Molly Hurford, Author at Bikerumor

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 Bike Commuter Accessories – Ride to work in comfort & style

If you recently bought a new commuter bike or resolved to start riding to work more frequently, you may have realized that your old backpack…

Written by Molly Hurford January 10, 2023

Best Commuter Bikes of 2021: Ride to work or school in comfort, speed and style

If you’re looking for a dedicated commuter bike to ride to work or around town on errands, you’re likely looking for a bike in a…

Written by Molly Hurford January 09, 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 Cycling Rain Jackets: Stay dry on every road, gravel, mountain bike & commuter ride

Looking for the ultimate cycling rain jacket to keep you dry as we head into wetter, muddier months of pedaling? Whether you’re looking for one…

Written by Molly Hurford January 04, 2023

Best Winter Cycling Caps, Beanies & Hats

Heading into cooler weather means that it’s critical to keep your head and neck warm—but sweat-free—while you ride. It’s tempting to just grab your beanie…

Written by Molly Hurford January 03, 2023

Best Indoor Bike Trainers of 2022 – Choose the right trainer for your riding needs & budget!

Choosing an indoor trainer for riding inside can be tricky. There’s a huge range of products in a wide range of prices, from $70 to…

Written by Molly Hurford October 17, 2022

Best Hoodies for Cyclists: Ride Cozy, Ride Stylish

A hoodie might not immediately come to mind when you’re thinking about cycling clothing, but for trail riders, commuters, and people who just like to…

Written by Molly Hurford October 16, 2022

The Best Flannel Shirts for Cyclists

For mountain bikers and commuters, and sometimes even gravel riders, flannel shirts are the ultimate cozy, comfortable gear. You can do your weekly mountain bike…

Written by Molly Hurford October 16, 2022

Best Mountain Bike Grips – Find the right MTB grip to smooth out your ride

Mountain bike grips seem simple, but in reality, an MTB grip is going to be the part of the mountain bike that you spend the…

Written by Molly Hurford October 15, 2022

Best Dropper Posts – Top picks for every type of mountain bike and rider

Dropper posts have become standard equipment on all but the shortest travel bikes, with even entry-level mountain bikes getting one. And with XC riding and…

Written by Molly Hurford October 15, 2022

Best Mountain Bikes for Kids – Our top 20” to 24” wheel youth MTB picks

If your young shredder has outgrown his or her 16″ or 20″ bike and has a deep love of all things singletrack, then it’s time…

Written by Molly Hurford October 13, 2022

Best Enduro Mountain Bike Tires

Choosing a tire for enduro racing presents a lot of choices and challenges. Because enduro is equal parts climbing and all-out, haul-arse downhill descending, finding…

Written by Molly Hurford October 07, 2022

The Best GPS Watches for Cycling

by Jordan Villela with Molly Hurford If you like your data in one place because you run/swim/hike/any other sport in addition to biking, you might…

Written by Molly Hurford August 13, 2022

The Best GPS Cycling Computers

Having a cycling computer with GPS is a marvelous thing whether you’re out riding in the woods and exploring unknown roads. It’s a safety net,…

Written by Jordan Villella and Molly Hurford July 29, 2022

Best XC Mountain Bike Tires – These are the fastest MTB tires

Choosing the right cross country tires for your XC mountain bike can make you faster, make your bike lighter, and seriously upgrade its performance on…

Written by Molly Hurford July 23, 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

Best Bike Chain Lubes: How to make your bike faster, quieter & smoother

There are few components on your bike that work as hard as your chain does. It doesn’t take much effort to keep a chain clean…

Written by Molly Hurford July 20, 2022

Best Cycling Shoe Insoles: Memory foam, arch support, knee alignment & more!

While many cyclists will never even think about changing the insoles to their cycling shoes, a new set of supporting insoles can make a huge…

Written by Molly Hurford July 14, 2022

Best Hydration Packs for MTB, gravel, road & beyond!

Whether you’re mountain biking, gravel grinding, bikepacking, or just doing a long road ride or commute, a hydration pack or vest can be a great…

Written by Molly Hurford January 28, 2022

Best Kid’s Bike Helmets: From Bike Park to School Commute to Downhill MTB

Whether your one-year-old is just getting used to riding in your bike trailer or your six-year-old is showing you up on the trails, finding a…

Written by Molly Hurford December 03, 2021

Best Cargo E-Bikes: For Toting Groceries, Kids or Anything Else

If you’re trying to trade one of the family cars for a bike, but find running errands or toting kids to school is impossible on…

Written by Molly Hurford November 01, 2021

Everything You Need to Know About Bicycle Helmets

At a glance, the bike helmet seems like one of the simplest pieces of bike gear on the market. That is until you go helmet…

Written by Molly Hurford October 27, 2021

The Best Mountain Bike Lights: Ride Illuminated Into Fall & Winter

As days get shorter, you may find yourself suddenly pulling a lot more ‘dawn patrols’ or night riding on the trails. If you’re new to…

Written by Molly Hurford October 22, 2021

Best Balance Bikes: Get your kids riding faster with these top scoot bikes!

Want to get your child (or your niece, nephew or family friend) riding bikes ASAP? A balance bike is the best way to help little…

Written by Molly Hurford October 15, 2021

The Best Cyclocross Tires – Tubulars, Tubeless & Clinchers for every condition

Choosing the right cyclocross tire is a bit intimidating for new riders, and even longtime cyclocross racers struggle to choose the perfect tread for race…

Written by Molly Hurford October 14, 2021