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When it comes to maintaining your vehicle, the condition of your rims is crucial. Rims, or wheels, are essential components that affect both the look and…

For those passionate about cycling, there’s often a delightful struggle between the joy of hitting the open road and the craving for some entertainment during those…

Cycling is more than just a means of transportation or recreational activity; It is a form of exercise that brings numerous benefits to both physical and…

The bike phone mount is a necessary invention. It makes the smartphone accessible at all times even while riding a two-wheel vehicle. Pulling a phone out…

The worst thing that a cyclist can experience is having to endure an uncomfortable ride. If you have a larger body and have chosen the wrong…

You must agree with the reality, bikes are far more excellent than they were a couple of decades ago. Markets are full of variants now. There…

On the surface, the Trek 4300 seems like an excellent entry-level mountain bike. Everyone says it’s suitable for leisure or forest trail rides. You can check…

Finding the right cycling shoes can be a tricky job. You have to factor in comfort, durability, practicality, functionality, and most importantly, your size. If your…

Dogs, our loyal companions, bring immeasurable joy and love to our lives. Yet, there are times when a little guidance is needed. Enter the world of…

Are you a new bike owner who’s finding the technicalities of their shiny new ride a little intimidating? The most essential thing you should begin with…

Are you searching for a camera to mount on your bike helmet or handlebar to capture the beautiful scenes from your mountain biking? Are you looking for…

Hey there bikers!  It’s time for another bike review. As we head towards prime biking season, you might be looking for a new ride. Today, we’re…

Giant Talon 3 Review: Will This Work for You? Biking enthusiasts who love to explore new trails, terrain, and territories know how vital it is to…

Are you overweight and feel so uncomfortable on your bike? Don’t worry we have designed this article for you. For overweight people, finding the right bike…

Pre-workout has become one of the cornerstone supplements for those who are going to the gym and looking to bodybuild. That being said, a lot of…

The $1,300 Gotham sits atop Novara’s line of Urban bikes designed to travel shorter distances in comfort and style. For those unfamiliar, Novara is the house…

This Shimano Saint M820 Groupset is the third generation of Shimano’s high-end gravity offering. Where the previous two iterations erred on the heavier-duty freeride side of…

Manufacturing of bike components, the market falling under the automotive industry, benefits heavily from 3D printing technology. Now you might question, “What is in it for…

Though we’re far from reaching gender equality in the mountain bike world, the percentage of female mountain bikers rises steadily every year. Despite this increase in…

At 11,542 feet above sea level, Hoosier Pass south of Breckenridge, Colorado, is not the ideal spot in which to be driving an unfamiliar Toyota RV,…

The old Surly Karate Monkey got a few small changes over the years but, for the most part, it was the same bike that helped 29ers…

If acceptance into our popular culture is predicated on a product or brands’ appearance in a Wal-Mart store, then 27plus as a wheel size has arrived….

Let us take an in-depth review of the Scott Spark 950. Scott’s revamped Sparkline is vast and thorough. It hosts 39 models all based on a…

This is our third annual roundup of trail bikes that aren’t priced to the stratosphere. We could call them affordable, budget, real-world, blue-collar, or college-fund-friendly, but…

Folklore describes the Krampus as a half-goat, half-demon Christmas wrecker that punishes children who are bad and will not be getting a visit from Saint Nick….

The Kona Process 111 is the shortest of travel and biggest of the wheel in Kona’s lineup of enduro bikes. Focusing on a slight 111mm of…

The Cadent, along with its female counterpart the Alysa, make up the “Performance Hybrid” portion of Raleigh’s on-road lineup. These bikes fit squarely between Raleigh’s road…

The world of e-bikes can be confusing for riders looking for basic, simple transportation. Trek’s T80+ is about as uncomplicated as things get, with a basic…

Kuat Transfer 2 hitch rack has always impressed me with its intelligent design and solid construction. The company recently added the Transfer to its hitch rack…

The kg271 is Madsen Cycles’ latest version of its fully equipped longtail cargo bike. The rear bucket—which straddles the rear 20-inch wheel—has been its signature look…

Salsa Cycles is not one to shy away from big tires, so it is only natural to see another one of its bikes with a bit…

In another article, we began a series of articles discussing the merits of different frame material and featuring a vintage bike produced with that material. The…

The Trek 920 blurs the line between “gravel” bikes and loaded touring bikes. The whole concept of bicycle touring has been turned on its ear in…

