Biking Gear Reviews
We test the top bike gear from Specialized, Ibis, Santa Cruz, Rad Power, Juiced, Thule, Yakima, Giro, POC, and more
The two fastest bikes in our downhill tests are the Yeti SB5.5 and the Santa Cruz Nomad. Here the Nomad is shown handing out yet another incredible ride.
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Bikes are one of those things you need to get right, and it's a crowded market. What are the best mountain bikes? Best bike rack? Safest and top helmets on the market? Which is the best electric bike that can go the furthest on a charge? These are questions, and we've got answers. Our expansive line-up of bike reviews are born from hundreds of miles logged on top bike seats on all varieties of trails and tires. The result is the best collection of side-by-side biking reviews you can find on the web. Period.
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Best Bike Gear
We put together our dream team of bike-related products and accessories -- everything we would choose for our perfect...
10 Best Bike Shoes
Whether you're riding trails or on the road, a good pair of bike shoes improves efficiency, comfort and stability on...
10 Best Mountain Bikes
Whether you seek adrenaline or quiet time in nature, a quality mountain bike can help you escape into the woods to...
Best Bikes
Looking for a bike to cruise on pavement or hit the trails? For over a decade, our team here at GearLab has been...
10 Best Electric Bikes
Electric bikes are wildly popular for a reason. Combining the thrill of cycling with the convenience of electric...
Best Trail Mountain Bikes
Are you searching for the best new trail mountain bike? We constantly research the latest and greatest models and buy...
The Best Hardtail Mountain Bike
Hardtails aren't enjoying the popularity of modern full-suspension trail bikes, but they offer a compelling ride for...
Best Budget Mountain Bikes
Mountain bikes are expensive, but having fun on the trails doesn't have to mean maxing out that credit card. We love...
The Best Commuter eBikes
We purchased 11 of the best commuter ebikes and measured their range, power output, ride quality, user interface, and...
The Best Cargo eBikes
The right cargo ebike can eliminate many of your car trips, save you money, improve your health, and be more fun than...
The Best Fat Bike
Fat bikes give you the ability to handle challenging terrain like snow, sand and gravel while offering stability...
The Best Gravel Bikes
Gravel bikes allow you to veer off the pavement and explore less traveled roads and paths. Our team of experienced...
Best Folding Electric Bikes
We bought 7 folding electric bikes and rode them for hundreds of miles in side-by-side tests. We timed their assembly...
The Best Class 3 eBikes
While Class 3 is a broad categorization, these e-bikes provide pedal-assistance up to 28 mph and may or may not have a...
Best Budget Electric Bikes
Electric bikes can be wildly useful, but they don't have to be wildly expensive. We're always on the lookout for...
Best Electric Mountain Bikes
To find the best electric mountain bike, we bought 10 models and rode each for hundreds of miles and over 100,000...
The Best Bike Locks
The perfect bike lock gives you the right amount of security without being too heavy or inconvenient to carry. In the...
The Best Bike Racks
Are you looking for a new bike rack? Over the last 8 years, we have been continually buying and testing the best bike...
The Best Tailgate Pad
Searching for the best tailgate pad for your truck? Our experts researched the top models on the market before...
The Best Bike Trailers
A good bike trailer keeps your kiddos secure, helps transport cargo, and provides a fun way to get the whole family...
The Best Bike Cargo Trailer
Over the past 8 years, we've purchased and tested some of the highest-rated bike cargo trailers on the market with 8...
The Best Bike Panniers
Bike panniers give you organized storage on two wheels—perfect for commuting, grocery runs, or adventures. The best...
The Best Exercise Bikes
Exercise bikes can be hard to get excited about but they offer a convenient, low-impact way to get some cardio, burn...
The Best Bike Trainers
We've built our quads testing bike trainers for the last seven years, testing 25+ models hands-on. Our update features...
The Best Mountain Bike Helmets
Whether you're riding chunky singletrack or crushing cross country trails, crashes are part of the game when it comes...
Best Full Face Bike Helmets
This update to our review focuses on 20 of the best lids on the market in 2023. In the old days, full-face helmets...
The Best Road Bike Helmets
We took 11 top helmets on hundreds of long endurance rides, short jaunts around town, and everything in between in all...
10 Best Bike Helmets
Need a bike helmet for road, mountain, recreational riding, or commuting? Our cycling experts spent hundreds of hours...
Best Budget Bike Helmets
Are you looking to find the best bike helmet on a budget? We bought 6 inexpensive helmets and put each model through...
