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. […]
Stop Bike Theft With These 6 Key Steps
[ad_1] Bike theft used to be a crime of opportunity. No more. The COVID-powered bike boom is mutating the nature of thefts into a more active and organized affair. Bike Index, a national online bike registry, estimates that the number of bikes stolen increased by 24 percent in 2020 compared to 2019. Over the same […]
Snowboarding Meets Mountain Biking on Season-Bending Course
[ad_1] As seasons change, our outdoor passions blend from one right into another. Of the activities that complement one another best and mix the most smoothly together, there’s a particular alignment between mountain biking and snowboarding. The way the two sports feel, the approach to terrain, and the mindset of flowing with speed from snow […]
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 […]
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 […]
Best New Mountain Biking Destinations in the U.S.
[ad_1] Mountain biking was already on the rise pre-pandemic, but COVID-19 has boosted the sport’s popularity to the point shops can’t stock bikes fast enough. With never-before riders turning dirt warriors seemingly overnight, trails suddenly seem busier than ever. Mountain bike trail counts across America showed increases of up to 500 percent last year compared […]
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 […]
POC Releases the Safest Helmet for Mountain Bikers
[ad_1] Consider the bar for raised for safety in mountain bike helmets with the Kortal MIPS Race. The new POC helmet, which is arguably the safest mountain bike helmet made, is for trail and enduro riders who push their limits. The big innovation is MIPS Integra, a new invisible, in-molded update of Mips. Silicone-filled pads […]
