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
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Best Mountain Bike Helmets of 2024
Searching for a new mountain bike helmet? We researched and tested the top models on the market and here are 21 of our...Best Bike Gear of 2024
Whether you've just started riding and want to start with a fresh setup, or you have been on a bike for years and want...Best Bike Work Stand
Whether you're an avid rider or an aspiring home mechanic, a quality bike work stand is an essential piece of...Best Mountain Bike Shoes of 2024
In search of the best clipless mountain bike shoes? Our team of testers carefully evaluated nearly every shoe on the...10 Best Sunglasses of 2024
Whether you need a pair of sunglasses for a garden party, a trail run, or ripping down a mountain on your new mountain...Best Budget Bike Helmets of 2024
Are you in the market for the best budget bike helmet? We researched the best models available today and purchased the...10 Best Gloves of 2024
There's no wrong season for hand protection. Over the past 11 years, we've tested more than 200 of the best gloves for...Best Bike Multi-Tool of 2024
A quality multi-tool is one of the most important accessories any cyclist can carry. We researched the top models on...Best Mountain Bike Gloves
Looking for a new pair of mountain bike gloves to meet your riding needs? After researching the top models on the...Editors' Choice
Lezyne Super V 22 Review
With 22 functions, it's just about as full-featured as multi-tools get these days, earning our favor in the shop and...Best Buy
Pro Bike Tool 17 in 1 Review
We were so impressed with this tool's performance at such a reasonable price point. This budget-friendly tool packs 17...Top Pick
OneUp Components EDC V2 Review
OneUp Components has tweaked and improved their award-winning on-bike tool carry system to make it more durable and...Best Cycling Sunglasses of 2024
After researching over 50 of the best options on the market, we picked and purchased 18 of the best options on the...Top Pick
Blackburn Switch Wrap Review
This tool offers 15 functions and storage for your C02, tube, and a tire lever. With its on-bike carrying system we...10 Best Bike Seats of 2024
GearLab has put more than 50 bike seats through our extensive testing process. In this review we share our findings on...
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