Photograph: Biktrix Folding it is simple but unwieldy, due to the bike’s 60-pound weight. Undo a clamp in the middle of the frame, then lift the front half and pull it over to the back. If you don’t have good footing, it’s a dance of seeing whether the bike or you fall down first. Undo […]
That’s not to say the SmokeFire is grilling perfection. I have two gripes. The first is that a lot of ash floated in the air whenever I used it at high temperatures. The fan seemed overly aggressive sometimes. It’s not a deal breaker, but it’s something to be aware of, and a good reason to […]
The Lyft ebike’s display between the handlebars will show basic ride data (like speed and battery level) and has a speaker to announce instructions for unlocking and parking. But the company says it’s toying with other uses, such as navigation. That brings us to the next big improvement: connectivity. Unlike current ebikes in Lyft’s fleets, […]
For something completely different, I tried the Espro P7, which, with those two fine filters, produced a surprisingly clear cup with even fewer fines. It’s like coffee-maker coffee for people somehow forced to make only French press, or for campers too far from an outlet to plug in Mr. Coffee. This “clean cup” isn’t a […]
The weather is getting warmer, and as more and more people get vaccinated, millions of Americans are feeling more comfortable heading to the great outdoors. I asked my WIRED colleagues for their favorite camping picks from this long, strange year. Now that the sun is out, we want to help you get as much fresh […]
You think nothing of dropping $100 or more on a pair of running shoes. Ditto for the considerable sums you’ve invested in compression tights, hydration vests, and anything else that helps you conquer your own personal mountains. But what about your socks? Small as they are, they’re probably more responsible for your (dis)comfort than anything […]
For years, electric bikes have been slightly gimmicky—bulky, inconvenient, expensive machines whose usefulness (and battery life) was limited. But that has changed over the past few years. As commutes changed or got shorter, and cities made accommodations for people socializing outside, the way people moved around also changed. Electric bikes are now lighter, more attractive, […]
“Oh. It’s raining. Time to hit the corner store and grab an umbrella. $20? Eh, fine.” That’s what usually happened in my head when there were sudden downpours in New York. A month later I’d bring out the same umbrella and it’d already have small rips on the canopy or the stretchers would break and […]
When assessing whether a jacket is eco-friendly, I took several factors into account. Preferably, the jacket’s waterproofing materials are PFC-free; I’ve recommended Fjällraven’s Keb Eco Shell in the past, but it’s exceptionally pricey and needs to be treated every season with a PFC-free spray. I also tried Black Diamond’s TreeLine shell, which uses a proprietary […]
Even with Bunch’s new “anti-tip” technology, it took me about three blocks to adjust and stop running into the curb. This also meant that when my family was on board, I had to develop a type of Mad Max: Fury Road riding style, leaning heavily towards the center of the street to counteract the drift, […]