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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Joshua Hutchens
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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...
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Tifosi Moab Review
Offering near-perfect coverage at a reasonable price, these versatile shades are available with either a single...
Top Pick
Schwalbe Albert RADIAL Trail Pro Review
Blown away by the Magic Mary Radial, we found the Albert to be a more versatile tread deisgn with all of the same...
The Best Electric Bikes
We've tested over 100 electric bikes, and these are our standout favorites.
Best Bikes
We've spent over a decade researching and testing the best bikes out there. From electric bikes, to mountain bikes and...
The Best Mountain Bike Pedals
We continually buy and test the latest mountain bike pedals side-by-side to help you find the best for your riding...
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Shimano XTR M9200 Review
Predictable performance in a small package, the new pedals won't wow you with their innovation, but their reliability...
Best Exercise Equipment
Health goals change from person to person, which is why our testing was designed to encompass a variety of goals and...
The Best Exercise Bikes
We've purchased dozens of exercise bikes and tested them side-by-side. After multiple rounds of hands-on testing...
The Best Cargo eBikes
Looking for a cargo bike to transport you, your kids, and gear around town? We've got you covered. We buy and test all...
Best Buy
Lectric XP4 750 Review
Touted as the Swiss-Army knife of bikes, the XP4 is now better equipped and more versatile than ever with a price that...
Best Mountain Bike Wheels
On the hunt for the best mountain bike wheels to upgrade the performance of your mountain bike? We've done the...
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...
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Ibis Oso 1.1 Review
An absolute trail crusher that relishes the long rides and monster descents. The only thing more impressive than this...
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Rad Power Radster Trail Review
A pleasant and capable fat-tired Class 1/2/3 ebike that's practical enough to be a commuter but won't shy away from...
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