Best E-Mountain Bike Routes in America
[ad_1] In case you haven’t noticed, bikers are getting charged up. Pedal-assist bikes make steep climbs and technical terrain less intimidating. E-mountain bikes don’t make squats obsolete, but they do open new territory for riders. Read why it’s worth nabbing an e-mountain bike, then check out the best pedal-assisted e-mountain bike routes across the country. […]
Best New E-Bikes for Road, Gravel & Mountain Enthusiasts
[ad_1] E-bikes now encompass every category of bicycle. Despite initial resistance by hardcore pedal pushers, they’ve slowly gained acceptance by most of the cycling world as a bona fide way to get your two-wheeling kicks. And now that the big brands have embraced the electron-assisted future, the amount and variety of cool new e-bikes is […]
Best Sport Watches for Training Outdoors
[ad_1] Whether you’re running mountain trails or riding waves, today’s sport watches can give you a wealth of data on current conditions and your performance (and they’ll keep you from getting lost). Tide and swell information for beaches around the world? Check. A notification every time you complete a mile? Check. Reverse GPS that automatically […]
What It's Like to Bikepack and Packraft Across the Rugged Southwest
[ad_1] A different kind of outfitter is mapping a different kind of backcountry adventure that tests limits, with unknown outcomes. Three friends accept the challenge to combine bikepacking and packrafting and chart a freewheeling path across the rugged Southwest. I bet she goes,” Doom says, peering down the dusty trail we’re currently riding, a trail […]
Bike Shopping Tips for Year Two of the Great Pandemic Bike Boom
[ad_1] It’s hard to imagine how biking could become more popular than it was in 2020. But that’s just what retailers see happening. “Last year left tremors in the industry,” says Heather Mason, the president of the National Bicycle Dealers Association, a nonprofit representing bike stores across the country. “We’re expecting another year of demand […]
Build Your Dream Mountain Bike in 3D
[ad_1] What if you could build your dream mountain bike while chilling at your computer? Imagine clicking on thousands of high-quality component options while rotating and zooming in on each product, similar to the insane levels of detail allowed when building and customizing sick whips in Gran Turismo 6. Select almost every component, choose from […]
Smith Launches Commuter-Focused Express MIPS Bike Helmet
[ad_1] Smith just dropped its first helmet specifically designed for commuting and riding around city and suburban streets. It’s called Express MIPS (which also comes in a non-MIPS version), and it has a sleek, minimalist design that nicely complements street-style wear while providing impact protection for busy roads. You know Smith for its radical googles, sweet ’90s-style wraparound shades, and […]
Wireless Electronic Shifting Ready for Biking’s Masses
[ad_1] Until now, a bike with electronic shifting was cool, but expensive—easily costing more than $5,000. Like a Tesla Model S, it was a thing you aspired to, especially if you understood what it might mean. In the case of that Tesla, you’d be buying cachet, fun, and lower your carbon footprint. In the case […]
Essential Gear for a Backcountry Bike-Rafting Adventure
[ad_1] Want to tackle a backcountry bike-rafting combo adventure? Here’s your gear checklist to get your thrills while staying safe and comfortable. Courtesy Image 1. Specialized Fatboy Comp Carbon This is anything but sluggish, proving light and nimble on dirt roads, with a slack-enough geometry to handle steep, rocky descents. The frame is more than […]
Bike Commute Gear for Cold, Wet Weather
[ad_1] A bike commute is rarely glamorous. You pedal through swampy humidity, flogging winds, bone-chilling temps. But a few key pieces can make all the difference for maintaining miles during darker days, or converting new bike commuters into year-round riders. We’ve put together a list of bike commute gear suitable for any skill level […]
