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SPECIALIZED AETHOS $12,500 / WEIGHT: 14.3 LB (58CM) THE LATEST ROAD bike from Specialized is just that: a road bike. A traditional road bike void of fancy tube shapes and [...]

PRICE: $11,000 / WEIGHT: 14.5 LB (L) AT FIRST GLANCE, the 2021 Giant TCR Advanced SL o Disc might not appear much different than its predecessor--after all, it retains the [...]

PRICE: $1,200 / WEIGHT: 30.5 LB (XL) IT'S EXCITING TO see how much better lower-priced mountain bikes keep getting. After all, they have the fancier models above them to thank [...]

CANYON AEROAD CFR PRICE: $9,000 / WEIGHT: 16.4 LB (XL) IF YOU READ our reviews of the Specialized Aethos and Open MIN.D (pages 65 and 71) and thought perhaps aero [...]

PRICE: $3,149 / WEIGHT: 28.1 LB (XL) I HAD ALWAYS thought fat bikes were an odd, niche product--great for the intended user but not for me. But a few rides [...]

BICYCLING.COM/GRAVEL Our test team spends a lot of time using and abusing the latest gear, newest tech, clothing, and accessories in an effort to peel back the layers of marketing [...]

* We visited our local coffee shop, Tucker Silk Mill, in Easton, Pennsylvania, to learn how to brew the best coffee we can with the equipment regular folks are likely [...]

PRICE: $5,500 / WEIGHT: 27.25 LB (XL) FUN, CAPABLE, AND ROWDY are words we often use to describe trail bikes, but we don't expect to set any uphill KOMs on [...]

PRICE: $800 / WEIGHT: 31.4 LB (XL) my first mountain bike was a heavy, rigid KHS Montana. It had 26-inch wheels, slippery tires, cantilever brakes, and a lime-green paint job. [...]

From its mount on your helmet, the ANGi tracks your rides and, more importantly, tracks rotational forces and direct impacts on your head during crashes. When it detects a force [...]

SALSA WARROAD CARBON FORCE 1 650 PRICE: $4,399 / WEIGHT: 19 LB (57.5CM) THE VENERABLE SALSA Warbird gravel bike has a new sibling--a similar but speedier option called the Warroad. [...]

BMC ROADMACHINE 01 ONE PRICE: $10,999 / WEIGHT: 17 LB (58CM) IF YOU WERE to characterize the previous generation of BMC's endurance road bikes, you might say they were all-purpose [...]

DIAMONDBACK ATROZ 2 PRICE: $900/WEIGHT: 35.7 LB (L) THERE WAS A time when we couldn't find any full-suspension bikes for less than $1,000 that we could recommend. At those prices [...]

SCOTT GENIUS E-RIDE 920 PRICE: $5,400/WEIGHT: 52 LB (XL) THE SCOTT GENIUS e-Ride 920 is a big bruiser of an e-mountain bike. It has 29-inch wheels with 2.6-inch tires and [...]

PROPELLA SINGLE-SPEED PRICE: $999/WEIGHT: 37.5 LB (ONE SIZE) THE PROPELLA SINGLE-SPEED is an urban commuter that costs less than any other e-bike we've tried. The 250-watt Bafang hub-drive motor provides [...]

BMC ROADMACHINE X PRICE: $2,299 / WEIGHT: 20.9 LB (58CM) SOME OF THE BEST gravel bikes can feel like duds when you hit pavement, but not this one. The Roadmachine [...]

STATE BICYCLE CO. 6061 BLACK LABEL ALL-ROAD $1,400 (as tested with 650b wheels) // 22.5 LB (M) This aluminum drop-bar bike straddles the line between rugged road bike and adventurous gravel bike. And when used as a replacement for a traditional pivot in a mountain bike's suspension system, they make for a stiffer, lighter bike - often with some additional control over the suspension's properties not available with a traditional pivot. NINER RLT E9 RDO $5,695 // 38.4 LB (53cm) This is a lot of bike. [Extracted from the article]

The bikes are entirely Stromer: The brand designs its own hub motors, motor controls, and rider interface. STROMER ST3 $9,098 (as tested, with suspension fork and upgraded battery) // 69.2 LB (M) Switzerland's Stromer makes only e-bikes: high-end, class-3, city e-bikes. WHY IT MATTERS The obvious advantage of smaller motors is lighter e-bikes and, in bikes with mid-drive motors, increased torque. [Extracted from the article]

