John

I remember standing in my living room three winters ago, staring at my road bike leaning against the wall, wondering if there was any way I could keep riding without braving ice and rain. That search led me to bike trainer stands, and I’ve been testing and recommending them ever since. If you’re brand new … Read more

I remember my first winter on Zwift, sitting at my desk staring at a 12% gradient climb on Alpe du Zwift while pedaling flat in my living room. The disconnect between what I saw and what I felt was jarring. That’s exactly the problem climb simulators for smart trainers solve. Climb simulators are accessories that … Read more

If you have bad knees, finding the right cardio machine can feel frustrating. Running is out of the question, and even walking long distances can trigger flare-ups. That is exactly where the best stationary bikes for bad knees come in, offering low-impact cardio that keeps your joints moving without pounding them. Recumbent bikes, in particular, … Read more

I’m 6’4″, and the first recumbent bike I bought locked my legs out almost straight at full extension. My knees hit the console, the backrest ended mid-shoulder blade, and after two weeks I boxed it up and returned it. That frustration sent me down a rabbit hole that eventually became this guide on the best … Read more

A dual action exercise bike is a stationary bike with handlebars that move in sync with the pedals, engaging your upper body and lower body at the same time. By coordinating arm pushes with leg pedaling, this equipment turns a regular cardio session into a full-body workout. I spent six weeks testing air bikes, fan … Read more

After six months of swapping straps between my Garmin Edge, Wahoo ELEMNT, and indoor trainer, I have a clear answer on the best heart rate straps for cycling. The Polar H10 remains the gold standard for accuracy, with 26,696 reviews backing its reputation among coaches and lab researchers. It pairs over ANT+ and Bluetooth simultaneously, … Read more

Our team spent the last three months clipping into more than a dozen studio and home spin bikes to find the best spin shoes for indoor cycling you can buy right now. We logged more than 200 miles across Peloton classes, SoulCycle sessions, and Zwift workouts, swapping shoes between rides to feel the differences in … Read more

Finding the best gravel cycling shoes for women changed how I ride. After logging more than 2,400 miles on mixed terrain over the past year, including gravel fire roads, loose B-roads, and singletrack detours, I learned that the wrong shoe leaves your feet numb, hot, and sore after just 20 miles. The right shoe disappears … Read more

Nothing ruins a winter ride faster than cold, wet feet. I learned that lesson the hard way on a frozen January morning in Vermont, pedaling home with numb toes and a bad attitude. That same week I ordered my first pair of dedicated winter cycling boots, and I have never looked back. Our team has … Read more

Indoor training changes the way your body handles hydration. Without wind cooling your skin, you sweat more, and that sweat carries away the sodium your muscles need to keep firing. The right cycling tablets can make the difference between hitting your target watts and bonking halfway through an interval set. Our team spent three months … Read more