Mike Kazimer is the cycling gear director for Outside, and has been entrenched in the mountain bike world for over 20 years. From crushing cardboard boxes as a shop grom to his current role as ...

Ready to start cycling? Our beginner's guide explains the different types of bikes (road, mountain, hybrid) and helps you ...

If you’re looking to get back into bike riding, or you’re someone who has been riding for years and needs an upgrade, we’ve created a long list of options in a variety of price ranges. Whether you ...

The debate over hardtail vs. full-suspension mountain bikes is never-ending, and there is a dedicated camp of riders on both ...

One hundred years ago, there was one basic bicycle type: frame, two wheels, narrow tyres, rim brakes, saddle, and handlebars. Nowadays, there are disc brakes, flat bars, knobby tyres, folding frames, ...

While it’s easy to get overwhelmed with sticker shock at specialty bike shops, you don’t have to choose between paying rent and buying a mountain bike. Sure, a higher-end model might have more durable ...

Brakes are one of – if not the – most important part of a bicycle. They keep you safe and allow you to control your speed, whether it's bombing down a mountain bike trail or riding in traffic. The ...