Cycling

Most cyclists are gearheads by nature, and finding the right gift can be daunting. These finds are approved, endorsed, and coveted by our in-house bicycle enthusiasts.

After testing dozens of bike handlebar bags, we’ve chosen six that can carry all your riding essentials, no matter where you’re headed.

After considering 38 models and testing eight top contenders, we’re confident the Topeak Explorer is the best rear rack for the average bike commuter.

Hard-core bike commuters share seven items—from storm-worthy gloves to rugged tires—that keep them (and their stuff) safe and dry in the winter.

After 30-plus hours of research and testing, we think the Delta Cycle Michelangelo Gravity Stand is the best bike rack for storing bikes in limited-space homes.

We tested 35 bike locks, and the Kryptonite Evolution Mini-7 is the most affordable lock that will most likely need a power tool to be defeated.

After spending nearly a decade testing dozens of panniers, we’ve chosen five that’ll be great for daily duty no matter what you’re toting or where you’re going.

After testing more than 75 bike racks, we recommend the Küat Sherpa 2.0 hitch rack as the best way to carry your bikes on a car.

After testing some 115 lights over the past 10 years, we can recommend the best headlight and the best taillight for most people who commute by bicycle.

Kids bike helmets have come a long way in recent years. We tested 13 of them, prioritizing safety, comfort, and kid appeal. These are our three favorites.

After riding more than a dozen hybrid bikes in hilly San Francisco, we’ve pegged the Marin Fairfax 1 as our favorite (and most affordable) bike for commuters.

After 85-plus hours of pedaling, shifting, folding, and unfolding, we’re convinced that the Dahon Mariner D8 is the best folding bike for most commuters.

After seven years of tests, we believe the Lezyne Classic Drive 3.5 is the best floor pump for most commuters, and the Lezyne Pressure Drive is the best handheld.

In our tenth year of testing bike helmets, we recommend the Met Downtown Mips for most commuters. We also have other picks for other needs.

After riding with 27 smartphone bike mounts over 120 miles’ worth of smooth and rough roads, we’d trust our phones to the mounts from Quad Lock.

If you own a bike, you need a patch kit. After 96 hours of testing, here are our picks for the best levers, patches, hand pumps, and more for most bike owners.

If you want to repair your bike at home, a sturdy, easy-to-use stand helps. After testing 12 stands, we recommend the Feedback Sports Sport Mechanic Bike Repair Stand.

A kids seat mounted to your bike is a good way to begin to nurture your child’s own love of riding for transportation—or just for fun.

The Peloton Bike and Bike+ offer live and on-demand at-home classes for a monthly membership fee. We review both.

Whether you want to ride at a moderate pace or tackle intense workouts, an indoor-cycling bike that fits your goals can help set you up for success.

The Camelbak Podium is affordable, lightweight, and perfect for packing.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Peloton have issued a voluntary recall of original Peloton Bikes stemming from a faulty seat post.

If you’re willing to do some research, light to medium wrenching, and variable fiddling, adding a motor to the bike you already own may be a viable option.

Here’s a simple routine for keeping your Peloton Bike (or whichever indoor-cycling model you own) clean and ready to ride.

Drops in demand, layoffs, recalls—Peloton is on a rough ride. The only plus side for buyers: It’s easier than ever to get a Peloton Bike.

Cleaning and lubing your bike’s chain can keep your bike running smoothly and prevent some expensive repairs.

During shelter-in-place, riding bikes with friends seemed impossible...until an online game and a smart bike trainer came to the rescue.