Jeremy Benson is the Senior Mountain Bike Review Editor at OutdoorGearLab. Jeremy has lived in North Lake Tahoe for 18 years and currently resides in Truckee, CA. A New England native, Benson earned his Bachelor's degree at Saint Michael's College in northern Vermont where he became obsessed with both skiing and mountain biking. He is an obsessive mountain biker and racer with a mild addiction to Strava and self-inflicted pain. He enjoys long climbs to reap the gravity-fueled reward of the descents and is especially tough on and critical of mountain biking gear. In the winter months, he can be found backcountry skiing throughout the mountains of the great state of California on two planks or driving down to lower elevations to shred dirt on two wheels. Jeremy is the author two books, Mountain Bike Tahoe and Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Routes: California, both published by Mountaineers Books in 2017.
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Best Mountain Bike Shorts of 2023
Sorting mountain bike apparel can be as technical as picking through a rock garden. Our mountain bike experts tested...
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Kitsbow Mescal Ventilated Review
Quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and thoughtful design are hallmarks of Kitsbow's Editors' Choice winning...
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Patagonia Dirt Roamer Review
The updated version of these popular minimalist shorts has a revised fit, improved closure and adjustment system, a...
Best Fat Bike of 2023
In the market for a fat bike and not sure which is the right model for you? We're here to help! We researched the best...
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Fezzari Kings Peak Comp Review
This well-rounded ride combines modern geometry, a versatile frame design, and a reasonable price to make it one of...
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Canyon Dude CF 7 Review
A great-looking carbon-framed fat bike that is lightweight and efficient for general fat bike use.
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Trek Farley 5 Review
This bike impressed our testers with its good all-around performance and reasonable price. This bike performed well on...
10 Best Electric Bikes of 2023
No matter what style of riding you prefer, there is certainly an e-bike for you. After testing dozens of the best...
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Giant Yukon 1 Review
This slick-looking ride is one of two fat bikes in Giant's lineup. It combines just-right geometry with a quality...
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Trek Farley 7 Review
This capable fat bike descends well, works up climbs dutifully, and offers a nice level of versatility. It offers a...
Best Cargo Bikes of 2023
Looking for a cargo e-bike to transport you, your kids, and gear around town? We've got you covered. We buy and test...
Best Electric Commuter Bikes of 2023
In the market for the best new electric commuter bike? We researched the best moderately priced options on the market...
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Blix Packa Genie Review
This good-looking class 2 cargo-style e-bike boasts an impressive 400-lb weight capacity, unique dual battery...
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KBO Ranger Review
Electric cargo bikes aren't inexpensive, so we are thrilled this mid-priced model far exceeded expectations. Plenty...
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Yuba Spicy Curry Review
For folks wanting a cargo e-bike to replace a car in their driveway, this model fits that bill. A premium experience...
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