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Joshua Hutchens

Senior Review Editor


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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10 Best Bike Pedals

Our experts have tested all types of bike pedals, from flat pedals to road pedals, to help you find the best pedals...
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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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Best Exercise Equipment

Health goals change from person to person, which is why our testing was designed to encompass a variety of goals and...
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The Best Treadmills

What's the right treadmill for you? We dug into the top models on the market before buying and testing each...
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The Best Cycling Sunglasses

After buying over 50 of the best options on the market, we reviewed 20 of the best options on the market. We tested...
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10 Best Electric Bikes

No matter your riding style, we have ebike recommendations for you. After testing over 100 models, these are our...
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Best Bikes

We've spent over a decade researching and testing the best bikes out there. From electric bikes, to mountain bikes and...
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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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The Best Fat Bike

In the market for a fat bike and not sure which is the right model for you? We're here to help! We've spent years...
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10 Best Mountain Bikes

We're always searching for the best new mountain bikes. After researching the latest and greatest models on the...
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The Best Class 3 eBikes

Want an e-bike that can do a bit more? We spent weeks measuring the range, power, ride quality, and more on these...
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The Best Exercise Bikes

We've purchased dozens of exercise bikes and tested them side-by-side. After multiple rounds of hands-on testing...
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Best Mountain Bike Handlebars

Upgrading your mountain bike handlebar can enhance your comfort and improve your bike's performance on the trail, so...
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