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Thanks to a smart new automatic transmission, even beginners can get on this bike and get through technical terrain
If you want stuff that will last and fit well, you don't want to go dirt cheap. Presenting the best-value gear we've tried.
Instead of changing designs seasonally, Taylor Stitch changes them every week. And the company wants your input.
Add capability, safety, and convenience with these simple, affordable upgrades
With a max flight time of 23 minutes, it just might seriously upgrade your commute—if you have $200,000
The weapons in the arsenals of this year's athletes
Chasing singletrack, giant fish, and surrender in a matchup to find the finest route across Arizona
If you only camp a few days a year, go with a new, inexpensive option from Walmart. But if you want something lightweight, versatile, and affordable, go used.
That’s what Gianluca Gimini, a teacher of design at the University of Ferrara, discovered when he asked friends to sketch their favorite whips. People forgot critical parts, creating totally un-roadworthy frankensteeds. But lots of the sketches were beautiful and inventive, so Gimini decided to turn them into digital renderings.
How to build out your campsite without breaking the bank
Igloo evolves the concept of coolers with the Trailmate
California’s Boreal Mountain Resort experiments with a new snow machine that works even when it’s 90 degrees out. It won't help ski resorts fight global warming, but the tech's cool regardless.
Some people throw their gear in a corner of the garage. Others have dedicated gear rooms that are so stacked and organized they look like retail shops. We asked our Instagram followers to submit photos of their tricked-out storage spaces. Here are our 12 favorites.
Who needs a regular fishing boat when you can have this thing instead?
And how you can avoid them
The ultimate two-wheeled, off-road machine
The material is ultra tough, durable, and lightweight, and it may be the future of outdoor apparel if Patagonia and a California startup have their way
Everything you need to tackle the pavement this summer
Google's self-driving car has cycling-specific software that could put an end to the Bikes-Versus-Cars war forever
Warning: This gallery will make you want to upgrade your Subie
Many traditionalists are worried this new segment will ruin the sport. It doesn’t have to if we take the time to figure out where the motorized rigs fit in.
A beautiful steel adventure bike that doubles as a whiskey dispenser
Yeti World Enduro riders Richie Rude and Cody Kelley take on the awe-inspiring mountain bike playground that is New Zealand to test the SB5.5c.
Straight out of the "Lord of the Rings" prop department
This urban lid will have you looking for excuses to ride your bike
You don't need pricey gizmos to have fun outside. These 8 pieces of just-good-enough gear cost less than $100 combined.
Everything you need for a day at the rock
Watch to find out what our online gear editor Jakob Schiller loves about these lightweight performance frames.
Stay dry and organized. Look good.
Time to upgrade your car-camping kitchen
Henceforth, all bike bells should hold whiskey
The new Icon A5 is set to re-invent the entry-level aircraft
A new mountain bike-motorbike mashup from the creative minds at Specialized
This is how you capture 360-degree action
Nancy Ford's Repair Lair in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has repaired thousands of products, giving everything from bike shoes to sleeping bags a new life.
Why didn’t someone think of this sooner?
Wanna get in shape this summer? Buy one of these things.
Everything you need to know before you head out camping this summer
Expensive, but really damn pretty
This converted CJ-8 is way more badass than the original
This pump has changed my life for the better. Seriously.
How to stay warm and dry when the skies open up
The secret to speed can be found in a nondescript building just north of San Diego off I-5.
Built specifically for cyclists
By forgoing the LCD screen and the ability to shoot JPEGs, Leica is basically telling us to stop messing around and go make a damn picture
It’s silly what this thing can do. And it's really damn fun to play with.
Let the music play, wherever your workout takes you.
Personal care essentials for before and after your workout.
The problem isn’t technical, it’s psychological. And we’re to blame.
Get wet. Go long. Have fun.
The best water toys, no matter where you like to paddle
Choice tools for the discerning angler
Teton Gravity Research took a risk with a pricey, gyro-stabilized camera system to shoot their ski and snowboard films and televisions shows. The payoff? Two Emmy nominations.
Just as beautiful as it is functional
Trustworthy kicks for when the going gets rough.
Go hard, recover in style.
The biggest beneficiaries of the great evolution in bike tech? Lower-cost rides.
(The North Face) The North Face Runners Hat Trucker hats block sun and look rad. The North Face took it a step further, adding a mesh sweatband around the rim to keep sunscreen out of your eyes. Price $30 Buy Now (Nathan) Nathan ExoShot Bottle By…
We tested 25 women’s bikes in the Arizona desert. These were our four favorites.
Follow these 10 tips from repair professionals and your shelter should last approximately forever
The best kit for road and mountain
You can do better than jeans and a T-shirt
These mountain bikes add grip and confidence without the heft of a full fat bike, making them ideal for loose, sandy trails and super capable on bigger-hit riding. While the development is still in its infancy, with mountain-bike manufacturers debating rim widths and rubber dimensions, we believe it’s a significant advance for dirt steeds.
Practice your airs, then go inside for hot cocoa
The new generation of performance rides are faster, more comfortable, and more capable than ever.
Presenting the ultimate all-surface road bike
From road to trail and back again.
A cadre of upstart brands is shaking up cycling clothing. Thank God.
Surprise! It's not a Tesla.
Do you need these items to make a road trip happen? Nah. But you'll be glad you brought them.
The new design paradigm: fat and fatter
Watch to find out why the 2016 Stumpjumper 6Fattie won Gear of the Year in the 2016 Summer Buyer's Guide.