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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Zach Wick
Zach Wick
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Best Budget Bike Helmet of 2023
Are you in the market for the best budget bike helmet? We researched the best models available today and purchased the...
Best Mountain Bike Helmets of 2023
Searching for a new mountain bike helmet? We researched the top models on the market and then picked 22 to test and...
Best Bike Seat of 2023
We read up on the 30 best bike seats available from a wide range of disciplines before buying 8 of the best to test...
Best Dropper Post of 2023
Do you want the best dropper seatpost for your mountain bike? We researched the best models on the market before...
Best Bike Work Stand of 2023
Whether you're an avid rider or an aspiring home mechanic, a quality bike work stand is an essential piece of...
Best Cycling Sunglasses of 2023
In the market for a new pair of cycling sunglasses? We researched forty of the best sunglasses and bought 16 for...
Best Mountain Bike Shoes of 2023
Looking for the best clipless mountain bike shoes to suit your riding style and budget? We researched the top models...
Best Bike Multi-Tool of 2023
Searching for the best multi-tool for biking? In an effort to help, we researched the top models on the market and...
Best Mountain Bike Gloves of 2023
Looking for the best new pair of mountain bike gloves? After researching over 50 models, our team selected 14 to test...
Top Pick
100% S2 Review
A breathable, off-the-face fit and high-coverage lens provide a good balance between coverage and excellent fog...
Top Pick
Ride Concepts Tallac Clip Review
Rather than Ride Concepts' typical gravity-oriented focus, this shoe takes aim at backcountry excursions and all-day...
Best Buy
Giro Radix MIPS Review
Giro continues to churn out choice mid-range offerings that pack in the value. This helmet is one of the lightest and...
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...
Best Buy
Specialized Camber Review
With the look of a high-end enduro helmet and the price of a mid-range commuter lid, this model will allow you to look...
Top Pick
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...
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