Curtis lives in South Lake Tahoe, CA, with his wife Lindsay and their dog Penny. He races for the Bikes Plus/Sierra Nevada team in road, mountain, and cyclocross. Recent accomplishments include a 1st place overall finish in the Sierra Cup Northern California Nevada Regional Championship XC Mountain Bike Series. His favorite things include Bikes, Coffee, Family (not necessarily in that order).
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Curtis Smith
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The Best Frame Pump
When you find yourself way out in the boonies with a flat, the right frame pump will save the day. We tested 8 of the...
Top Pick
Kuat Trio Review
A welcome spin on the classic fork mount roof rack design. Rather than needing axle adapters to carry your thru-axle...
Top Pick
Thule T2 Pro XTR Review
This model sets the standard by which all other hitch racks are measured. We loved its features like a remote tilt...
The Best Bike Computers
Looking for the best bike computer on the market? We tested the most compelling computers available today to find out...
How to Choose the Right Bike Computer for Road and MTB
How do you choose the bike computer that will meet your needs? After months of testing eight of the best cycling...
How to Choose Mountain Bike Shorts for Men
What is the best mountain bike short out there? We tested tons of different shorts from all the top brands in our Best...
Best Buy
Allen Deluxe 2-Bike Trunk Carrier Review
For the price-conscious consumer, this is one of the most affordable racks on the market. The classic trunk-mount...
Brooks Cambium C15 Review
Bridging the gap between classic Brooks saddles and more modern designs and materials, this model provides a unique...
WTB High Tail Pro Review
An enduro-specific saddle designed to prevent tire-to-saddle contact on long-travel bikes.
How to Choose a Mini or Frame Pump
Choosing a pump to meet your portable inflation needs can be arduous process due to the dizzying number of options...
POC Octal Aero Review
A poorly ventilated and awkwardly shaped aerodynamic helmet that cheats the wind, but pays the price with poor...
Smith Overtake Mips Review
This helmet is well-built and quite comfortable but lacks ventilation in part due to its unique materials and design.
Allen Deluxe 4-Bike Hitch Carrier Review
The Allen Deluxe 4 is an affordable arm style mount. It has no security features and it holds the bike via direct...
Kuat NV 2.0 Review
Feature-rich and aesthetically pleasing with functionality similar to most of the other hitch racks we have tested...
Yakima Front Loader Review
This roof rack eliminates axle type issues by holding bikes by the front wheel and eliminates the need for wheel...
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