OUTSIDE: The Best Gear of 2014 - Virtue Truck

BEST FOR: Replacing Your Minivan
With a 20-inch wheel up front and a 26-incher in the rear, the Truck ($600) takes its cues from ice-cream men in the developing world. The design allows for stability and up to 55 pounds of hauling capacity on each of the dual racks. A seven-speed drivetrain gives you enough gears for even heavy loads, and full-length fenders ward off the elements. You’ll never again have to worry about whether to take the car or the bike. 40 lbs