Josh Ross
Josh Ross was our US tech writer. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest of the United States he lives cycling and the culture that accompanies it. Josh is most happy when talking about the finer details of how bicycle parts and components work, and enjoys putting his thoughts to words. He is a road cyclist at heart but can often be found taking the gravel road less traveled. Although he rarely races these days, he still enjoys a good Zwift session and race but will always choose the real world over pixels.
Height: 5'9" Weight: 137 lb.
Latest articles by Josh Ross

Best water bottle for MTB 2025 – our experts rate the top options available
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide With the right water bottle for mountain biking you can stay hydrated and perform at your best

Best mountain bike brands – our pick of the top companies with reviews of their best bikes
By Graham Cottingham last updated
Feature From the pioneers to the new kids on the block, Bike Perfect uncovers the brands that have shaped the mountain bike discipline

SRAM NX vs GX – what are the key differences between these 12-speed drivetrains?
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide We compare the two excellently priced SRAM drivetrain options

Lake MX146 winter cycling boots review – made for the worst of the winter
By Josh Ross last updated
Review The design was crafted in one of the coldest areas in America, but does the Lake MX146 hit the mark for winter riding?

Best electric gravel bike – charge up your gravel riding
By Josh Ross published
Buyer's Guide The best electric gravel bikes will take you on longer rides and bigger climbs on everything from pavement to singletrack

Best gravel bikes under $1,000 – dirt-ready drop-bar bikes with bargain price tags
By Josh Ross published
Buyer's Guide Start riding today with a great, dirt-searching gravel bike that doesn’t cost a fortune

Best bikepacking saddles – top-rated saddles for multi-day adventures
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide The best bikepacking saddles perfect for the long back-to-back days that bikepacking demands

Gravel biking – everything you need to know about this off-road discipline
By Josh Ross published
Feature A crash course on the most popular buzzword in cycling and what it means for your gravel biking choices

Bikepacking in the USA – the appeal, the culture and the biggest routes
By Josh Ross published
Feature Why has bikepacking become such a large part of contemporary USA cycling culture?

Bikepacking – everything you need to know about adventuring by bike
By Josh Ross, Graham Cottingham, Eleanor Jaskowska published
Feature Everything you need to know about bikepacking and the equipment you need to tackle an overnight bike trip

Best Bikepacking food: Eat well even when travelling light
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide A look at some tasty food options to keep you properly fueled on your bikepacking trip

Best bikepacking handlebars: maximize comfort and handling for bikepacking
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide Don’t compromise, choosing the best bikepacking handlebars will help you feel comfortable and in control

Best gravel bike upgrades: make your bike the best it can be
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide Make an old bike new again or a new bike uniquely yours with the right upgrades for the riding you do

Best bikepacking bikes – our pick of adventure-ready rides
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide The perfect bike for sleeping under the stars might not exist but here are some of our favorites

Best mountain bike phone mounts: Mounting solutions for rough rides
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide The best mountain bike phone mount options to make sure your phone is safe, secure, and accessible while riding

Best mountain bike insurance: keep yourself and your steed safe and covered
By Sean Fishpool published
Insurance Always be prepared, with the best insurance policies for your mountain bike

Best bikepacking multi-tools: reliable tools for multi-day adventures
By Josh Ross published
Buyer's Guide Avoid walking home in the event of an unexpected backcountry mechanical with the best bikepacking multi-tools

Best bike chain degreaser: Because a clean bike is a happy bike
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide The best bike chain degreaser to help you get your bike sparkling clean without damaging anything

Best mountain bike accessories: Everything you need but the bike
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide Be prepared at home and on the bike with the right mountain bike accessories

Best gravel groupsets: the best choices for following the road after the pavement ends
By Josh Ross published
Buyer's Guide The best drivetrain options for racing, bikepacking, or just exploring wherever the road, or trail, might lead

Best bike chain cleaner – the right tool for cleaning your chain
By Josh Ross published
Buyer's Guide A clean chain makes riding faster, easier, and less expensive and the best bike chain cleaner makes it a lot easier to have a clean chain

Best bike hitch racks: The easiest, and most secure, way to carry your prized possession
By Josh Ross published
Buyer's Guide They fit almost any car, they are safe and secure, and with the best bike hitch rack you’ll never have to struggle to get a muddy bike into the back of a small car

Best mountain bike derailleur: Shift gears with ease and efficiency
By Josh Ross published
Buyer's Guide Our pick of the best mountain bike derailleurs to get you moving no matter how rough the terrain