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What A. I. Gets Wrong About Bike Shopping, According to Someone Who Tests Them for a Living
17+ hour, 14+ min ago (1882+ words) Artificial intelligence can help you shop smarter, but only if you know when it is wrong. Artificial intelligence is coming for bike shopping. Not in the dramatic sci-fi way, where a robot rolls into your garage and replaces your favorite…...
Why Some Fast-Looking Gravel Bikes Still Spin Out When You Ride Them on the Road
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (289+ words) The same design choices that help off-road can make a gravel bike spin out on pavement. Some gravel bikes have gotten awfully good at pretending to be road bikes. The light, race-oriented ones, especially with fast tires, can feel surprisingly…...
Shimano, Campagnolo, and SRAM Still Haven't Fixed This Annoying Brake Lever Problem
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (601+ words) Modern hoods are more comfortable than ever, yet one thing still ruins hand comfort for many riders. On a recent gravel ride, I had my hands in the position I use most on a drop-bar bike: thumb on the pommel,…...
Many Cyclists Waste Money on Aero Upgrades'Here's What Actually Makes You Faster
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (545+ words) A faster bike on paper doesn't guarantee more speed. Here's what you miss when you focus only on the gear. Aerodynamics in cycling is often presented as straightforward: reduce drag, go faster. But in practice, aero gains are often messy…...
REI Anniversary Sale: What's Worth Buying (Editor-Tested Cycling Deals)
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (1655+ words) Our test team combed through the REI Anniversary Sale to find the cycling deals that are truly worth it'best-tested bikes, helmets, shoes, and gear to grab before they sell out. Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn…...
This Simple Strength-Training Tool Builds Cycling Power and Stamina Without Lifting a Single Weight
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (183+ words) From home gyms to hotel rooms, build bike-ready strength anywhere. Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. How we test gear. You can find our complete expert-recommended workout here. The…...
Cycling Is a Powerful Way to Lose Weight'Here's How to See Results That Go Beyond a Number on the Scale
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (159+ words) Bicycling experts Bill Strickland and Adam Atkinson share why cycling can meet you where you are'and keep delivering as your fitness grows. Tom Messina is a multidisciplinary graphic designer and editor bringing his years of experience to Hearst Magazines' Enthusiast…...
Cyclists Who Build Endurance Fast Usually Stop Making This Common Training Mistake
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (1074+ words) Coach-approved tips to take your long rides to the next level. We spoke with three coaches about how to increase cycling endurance so you can stay in the saddler longer, stronger, and more comfortably. Here are their top tips. Any…...
The Most Common Wheel in the World Tour Is Very Good'but Is Vision's $3, 334 Metron 45 RS Actually Worth It?
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (1317+ words) Vision is a brand we see peppered throughout stock builds and, even more so, throughout the World Tour peloton. Yet they're rarely seen on aftermarket builds, where brands like Enve and Zipp still take up most of the oxygen, and…...
She Joined a Local Bike Club for Fun. It Began Her Health Transformation'and It May Help You, Too.
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (310+ words) Building social connections could be key to making your cycling for weight loss journey successful. When 46-year-old Megan Barto first began her cycling for weight loss journey, it started with a simple commitment: She joined her local town bike club....