On a 55-acre campus within the NIFC, Bowers helps oversee one of the largest smokejumper bases operated by the U. S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM). "One rookie dropped out this year", says Bowers of the most recent Great Basin Smokejumpers class. "He was a hotshot and very good. ONE REASON for the rigorous training is a 2006 study from the International Association of Firefighters that concluded that more than 50 percent of firefighter deaths are due to health, fitness, or wellness. Now, seven years later, heading into his sophomore year of high school, Sarabia (above) is part of Urban Initiatives' Coach for Success program, passing on lessons in leadership, accountability, and motivation to younger kids. [Extracted from the article]

The article reviews the Diamondback Haanjo 3 bicycle.

The article evaluates various products for bicycling including the Bike Travel Bags Pro from Evoc, the HydroFlask 21oz Water Bottle, and the Original 500 Boots from Blundstone.

The article evaluates several equipments for cyclists including Oakley DRT5 helmet from Oakley, Trek Stache Carbon Frame from Trek Bicycle Corp. and Ford Transit Connect Passenger Wagon from Ford Motor Co.

PRICE: $11,000/WEIGHT: 14.5 LB (L) AT FIRST GLANCE, the 2021 Giant TCR Advanced SL o Disc might not appear much different than its predecessor - after all, it retains the same sloping top tube (a hallmark of Giant road bikes) and integrated seatpost. Despite the emphasis Giant put on aerodynamics when designing the frame, the TCR is not a dedicated aero bike - in the same way the Specialized Venge and Cannondale SystemSix bikes are. And unlike boutique wheels, like those from Lightweight, which have one-piece carbon spokes that are difficult to repair or replace on your own, the aero-bladed carbon spokes on the CADEX models can easily be fixed at home or by most shops, just like standard steel spokes. [Extracted from the article]

Bicycling's Test Team is as enthusiastic about bikes as you are. For the past 20 years, my job at Bicycling has afforded me the opportunity to ride and test all types of bikes, including my current fave - e-bikes. [Extracted from the article]

The article evaluates various cycles and cycle equipment including Gazelle Cityzen T10 HMB Speed, Bontager Flaure RT and Ion 200 RT Lights, and GIRO Privateer Lace.

The article reviews Brompton bicycles.

PRICE: $5,500/WEIGHT: 27.25 LB (XL) FUN, CAPABLE, AND ROWDY are words we often use to describe trail bikes, but we don't expect to set any uphill KOMs on these do-it-all rigs. Its unique suspension, called FlexPivot, provides a lively response to pedaling I've felt on only one other bike I've tested: the BMC Fourstroke, a 27.1-pound (XL), short-travel XC bike with 100mm of travel all around. The SE rides so stinking fast that, at times, it felt like my old, brutally efficient XC bikes. [Extracted from the article]

GRAVEL PRICE: $4,500/WEIGHT: 40.3 LB (L) PART ENDURANCE BIKE, part gravel bike, the Synapse Neo SE is a willing adventure partner. Whether you're rolling on smooth pavement or powering over rough gravel, the Synapse Neo feels natural, more like a traditional bike than most e-bikes. And like the Specialized Creo (P.38), the gears on this bike's motor disengage when you hit the top assisted speed, eliminating friction from the motor. [Extracted from the article]

I like a healthy mix of trail days, road rides, and the occasional gravel road ride. Thankfully, the Buca Boot's integrated bungee system lets us safely attach his harness so he can join us on bike rides. His obsession with free-rider and slopestyle star Sam Pilgrim, a Haibike Hero and YouTuber from England whose silly antics include "The Cheap Bike Challenge" and doing backflips on e-mountain bikes, has rendered him fearless on trails. [Extracted from the article]

Black Sheep constructs this thick, form-fitting jersey from a material it calls MITI Thermodream, which is composed of a soft, fleece-type liner and a windproof, DWR-treated exterior. Tire plugs are nothing new, but the tech in Stan's Dart is a quantum leap forward. The barbs then hold the plug in place as you remove the insertion tool, and the flexible material conforms to the contours of the tire to create an instant seal. [Extracted from the article]

The article previews several cycling equipments including the Suito, an interactive hometrainer from Elite; the PCS 10-2 repair stand from Park Tool company; and 2INpower MTB Crankset, Mountain bike crankset with integrated power measurement from Rotor Bike company.

