Tom Puzak, Author at GearJunkie

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.

Written by Tom Puzak September 24, 2018

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.

Written by Tom Puzak August 16, 2018

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…

Written by Tom Puzak March 26, 2018

Freaking Strings! 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.

Written by Tom Puzak February 27, 2018

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.

Written by Sponsored Post October 15, 2017

The Future Of Road Bikes? Strada 3T Reveal

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

Written by Tom Puzak July 18, 2017

Sagan Expelled: The Tour de France Made A Very Unpopular Mistake

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

Written by Tom Puzak July 05, 2017

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…

Written by Tom Puzak June 02, 2017

Review: Cannondale Scalpel-Si, Fastest Cross-Country Race Bike

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.

Written by Tom Puzak December 06, 2016

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.

Written by Tom Puzak November 15, 2016

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.

Written by Tom Puzak October 11, 2016

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…

Written by Tom Puzak September 26, 2016

Survival Situation? Check Your Belt

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

Written by Tom Puzak September 21, 2016

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…

Written by Tom Puzak August 11, 2016

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…

Written by Tom Puzak July 19, 2016

Trickle-Down Tech: Bikes We Recommend under $2,000

High-performance bikes leaving you with sticker shock? Check out these sweet rides under $2,000.

Written by Tom Puzak July 13, 2016

Review: Plus-Size ‘Bargain Carbon’ Marquette 27.5+

Review: A gorgeous carbon-fiber frame, respectable specs, and a (very) fair price tag make the Framed Marquette mountain bike a solid choice for riders looking…

Written by Tom Puzak July 08, 2016

Brit Wins, Sets ‘Tour Divide’ MTB Course Record

Mike Hall, of Yorkshire, England, finished the Tour Divide race in the early hours of June 24th and beat the previous course record by over…

Written by Tom Puzak June 24, 2016

Review: Wheel-On Wahoo SNAP Bike Trainer

Are you playing Star Wars on that thing? The Wahoo KICKR SNAP is our top-choice for getting into interactive indoor training on your bike.

Written by Tom Puzak April 29, 2016

Heart-Rate On Your Head: Lazer Bike Helmet Reads Pulse

Heart-rate read from a forehead pad? Lazer plays every card in the deck to make a compelling new helmet in the Z1.

Written by Tom Puzak April 22, 2016

Yakima Kills The Q Tower, Launches StreamLine System

Say goodbye to the long-enduring rack design. Yakima this spring rolls out its biggest product launch in company history.

Written by Tom Puzak March 11, 2016

Diamondback Revamps Suspension With MTB Launch

Two new full-suspension bikes from Diamondback come in aluminum frames and feature a just-released rear suspension platform, giving riders a high-end ride under $4,000.

Written by Tom Puzak March 01, 2016

Review: Specialized/686 Winter-Biking Outerwear

Specialized and 686 teamed up to make head-to-toe winter apparel for fat biking. The results are impressive, but our tester is not completely convinced.

Written by Tom Puzak February 23, 2016

‘No BS Bike’ Launching As Quiver Of One

New bike company Coastline Cycle aims to create a bike with less BS marketing speak than anyone out there. The One is a bike that…

Written by Tom Puzak February 10, 2016

Real Workouts, Virtual Worlds: Welcome To Future Of Indoor Bike Training

Working out indoors has always been terrible, whether on a treadmill or stationary bike. A new breed of bike trainers that ‘gamify’ indoor cycling is…

Written by Tom Puzak January 12, 2016