Tool & Gear Buyer's Guide Archives

The Best Bike Locks of 2023

If you own a bike of any sort, you should own a bike lock. Bike theft is a common occurrence and looking closely will show…

Written by Paul Clauss September 21, 2023

The Best Road Bike Pedals of 2023

If you are a road cyclist, finding the right pair of road bike pedals can enhance your efficiency and comfort on the bike. This seemingly…

Written by Bennett Shane August 24, 2023

The Best Gravel Bike Tires of 2023

One of the simplest, most effective, and most affordable ways to improve the quality of your gravel rides begins right where the rubber hits the…

Written by Jim Graham August 16, 2023

The Best Dropper Posts of 2023

Dropper posts allow us to adjust our saddle height with the push of a lever, helping to enhance comfort, efficiency, and most importantly, control while…

Written by Paul Clauss July 27, 2023

The Best Mountain Bike Flat Pedals of 2023

As one of the contact points between you and your bike, pedals are a seemingly simple but critical component for stability and control. Like your…

Written by Paul Clauss June 23, 2023

Best Bike Storage Solutions: The Racks, Mounts & Containers You Need to Get Organized

Trying to organize your bikes and gear in a spare room, an awkward hallway, a wall in your office, or even an entire garage or…

Written by Molly Hurford January 05, 2023

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 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 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