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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.
Time to upgrade your car-camping kitchen
Henceforth, all bike bells should hold whiskey
Stay dry and organized. Look good.
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?
This converted CJ-8 is way more badass than the original
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 pump has changed my life for the better. Seriously.
How to stay warm and dry when the skies open up
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
The secret to speed can be found in a nondescript building just north of San Diego off I-5.
Let the music play, wherever your workout takes you.
The problem isn’t technical, it’s psychological. And we’re to blame.
Personal care essentials for before and after your workout.
It’s silly what this thing can do. And it's really damn fun to play with.
Get wet. Go long. Have fun.
The best water toys, no matter where you like to paddle
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.
Choice tools for the discerning angler
Trustworthy kicks for when the going gets rough.
Go hard, recover in style.
(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…
The biggest beneficiaries of the great evolution in bike tech? Lower-cost rides.
Follow these 10 tips from repair professionals and your shelter should last approximately forever
We tested 25 women’s bikes in the Arizona desert. These were our four favorites.
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.
Just as beautiful as it is functional
Surprise! It's not a Tesla.
A cadre of upstart brands is shaking up cycling clothing. Thank God.
Do you need these items to make a road trip happen? Nah. But you'll be glad you brought them.
Practice your airs, then go inside for hot cocoa
The new generation of performance rides are faster, more comfortable, and more capable than ever.
From road to trail and back again.
Presenting the ultimate all-surface road bike
We went on a hunt for the best all-weather backpacks that will protect our gear and look sharp at the office.
Watch to find out why the 2016 Stumpjumper 6Fattie won Gear of the Year in the 2016 Summer Buyer's Guide.
Loyal wrist warriors for whatever you get up to
A DIY boat made of paddleboards and hammocks
If our Santa Fe office was on fire, this is the gear we'd save
Smarter boards plus lower prices equals happy paddlers
New tools for superior fitness and healthier living
The new design paradigm: fat and fatter
Everything an adventure companion needs for out-of-town journeys
One could argue that the iPhone 6s is the most versatile camera on the market right now. It takes stunningly crisp photos, shoots rich 4K video, instantly connects with Instagram—and, most important, because it’s your everyday communication hub, it’s the camera you’ll use all the time. But even if you…
Six options to keep you dancing at your campsite all summer
Pick the right rig, zip up, then get out
Kitchen tools for base-camp chefs
The dedicated shooter’s everyday kit
Everything you need for quick jaunts or all-day trips.
From bare-bones featherweights to long-haul beasts, there’s a bag out there for you.
Ride like Tony Stark
More versatile than pants, and a whole lot better looking
Snowboarding ditches the bindings to find its surfy roots on capable, powerful, beautiful boards