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Price, style, weight, ventilation and comfort are all important considerations, but the main purpose of a helmet is to keep your head safe
Here鈥檚 how to try to recover your stolen bike, or at least recoup the financial loss
These eight beauties can take any surface you throw at them
These biking accessories and tools will help you work smarter, not harder, on two wheels
There鈥檚 no downhill too technical for these rides
We tested eight bikes, and these four came out on top
Six Pinkbike writers and editors tested 15 trail bikes last year. These five picks impressed us the most.
Hit the pavement with these five dynamic picks
Organizers are not sure if the event, which dates back to the 1980s, will return next summer
Sometimes the best thing about bikes is letting them go
Working on bikes is the next best thing to riding them
Forget what other people are saying, just get out there and ride
Both racks promise ultimate bike-carry versatility, but do they deliver? I spent months testing both to find out.
The gear that made our days in the transition season seamless
So long rim brakes, we knew thee well
Our writer tested five e-bikes in the field and on a test track to find out what works best
We examine the correlation between rider height and the ideal crank arm length. The results might surprise you.
A YouTube influencer who claims to pack heat on his rides has articles editor Frederick Dreier fearing a dystopian future for American bicyclists
Easy shifting and fun hydration are a recipe for happiness
The antiquated bicycle technology is quiet, reliable, and more inspiring than newer gizmos
Looking for a mountain bike that won't break the bank? Here are five great options that can handle a wide range of terrain.
Schwalbe鈥檚 latest sustainability initiatives set a low-impact example for riders everywhere
6 testers tried 15 bikes. These ones came out on top.
Get down the trail safer and in style
Accessories for the beaten path and beyond
From road to mountain, these are our favorite cycling kicks of the year
For the sake of our planet, let鈥檚 hope so
Swiss company Bold houses the shock inside the frame of their futuristic new enduro bike. Naturally, we had to test it out.
MoonBikes is unleashing its quiet, eco-friendly, and easy-to-ride electric snowbikes in the U.S.
Many rider focus on downhill performance above all else. So why the obsession with lightweight parts?
We explain the differences between the options on the market, so you can find the one makes the most sense for your riding style
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
The popularity of gravel cycling has prompted tire manufacturers to go wider and softer. Has the trend gone too far?
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
Or: what to do when arguing with strangers
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.
Let鈥檚 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
Bikes today perform better than ever, but many are too sophisticated for home mechanics. What鈥檚 being lost?
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鈥檚 latest e-road bike comes gravel capable and motor-assisted up to 28 miles per hour for road speed
My e-cargo bike isn鈥檛 about exercising; it鈥檚 about bringing joy back into mundane activities
Shorts and liners that work for more riders
Find out what tweaks Santa Cruz made to this cult classic
This central California park is one of the hottest, driest, and lowest places in the country. It's also one of the most beautiful鈥攁 place where sculptural canyons, undulating sand dunes, abundant wildlife, and a luminous sky abound.
The items that got our writer through the Steamboat Gravel Black Course
Whatever your reason for considering an EV鈥攜our wallet, the environment, or practicality鈥攁dding an e-bike is a far better choice than replacing your current car
Mountain bike technology is always evolving鈥攂ut it is all in the right direction?
Peter Sagan leaks what it is really like to be in a competitive peloton.
Everything one cyclist packed for a blistering, long-distance pedal
From mullets to hardtails, a rig for everyone
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
Those iconic bulbous boulders, lucid skies, and namesake trees are mere backdrops to a Californian desert playground filled with jaw-dropping vistas, dynamic hiking trails, and that famous grippy rock. Here鈥檚 everything you need to know to explore it.
Jody Rosen combines his acuity as a pop-cultural critic and his passion for the bicycle in his new book 鈥橳wo Wheels Good: The History and Mystery of the Bicycle鈥
All helmets sold in the U.S. are subject to the same standards, so why should you pay more?
It鈥檚 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
These motor-equipped rides are both fun and functional
These rigs impressed us with fresh design
A recent climate commitment pledge among leading cycling brands conjured an unexpected feeling in our Bike Snob columnist鈥攅mpathy
Our sibling titles Pinkbike and Beta teamed up for a value-oriented field test in Tucson, Arizona. Here are the results.
The company鈥檚 first try took forever to release and wasn鈥檛 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
Matej Mohoric used a dropper seatpost to win Italy鈥檚 Milano-Sanremo road race, and then declared that the traditional mountain-bike component is 鈥渢he future of cycling.鈥 Here鈥檚 why that matters for you.
Whether you鈥檙e mountain biking or just commuting around town, a few key parts will keep you riding, regardless of the elements
Reserve鈥檚 Fillmore is a modest innovation with big potential to make life easier for cyclists