Sophia Martinez

I crashed at 22 mph on a wet descent last spring, and the helmet I was wearing had MIPS. The shell looked fine afterward, but the inner slip-plane layer did exactly what it was built to do. That moment is what pushed our team to spend three months testing every MIPS-equipped helmet we could get … Read more

Every weekday morning, I see the same scene on my street: dozens of riders commuting to work without a helmet, often just blocks from busy intersections. The CDC reports that bike commuters face a higher cumulative injury risk than recreational riders because they log more hours in traffic, at low-light hours, and around distracted drivers. … Read more

I lost count of the blisters I got my first summer of inline skating. I would lace up my skates, hit the trail for a couple of hours, and limp home with raw spots on my heels and toes. Then I switched to purpose-built moisture-wicking socks and the problem disappeared. That experience is why I … Read more

I learned the hard way that not every pair of inline skates belongs on a city street. A few years ago, I rolled out on a recreational fitness skate with tiny 70mm wheels and a flimsy heel brake to grab coffee three blocks from home. By the time I reached the first intersection, I had … Read more

When our team set out to find the best electric unicycles in , we knew the category had exploded in the last 18 months. More brands, longer ranges, better suspension, and price tags stretching from $399 all the way past $3000. We spent three months riding 10 different models through city streets, gravel trails, and … Read more

Choosing between the USD Aeon vs USD Sway is one of the most common dilemmas skaters face when stepping into aggressive inline skating. Both come from the same parent company, both carry the USD name, and both share the UFS standard on at least one of them. I have skated both setups for hundreds of … Read more

I still remember my first pair of aggressive inline skates. They were too big, the buckle snapped within a week, and the soul plate cracked before I landed my first soul grind. That messy start taught me what really separates the best aggressive inline skates from the cheap ones that end up in a garage … Read more

After logging more than 800 miles on big-wheel setups over the past two seasons, I can tell you that the best 125mm inline skates transform the way you roll. They roll faster, smoother, and hold momentum far better than anything with 90mm or 100mm wheels. The trade-off is a higher center of gravity and a … Read more

Finding the best inline skates for outdoor skating in can feel overwhelming when you start comparing wheel sizes, durometer ratings, and boot types. I’ve spent the last three months testing and researching outdoor inline skates across smooth park paths, rough neighborhood asphalt, and paved trails, and I want to save you the trial and error … Read more

I spent the last three months testing eight pairs of inline skates on local bike paths, parking lots, and smooth boardwalk trails to find the best inline skates for fitness in . My goal was simple: figure out which pairs actually hold up for cardio workouts, long-distance skating, and beginner use without leaving your feet … Read more