It seems completely out of the left field. It’s a mountain bike with drop bars, right? Not even close. So it’s an adventure mobile gravel grinder?…

Rather than a beefed-up touring bike like the Co-Motion Divide we reviewed last week, the Fargo 2 is actually a drop-bar mountain bike, with a lighter…

Different riders have different riding styles. Each person gravitates toward certain types of bikes that meld with their style. When it came time to outfit myself…

Each year at partner with manufacturers to borrow bikes for the week to allow us to commute from our hotel to the show without relying on…

The name Joe Breeze is most often associated with mountain biking, where he’s considered one of the founding fathers of the sport. Most folks don’t realize…

Shinola Arrow (pronounced shy-nola) Detroit is a company doing something increasingly rare in this country: manufacturing consumer goods using the hands of skilled craftspeople. Shinola started…

Hey there, welcome to the awesome world of the Surly Karate Monkey! This bike isn’t just cool; it’s been around for a while and has seen…

When asked to describe the idea behind the Jamis Bossanova, Greg Webber, the vice president of product development at Jamis, had this to say: “Our Pacific Northwest…

Start on a journey with the Lynskey Cooper CX Bike, where the thrill of cyclocross adventures meets exceptional biking excellence. In this detailed review, we’ll uncover…

The Aurora series has been part of the Jamis stable of bikes since the late 1990s and has included the Elite build since 2008. The Aurora Elite comes…

Singlespeeders are obsessed with simplicity. No derailleurs to mess things up, no shifters to backfire and leave you stranded. But what happens when one of very…

This is quite possibly the lightest bike (Raleigh Capri) we’ve ever tested here at Bicycle Times at just under 17lbs.—but don’t call it a race bike….

When I heard I would be getting a Surly Moonlander for the winter, I couldn’t wait for the “snow bike” (and the snow) to arrive. Sadly,…

Price: $3,499 (as tested) Weight: 42 pounds Sizes: S, M, L (tested) More info: Faraday Bikes One dirty little secret of the design world is that keeping…

The Roper and its singlespeed sibling, the Furley, are new models in Raleigh Roper line-up. You may have already inferred that the names are taken from the pair…

One thing is for sure, this isn’t your father’s (or grandfather’s) Brooks saddle. The Cambium is a whole new line for the storied British marque that…

In a previous article, we reviewed the Raleigh Clubman (with rim brakes). I said at the time, “The Clubman departs from the go-fast focus with some…

I recently experimented with capturing my bike commute with a camera, and quickly concluded that filming my rides would only serve as a possible sleep aid….

NYC got hit with its first major snowstorm of winter yesterday.  Snow is pretty in NYC for a few hours and then unfortunately it starts to…

Ever notice those tricky grease stains on your clothes after cruising around on your bike? It’s like a secret club of stains for cyclists. But guess…

Like the proverbial flowers that bloom in the spring or bleary-eyed animals emerging from a long winter of hibernation, the recent uptick in temperatures in NYC…

The Electra Bicycle Company believes a bike should be more than just a tool for transportation; it should be a fun and functional extension of your…

Like many kids in the late 1950s, my younger brother and I learned to ride bicycles on hand-me-down 16- and 20-inch-wheeled bikes from older cousins. By…

Hey there, biking buddies! Today, we’re spilling the beans on the Jamis Quest bike – a real gem for all you cyclists out there. Whether you’re…

What do we have here? Are they clunkers? Not really, they have 29-inch wheels and disc brakes. Mountain bikes? No way. Too much style. Cruisers? I…

If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll have noticed a resurgence of simple, reliable bikes designed for short-haul transportation. Linus Bikes of Venice, California, offers just such a lineup…

Double Sided Clipless Pedals: VP Components R62 Price: $90 Tester: Eric McKeegan I’ve ridden a lot of these clipless/platform pedals. They are my go-to double-sided clipless…

As the fat bike market matures it is inevitably diversifying into specific product categories. Fat bike riders are in awe of the Trek Farley fat bike!…

Ever dreamt of a ride that feels like poetry in motion? Well, gear up, because the Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno is about to turn your cycling…

The Specialized AWOL Comp ($1,950) is an adventure bike and a darn good one at that. What’s most surprising about the AWOL is the name on…

Maybe driving a car is something you’d like to do less often. A cargo bike can make this a reality and can even replace the gas…

With the explosion of bikepacking, the market has become inundated with small bag makers, each with their own take on a relatively simple concept: holding stuff….

