Jeremy Benson

1 week ago | gearjunkie.com | Jeremy Benson

The new Thule Verse is a top-tier hitch bike rack. While the much-loved and awarded Thule T2 Pro XTR is still available, the Verse offers greater bike compatibility, user friendliness, better ergonomics, and optional accessories. The platform-style Verse shares many design elements with its predecessors, but adds a handful of new features. It can still support two bikes up to 60 pounds each and secures them with no frame contact.

1 week ago | gearjunkie.com | Jeremy Benson

Priority Bicycles hangs its hat on belt-driven, non-traditional drivetrains. In fact, there isn’t a metal chain or external derailleur on any bike in the brand’s extensive lineup. From kids’ bikes to electric commuters, every Priority bicycle uses a low-maintenance Gates Carbon Drive belt. The drivetrain systems vary from single-speeds and internally geared hubs to gearboxes like the new Pinion Smart.Shift.

2 weeks ago | gearjunkie.com | Jeremy Benson

You’ve probably never heard of Eaglebear Bikes before. Don’t worry — I hadn’t either. That’s probably because the brand didn’t exist until April 2024, and it sells just one bike model (in several variations). It’s more likely that you’ve heard of the popular kids’ bike brand Prevelo. Prevelo produces a complete line of some of the best kids’ bikes on the market. The team at Prevelo wanted to make a versatile do-it-all bike for adults to ride anywhere, anytime.

2 weeks ago | gearjunkie.com | Jeremy Benson

Le Col is a high-end cycling apparel brand that has traditionally made products geared toward road cyclists. London-based Le Col has branched into the growing gravel and adventure-riding market with the launch of its new ARC collection. Released in the fall of 2024, ARC — Adaptable. Reliable. Capable. — has a full line of men’s and women’s cycling apparel, including tops, bottoms, and accessories intended for venturing off the beaten path.

1 month ago | gearjunkie.com | Jeremy Benson

Bike thieves’ techniques are constantly evolving. In recent years, battery-powered angle grinders have become one of the tools of choice. Lightweight, portable, and powerful, these angle grinders make quick work of most bike locks. In response, bike lock manufacturers have developed tougher locks intended to withstand the tools used by modern bike thieves. Several angle-grinder-resistant U-locks with premium price tags and very high levels of security are now on the market.