Pros: Responsive, especially when climbing; value for money; hidden mudguard mounts Cons: Tyres not tubeless-compatible The Scott Contessa Addict 25 won our Women’s Bike of the Year Award 2023, thanks to its well-considered build, lively yet comfortable ride and great price. The carbon bike...
Whether you’re a long-time bike rider or a newbie, sometimes it’s just too cold outside for you to take yourbikeout for a spin. As an alternative, you could always up your fitness game without stepping a foot outside the house. That is exactly the situation when a bike trainer com...
The fact that this is a single-speed bike means that you’re more or less starved for versatility. You won’t be climbing up any hills or sharp inclines with the Urbana – and the small 20 inch tires also mean that you should avoid rolling down any hills as well. Still, if your cy...
Best Climbing Trail Bike The SB140 is a capable trail bike that has the perfect balance of efficiency and a playful attitude. With 140mm of Switch Infinity suspension, 29-inch wheels, and progressive geometry, the SB140 is the go-to for trail rides filled with massive gains and losses in...
Experience level: Easy, suitable for all levels A top-notch bike trail is a welcome perk in most towns, but this one is truly the hub of its community in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Generally considered an easy trail, it runs nearly 20 miles along the Reedy River on an...
Mountain bikers lower their seatpost when riding downhill for increased maneuverability—a lower center of gravity keeps you from flipping over handlebars and the bike from slipping underneath you—and raise it when climbing uphill for optimized pedaling for further extending their legs. To make th...
Best Overall:DiamondBack Overdrive Mountain Bike “It has a lightweight frame and a robust suspension system to support off-road rides. Likewise, its drivetrain provides swift shifting all the time.“ Good for Jumps:Schwinn Bonafide Mountain Bike ...
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And there is little climbing involved, with a 2% average grade.Expect to find varied terrain on this trail, with rock gardens, rock walls, roots, rock crevices, bridges, many rocks, and log piles. This might be a trail where you opt for your gravel bike over your mountain bike –if ...
radar. The fit is very compressive, partially thanks to some very sturdy, more windproof outer fabrics; they feel noticeably stiffer in the hands than other cycling shorts, but on the bike it translates to a very supportive grip, perhaps too much for some riders if you're not into ...