Dan Chabanov
Test Editor
Test Editor Dan Chabanov got his start in cycling as a New York City bike messenger but quickly found his way into road and cyclocross racing, competing in professional cyclocross races from 2009 to 2019 and winning a Master’s National Championship title in 2018. Prior to joining Bicycling in 2021, Dan worked as part of the race organization for the Red Hook Crit, as a coach with EnduranceWERX, as well as a freelance writer and photographer.
The Best Bang for Your Buck Upgrade Is Not What You Think
You can make your road bike one hundred grams lighter and six watts faster for less than the cost of a tire.
The 8 Best Folding Bikes to Bring Along Everywhere
These convenient and compact bikes make travel, commuting, and life much easier.
The Most Reliable Bike Pumps We've Tested—and Still Use
We’ve tried countless pumps over the years—these are the ones that keep performing ride after ride.
These Are the 3 Power Metrics Our Experts Recommend to Take Your Training to the Next Level
And FTP Isn't One of Them.
Finding Ways to Get In the Miles as a New Parent
Tying the bike into everyday life isn't a sacrifice when you love riding.
First Look at Colnago’s Latest Super Bike the V5Rs
$16,500 gets you a team replica bike with some significant claimed performance gains.
The One Tool That's Always In My Travel Toolkit
My quest for the perfect minimalist travel tool kit for flying with my bike.
The 9 Best Electric Cargo Bikes of 2025, According to our Testing
Haul your groceries, gear, and kids with these cargo bikes and ditch driving entirely.
All the Bike Tech That You Need to See from the Sea Otter Classic
New bikes, wheels, parts, tools, clothing, and accessories from North America's biggest bike get-together.
Three Things You Can Do to Extend the Life of Your Chain
Expert-tested tips to reduce wear and improve efficiency.
The Revamped Ares Shoe Is Specialized’s Most Expensive Shoe to Date. Is It Worth It?
The new shoe shares the wider fit of the S-Works Torch and claims to add 7 watts to your FTP.
The 9 Best Bike Computers of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
After thousands of miles and hundreds of hours of testing, these are the bike computers we trust most
The 27 Best Road, Gravel, Mountain, and Electric Bikes of 2025 Selected By Our Experts
Our editors rode tens of thousands of miles to test and evaluate these award-winning bicycles; for long rides or commuting, on pavement or dirt, one of these bikes might be perfect for you.
The 7 Best Expert-Tested Electric Bikes of 2025
Our editors rode dozens of cargo, commuter, mountain, and road e-bikes to select the best of the year.
Our Editors’ 6 Best Gravel Bikes of 2025 for Rides, Races, or Adventures of All Sizes
From bikepacking to long-distance races and everything in between, these are our favorite gravel bikes for multi-surface riding.
2025's Best Mountain Bikes—8 Great Bikes for Trail Riding, Racing, and Pure Fun
Our editors tested mountain bikes on trails across North America to pick their favorites.
Ride Faster and Farther with Our 6 Best Editor-Tested Road Bikes of 2025
Built for speed and distance riding, these award-winning bikes are designed for long rides, racing, training, or simply enjoying the open road.
What Is The Difference Between Wet and Dry Chain Lube? The Answer Probably Isn’t What You Think
These are the main types of bicycle chain lube and when and why you should use each.
The Problem with Modern Cycling Computers Isn’t the Huge Screens
Modern cycling computers are getting more expensive, with more features, but are they any better?
The 14 Best Bike Helmets of 2025, According to Our Test Editors
Protecting your brain—on the road or on the trail—has never felt, fit, or looked so good.
It’s Impossible to Know What Size Tire You’re Buying, and Manufacturers Need to Fix It
Buying a tire that actually measures its labeled size shouldn't be this hard.
The 10 Best Indoor Bike Trainers of 2025
Our expert picks smart trainers for every budget and power output, plus a few dedicated indoor bikes.
Specialized Releases the Lightest Production Mountain Bike Wheels in the World
Being a weight weenie is alive and well in the world of cross-country mountain bike racing.
Get the Most Out of Training with Power by Doing This
Power meters are great at generating loads of data; here’s the key to utilizing it.
How to Warm Up for Any Ride According to the Best Advice I’ve Gotten over 15 Years of Racing
I've used this easy-to-understand advice to tailor my warm-up for any ride or race.
After 20 Years in the Cannondale Lineup, the Latest Scalpel Is Faster and More Capable than Ever
Modern cross-country bikes have never been better and the Scalpel is much more than a race bike.
The Case Against Tubeless Road Tires
Tubeless road tires are great, but there are some practical reasons why they might not be right for you.
Forge and Bond's CR 45 Wheels Lean into Comfort and Sustainability
F+B may not impress on the scales but they make up for that with a silky smooth ride.
How Often Should You Lube Your Chain?
Expert insights and tips for a simple question with a not-so-simple answer.
Road Racing Bikes Are Going to Get Weird
Breaking down the latest performance fit trends and how they might change your next road bike.
How and Where to Watch Pro Bike Racing in 2025?
Plus strategies on how to save money without missing out on races.
Shimano’s 12-Speed 105 Is Among the Best Mechanical Groups Ever
For fans of Shimano mechanical shifting, R7100 sets a high bar in the absence of Dura-Ace and Ultegra.