Tool & Gear Buyer's Guide

The Best Bike Multi-Tools of 2024

It’s hard to imagine a cycling accessory that is more essential, affordable, or portable than the bike multi-tool. Mechanical issues can and do happen, and…

Written by Jeremy Benson and Jim Graham December 08, 2023

The Best Hitch Bike Racks of 2024

There are various ways to transport bikes with your vehicle, but hitch bike racks are arguably the best. With so many models and styles to…

Written by Jeremy Benson and Michaela Lawlor November 17, 2023

The Best Gifts for Bike Mechanics

If you’re looking for the perfect gift ideas for people who love working on bikes, here are our top picks for tools, accessories, and…beer?

Written by Zach Overholt, Jordan Villella and Michaela Lawlor November 09, 2023

The Best Gravel Bike Tires of 2024

One of the simplest, most effective, and most affordable ways to improve the quality of your gravel rides begins right where the rubber hits the…

Written by Jim Graham November 02, 2023

The Best Mountain Bike Flat Pedals of 2024

As one of the contact points between you and your bike, pedals are a seemingly simple but critical component for stability and control. Like your…

Written by Paul Clauss November 01, 2023

The Best Bike Pumps of 2024

Whether you ride road, gravel, mountain, or electric bikes, a good floor pump is a must-have for every cyclist. Maintaining the proper tire pressure is…

Written by Paul Clauss and Molly Hurford October 26, 2023

The Best Road Bike Tires of 2024

As the only point of contact between your bike and the road, road bike tires are a critical component for performance, comfort, and safety while…

Written by Bennett Shane October 17, 2023

The Best Bike Locks of 2024

If you own a bike of any sort, you should own a bike lock. Bike theft is a common occurrence and looking closely will show…

Written by Paul Clauss September 21, 2023

The Best Road Bike Pedals of 2023

If you are a road cyclist, finding the right pair of road bike pedals can enhance your efficiency and comfort on the bike. This seemingly…

Written by Bennett Shane August 24, 2023

The Best Dropper Posts of 2023

Dropper posts allow us to adjust our saddle height with the push of a lever, helping to enhance comfort, efficiency, and most importantly, control while…

Written by Paul Clauss July 27, 2023

Best Bike Storage Solutions: The Racks, Mounts & Containers You Need to Get Organized

Trying to organize your bikes and gear in a spare room, an awkward hallway, a wall in your office, or even an entire garage or…

Written by Molly Hurford January 05, 2023

Best Bike Lights of 2022 – Our favorite lights to see and be seen!

Just as different types of bikes suit different needs, so too, does the right bike light for each type of ride make a huge difference.…

Written by Michaela Lawlor October 16, 2022

Best Tire Levers of 2021 – Pry Off Even the Tightest Bike Tire with Ease

Tire levers are such a basic item that they’re rarely given much thought…until you’re sweating over an extra-tight tubeless tire installation and your tire lever…

Written by Molly Hurford July 22, 2022