Marin describes the Lombard as having been “Birthed from cyclocross and touring parents…” and “Part adventure bike, and a part urban warrior.” Those descriptions certainly had…

Twin Six is a clothing company, so I was a bit surprised to see a collection of bikes in its Interbike trade-show booth a few years…

Kona is pretty well known as a mountain bike brand, but it also has plenty of road-going products with finger-in-your-eye mountain bike attitude. While many companies…

Welcome, adventurers, to a world where every pedal stroke unlocks a new adventure, where the open road beckons with promise, and where the Specialized Diverge A1…

Testers: Eric Mckeegan and Jon Pratt shared this back-to-back review ON Bianchi in Bicycle Times Issue #38 Bianchi has been at the bike game for a…

I’ve been a Soma Fabrications owner for a few years—I have a Double Cross DC that has thousands of commuting miles on it—so I was eager to ride…

Get ready to roll into the exciting world of road cycling, where every ride is like a mini-adventure full of precision and passion. Imagine cruising down…

Price: $1,100 Weight: 26.6 pounds Sizes: S, M, L (tested), XL More info: Novara Mazama  For those who aren’t familiar with Novara, it’s the in-house bike line…

What’s old is new again it seems (aren’t HiFi stereos and albums grand?), but what never gets old for serious cyclists is the leather saddle. Prior…

Thanks to the searing neon paint and single-sided fork, it’s hard not to get noticed on Cannondale’s trippy urban bike. Everywhere I took it, people asked,…

When Shimano announced the XM9 and XM7 earlier this year, I couldn’t have been more excited. These shoes looked to be perfect for cool fall, winter,…

I love to ride bicycles. I also love my 8-year-old daughter Darby. She, however, doesn’t yet share my love of all things bike. How do I…

Alright, let’s break it down. Biking has gotten way cooler, especially when you’re cruising through the city or tackling some wild trails. Now, imagine your bike…

When the 5.75 was first introduced a decade ago, it broke the mold for trail bikes. With 5.75 inches of travel, it doubled what other companies…

Adventure outlet REI is ushering in spring 2017 with their new bike line, Co-op Cycles. This new line of bicycles increases their focus on adventure products…

There’s been much hubbub in recent months about Yeti’s newest flag- ship trail bike, the SB-66. At first glance, it seemed strange that Yeti might keep…

Marin reintroduced this new Pine Mountain to celebrate its 30th anniversary and it harkens back to the early days of mountain biking when exploration and adventure…

So what’s new with Salsa mountain bikes coming into this year? Before we dive into some of the changes, I found this cool video on the…

Editor’s note: This story first appeared in Bicycle Times Issue #10, published in April 2011. Words and photos by Jeff Archer. OK, raise your hand if…

Tester: John Anroldson Age: 36 Height: 6’ 1” Weight: Gaining Inseam: 33” It’s steel. It has wheels. It rides like a bike. Review: Kona Unit –…

I’ve been a Soma Fabrications owner for a few years—I have a Double Cross DC that has thousands of commuting miles on it—so I was eager…

For decades Trek has offered its model 520 steel touring model, specced with bar-end shifters, a rear rack, braze-on for fenders and low-rider front rack, and…

We all enjoy a good escape on peaceful back roads where dilapidated farmhouses often outnumber the passing cars. Maybe there is no set route, and each…

We loaded the van a few weeks ago, and headed down to Brevard, NC to meet up with a couple of blokes from Santa Cruz and…

First off, this is NOT Ui2. There is no such thing and never will be. A lot of folks think the “D” is for Dura-Ace, the…

Tester: Emily Arnoldson Price: $1,100 Weight: 26.9 pounds Sizes: S (tested), M, L, XL This year is Marin Bikes’ 30th anniversary, and it marks the introduction…

Tester: John Arnoldson Age: 41 Height: 5’11”, Weight: 160 lbs., Inseam: 32” Price: $2,899 frame; complete bikes from $4,599; $6,499 (tested) Sizes: M, L (tested), XL…

Are you ready to embark on a cycling adventure like no other? Picture this: a bike that’s as versatile as your adventurous spirit. Enter the Soma…

Lately, I’ve been eyeballing some of the best bicycle repair stands and contemplating building my own. I don’t have a real garage, just a carport with…

Hey, riders! Today, we’re exploring the awesome Raleigh Misceo Trail 2.0, and big thanks to Ride-a-Bike Shop for their cool video. We’re about to give you…

