We put our biggest bike geek in the saddle to test out some of the season’s best cycling gear. From road rubber to repair stands, these following items have performed at a stand-out level and have earned this GJ editor’s stamp of approval.
Feedback Sports Pro Elite Bicycle Workstand: $235 — While lots of stands can hold a bike solidly, few are lightweight, collapsible and easy to use. Since the $235 Pro Elite Workstand from Feedback nails each of these criteria, we use it multiple times a week.

The stand is perfect for hauling to a race or just a trail day. Folding to 5” x 6.6” x 36.9”, it’s easy to stow in a vehicle. Those with limited shop space like me can collapse and store easily, too. Another feature we adore is the push-button, quick release jaws. Quick in, quick out is the gist of this top-of-the-line portable workstand.
Michelin Pro4 Service Course Road Tires: $75 — The Pro4 Service Course is a fast, expensive, race-built tire. It’s also one of the best I’ve ever ridden. Michelin‘s flagship road model is tacky, light and supple/smooth on the road thanks in part to its 110 TPI count.

I chose the 25c for more grip and comfort. Cornering hard on these skins is a delightful exercise — its dual compound and tall profile grip the road like nothing I’ve ridden before. That same tall, sharp profile means a faster transition to a hard lean and more traction once you’re there.
Giro MTB shoes: $150 — From the outside, I couldn’t see anything special about the new Privateer mountain bike shoes from Giro. While good-looking and seemingly well made, they didn’t appear to break any molds… until I wore them on a 100-mile gravel century race.



