Hauling an e-bike is nothing like strapping a 25-pound road bike to the back of a car. My first attempt at transporting a 70-pound fat tire e-bike on a cheap hanging rack ended with bent hooks, scratched paint, and a near-miss on the freeway. That experience sent me down a rabbit hole of testing heavy-duty … Read more
Finding the best roof bike racks in means sorting through a crowded field of wheel-on carriers, fork-mount systems, and suction-cup innovations. Our team spent three months loading road bikes, mountain bikes, and e-bikes onto sedans, SUVs, and hatchbacks to find which racks actually hold up in real-world use. We paid attention to the things that … Read more
Finding the best MTB helmets means balancing safety technology, ventilation, fit, and value. Our team spent three months testing 12 of the top mountain bike helmets on trails ranging from flowy singletrack to technical enduro descents. We evaluated each helmet for impact protection systems, comfort on long rides, and real-world usability. Modern mountain bike helmets … Read more
I have spent the better part of three years testing road cycling helmets on everything from fast group rides in 95-degree heat to slow recovery spins in the rain. After logging thousands of miles in 12 different lids, I can tell you that the right helmet completely changes how a ride feels. The wrong one … Read more
Training with power used to mean spending over a thousand dollars on a crankset or pedal system. That barrier is gone. The best budget power meters in deliver accuracy ratings that rival premium options at a fraction of what you would have paid even three years ago. Whether you want to nail your FTP test, … Read more
Power meter pedals have changed how we train on the bike. I remember my first season riding with a power meter, and the difference was night and day. Instead of guessing whether I was getting stronger, I had actual watts telling me the truth on every climb, every sprint, every endurance ride. If you are … Read more
Power data is the single most objective metric in cycling training. Unlike heart rate, which drifts with fatigue, caffeine, and temperature, watts are watts — they tell you exactly what your legs are producing at any given moment. If you want to train smarter, track real progress, and stop guessing whether you are getting fitter, … Read more
Finding the best budget cycling computers used to mean choosing between paying for a name brand or settling for a glorified stopwatch. That has changed fast. Our team spent three months testing 10 affordable bike computers across road rides, gravel grinds, daily commutes, and long touring days to find out which ones actually deliver real … Read more
Finding the right GPS cycling computer can completely change how you ride, train, and explore new routes. Whether you are chasing Strava segments, navigating gravel backroads, or bikepacking across multiple days, having a dedicated device on your handlebars gives you accurate data that a phone simply cannot match. Our team spent weeks evaluating the best … Read more
I have been riding with Garmin Edge computers on my handlebars for over six years now, and the difference between a good ride and a frustrating one often comes down to the device staring back at you. Whether you are chasing Strava segments, navigating unfamiliar gravel roads, or just trying to find your way home, … Read more