MTB Pro Picks: Best Mountain Bike Accessories for 2019
Great mountain bike accessories make riding smoother, safer, and more fun. Here’s your mountain bike kit shopping list for spring.
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Singletrack Mind: The Visionary Behind High School Mountain Biking’s Revolution
The National Interscholastic Cycling Association has moved the needle in youth mountain biking like no other club or organization in North America.
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Sea Otter 2019: The News From America’s Bicycle Show
Sea Otter is one of the largest gatherings of bicycle brands and cyclists in North America. This is the news that was buzzing at the 2019 Sea Otter.
Niner Magic Carpet Ride: Full-Suspension Gravel Grinder
As the gravel movement grows, Niner finally gives us a bike with full suspension: the Magic Carpet Ride 9.
Backcountry Adds Climbing, MTB Gear to Its Branded Kits
Specialty outdoor gear retailer Backcountry introduces its own four-season collection and collaboration with top brands.
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Bontrager WaveCel Review: Testing World’s ‘Safest’ Bike Helmet
Massive claims of safety that exponentially outperform other helmets have raised controversy in the bike industry. We tested Bontrager’s WaveCel helmet through city commutes and mountain trail rides to see how it looks, feels, and performs.
Singletrack Mind: Meet the Biker Leaving a Legacy in Dirt
Canadian Mark Matthews set in motion a progressive freeride bike park that’s now a surging dirt playground for riders on their way up.
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$6,000 Walmart Bike: Box Store Launches Premium ‘Viathon’ Cycles
‘Box-store bike’ takes on a whole new meaning as Walmart launches Viathonn, a private high-end cycling brand. And the bikes look good!
E-Bike Controversy: World Cycling, Moto Racing Organizations Clash
International Cycling Union officials denounced the International Motorcycling Federation for sanctioning electric mountain bike races and warned of penalties to any rider who took part in them.
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.’
