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.
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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.
How to Watch Red Bull Rampage 2018 Mountain Biking Live!
The 13th edition of the greatest show in mountain biking happens this week. Red Bull Rampage 2018 will be live broadcast on Red Bull TV this Thursday and Friday. Don’t miss a moment of the action!
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.
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.
Retro ‘Steel Bar’ Pedals Revived: Prototype Testing Looks Promising
After a summer of exclusive testing, GearJunkie got a sneak peek at a wild new clipless pedal design for road bikes.
Can Thule ‘One Up’ the Competition With the Helium Platform?
Thule has once again stepped up with a quality, super convenient way to transport your bikes. The new Thule Helium Platform is a hitch-mounted bike carrier that holds bikes in place without any contact with the frame. Keep that shiny bike shiny!