Biking
From mtb to cyclocross, fixies to road bikes, we review the greatest new bike gear.
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.
E-Bike Showcase: Electrifying Tech from 2018 Interbike
This year’s bike industry trade show offered a greater focus on e-bikes. New battery tech, control systems, and integration into a range of different bike styles marked an e-bike coming of age at Interbike.
Interbike 2018: 6 Helmets That Crashed the Show
At Interbike this year, we found some top-quality skull buckets for road and mountain biking. One can record two hours of video, another has clips for your sunglasses. Read on for more innovative examples of the future of cycling helmets.
Better Mountain Bike Light: Mystic Devices Digitally Steers to Illuminate Trail
Mountain biking at night could get a little better if a new light launched today can deliver on its promises. Mystic Devices, a small startup brand, introduces a light that predicts and shines in the direction you want to go.
Good Walmart Bikes? Expert Reveals How to Maximize a Box-Store Bicycle
Walmart, Kmart, and IKEA probably aren’t the first places you’d look for a trail-worthy bicycle. Unless you make a modest YouTube living testing box-store bikes, that is.
Zip-On Bike Tires Are Real, and They Look Crazy
Overnight blizzard? Zip on your studs. Going from suburbs to singletrack? Zip on your trail treads. The reTyre presents one of the craziest bike tire designs we’ve seen in a while.
Watch: Biking and Rafting in Pristine British Columbia Backcountry
Three explorers journey deep into northern British Columbia to examine a mine and its potential effects on the surrounding pristine wilderness.
Salsa Cycles Journeyman Sora Review: Affordable Fun on Gravel
We tested the all-new Journeyman, Salsa Cycles’ first drop-bar bike to wear a triple-digit price tag.
Watch: Graham Agassiz Rips Trail on a Kona E-Bike
If this video didn’t explicitly say ‘e-bike,’ it would have been hard to tell. This mountain biker absolutely flies up and down trail!
Heads-Up Display for Cyclists: Everysight Raptor Glasses Review
A former Israeli fighter plane engineer brings his expertise to a startup company poised to disrupt the cycling industry.