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Do Electric Mountain Bikes Belong on Trails?
It’s undeniable that e-bikes are blowing up. But their place in the off-road space is a thornier question.
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OutdoorsHow Specialized Is Building the Future of Mountain Biking
Specialized’s e-mountain bikes are already top-notch, but its new Levo SL is its best yet —because it’s the most like a regular bike.
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OutdoorsWhy Are Good Bikes so Expensive?
High-end road and mountain bikes can cost as much as — or more than — a decent used car. But why?
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OutdoorsI Rode from Mexico to Alaska, and These Are My 33 Favorite Bike Products
The top recs from a guy who has pedaled really freakin’ far.
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OutdoorsThe Best New Bikes for Spring and Summer 2020
From the smoothest roads to the rockiest mountains, this spectrum of two-wheeled wonders is just waiting for you to put your mettle to the pedals.
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OutdoorsSpecialized Just Solved the Commuter E-Bike’s Biggest Problem
E-bike make riding around town and commuting to and from work a breeze, but they’re heavy, bulky and hard to manage.
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OutdoorsThis One Small Change to Your Bike Setup Could Save Your Life
Adding lights — for day riding as well as night riding — could make all the difference. Here’s why, plus some of our favorites.
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Outdoors25 of the Best Bike Products That Came Out in 2019
From mountain bikes to road bikes, plus every piece of clothing you need to be comfortable while you ride your way into the new year.
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OutdoorsThe Year’s Best Outdoor Product Is Revolutionizing Mountain Biking
There’s no nice way around it: most of today’s electric mountain bikes just feel foreign on the trail.
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OutdoorsThe 10 Best Outdoor Products of 2019
From a sleeping pad that’s intentionally big to a surfboard made of sheep’s wool, the best outdoor products might make you wonder which superlatives really matter.
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Gift IdeasThe 15 Best Holiday Gifts for Mountain Bikers
This down and dirty roundup is packed with head-to-toe gear and accessories sure to please any single-track-slashing fiend.
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OutdoorsI Thought I Knew How to Mountain Bike — Then I Went to Mountain Bike Camp
Thoughts, tips and tools from a trip to the Trek Dirt Series at Whistler, the sport’s North American Mecca.
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OutdoorsHere’s How Some of Your Favorite Outdoor Brands Are Joining the Global Climate Strike
Going dark for a worthy cause.
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OutdoorsReview: Specialized Is the First to Get the E-Bike Right
Specialized’s Turbo Creo SL Expert Evo is an e-bike that does damn near everything well, and it’s poised to change cycling forever.
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OutdoorsSpecialized’s New Bike Saddle Makes Cycling Better in a Huge Way
Specialized just revealed a new product that it will release in 2020: the world’s first 3D-printed bike saddle.
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OutdoorsSpecialized’s New Enduro Bike Looks Scary in the Best Way
Specialized just revealed its all-new Enduro 29, an upgraded version of its classic downhill-oriented mountain bike, and this beauty is all about speed.
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OutdoorsSpecialized’s First E-Road Bike Looks Like a Speed Machine
It looks good enough to convince us that the category deserves our attention.
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OutdoorsSpecialized’s New Mountain Bike Might Be Its Fastest Yet
The just-dropped redesign of the brand’s flagship downhill mountain bike is focused on one thing: speed.
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OutdoorsRide Like le Vent With This Tour de France-Level Cycling Gear
Dominate your local peloton in honor of the world’s biggest bike race, which begins this weekend.
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FitnessThe 9 Best Bike Lights For Commuting
Pedaling home from work gets dicey in the dark. Illuminate your ride with these hand-selected lights.