Category: Bike comparisons & guides

Hybrids and cruisers are the go-to options for fun and fitness, but they cater to drastically different preferences. From commuting and errands to riverwalk rambling to occasional trails, I’ve put…

Fit equals protection, but tracking down the best bike helmets for big heads can be an exercise in frustration.  One brand’s XL is too snug…another’s L is somehow bigger…and yet…

Bicycle handlebars have an enormous impact on your riding experience. The right ones solve posture and handling problems; the wrong ones worsen them. But why are there so many designs,…

As a heavier rider, it can be tough to find a bicycle that gives you confidence. Maybe the salesperson at your local bike shop gets a little awkward when you…

The Trek FX, FX Sport, and Verve are fun and practical hybrids with a nice range of spec levels. All three series are appropriate for riding in roughly the same…

Single-speed gravel biking isn’t everybody’s cup of tea. But for some us, ditching the derailleur is the ticket to lower maintenance, all-conditions performance. Not to get too metaphysical here, but…

Gravel bikes have sold like hotcakes since circa 2014, but the discipline has arguably been “a thing” since well before the first Unbound race (formerly Dirty Kanza) back in 2006.…

This is an overview of the lightest hybrid bikes you can buy in 2023. Back in the day, hybrids were entry-level bikes that looked (and felt) cobbled together from whatever…