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When Do You Need a Gravel Bike?

New "gravel" bikes cover a wide range of surfaces where no gravel is seen—networks of overgrown fire roads for camping adventures, Sunday rides over hard-packed country roads, and competitive races over backroads and rutted pavement. Outside's Gear Guy recommends the best models.

The Best Gravel Bikes: Salsa 2013 Warbird Ti

I’d like to do more biking on dirt roads in the countryside, but my road bike just can’t hack it. I’ve been hearing about new “gravel” bikes. What’s the deal?

The Best Gravel Bikes: Redline 2013 Conquest Disc

I’d like to do more biking on dirt roads in the countryside, but my road bike just can’t hack it. I’ve been hearing about new “gravel” bikes. What’s the deal?

The Best Gravel Bikes: Kona 2013 Rove

I’d like to do more biking on dirt roads in the countryside, but my road bike just can’t hack it. I’ve been hearing about new “gravel” bikes. What’s the deal?

What Safety Light Should I Buy?

Outside's Gear Guy looks at the innovative new safety light, the Snapalite, and asks its designer how he got the dream job: full-time gear inventor.

Snapalite: The Competition

Outside's Gear Guy looks at the innovative new safety light, the Snapalite, and asks its designer how he got the dream job: full-time gear inventor.

Snapalite: How It's Made

Outside's Gear Guy looks at the innovative new safety light, the Snapalite, and asks its designer how he got the dream job: full-time gear inventor.

Hiod One: The Competition

The Hiod One: Outside Gear Guy Bob Parks falls for a new bike intercom and speedometer.

Hiod One: The Good Stuff

The Hiod One: Outside Gear Guy Bob Parks falls for a new bike intercom and speedometer.

Hiod One: The Bad Stuff

The Hiod One: Outside Gear Guy Bob Parks falls for a new bike intercom and speedometer.

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