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As online brand Canyon prepares for its entry to the U.S. market, direct-to-consumer bikes are poised to change the way you buy bicycles, including how much you pay
Oversize tires are the best thing to happen to trail riding in years
Distilling our long, tedious road to configuring an Airstream's solar panels to provide enough energy to allow us to work from the road
Both Santa Cruz and Trek just launched big-hooped DH bikes, challenging the notion that 27.5 reigns supreme in the gravity world
The Luci Lux is an affordable, solar-powered lantern fitting for wherever you go
Modern construction to help the spandex set realize high-wattage dreams.
Capable, killer-value tools to make saddling up a bit more affordable
It’s the golden era of mid-fats—and pretty much every other ride out there
Namely, bikes. Just like any piece of cutting-edge technology, the best ones cost a lot. But there are always less expensive versions, and there’s actually a trend toward lower prices, thanks to direct-to-consumer sales
We’ve tested almost every saddle on the market. And this one is clearly at the top.
Allied Cycles, based in Little Rock, is trying to ignite American carbon-fiber manufacturing and steal China's thunder
The pint-size Colombian climber has a good shot at pulling off one of cycling’s hardest feats
The best part of tax season? Getting a return and splurging on gear.
Last March, my wife and I traveled to Siberia's Yamal Peninsula, north of the Arctic Circle, and gained some road wisdom from real nomads
This is the world’s best hardtail mountain bike—hands down
From the mundane (check the water in your batteries) to the brash (sell your home)
Turns out Polartec rules the market when it comes to bike clothing made for weather that's all over the map
These mountain bike shoes strike the ideal balance between performance, comfort, and style
We didn't think it was possible, but Trek made its all-mountain machine even better
Take an excellent, aggressive trail 29er, add direct-to-consumer pricing, and you have a bike that's hard to pass up
This blingy $11,000 package combines the very best that road racers and trail rigs have to offer
The fastest, liveliest mid-fat bike we've ever ridden
The key to not getting overwhelmed is to remember that every day is a privilege
How to pack a year’s worth of clothes and gear into a space the size of a carry-on
I used to think these gatherings did nothing but clog local trails. But then I went to the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival and realized they're a hugely beneficial community event.
Full-suspension 29+ mountain bikes might very well be the next hottest, totally niche thing
Move from a 1,800-square-foot house to a 200-square-foot trailer and you're forced to confront how much of your sedentary life is extraneous
These high-end zooms are what you want for bike hunting, but I've also taken to carrying them on most mountain bike rides just to enjoy the view
Several small companies are building niche parts and pieces that make our cycling gear cheaper and more versatile
The fan-favorite MTB brand finally has a fully modern trail machine
We predict lots of people will fall in love with this stainless-steel gravel bike, thanks to a smart design that allows users to customize the ride
Ever hear of Dog Canyon? I hadn't either until a spur-of-the-moment trip brought me there and made me realize that state parks are some of the most underrated public lands you might never have used.
I recently spent ten days riding through Colombia and discovered that picking the right gear for an off-the-beaten-path bike trip can make or break the experience
New, more-refined designs have made these pedal-assist machines significantly more appealing
Plus-sized tires on road bikes might sound like a gimmick—but we love how huge, fast, and cushy they are on the pavement
We love this town for its world-class trails, but it also caters to those who like to pedal in many other ways
More and more bike companies are selling road bikes built to be ridden on dirt roads. Are they marketing hype or the future of cycling?
Or, in other words, an exercise in decluttering and organization necessitated by a 200-square-foot living space
At last, buying a fat bike doesn't have to be an investment for just a few snowy months per year
The ϳԹ bike test made us more convinced than ever that disc brakes are the future
Salvaging adventure—and the New Year—in the Airstream
Last December, 15 testers gathered for the annual ϳԹ Magazine Bike Test, in which we select the rising crop of the coming year’s bikes and ride the bejeezus out of them to determine which are the most promising.
Is plus-size road the next big thing or just a marketing ploy?
Nomadic life isn’t hard, but it takes some getting used to. These pointers will make it easier.
With wheels getting stronger and lighter, dropper posts more reliable, and bikes increasingly versatile, this was a good year to be on a bike
We spent the summer testing all kinds of recliners, stools, and seats. In the end, we settled on these six favorites.
These five pavement beasts were the clear standouts from this month's bike test in Sedona, Arizona
From water bottles to pumps to great coffee, there’s something here for anyone who likes to ride bikes
There's no better piece of insulation for winter riding
First Lite, a small apparel operation out of Ketchum, Idaho, is one of a growing number of crossover designers producing gear that works equally well for riding, skiing, hiking, and hunting
The days are significantly shorter. Be prepared for your commute with the right lights and apparel.
Finding possibility and gratitude in the grim days and in-between experiences
Scorchingly fast, silly light, and more affordable than the competition, this might just be the finest race bike for the money
The first iteration of this whip defined the 29er genre. Can the redesign do that same for 27.5+ bikes?
A 3-day bike hunt in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains was the perfect trip to put the company's new lightweight sleep system through its paces
Sure, Sedona and Moab are great. But this little Colorado town comes out on top for two big reasons: it's packed with epic, fun-to-ride trails and it's built around people who absolutely love bikes.
This aggressive trail helmet is the most versatile all-mountain lid on the market
The Arizona-based brand just built the do-everything, plus-size trail bike.
By launching Co-op Cycles and discontinuing the Novara brand, REI is trying to revamp its bike program to appeal to a performance-oriented cycling audience
This new drivetrain finally fulfills the big promise of a 1x setup—a large enough gear range for steep climbs, fast descents, and everything in between
After days spent walking the aisles of Interbike, these were the 10 most intriguing new bits and pieces we found.
Riding in winter doesn't have to be painful. (Rapha) Rapha Pro Team Thermal Aerosuit Think of this one-piece as a nordic skin suit for cyclists. It’s incredibly warm, courtesy of the windproof, water-resistant, waffle-weave fleece on the front. But you won’t overheat: the fabric’s lighter in back to let cool air in. Price $440…
The five products we’re most excited about this year
Hook the Edelux II up to a hub generator and you can say goodbye to batteries and plugs forever
With the Procaliber SL, Trek has reengineered the race bike with a modicum of comfort and revived our interest in hardtails
Five surprising pieces of gear that make road life even better
The best upgrade you can make on your rig? A new set of hoops. Presenting our favorites for road and mountain.
This is the company’s first endurance bike and we think it's the perfect marriage of comfort and speed
How to power your life and work from the backcountry
We put them through the wringer to find out which would come out on top