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...
How to Choose the Right Bike Computer
How do you choose the bike computer that will meet your needs? After months of testing eight of the best cycling...
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...
Yakima Front Loader Review
This roof rack eliminates axle type issues by holding bikes by the front wheel and eliminates the need for wheel...
1Up USA 2" Heavy Duty Double Review
A well-built aluminum tray-style hitch rack with a tire hold design. With dual wheel clamps, bikes can be placed on...
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...
Brooks England B-17 Review
A truly beautiful saddle with classic style and top-quality craftsmanship that has been around for well over 100 years.
Serfas E-Gel Cruiser Review
With loads of thick gel padding and an ultra-wide seating platform, this saddle certainly is true to its name and is...
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...
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...
Santa Cruz Chameleon R1+ Review
The Chameleon's many skillsets keep it from excelling at any given one, except for BMX style antics. With all of its...
Top Pick
RockyMounts BackStage Swing Away Platform Review
A tray-style hitch rack that swings away from the vehicle to allow access to vans and cab-over truck campers. Beyond...
Saris Bones 2-Bike Review
An affordable but basic trunk-mount rack with a very adjustable design. It will fit most vehicles and is best suited...
Kuat NV 2.0 Review
Feature-rich and aesthetically pleasing with functionality similar to most of the other hitch racks we have tested...
Thule Parkway 4-Bike Review
The Thule Parkway is a hitch mount rack that similar in design to the Allen Deluxe 4. The Parkway tilts down to allow...
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