Biking
For when you want to get groceries one day and access a remote fishing hole the next
We explain the differences between the options on the market, so you can find the one makes the most sense for your riding style
Bikes don't run trouble-free forever. Here are some preventative and diagnostic tips and tricks to keep you riding.
Some bike shops are intimidating. Here's how to navigate them.
There can be advantages to both, so what is right for you?
It's easier than it's ever been, but there are still some nuances to understand
Choosing a mountain bike is more complicated than ever, but the good news is we're here to help
If our half-baked effort resulted in the first Grim Donut going six seconds quicker than a production bike, what would happen if we sat down and took it a bit more seriously?
Columnist Eben Weiss argues that any shoe is potentially a great bike shoe
From beanies to toe warmers, here's the best cycling kit for cold-weather commutes
The popularity of gravel cycling has prompted tire manufacturers to go wider and softer. Has the trend gone too far?
Articles editor Frederick Dreier faced a tighter-than-normal budget in 2022. These items helped him enjoy the outdoors without breaking the bank.
In the market for a new, very capable all-round mountain bike? One of these five options might do the trick.
It seems like a sin of omission not to help a new cyclist learn the basics of flat repair, since a puncture is often the difference between a few minutes of roadside futzing and waiting for a car ride home
Everything from sustainable soft goods to thermoplastic wheels and frames
The case for modifying a cheap commuter bike instead of buying the newest, fanciest ride
Is your home filled with rusty cassettes, threadbare Lycra shorts, and butyl tubes awaiting repair? Columnist Eben Weiss knows what to do with your used bike junk.
How much slower does a modern long-travel bike climb? And what are the differences downhill?
Let’s all get mad about where our cables go in our pedal bikes
These are some of the newest and most exciting bikepacking products on the market
Eben Weiss predicts what’s on the horizon for bike tech: zero compatibility, smartphone-controlled everything, and gear so complex that only a specialist will be able to fix it
Bikes today perform better than ever, but many are too sophisticated for home mechanics. What’s being lost?
This little electric cycle truck has great carrying capacity and plenty of zip around town
Sometimes the best solutions are the simplest
Columnist Eben Weiss explains how the Woom NOW cargo bike overcomes the hurdles kids face in the commute to and from the classroom
The brand takes a leap forward with the Domane+ SLR 9 eTap
Trek’s latest e-road bike comes gravel capable and motor-assisted up to 28 miles per hour for road speed
Shorts and liners that work for more riders
Find out what tweaks Santa Cruz made to this cult classic
Less dramatic updates could make it easier to keep those feelings of new bike envy at bay
The rise of electric micromobility gadgets has brought more people into bike lanes across the country. Is there still room for cyclists?
The items that got our writer through the Steamboat Gravel Black Course
Whatever your reason for considering an EV—your wallet, the environment, or practicality—adding an e-bike is a far better choice than replacing your current car
A recent essay in ‘The Atlantic’ ignores the many ways in which electric bicycles are helping cyclists commute, recreate, and enjoy themselves
Mountain bike technology is always evolving—but it is all in the right direction?
Everything one cyclist packed for a blistering, long-distance pedal
The Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 RLE is a gravel bike for mountain bikers who like to ride roads
The bereaved Steinsapir family is suing Rad Power Bikes after a tragic accident
Is Father Time catching up with you on the group ride? This checklist may help you determine if it’s time to prepare for the next phase of your cycling life.
Rivendell Bicycle Works built a loyal following by ignoring convention. But what happens when good intentions spark public outrage in a country divided?
Protecting your head is serious business, but unless you’re knowledgable about the technical specs that differentiate helmets, it can be hard to know exactly what you need out side of the general buckets of road, gravel, and mountain biking. Thankfully Specialized makes it easy find the right helmet…
Modern drivetrains are a net win for consumers, but there’s a loss of simplicity in the push to add more gears
All helmets sold in the U.S. are subject to the same standards, so why should you pay more?
It’s easy to fall for the bells and whistles, but the hardtail wins with its affordability, versatility, and simplicity
From the park to the podium, the Privateer 141 does it all
Step up your cycling game with these road, gravel, and spin shoes
Devices bringing innovation to the trails and beyond
Allied’s new gravel-road crossover bike is the best two-in-one we’ve ever tested
A recent climate commitment pledge among leading cycling brands conjured an unexpected feeling in our Bike Snob columnist—empathy
Our sibling titles Pinkbike and Beta teamed up for a value-oriented field test in Tucson, Arizona. Here are the results.
We caught up with the riders of the most unique bikes at the annual two-wheeled pilgrimage in Monterey, California
The company’s first try took forever to release and wasn’t perfect. Will the new system live up to the hype?
The Makita 18V LXT lithium-ion cordless inflator makes traditional pumps a thing of the past
The best dirt, gravel, and pavement at the gateway to Glacier National Park
Matej Mohoric used a dropper seatpost to win Italy’s Milano-Sanremo road race, and then declared that the traditional mountain-bike component is “the future of cycling.” Here’s why that matters for you.
Whether you’re mountain biking or just commuting around town, a few key parts will keep you riding, regardless of the elements
Great bikes are the bikes that fit your life. See how our gear director has tailored his Surly Bridge Club to meet his needs in this episode of the Gear Shed.
Reserve’s Fillmore is a modest innovation with big potential to make life easier for cyclists
The Bowhead Reach is designed to help those who can’t walk access mountain-bike trails
With used car prices through the roof, it’s time for cyclists to put our money where our mouth is
Want to make the outdoors more accessible? Free Country thinks making reasonably priced gear is a great place to start.
Gains in aerodynamics, weight, and stiffness come at the cost of some rider choice and equipment resilience
Consumer-direct Fezzari challenges the big brands with this mountain-bike-inspired gravel racer that’s best on rough roads and trails
On a whim, I decided to ride 370 miles across New York State. Here’s what I used most.