Buyers Guides Archives

Best Gifts For Cyclists: What to Get Your Favorite Bike Rider

This season, we’re publishing different gift guides for different types of riders, from road to gravel to MTB and more. But for those of us…

Written by Michaela Lawlor and Tyler Benedict November 16, 2022

The Best Cyclocross Tires – Tubulars, Tubeless & Clinchers for Every Condition

Choosing the right cyclocross tire can be intimidating, and even longtime cyclocross racers struggle to choose the perfect tread for race day. Why is that?…

Written by Jordan Villella November 14, 2022

Lazer Helmets Offer Complete Protection from Pro Tours to First Pedals

Lazer helmets sit on the heads of many of the most accomplished cyclists in the world. Riders who trust the brand to deliver comfort, safety,…

Written by Mark Wilson November 03, 2022

Best Women’s Bike Helmets of 2022 – Top picks tested for Road, Gravel, Mountain Biking & Commuting

Is it time to buy a new bike helmet? Maybe it’s your first helmet or even a replacement. Either way, designs, and safety features change…

Written by Michaela Lawlor October 17, 2022

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 Bike Lights of 2022 – Our favorite lights to see and be seen!

Just as different types of bikes suit different needs, so too, does the right bike light for each type of ride make a huge difference.…

Written by Michaela Lawlor October 16, 2022

Best Cycling Shoe Covers: Keep your feet warm, dry & windproofed

Riding in the cold or wet can be a fun experience—seriously!—if you have the right gear. But anyone who’s dealt with numb or soggy toes…

Written by Molly Hurford October 16, 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

Best Kids’ Bikes for kids of all ages

So, you’re looking for a bike for your kid. You may not know where to start, so here are a few things to consider: What…

Written by Michaela Lawlor September 14, 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 Mountain Bike Power Meters of 2022 – Options for spiders, spindles, cranks & pedals

Measuring power is one of the most accurate ways to assess your training and track your progress, but do you need a power meter on…

Written by Jordan Villella July 25, 2022

Best Bike Pumps – Here’s the right floor pump for every type of bicycle

No matter what kind of cyclist you are—roadie, mountain biker, cyclocross superstar, gravel grinder, city commuter, or completely new rider—you’re going to need a bike…

Written by Molly Hurford July 25, 2022

Best Road Tubeless Wheels – A Complete Buyer’s Guide to Road Tubeless

Road Tubeless is where the bike industry is headed, but it’s taking a bit longer for road riders to come around. However, we’re seeing more…

Written by Bikerumor Staff July 24, 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

10 of the Best Bikepacking Bikes for the Summer Season

Summer is right around the corner, let’s go bikepacking! Here in Southern California it definitely gets hot during the Summer season, so we tend to…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 08, 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

Found: Thule Packs and Luggage for outdoor adventures, city commutes & travel abroad

Thule luggage and backpacks range from convertible duffels to urban roller bags. The brand continues its emphasis on protecting gear on travels near and far.…

Written by Sponsored Post December 10, 2021

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

Specialized’s Holiday Gift Guide – Goodies for Every Cyclist

Few brands have as comprehensive a catalog of bikes, components, tools, kit, helmets, and accessories as Specialized. So, for the Super Fan, or just anyone…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 24, 2021