Latest articles by Tyler Boucher
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New Jersey and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad e-bike lawNew legislation in the Garden State reclassifies e-bikes as vehicles, requiring riders to obtain a license, registration and insurance
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Best TPU inner tubes 2026: 6 expert-tested picks and the truth about whether you can trust these plastic tubesLightweight, low-rolling-resistance benefits of tubeless setups, with the convenience, reliability, and simple maintenance of traditional tubes.
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The Xtracycle Hopper kept my kids and me safe in a crash, but it’s still a few features short of a five-star reviewDesigned to compete with the rise in direct-to-consumer offerings, the Xtracycle Hopper is an affordable e-cargo bike from one of the original American cargo bike innovators
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As a reviewer, I get asked about prescription cycling glasses more than any other gear — and the Roka San Remo sunglasses stood out in my latest testAn impressively lightweight, full-frame sunglass design that’s stylish enough for everyday wear
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Wanting to own just one bike? Ritchey’s carbon Septimer goes everywhereCould you do all of your riding on only one bike? Ritchey’s new Septimer model, a carbon all-road bike that breaks down for travel, is designed as a one-bike-quiver
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Brompton’s Electric G Line: A fun-to-ride, commuter-friendly bike that can go everywhere and anywhere with youA new model from the British icon is charming, quirky and useful, but pricey. Most of all, it’s fun
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Kilian Jornet on fueling with olive oil, riding gravel and finding freedom in wild spaces during his epic 5,000km quest31 days, 5154 kilometers, 490 hours of moving time: a recap of Jornet’s epic States of Elevation project
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Endurance GOAT Kilian Jornet's new challenge: a Tour de France stage and a marathon every dayThe ultra-endurance icon plans to summit every 14,000-foot peak in the Conterminous United States, linking them all by bike and on foot
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Lose the zipper, free the mind! Velocio Men’s Concept Radiator Zipperless Jersey, reviewedA lightweight, hot weather jersey with aero considerations, but what’s going on with the sizing?
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Demystifying tyre pressure calculators: How to get the right PSI every timeA look at the science behind calculating the optimal tyre pressure for where you ride
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Fizik’s custom-printed Vento Antares Adaptive One-to-One saddle, reviewedIt’s a mouthful alright. A custom printed saddle, for your unique anatomy. Do you need one? Maybe.
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Are bicycle tyre tests lying to you? Rethinking rolling resistance and drum testingSteel drum tests are currently the industry standard, but the more we understand about rolling resistance the more it becomes clear that they do not accurately reflect the dynamics of real road surfaces
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Why would anyone choose cable disc brakes? We test four sets to see if they still have the stopping power we expectMechanical discs certainly claim to be an easier, more adjustable alternative to hydraulics, but does the lack of power outweigh their simplicity? To find out, I have put four market-leading options to the test.
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3D printed saddles made just for you—does your rear require one? A review of Posedla’s Joyseat 2.0Custom down to the name imprinted in the saddle. Posedla makes an impressively well-designed, high-quality product. But is it worth the price tag?
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The Sea Otter Classic: sights and sounds from the biggest bike gathering in North America - Part 1Odds and ends that run the gamut, from a $13,000 frameset to armoured kit and new hydro-vests
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The future of speed: 5 aero trends that will shape the next era of road racingGazing into the (aerodynamically-optimised) crystal ball, here are some predictions based on reasonably solid circumstantial evidence
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Specialized's gravel tyres get an update—first ride impressions of the all-new TracerSpecialized’s sponsored athletes tend to win a lot of races: these are the tyres they’ll be racing on this year.
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Size matters — but so does the casing: a Schwalbe G-One RX Pro gravel tyre reviewA modern gravel tyre for rough conditions, available in a variety of widths, that performs flawlessly
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Celebrated U.S. carbon bike manufacturer Pursuit Cycles ends frame productionCompany shifts focus from bikes to advanced composites research
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90g of carbs per hour: Why it works for pros — but not necessarily for amateursThe truth about high-carb fueling for non-pros: performance booster or pitfall?
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Rapha's Excess Men's Pro Team Gore-Tex Rain Jacket is uniquely colourful, pricey, PFAS-restricted in the US and the most comfortable hard shell yetRapha’s newest rain jacket is built with reclaimed material and has a nifty trick: it’s stretchy. Does contain PFAS though.
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Wool by the bucketful, or should it be the thimbleful? Ornot’s Super Thermal Merino Jersey reviewedA made-in-California winter jersey that combines jacket-like warmth with exceptional breathability.
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As Tadej Pogačar goes, so goes the world: crank length explained, tested and redefinedIf leverage won bike races, we'd all be riding 400mm cranks—debunking myths and optimizing crank arm length for peak performance.
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5 bike maintenance essentials, and how to better pay attention to your bicycle’s needsThoughts on keeping your bike healthy, happy and on the road and the value in getting your hands greasy from time to time.
