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Aventon Soltera.2 Review: An Ideal Urban E-Bike on a Budget

Relatively light and packing features often found on higher-end e-bikes, the Aventon Soltera.2 is a value for those who want easy-to-manage transportation on a budget.

Written by Sean McCoy August 09, 2023

State 6061 All-Road SRAM Apex XPLR Review: The Best Deal in Bikes, Period

For $2,400, there isn’t a better deal for a gravel bike. A capable and fun bicycle with electronic shifting for the price of some wheelsets…

Written by Matthew Medendorp August 07, 2023

10 Amazing Hand-Built Bikes From the 2023 ENVE Grodeo

Every year, ENVE holds a builder open house at its Grodeo event in Ogden, Utah. Feast your eyes on this year’s most stunning rides.

Written by Seiji Ishii August 04, 2023

E-Bikes Are Flippin’ Heavy: QuietKat Pivot Pro Offers a Transport Solution

Loading your e-bike up to head off to an adventure can be a pain, literally. The QuietKat Pivot Pro Hitch Rack might be your solution.

Written by Rachelle Schrute August 04, 2023

Upway Has Deals on ‘Certified’ E-Bikes, Plus a $100 Coupon

Upway is a reseller of ‘certified’ e-bikes at value-minded prices. During this sale, you’ll find e-bikes from brands popular in the U.S. and overseas.

Relieve the Excitement of the Tour de France Femmes With ‘Out in Front’

Multiple generations of female cyclists come together in this stirring and inspiring documentary from Canyon Bicycles.

Written by Andrew Marshall August 02, 2023

Free At-Home Bike Ergonomics Measuring Kit Lets You Skip the Trip

SQlab’s at-home measurement kit could help you add comfort to your bike setup by tailoring it to your body — all while skipping the trip…

Junior USA Mountain Biker Magnus White Killed Ahead of World Championships

Seventeen-year-old USA Cycling athlete Magnus White was killed after being struck by a vehicle while on a training ride in Boulder, Colo.

Written by Andrew Marshall July 31, 2023

Last Chance Savings: REI Extends Big Bike Sale

Act fast to enjoy these midsummer deals on bikes, e-bikes, kids’ bikes, and accessories.

Fold It, Charge It, Ride It: Aventon Sinch.2 Folding E-Bike Review

The Aventon Sinch folding e-bike is designed to be as portable and storable as a bike of this size and weight can be. So, we…

Written by Will Brendza July 27, 2023

Topeak PrepStand Pro Review: Bicycle Repair Stand for the Semi-Pro Mechanic

The Topeak PrepStand Pro has withstood constant, unmitigated cycling editor use without so much as a whimper.

Written by Seiji Ishii July 25, 2023

One Helluva Ride: Bike Poster Show ‘Artcrank’ Says Farewell

After 16 years of blending art and bikes, the worldwide ‘poster party for bike people,’ Artcrank announces its conclusion.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 24, 2023

Insane Record: Meet the Man Who Just Completed 102 Consecutive IRONMAN Triathlons

Sean Conway spent the last 3 months and change finishing an IRONMAN-length triathlon. Every day. For over 100 days. Wowza.

Written by Andrew Marshall July 20, 2023

Stromer Promises the Holy Grail: The First Solid-State, Ceramic E-Bike Battery

Stromer announced the first solid-state, ceramic e-bike battery, citing improved safety and speed of charging as some of the advantages.

Written by Seiji Ishii July 20, 2023

Bicycles Are the Only Time Machine You’ll Ever Need

Time. It slips through our fingers constantly. But bicycles, those most marvelous machines, can help us gain a little back.

Written by Andrew Marshall July 19, 2023

Lutsen 99er MTB Race vs. $50 Bike: Here’s How It Went

A former GearJunkie editor finds out exactly how far he can push a 14-year-old entry-level mountain bike in a grueling gravel race.

Written by Andrew Marshall July 19, 2023

I Pushed Polymer Spokes to Their Limit: Berd HAWK30 All-Mountain Wheelset Review

The Berd HAWK30, with the brand’s polyethylene spokes, struck the ideal balance of lightness, stiffness, and compliance.

Written by Bergen Tjossem July 18, 2023

Fast AF on Gravel: Ventum GS1 Review

The Ventum GS1 is racer’s bike; light, stiff in the right ways, super-responsive for gravel, and just compliant enough.

Written by Seiji Ishii July 17, 2023

International Governing Body of Cycling Bans Transgender Athletes in Female Events

Today, the international governing body of competitive cycling, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) banned transgender athletes in female events.

Written by Seiji Ishii July 14, 2023

Life Is Jort: Watch Ripton’s Denim Quest for Rad Rides and California Dreams

The performance denim brand hit the road in a beat-up old Honda Accord with a singular mission: to go Coastal Cruising and have the California…

Written by Will Brendza July 14, 2023

Best Deal in Bikes: State Bicycle Co. Launches Wireless Shifting Gravel Bike Under $2,500

An affordable electric shift gravel bike? Sign us up.

Written by Andrew Marshall July 11, 2023

Honnold, Caldwell Bromance Shifts to Bikes in ‘Biggest Adventure’ Yet

Can climbing’s two biggest stars handle a 2,000-mile bike ride to Alaska?

Written by Andrew McLemore July 10, 2023

From Berms to Breweries: Wild Rye Eeva Short Overalls Review

Made to fit your chamois Wild Rye’s Eeva short overalls might be the surprising new piece of mountain biking gear you’ll want to wear all…

Written by Katie Eichelberger July 10, 2023

ChatGPT on Wheels: Here’s How the ‘World’s Smartest Bike’ Works

Does anyone actually want ‘a bicycle with a brain’? Urtopia, the brand behind a ChatGPT-enabled bicycle, is betting yes.

Written by Andrew Marshall July 03, 2023

Mythical and Mesmerizing Road Feel: Specialized Aethos Pro Road Bike Review

If ride quality is the priority, the Specialized Aethos Pro will blow you away. It had mesmerizing road feel unlike any other road bike.

Written by Seiji Ishii June 29, 2023

Bike Frame Materials Explained: Carbon Fiber

It’s hard to beat carbon fiber as a frame material. It’s light, strong, and customizable. Here’s our explainer on carbon fiber bike frames.

Written by Seiji Ishii June 29, 2023

‘Wheelless Bike’: YouTube Sensation Invents Wild Concept ‘Just for Fun’

Is it pointless? Yes. Does it work? Also yes. If you love internet absurdity, don’t miss this one.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 28, 2023

Ready for Summer Riding? PeopleForBikes Drops Annual List of Bike-Friendly Cities

Check out People for Bikes’ listing of America’s most bike-friendly cities for 2023. Some may surprise you.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 28, 2023

2023 Tour de France Teams: How They Got There

Earning a spot as a 2023 Tour de France Team isn’t easy. This is how it works.

Written by Mark Wilson June 26, 2023

An Easier Way to Bikepack: Nonprofit Curates Vetted Rides With All the Info You Need

The Community Routes Project marks a first step to curate bikepacking adventures that fit into ‘normal lifestyles.’

Written by Andrew McLemore June 23, 2023

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