The Specialized Turbo Levo Bends the Rules of Biking: Review
With a new frame, longer-lasting battery, and pedal-assist technology, the new electric mountain bike from Specialized helps you go farther.
Mountain Biking Meets Parkour in Epic Urban Freeride Video
Fabio Wibmer and a band of pro parkour athletes jump across rooftops and drop massive stairs in London and Paris for this awesome urban montage.
Barbed Wire Booby Trap: Cyclist Finds Nasty Surprise on CA Trail
An unknown perpetrator looped barbed wire with ivy and strung it across a bike path. It’s one of the nastiest booby traps we’ve ever seen.
Free Gear Fridays: Bollé SHIFTER Cycling Glasses Giveaway
This week, one lucky winner will receive their choice of a pair of Bollé SHIFTER glasses with Phantom lenses.
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New Journey: Hydro Flask Launches Its 1st Hydration Backpack for Bikers
A brand known for its bomber bottles is bringing thermal insulation to a hydration pack made for mountain biking. Meet the Journey.
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Salsa Issues Recall of Warbird, Vaya Bicycles
Fork legs on Salsa Warbird and Vaya bikes can break, posing an injury hazard to the rider.
Batch Bike: A Solid Commuter Cycle for $500
At under $500, this entry-level townie bike is a solid choice for commuters who don’t do it daily — or for the show.
Trail Trap: CO Cyclist Hospitalized by Tripwire
An unknown perpetrator strung a taut cord across a Colorado bicycle trail that flipped two cyclists, seriously injuring one.
Best Commuter Bikes of 2019
Looking for a great commuter bike that won’t empty your pockets? We found five awesome, simple bicycles to meet a variety of daily commutes and riders. (Plus, we tossed in a couple of splurge options, too).
Most Raucous Bike Gathering? Meet the Florideah Swampfest
The Florideah Swampfest pits cyclists against some very tricky obstacles. Oh, and it also sometimes puts them in a swamp.
10 Bike Hacks in a Pinch: Watch Seth’s Bike Hacks
Learn how to waterproof your gear and stop muscle cramps with mustard packets with the latest edition of Seth’s Bike Hacks.
DUER Weatherproof Jeans Review: New Tech Still Has a Ways to Go
The world’s first denim jeans with a waterproof membrane come with a steep price tag. We tested these ‘weatherproof’ cycling jeans for this first look review.
Pros Ride Tiny Bikes: Watch Mini Mountain Bike Video
What happens when professional mountain bikers ride bikes way, way too small for them? Hilarity. We cannot believe they land 360s and backflips.
Bontrager Unveils Safer Bike Helmet: 48x More Effective Concussion Prevention
Flex. Crumple. Glide. Trek and Bontrager tout WaveCel helmet technology as the new standard in preventing concussions.
First ‘Super Magnesium’ Bike Debuts at NAHBS
Touted as a next-generation wünder material, Allite’s super magnesium is lighter than titanium, stronger than steel, more eco-friendly than aluminum, and less expensive than carbon fiber.
What?! GoPro ‘DarkFEST’ Mountain Bike Edit Is Certified Jaw-Dropping
DarkFEST highlights some of the best riders on the biggest jumps we’ve seen. Of course, the highlight reel is absolutely mindblowing.
Get a Tax Break for Riding Your Bike: New Bill Would Add Commuter Deduction
If passed, the Bicycle Commuter Act of 2019 would allow cyclists to deduct more than $50 per month and write off bike-share memberships.
‘Silverton Whiteout’ -7-Degree Fat Bike Race: It’s Not the Heat, It’s the Humidity
The Silverton Whiteout is a 10-hour fat bike race held in the snowy mountain town of Silverton in southern Colorado. Our contributor threw a leg over a Specialized Comp Carbon Fatboy to put the fat bike — and himself — to the test.
What Makes a Great Bike? NAHBS Judge on Finding ‘Best In Show’
Symmetry, utility, ‘je ne sais quoi’ — it’s all part of the mysterious art of building, and judging, a beautiful bicycle.
Suction Cup Bike Rack: Testing the Safety of Kupper Car Mounts
Will giant suction cups securely transport your bicycle?
Seriously?! Female Cyclist Halted During Race Because She Caught the Men
Swiss cycling officials incite outrage after halting cyclist Nicole Hanselmann at the Spring Classic in Belgium to allow the men’s pack to pull away.
The Ultimate Sport! Ski Mountaineering Meets Bikepacking Video
‘Our mission: Bikepacking across the Alps and skiing some beautiful mountains along the way — no motor allowed.’
Surly ‘Big Easy’ Bike Review: Cult Brand Goes Electric
Surly now makes an e-bike. Are these the end times? Not so fast — the Big Easy offers big reasons to give up the car. Of course, it comes at a price.
Women’s Bike Race Gets Massive Backing From Colorado’s Newest Outdoor Magnate
VF Corporation will be the title sponsor of the Colorado Classic, an all-female road cycling stage race with a long but bumpy history in the state.
Introducing Revel Bikes, Launched by Bike Industry ‘Dream Team’
What happens when you combine minds from some of the best brands in the bike industry? They create a new bike brand years in the making: Revel Bikes.
REI Launches Bontrager & Cannondale Nationwide, Doubles Down on Cycling in 2019
New brands, new bikes, and new adventures all reflect ‘major investments in cycling’ by REI this year.
Specialized S-Works EXOS: Meet the Lightest Road Cycling Shoe Ever
A soft Dyneema upper, a rigid carbon fiber sole, and titanium hardware give shape to the lightest production cycling shoe to hit the market. ‘No ifs, ands, or buts about it,’ according to Specialized. This is our first look review.
Haibike XDURO AllMtn 9.0 Review: Off-Road Fun, From Gnarly to Nice
Impressive performance, versatility, and durability backed up with clean lines and good looks — the Haibike XDURO AllMtn 9.0 might just be one of the best all-around electric mountain bikes on the market.
$5 to $50: Crazy-Cheap MTB Upgrades Video
Seth’s Bike Hacks has some cheap upgrades for your mountain bike. Improve the performance of your bike, and make it look prettier too!
Fixie Freedom: How $450 and a Single Speed Changed My Life
Yes, you can ride a fixed-gear bike even if you don’t drink PBR. (But why wouldn’t you?) In this episode of Time Tested, GearJunkie editor Adam Ruggiero tells us all about his favorite piece of gear.
Would You Drop? Watch Massive MTB Jump Course ‘Darkfest’
Brendan Fairclough and Clemens Kaudela are in the air for a long, long time in this POV edit of the Darkfest mountain bike course.