Tom Puzak

Contributing Editor Tom Puzak, a former attorney, found himself more interested in his bike than filing copies in triplicate. Now as GearJunkie's resident "bike junkie" he makes less money but enjoys a more creative work atmosphere. Puzak is based out of the Minneapolis office.

Everysight Raptor AR cycling glasses

Heads-Up Display for Cyclists: Everysight Raptor Glasses Review

A former Israeli fighter plane engineer brings his expertise to a startup company poised to disrupt the cycling industry.

September 24th, 2018
Orbea Gain Review: You'd Never Guess It Was An E-Bike

Orbea Gain Review: You’d Never Guess It Was An E-Bike

The Orbea Gain is the first of a new generation of e-bikes. It costs less, weighs less, and is much less ugly.

August 16th, 2018
TreadWright Guard Dog Test

Rubber Recycled: TreadWright ‘Remolded’ Tires Tested

High performance, affordable rubber for your truck? Tread Wright claims it does just that – and in an environmentally responsible way. We put a set on our truck to test ’em out.

March 26th, 2018
berd spokes

Fabric Bike Spokes Are Stronger Than Steel

These unassuming, flexible fabric Berd bicycle wheel spokes are half the weight of their steel counterparts. Meet the future of high-end cycling.

February 27th, 2018
Sponsored At Cuyuna, MTB Trails Revitalize 'Forgotten Region'

At Cuyuna, MTB Trails Revitalize ‘Forgotten Region’

In northern Minnesota, a small town experiences a renaissance thanks to an infusion of tourism dollars from dirt-pedaling fanatics on two wheels.

October 15th, 2017
The Future Of Road Bikes? Strada 3T Reveal

The Future Of Road Bikes? Strada 3T Reveal

The 3T Strada is the bike of the the future, here today.

July 18th, 2017
Mark Cavendish elbowed, Peter Sagan Disqualified from Tour De France

Sagan Expelled: Unpopular Mistake By Tour de France

The Tour de France yesterday kicked out one of its largest stars for allegedly elbowing a fellow racer. It was a mistake.

July 5th, 2017
Rough Rubber: Michelin 2017 MTB Tire Review

Rough Rubber: Michelin 2017 MTB Tire Review

Michelin unveils a fresh line of MTB tires for 2017. Our editor put the new rubber to the test along California race courses and Minnesota singletrack.

June 2nd, 2017
Review: Cannondale Scalpel-Si, Fastest Cross-Country Race Bike

Review: Cannondale Scalpel-Si MTB

Cannondale updates its flagship race bike and creates an exotic race steed that’s one of the fastest cross country mountain bikes in the world.

December 6th, 2016
New Brand Claims ‘Holy Grail’ Of MTB Suspension

New Brand Claims ‘Holy Grail’ Of MTB Suspension

The Tantrum Bikes ‘Missing Link’ suspension stiffens for uphill pedaling, softens for rough descents, no switches, levers, or buttons required.

November 15th, 2016
Better Truck Bed: Swagman Patrol Bike Rack

Better Truck Bed: Swagman Patrol Bike Rack

The newest bed-mounted bike rack from Swagman, the Patrol has some of the best (and simplest) features to date.

October 11th, 2016
New Blood: Otso 'Plus-Fat' Mountain Bike Review

New Blood: Otso ‘Plus-Fat’ Mountain Bike Review

Two bikes in one, the Otso Voytek blurs the line between plus-size and fat in a modular mountain bike build. We got an early test model for this review.

September 26th, 2016
Survival Situation? Check Your Belt

Survival Situation? Check Your Belt

This belt can do a lot more than hold your pants up.

September 21st, 2016
Review: Niner's New Rocket, the RKT 9 RDO

Review: Niner’s New Rocket, the RKT 9 RDO

The RKT9RDO is ‘strong and confidence inspiring,’ said our reviewer. If you need a bike you can race, marathon, and also step up to ride aggressive trails, this is a solid option.

August 11th, 2016
Classic MTB Brand Reboot: Ellsworth Bicycles Is Back

Classic MTB Brand Reboot: Ellsworth Bicycles Is Back

Ellsworth Bikes is back in the hands of its founder and we got to play with the new Epiphany and upcoming Rogue 60. Get ready to drool.

July 19th, 2016