
Josh Ross
Josh hails from the Pacific Northwest of the United States but would prefer riding through the desert than the rain. He will happily talk for hours about the minutiae of cycling tech but also has an understanding that most people just want things to work. He is a road cyclist at heart and doesn't care much if those roads are paved, dirt, or digital. Although he rarely races, if you ask him to ride from sunrise to sunset the answer will be yes. Height: 5'9" Weight: 140 lb. Rides: Salsa Warbird, Cannondale CAAD9, Enve Melee, Look 795 Blade RS, Priority Continuum Onyx
Latest articles by

SRAM AXS Web, new data fields, and the future of the Hammerhead Karoo
By Josh Ross published
In depth SRAM AXS web sure looks like the perfect backend for the Hammerhead Karoo 3

Nine of the best bikes at the Made handmade bike show
By Josh Ross published
In depth Eye catching and unique bikes at the inaugural celebration of handmade bikes in Portland Oregon

Limar Air Atlas MIPS helmet review: The latest aero helmet from a lightweight specialist
By Josh Ross published
Review The best number on the scale only comes with the fairing removed; is anyone going to do that?

Giro Empire SLX review: Are laces better than a BOA dial?
By Josh Ross published
Review If you want to worry about weight, look at your shoes and you’ll feel the difference

POC Omne Ultra MIPS review: style or function?
By Josh Ross published
Review Are we still pretending there’s not a style associated with gravel cycling?

Festka Spectre review: A custom carbon bike from Czechia
By Josh Ross published
Review Custom designs, wild paint jobs, and a carbon manufacturing process borrowed from white water rafting

Fizik Tempo Powerstrap R5 cycling shoes review: budget shoes done right
By Josh Ross published
Review Outsized quality comes from trickle down technology

Adidas The Road Cycling Shoes review: A comfortable mid-priced option with an iconic look
By Josh Ross published
Review It’s not meant to be a range topping choice but are the iconic stripes enough?
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