Editor’s note: We are as mindful of price as you are. So we gathered together a group of six very diverse bikes to showcase what you…

All-new for 2021, the Tern Bicycles X22 is designed to pack a big ride into a foldable package. Thanks to its 26-inch wheels the X22 feels…

It’s a warm morning. The sun’s out and spring has sprung. I’m stepping out of my back door with Cannondale’s Quick CX 3 ready to start…

Buckle up for a journey into the cool world of bikes, as we spill the beans on the awesome Soma Buena Vista Mixte. Picture this: gliding…

Get set for a biking journey that’s all about family fun! Enter the scene: the Trek Mountain Train 206 – more than just a bike, it’s…

Gear up, adventurers! Today, let’s look into the exciting world of the Specialized Crosstrail Sport Disc bike. Imagine a bike that’s swinging effortlessly between city streets…

Hey there, fellow biking maestro! Welcome to a world where your wheels are not just round things that go spin, but a canvas waiting for your…

While many brands have introduced “endurance” road bikes over the last few years, few have taken the idea to quite the extreme as Trek. Trek Domane…

It seemed fitting to have a budget-oriented fat bike show up at the doorstep the day after getting back from riding a handful of various all-carbon,…

Randonneuring is long-distance, unsupported, non-competitive cycling within prescribed time limits. The events—called brevets—are 200km (13.5-hour time cut-off ), 300km (20 hours), 400km (27 hours), 600km (40…

Imagine you’re gliding down your favorite bike trail, wind in your hair, enjoying the perfect ride. Suddenly, a not-so-melodious hiss interrupts the harmony – a flat…

Regularly maintaining your bike’s components can go a long way in ensuring the longevity of your bicycle and positively affecting its performance and the overall ride…

If you own a bicycle, knowing how to pick a bicycle lock can bail you out of those tricky situations when you lose your bike lock…

Your choice of bike matters. And we don’t just mean what specific bike you’ll end up choosing – the type of bicycle that you buy has…

Picking the right ride is pretty important, whether we’re talking about a car, a bike or a pair of skates. Of course, since we’re a biking…

Much like the tires on a car, mountain bike tires can go flat, and need to be changed every now and then. All it takes is…

Tires are the bike component that wears out the most – and the fastest. When your tires need replacing – and trust us, at some point…

When it comes to choosing a bicycle that suits your riding style, it can become a bit overwhelming. With all the different types of bikes out…

When you think of the words “Fixie Bike”, you might wonder what that is? It’s clearly a bike, but for what? When I first heard it,…

Why Do Cyclists Wear Tight Bike Shorts? If you are asking the question “Why do cyclists wear tight bike shorts?”, chances are you haven’t experienced the…

Cycling is a blast—the wind in your face, the rhythmic pedal dance. We all know a happy bike means a happy ride. This guide is about…

Setting up a bike trainer? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions. If you are lucky enough to live in an area of perpetual…

Before getting started, we really need to point out that this is one of the most important decisions you’ll take as a regular biker. Making the…

Chances are you’ve met the very person who invented the hybrid bike. You know, back in ’91 – they’ll tell you – when they had to…

Typically, if there’s one item in your cycling arsenal that you should never compromise on, it’s your bicycle helmet. This non-negotiable bike accessory will ensure that…

Let us learn How to Use a Bike Pump! Imagine this: you’re about to hit the road on your bike, ready for a fantastic ride. But…

Mountain biking is something that a lot of people enjoy doing in their spare time. Hitting the tracks can be freeing and give you a good…

If you do not have a bike stand, you are making your life harder. Trying to repair or clean your bike without a stand can be…

Last week I think I witnessed a first on Bike Hacks – the incorporation of a skateboard for cargo/passenger transport. The electric assist bike we featured…

Many people who like to ride bikes want to incorporate their four legged friends into the act.  For smaller dogs like Yorkies, this often means a…

Reader Ross wrote to us with an enlightening hack.  In his own words he states: I came up with this hack because I entered a 24-hour…

I love it when people make bikes their own.  Sure they are okay when they roll off the factory line, but what fun is there in…

For years I have been thinking about a way to easily transport an extra passenger around.  I have thought of a couple of ideas but have…

This entry is a Bike Hacks Classic, originally posted by Apple computer honk, Brendon. There are a TON of decent tutorials for building bike lights. But…how…