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Watch to see why our testers loved the 2017 Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 Disc.
Watch to see why our bike testers loved the 2017 Santa Cruz Tallboy and why it won Gear of the Year in our 2017 Summer Buyer’s Guide.
Capable, killer-value tools to make saddling up a bit more affordable
Sacks for a comfortable night’s sleep, wherever you lay your head.
Essentials for wandering—and playing—in style and comfort
Get the most out of your workouts with these energy sources
Quality gear to make you feel like a million bucks no matter how hard you’re pushing it
In the age of big foam, the ghost of minimalism lingers— making for versatile kicks
Suits of all styles for lounging, surfing, and playing
Modern construction to help the spandex set realize high-wattage dreams.
Effortlessly cool accessories for a day on the water
We reviewed 369 products for our Summer Buyer's Guide. Only these 14 earned the coveted Gear of the Year award.
(The North Face) The North Face Runners Hat Trucker hats block sun and look rad. The North Face took it a step further, adding a mesh sweatband around the rim to keep sunscreen out of your eyes. Price $30 Buy Now (Nathan) Nathan ExoShot Bottle By…
These mountain bikes add grip and confidence without the heft of a full fat bike, making them ideal for loose, sandy trails and super capable on bigger-hit riding. While the development is still in its infancy, with mountain-bike manufacturers debating rim widths and rubber dimensions, we believe it’s a significant advance for dirt steeds.
The biggest beneficiaries of the great evolution in bike tech? Lower-cost rides.
We tested 25 women’s bikes in the Arizona desert. These were our four favorites.
The new generation of performance rides are faster, more comfortable, and more capable than ever.
A cadre of upstart brands is shaking up cycling clothing. Thank God.
Kit up for your next weekend—or yearlong—getaway
Smarter boards plus lower prices equals happy paddlers
Who says compound bows and bikes don't mix? (But seriously, this is fun.)
Watch to find out why the 2016 Stumpjumper 6Fattie won Gear of the Year in the 2016 Summer Buyer's Guide.
One could argue that the iPhone 6s is the most versatile camera on the market right now. It takes stunningly crisp photos, shoots rich 4K video, instantly connects with Instagram—and, most important, because it’s your everyday communication hub, it’s the camera you’ll use all the time. But even if you…
Everything an adventure companion needs for out-of-town journeys
From bare-bones featherweights to long-haul beasts, there’s a bag out there for you.
