Zach Wick brings a deep knowledge of all things cycling to the OutdoorGearLab team. For most of his life, he’s been religiously riding, racing, and wrenching on bikes. He spent his teenage years racking up some noteworthy results as an elite amateur road racer including a California State Criterium Championship. Since receiving his Bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Cruz, he’s worked in the bike industry as a test lab technician, gaining experience and familiarity with everything that makes a good bike tick. These days you can find him out riding the trails around his home in Santa Cruz County and competing in the occasional mountain bike, cyclocross, or gravel race.
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Zach Wick
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Best Bike Gear of 2024
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...10 Best Bike Helmets of 2024
We're always looking for the best bike helmets to fuel our rides. We tested hundreds of models this year and these are...10 Best Sunglasses of 2024
Whether you need a pair of sunglasses for a garden party, a trail run, or ripping down a mountain on your new mountain...Best Mountain Bike Gloves of 2024
Looking for a new pair of mountain bike gloves to meet your riding needs? After researching the top models on the...Best Mountain Bike Shoes of 2024
Are you looking for a new pair of mountain bike shoes? We have purchased a whomping 20 pairs for this comparative...Best Bike Work Stand
Whether you're an avid rider or an aspiring home mechanic, a quality bike work stand is an essential piece of...Best Cycling Sunglasses of 2024
After researching over 50 of the best options on the market, we picked and purchased 19 of the best options on the...Best Dropper Posts of 2024
Are you interested in the best dropper seatpost for your mountain bike? We have researched virtually every model ever...Best Mountain Bike Helmets of 2024
Searching for a new mountain bike helmet? We researched and tested the top models on the market and here are 21 of our...Best Budget Bike Helmets of 2024
Are you in the market for the best budget bike helmet? We researched the best models available today and purchased the...Best Bike Multi-Tool of 2024
A quality multi-tool is one of the most important accessories any cyclist can carry. We researched the top models on...Editors' Choice
Lezyne Super V 22 Review
With 22 functions, it's just about as full-featured as multi-tools get these days, earning our favor in the shop and...Best Buy
Pro Bike Tool 17 in 1 Review
We were so impressed with this tool's performance at such a reasonable price point. This budget-friendly tool packs 17...Top Pick
OneUp Components EDC V2 Review
OneUp Components has tweaked and improved their award-winning on-bike tool carry system to make it more durable and...How to Choose a Mountain Bike Helmet
How do you choose a mountain biking helmet? There's a different type of helmet for every type of riding, with many...
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