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Free Electric Bike? Why a $1500 eBike is Practically Free
E-Bikes are sorta free. They are also a smart investment for your wallet, health, and the planet
Santa Cruz Heckler MX XO1 AXS RSV Review
Modern geometry, mixed wheel sizes, and 150/160mm of suspension travel come together in a highly versatile and...
How to Ride Long Distance on Your Bike
Our bike experts give their top tips for helping your move efficiently and comfortably on long bike rides.
How to Load a GPS File on Your Phone in GPX Format
Ever wanted to follow a route or path on your phone? This article shows how to follow a GPX file and which apps are...
Living in a Hotel - How much does it cost and how do you do it?
Can you live in a hotel? Living in hotel used to only be for the rich and eccentric on the luxury end of the spectrum...
Editors' Choice
Specialized Turbo Levo Comp Alloy Review
The updated version of our favorite electric bike with a new motor, mixed wheels, and highly adjustable geometry. It...
Commencal Meta Power TR Ride Review
A budget-friendly upper-mid travel eMTB with a versatile but hard-charging performance. This long and slack bike rips...
Trek Rail 9.7 Review
A well-rounded and powerful eMTB that charges uphill and has a confidence-inspiring and stable downhill performance...
How to Choose a Bouldering Crash Pad
Most folks want the protection of a pad to land on when bouldering, but choosing which one can be daunting. This...
Ten Reasons for Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are an essential tool for hiking and mountaineering. Here we give ten reasons to use trekking poles and...
Garmin inReach Explorer+ Review
The Explorer+ takes the cake for messaging and tracking, scoring high across all metrics. However, its pint-sized...
Commencal Meta Power 29 Team Review
Fresh off a complete redesign, this bike boasts high-end components, attractive styling, and the reliable Shimano...
Etekcity Ultralight Review
You can buy 4+ of these stoves for the cost of the MSR PocketRocket 2. Is the PocketRocket 2 4 times as good? Not at...
Top Pick
YT Decoy CF Pro Review
YT's Decoy CF Pro is a stealthy electric mountain bike with a decidedly enduro attitude. This bike is a downhill...