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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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...
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 Gloves
Looking for a new pair of mountain bike gloves to meet your riding needs? After researching the top models on the...
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...
The Best Bike Multi Tool
A quality multi-tool is one of the most important accessories any cyclist can carry. We researched the top models on...
10 Best Bike Helmets | Impact Tested
We're always looking for the best bike helmets to fuel our rides. We tested hundreds of models this year and these are...
The Best Mountain Bike Shoes
Are you looking for a new pair of mountain bike shoes? We have purchased a whomping 20 pairs for this comparative...
The Best Dropper Posts
Are you interested in the best dropper seatpost for your mountain bike? We have researched virtually every model ever...
Best Mountain Bike Helmets | Impact Tested
Searching for a new mountain bike helmet? We researched and tested the top models on the market and here are 23 of our...
Best Budget Bike Helmets | Impact Tested
Are you in the market for the best budget bike helmet? We researched the best models available today and purchased the...
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...
Editors' Choice
Specialized Ambush 2 Review
As the younger sibling of one of the most universally loved helmets ever, this model was always going to face heavy...
Editors' Choice
Giro Manifest Spherical Review
Despite it's heavy price tag, this helmet surpassed expectations in our field test. We found that its one of the...
Top Pick
Fox Racing Speedframe Pro Review
Despite a packed field of quality helmets, the Speedframe Pro outperformed most of the competition. This stylish...
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...
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