The Best Mountain Bike Tires
Are you looking for the best new tires for your mountain bike? We researched almost every tire on the market before...
Best Mountain Bike Wheels
Looking for the best mountain bike wheels for your ride? We've purchased and tested dozens of wheelsets over the past...
The Best Mountain Bike Shoes
Searching for a new pair of mountain bike shoes? Well, you have come to the right place. We have spent nearly a decade...
10 Best Bike Pedals
Whether you're looking for new pedals for your road, mountain, gravel, commuter, or plain old bike, we have you...
Best Mountain Bike Shoes for Women
From discipline-specific models to more general-use shoes, we put the MTB shoes in this review through at least 25...
The Best Road Bike Pedals
Pedals are the main point of contact between you and your road bike, so you should have the absolute best option...
The Best Mountain Bike Pedals
Pedals are two of the five contact points we have with our bike and can drastically affect our performance and how we...
The Best Sport Sunglasses
Looking for a legit pair of sport sunglasses? We researched 100+ before we settled on the top 24 to put to the test...
The Best Cycling Sunglasses
Cycling sunglasses aren't just for looking cool on your bike. A quality pair can optimize airflow around your face...
Best Mountain Bike Flat Pedal Shoes
After scouring all corners of the internet for the latest and greatest shoes, we purchased over a dozen to put through...
Best Mountain Bike Flat Pedal Shoes For Women
Looking for women's mountain bike flat pedal shoes? We researched the latest and most popular models, purchasing and...
Best Flat Pedals for Mountain Biking
Looking for new mountain bike flat pedals? We've reviewed and researched the newest and most popular mountain bike...
The Best Cycling Shoes
We purchased 14 of today's top cycling shoes and rode hundreds of miles in various conditions to assess each shoe's...
Best Mountain Bike Shorts
Are you searching for the best mountain bike shorts? We purchased 17 of the most compelling options on the market for...
Best Mountain Bike Shorts for Women
Let's face it: finding a great-fitting pair of women's mountain bike shorts can be challenging. With so many models...
Best Bike Shorts and Bibs
A great pair of bike shorts can make the difference between pain and pleasure on a long ride. With the right padding...
The Best Bike Shorts for Women
Our expert female cyclists researched 50 of the market's best women's bike shorts before buying 11 of the finest to...
The Best Bike Travel Case
We researched 20 of the best travel bike cases before settling on 4 to buy and test. We then biked many miles with...
Best Mountain Bike Saddle
Your saddle is one of only three spots where your body makes intentional contact with your bike, arguably the most...
The Best Bike Saddles
From casual fitness rides to urban bike commutes to grueling mountain ascents, our crew faced many of the same riding...
The Best Comfort Bike Seat
The comfort of your seat can be a huge determining factor in how far, how long, or how often you ride your bike. If...
10 Best Bike Seats
We bought and tested over 50 of the top bike seats on the market for a thorough side-by-side analysis to determine...
Best Bike Storage System
Whether you own one bike or several, chances are that you could benefit from the organization or space savings of a...
The Best Bike Multi-Tool
Looking for a reliable bike multi-tool to carry on your rides? In the past five years, we have purchased and tested...
The Best Bike Computers
Looking for the best bike computer? Our testers researched nearly every model on the market before purchasing 14 of...
The Best Bike Phone Mounts
We bought 13 top bike phone mounts and rode for thousands of miles to perform side-by-side tests. After hundreds of...
The Best Bike Light Review
Looking for a bike light that will keep you seen? We've purchased and tested 36+ models over the last 6 years, with 16...
The Best Bike Pumps
A good bike pump makes it easy to maintain good bike maintenance habits and perform pre-ride safety checks. They're...
The Best Frame Pump
Over the past seven years, we've researched over 23 models of frame pumps to bring you the most in-depth advice...
The Best Bike Work Stands
We bought 9 bike work stands for side-by-side testing over four months in our home workshops and on the road to...
The Best Dropper Posts
Interested in identifying the best dropper seatpost for your beloved mountain bicycle? Don't sweat, we have you...
Best Mountain Bike Knee Pads
Looking for a fresh pair of mountain bike knee pads? You're in luck. We bought and tested a selection of the most...
The Best Mountain Bike Gloves
Are you searching for the best mountain bike gloves? Our team has tested more than 35 models over the past five years...
Best Mountain Bike Handlebars
Searching for the best mountain bike handlebar? We purchased and rode more than 25 of the best aftermarket bars on the...