Lyft Acquires America’s Largest Bikeshare, Unveils New Ride
Completing its acquisition of Motivate, the most-used bikeshare service in the U.S., Lyft pledged to make bikes more accessible, affordable, and easier to use.
‘Everyone Makes Mistakes’: Specialized, Öhlins Recall Nearly 6,000 Suspension Forks
Improperly torqued top caps on certain suspension forks can spring loose, abruptly ejecting the air cartridge while riding.
MTB Badass Jordie Lunn ‘Rides Down Tree’ in Bonkers MTB Edit
‘Rough AF 3’ from Jordie Lunn will have your palms sweating. This short mountain bike video is absolutely nuts.
This ‘Hyper’ Bike Weighs 9.4 Pounds and Is Illegal to Race
See how one gram counter shaved weight on a fully functioning road bike to make it one of the lightest in the world. But this one isn’t for the peloton, as its specs make it illegal for pro competitions.
Wahoo ELEMNT Review: Bike Navigation On Road and Off
Datavores rejoice! Virtual reams of cycling metrics are delivered to your handlebars with the Wahoo ELEMNT bike computer. In this review, we focus on the ELEMNT’s utility for bikepacking and route navigation.
Bike-Building Degree: MN College Launches One-of-a-Kind Program
Build skills in metallurgy, welding, mechanical design, and more en route to the nation’s first college degree in bicycle design and fabrication.
Adapt or Die: How Local Bike Shops Are Evolving to Stay Alive
You might buy your next bike in a bar, the back of a van, or someone’s living room. How bike shops are evolving to remain relevant.
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Turkey Dogs in Moab: An Unconventional Thanksgiving Outdoors
If you haven’t planned Thanksgiving, I highly recommend giving yourself a pass. Last year, instead of sitting around stuffing our faces with stuffing, we rode our bikes in the desert.
Layoffs, Store Closings ‘Inevitable’ as Performance Bicycle Owner Files Bankruptcy
Advanced Sports Enterprises, parent company behind Performance Bicycle and others, confirmed layoffs and store closings as it enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring.
This ‘Smart’ Bike Helmet Has a Bluetooth Speaker & Automatic Light
London-based Flare hopes to set the bike world on fire with its eponymously named smart helmet. Packed with enhanced electronics, it promises to improve safety by reducing rider distractions and increasing visibility.
Beastly Beauty: Maloja’s Pretty MTB Apparel Performs
Maloja, a German activewear brand, is making inroads in the United States by adding some Euro spunk to a black sea of spandex.
Free Gear Fridays: Showers Pass Refuge Waterproof Jacket
This week, one lucky winner will receive a waterproof Refuge Jacket from Showers Pass! Whether commuting by bike, skiing the slopes, or hiking your favorite pass, the Refuge hardshell jacket is packed with features to handle the most inclement weather.
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Chrome Launches ‘Most Comfortable’ Commuter Backpack
Ribbed, knit-woven shoulder straps and a ‘sculpted’ foam back panel provide more backpacking-style comfort than Chrome’s typical urban-rugged packs.
Watch: Longest Continuous Bike Ride Attempt on Fixed Gear
One Montreal-based DJ buys a bike on a whim to go for the longest continuous bike ride record. With little to no experience, watch him ride a single-speed in the Canadian Arctic as he reaches his goal of more than 11,000 miles.
Why I Still Love My 2x Mountain Bike
With 2x drivetrains going the way of the dodo, it seems obvious that a single chainring is better. But in the quest for simplicity, bike manufacturers may be throwing the baby out with the bathwater, argues our writer.
Red Bull Rampage 2018: Daredevil ‘Guinea Pigs’ Break Ground on New Runs
A GearJunkie editor headed to the competition venue to learn about the bravery and bravado that is the Red Bull Rampage mountain bike competition.
Free Gear Fridays: Adventure Travel Kit Giveaway With Velomacchi
Here at GJ, we test a lot of gear. We are fortunate to test cutting-edge new products. Now, we want to give you the chance to win some gear too.
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Full Assembly Required: THESIS Aims to Shake Up Bike Industry
Buy a bike online with a suite of customization options, then assemble it from the ground up after delivery. THESIS claims to save customers thousands of dollars and reimagines the future of local bike shops.
Is This Pivoting Bike Fork the Future of Front Suspensions?
The Message is a revolutionary pivoting front fork that aims to give mountain bikers better cornering, easier setup, and improved performance on all terrain.
Pedal, Rest, Repeat: Rapha Launches Sleep System for Bikepackers
From bike bibs to sleeping bags, Rapha expands to keep cyclists comfortable from the starting line to the campsite.
Arapahoe Basin Plans Mountain Bike Trails, Via Ferrata in Summer Push
Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort in Colorado released plans to expand its summertime activities. It recently proposed a new via ferrata and mountain bike trails on the mountain.
Mountain Bike Recall: Canyon Finds Defect in 820 Bicycles
Chainstays can crack, leading to ‘rear wheel detachment and loss of control.’
Red Bull Rampage Changes Venues: 2018 Course Preview
One of the gnarliest mountain biking events in the world, Red Bull Rampage sees athletes hucking massive drops. For 2018, the event sees its first venue change in 17 years.
Watch: The Slippery Slope of Becoming a Mountain Biker
First, you buy a $500 starter bike. Next thing you know, you’re $10,000 in the hole, constantly browsing new bikes online, and using the word ‘shred’ a lot. How the hell did this happen?!
This Full-Suspension Cargo E-Bike Hauls a Family of 4
Riese & Müller launched a new line of e-bikes for 2019, featuring the heavy-duty Load 75. This one-of-a-kind cargo e-bike aims for family-friendly alternative transportation.
Cyclists Are Better Drivers Than Noncyclists, Insurance Firm Finds
According to the U.K. firm’s claims data, self-identified cyclists who also drove made fewer than half the claims of noncyclists.
Watch: Danny MacAskill Rides the Wettest Trails in Waterproof Onesie
A master of mountain biking, Danny MacAskill suits up to ride through slop, deep puddles, and downright nasty mud. But he stays dry thanks to a waterproof onesie.
Small to XL: Cannondale Aims for Same Ride With ‘Habit’ Line
Cannondale first brought you the Habit and Bad Habit mountain bikes back in 2015. And if those didn’t grab you, the brand will launch a new Habit in 2019 that may finally hook you.
Massive Bike Heist: 160 High-End Mountain Bikes Stolen
Rocky Mountain Bicycles confirms thieves made off with 160 brand new bikes, all destined for dealer floors.
Hydration Wars: Osprey Revamps Cycling Pack Line for 2019
For 2019, Osprey revamped and expanded its full line of cycling-specific hydration packs. We got an early look at the line and were impressed with the fit and function of the many men’s and women’s Osprey cycling packs.
Hardtail vs. Full-Suspension: Mountain Bike Smackdown
Itching for a fight? Start a thread on social media asking which is better: hardtail or full-suspension. I decided to cut through the rancor and get some cold, hard data.