The FR FRD is a traditional, round-tube race bike that offers the performance of a modern road bike without the aero tube shaping and proprietary parts that come with it. PRICE: $12,999/WEIGHT: 16.1 LB (58CM) FOLLOWING THE CURRENT trend of rounder, simpler carbon tubes with no visible aerodynamic styling, the FR FRD (Felt Racing Development) joins the likes of the classic-looking and understated Specialized Aethos and Open MIN.D. The FR FRD joins the growing club of simple, modern road bikes with round tubes, traditional parts, and race-bike performance. [Extracted from the article]

The article evaluates several bicycles and cycling related accessories which include the Trek Speed Concept 7.2 bicycle from Trek Bicycle Corp., the Louis Garneau Tri-Lite shoes from Louis Garneau Sports Inc., and the Pearl Izumi Elite Speed skinsuit from Pearl Izumi Inc.

PRICE: $6,750/WEIGHT: 19.8 LB (L) LIKE THE NINER MCR (P.72), Cannondale's Topstone is another gravel bike that deploys rear suspension to give you more speed, comfort, and control on the roughest roads. Over rough roads, the Topstone feels as speedy as a rigid gravel bike, but with better traction that lets you carry more speed and worry less. The bike is doing its job - keeping you moving forward instead of bouncing up and down over rocks and ruts. [Extracted from the article]

BEST GRAVEL BIKES PRICE: $4,399/WEIGHT: 19 LB (57.5CM) JOINING THE VENERABLE Warbird in Salsa's all-road lineup is a similar but speedier option called the Warroad that the company developed for riders who want an endurance road bike that can take on gravel if the need arises. The new bike's tighter geometry and sharper handling deliver an edgier ride that's ideal for crushing gravel grinders or covering max distance on a mixed-surface ride. Many gravel bikes, including the Warbird, have a long wheelbase, short reach, and high stack height to increase stability on rough terrain and put the rider in a more comfortable position. [Extracted from the article]

PRICE: $750/WEIGHT: 29.5 LB. (L) THIS HARDTAI L IS an excellent choice for both dirt-curious riders wanting to explore singletrack and active riders who want to try racing. The Shimano 2x9 drivetrain comes with an 11-36 cassette and 22/36 chainrings up front, giving riders a wide range of gears that's good for both hauling the mail on pavement and noodling up long, steep climbs. Possibly the Talon's best feature, and a big perk on a bike at this price, are the tubeless-ready aluminum rims (although you'll need new tires). [Extracted from the article]

PRICE: $6,700/WEIGHT: 16.6 LB (58CM) THE TARMAC DISC Pro delivers the same fast, smooth, and stiff (but not too harsh) ride as the $11,000 S-Works Tarmac, but at a more affordable price - and with near pro-level performance. Although not as aero as Specialized's Venge, the Tarmac borrows design elements from that unapologetically slippery sibling while keeping weight low, making it an excellent choice for riders who like going fast uphill. [Extracted from the article]

BEST ROAD BIKES PRICE: $999/WEIGHT: 21.3 LB (XL) DON'T LET THE f lat handlebar fool you into thinking this is just another hybrid: The Roadlite 7.0 is a light, zippy bike that happens to have a flat bar instead of a traditional drop bar. Compact 50/34 chainrings and an 11-34 11-speed cassette also help you go fast, never mind that it's almost unheard of to find a thousand-dollar bike with Shimano's 105 drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes. The flat handlebar adds a level of comfort and versatility that's tough to find on a traditional road bike. [Extracted from the article]

The article evaluates products related to biking including Trigger Point Grid foam roller, Lifeproof Fre case, and Coleman Classic Propane Stove.

The article evaluates the bicycle Bianchi Intenso Disc 105.

The article evaluates the Blade 795 bicycle from Look Cycle International SA.

The article offers brief information on the Full Tilt Boogie bicycle from cycling firm Van Dessel Sports.

The article offers brief information on the Jari 1.5 bicycle from cycling firm Fuji Bikes.

The article offers brief information on the Vault bicycle from cycling firm Pivot Cycles.