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 Mountain Bike Helmets
Searching for a new mountain bike helmet? We researched and tested the top models on the market and here are 23 of 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 Repair Stands
Whether you're an avid rider or an aspiring home mechanic, a quality bike work stand is an essential piece of...
The Best Mountain Bike Pedals
We continually buy and test the latest mountain bike pedals side-by-side to help you find the best. This review...
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...
Editors' Choice
OneUp Clip pedals Review
Excellent adjustability, serviceability, and performance that beat the benchmark in almost every way; these are my...
Best Budget Electric Bikes
We've tested dozens of electric bikes, always keeping an eye out for the best values. These 4 bikes provide the best...
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...
Best Bikes
We've spent over a decade researching and testing the best bikes out there. From electric bikes, to mountain bikes and...
10 Best Electric Bikes
No matter your riding style, we have ebike recommendations for you. After testing over 100 models, these are our...
10 Best Mountain Bikes
We're always searching for the best new mountain bikes. After researching the latest and greatest models on the...
Best Trail Mountain Bikes
In the market for a new mountain bike for trail riding? We constantly search for new, compelling models to purchase...
Editors' Choice
Ride1Up Turris XR Review
A Class 3 electric hybrid-style bike with a powerful motor, reasonably sized battery, and upright positioning. This...
Editors' Choice
Segway Xafari Review
This bike features a high-tech design, full-suspension, and app compatibility that adds utility and convenience.
Editors' Choice
Ibis Ripmo V3 GX AXS Review
The V3 is, somehow, an even better Ripmo and the best trail bike we've ever tested. A totally redesigned frame with a...
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