John

Touring cycling shoes are purpose-built for riders who spend days or weeks in the saddle and still want comfort when they step off the bike. Our team spent three months testing 15 pairs across paved routes, gravel paths, and hike-a-bike sections to find the best touring cycling shoes for . We logged over 2,400 km, … Read more

I have been mountain biking for over 12 years, and the single piece of gear that transformed my comfort on the trail was a proper pair of women’s mountain bike shoes. Before that, I rode in regular sneakers and paid for it with sore feet, slipping pedals, and one memorable endo on a root section. … Read more

I have ridden clipless mountain bikes for more than 12 years, and I still remember the first time I tried to clip in at a stoplight and nearly fell over in front of a crowd of commuters. That single moment taught me why the right pair of the best clipless mountain bike shoes matters as … Read more

I still remember the night I almost missed a curb at 22 mph because my old headlight died two miles from home. That single ride pushed me to spend the last three months testing every front and rear bike light combo I could get my hands on, on real streets, in real rain, and on … Read more

Three years ago, a car turned into me at a busy intersection. I was wearing a cheap helmet that had no MIPS, no real ventilation, and a chin strap I never tightened. That moment changed how I shop for cycling gear forever, and it’s why our team spent the last 90 days testing the best … Read more

If you ride BMX as an adult, your helmet is the one piece of gear you cannot skip. I have been riding street and park for over a decade, and I have seen firsthand what happens when riders cheap out on head protection. Finding the best BMX helmets for adults means looking past flashy colors … Read more

Three years ago I commuted to my office with a regular hardshell helmet dangling from my bag strap. It bounced against my hip for 35 minutes, left a sweat ring on every shirt, and once fell into a subway turnstile. That is the moment I started searching for the best folding bike helmets for commuters. … Read more

I still remember climbing the Col du Galibier last summer with a 320g helmet pressing down on my temples after hour three. By the time I hit the summit my neck was screaming, and I swore I would never ride another heavy helmet again. That single ride changed how I think about gear, and it … Read more

I’ve spent the last three summers riding in 90-degree heat, and I can tell you without a doubt: a poorly ventilated helmet will ruin a ride faster than a flat tire. That’s why I spent six weeks testing eight of the most breathable road and commuter helmets on the market, climbing the same 14% gradient … Read more

If you wear prescription glasses, sunglasses, or readers, you already know the five problems that show up within minutes of buckling a helmet. The straps land exactly where your glasses arms sit, pressing them into your temples. The brow of the helmet eats into your upper sightline. Warm air pools inside and fogs your lenses … Read more