed exceptionally well in testing, even when landing head-first on a pile of rocks at over 20 mph!