The Most Interesting Bicycles, Bike Gear & Bike Apparel of 2022
From GearPatrol.com
Innovation continues to propel cycling into the future, and this year’s releases were no exception.
They say once you learn to ride a bike, you never forget. There’s scientific evidence to back this up, but in our minds, it’s not so much the mechanism of procedural memory that locks the experience in the body and mind forever: it’s the fact that propelling yourself on two wheels is about as much fun as anything we’ve experienced.
The thrill produced by cycling is matched only by the thrill of kitting yourself out for riding on two wheels. (It all goes back to cycling, at the end of the day.) 2022 was a year of exciting releases, timely upgrades and just enough innovation to keep us on our toes, wondering what’s around the proverbial bend. The following products were standouts in a sea of compelling releases this year.
Priority’s updated Apollo is unique, reliable and high on the smiles per dollar scale. While the Apollo isn’t the fastest or lightest gravel bike ever, it might just be the smoothest and most reliable option — with a heck of a lot of bang for 2,000 bucks. That value is enhanced by the fact you won’t be needing to take this bike in for maintenance anytime soon. You’ll ride a lot of miles before spending another penny, and if your experience is anything like mine was, the adventure just might feel, well, out of this world.
Image courtesy of Priority Bicycles.
