Joshua leads our team of bike and fitness machine testers as a Senior Review Editor at GearLab. He grew up riding and racing BMX, taking his first bike shop job at twelve. He's held almost every position in the bike industry, trying to impart his love of two wheels to others. After a few degrees from UC Santa Cruz and Cal Berkeley, he spent many years traveling the world, leading bicycle trips with Backroads. Joshua owned and operated a small boutique bicycle shop in the Pacific Northwest multiple times, earning Bicycle Retailer's "America's Best Bike Shops" award. After a decade in retail, Joshua co-founded the Lumberyard Indoor Bike Park. He has ridden and raced every cycling discipline but prefers time on his mountain bikes. Bikes have brought him to countless mountain tops, a few podiums, and even an emergency room or two. Hutchens is a fitness fanatic who enjoys running in all seasons, whether in ice spikes or on the treadmill. He has a comprehensive understanding of the bicycle and fitness industries and a discerning eye for critically assessing performance attributes.
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Best Electric Mountain Bikes
We put the best electric mountain bikes to the test, riding them side-by-side to find the best in our detailed...
Best Bikes
We've spent over a decade researching and testing the best bikes out there. From electric bikes, to mountain bikes and...
Top Pick
Santa Cruz Vala R Review
An all-mountain slayer with tremendous adjustability and maybe the perfect weight battery, but its Bosch motor feels...
The Best Commuter eBikes
In the market for the best new electric commuter bike? We researched the best options before buying these 11 to test...
10 Best Electric Bikes
No matter your riding style, we have ebike recommendations for you. After testing over 100 models, these are our...
Best Bike Gear
Whether you've just started riding and want to start with a fresh setup, or you have been on a bike for years and want...
The Best Bike Racks
Are you in need of a new rack to transport your beloved bicycles? We spent years researching the most compelling bike...
Best Exercise Equipment
Health goals change from person to person, which is why our testing was designed to encompass a variety of goals and...
Best Budget Mountain Bikes
In search of a budget mountain bike? We're constantly testing new, intriguing models and looking out for outstanding...
The Best Treadmills
What's the right treadmill for you? I dig into the top models on the market before buying and testing each...
10 Best Sunglasses
Whether you need a pair of sunglasses for a garden party, a trail run, or ripping down a mountain on your new mountain...
The Best Mountain Bike Tires
Mountain bike tires can make or break the most dialed bicycle. We researched nearly every tire on the market before...
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Schwalbe Magic Mary RADIAL Trail Pro Review
The venerable Magic Mary tread pattern and Schwalbe compound pair up with the new Radial casing that makes a...
The Best Mountain Bike Gloves
Looking for a new pair of mountain bike gloves to meet your riding needs? After researching the top models on the...
The Best Gravel Bikes
On the hunt for a new gravel bike? After researching the top options on the market, we bought 8 models for this...
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