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Best Bike Racks
In this review of the best bike racks, Consumer Reports evaluates hitch-mounted platform bike racks, hitch-mounted hanging bike racks, and tailgate pads from leading brands.
How to Choose and Use the Right Bike Rack
CR helps you choose the best bike rack for your bicycles and vehicle, sharing the pros and cons of roof-, trunk-, and hitch-mounted racks, as well as tailgate pads.
Talking Cars 375: We're Cyclists, and These Are Our Favorite Bike Racks
In episode 375 of the "Talking Cars With Consumer Reports” video podcast, our experts discuss how to choose the best bike rack for your needs and why people dislike continuously variable transmissions.
Best Folding Bikes
Consumer Reports reviews the best foldable bikes from Brompton, Dahon, Montague, Schwinn, and Zizzo. A folding bike frame makes it easier to pack and carry.
Best Electric Bikes
For this review of the best electric bikes, Consumer Reports tests each electric bike for its range, comfort, usability, and more.
Best Fitness Road Bikes of 2025
CR’s bike ratings are based on each model’s handling, comfort, ease of climbing, shifting, and overall usability. Check out our recommended picks.
Best Budget Electric Bikes
The best budget e-bikes from CR's tests among Class 1 (pedal-assist) and Class 2 (pedal-assist and throttle up to 20 mph) types.
Best Exercise Bikes for Seniors
These exercise bikes rate highly in adjustability, which make them the best bikes for seniors.
Is an Electric Bike Right for You?
Is an electric bike is right for you? Consumer Reports explains what you need to know about e-bikes for recreation and transportation.
Best Bike Locks to Protect Your Conventional or Electric Bike
For this review of the best bike locks from Abus and Kryptonite, Consumer Reports tested locks against the tools commonly used by thieves.
How to Prevent an Electric Bike Fire
Consumer Reports shares advice from the FDNY on keeping the lithium-ion batteries on an e-bike from overheating to prevent an electric bike fire.
How a 2022 Pathfinder Held My Family Captive in Our Driveway
Consumer Reports' head of auto testing shares his frustrating experience trying to put a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder with a full bike rack mounted on it in reverse.
Talking Cars 466: 10 Top Picks of 2025
Episode 466 of “Talking Cars With Consumer Reports” covers our 10 Top Picks of 2025 and answers questions on reliability, bikes, and hybrid brakes.
How to Make Your Electric Bike Last Longer
Consumer Reports explains how electric bikes work and provides expert tips on how to make your e-bike last longer, as well as how to avoid theft.
5 Crucial Bike Maintenance Tips
Consumer Reports gives important bike maintenance tips to make sure your bicycle is safe to ride, covering the brakes, chain, and more.
Talking Cars: Episode 375
We recently performed evaluations on hitch-mounted bike racks, as well as pickup-truck tailgate pads. We discuss which ones performed best, how they compare to roof and trunk mounted racks, and what to look for if you need to transport an e-bike.
Talking Cars 290: Toyota RAV4 Prime and the Apple Car
Episode 290 of the Consumer Reports Talking Cars video podcast covers the Toyota RAV4 Prime, the Apple Car, bike racks, adaptive cruise control, and the Toyota Yaris GR.
Gifts for Car Lovers That Promise Convenience, Fun, and Safety
Consumer Reports shares this gift guide for car lovers, covering car seats, emergency kits, tire inflators, pressure gauges, tires, and much more.
How to Choose an Electric Mountain Bike
Consumer Reports explains how to choose the best electric mountain bike for you, with recommendations for best overall bike, and best for trails and pavement.
How Often Should You Wash Road Salt Off Your Car?
During winter, your car may end up covered in the road salt used to melt snow and ice. Here's how often you should wash your car in winter to get rid of road salt.
