Articles by: John R. Quain

John R. Quain has been reviewing and testing video and audio equipment for more than 20 years. For Tom's Guide, he has reviewed televisions, HDTV antennas, electric bikes, electric cars, as well as other outdoor equipment. He is currently a contributor to The New York Times and the CBS News television program.

Articles by: John R. Quain

Specialized Turbo Como SL 4.0 parked on dirt road

Specialized Turbo Como SL 4.0 Ebike review: A Super Smooth, Carefree Cruiser

By John R. Quain published 1 March 23

Our review of the Specialized Turbo Como SL 4.0, an ebike tailor made for your commute or jaunts around town.

Trek Verve+ 2 parked outside on gravel path

Trek Verve+ 2 Low-step Ebike review: A well-behaved city ebike

By John R. Quain published 14 October 22

The Trek Verve+ 2 is an easy ebike with for commuters who only want a little extra help getting to work.

The best electric bikes of 2023

By Mike Prospero, Dan Cavallari last updated 11 May 23

The best electric bikes for all riders and budgets based on our testing.

The best bike helmets in 2023

By John R. Quain, Mike Prospero last updated 31 March 23

Protect your noggin with the best bike helmets.

a photo of a woman wearing the best hiking boots

Best hiking boots 2023 — tested and rated for walks and trails

By John R. Quain last updated 17 May 23

The best hiking boots to buy right now, including the best waterproof hiking boots and the best hiking boots for bad weather.

Juiced RipRacer parked on mountain trail

Juiced Bikes RipRacer Ebike review: Fun, Fun, Fun

By John R. Quain published 17 August 22

An exuberant ride for back country trails and bouncing around city streets, the Juiced RipRacer is designed to put a smile on your face.

GMC Hummer EV 2021: Price, interior, crab walk and more

By John R. Quain last updated 10 January 23

The reborn GMC Hummer EV includes some truly imposing technology and an excellent 350-mile driving range.

2022 Chevy Bolt EUV review: Top tech in a compact EV

By John R. Quain published 6 June 22

The 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV is a great little commuter with solid range, but it’s unfortunately been overshadowed by the ongoing battery recall.

Smart TVs: Everything you need to know

By Brian Westover, John R. Quain last updated 22 March 23

A smart TV makes it easy to stream movies and shows, and newer models offer voice control and smart home integration.

TV buying guide: 9 things you need to know

By Brian Westover, John R. Quain last updated 24 March 23

Our TV buying guide shows you which TV features and specs are most important, and how to buy the right size TV for your expectations and budget.

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E review: A very impressive electric debut

By John R. Quain published 24 March 22

An attractive start to Ford's electric ambitions, the Mach-E easily contends with competition from Tesla, and it has a few ergonomic advantages up its sleeve.

TurboAnt Thunder T1 riding on mountain trail

TurboAnt Thunder T1 Ebike review

By John R. Quain last updated 31 January 22

The TurboAnt Thunder T1 isn’t the biggest bruiser on the block, but it’s a capable fat-tire ebike.

Serial 1 Rush/Cty eBike review: A Harley for electric bikes

By John R. Quain published 15 November 21

The Serial 1 Harley-Davidson Rush/Cty delivers a solid, but sometimes too-harsh ride for urban riders.

Insignia F20 Series Fire TV Edition (2020 model) review

By John R. Quain published 13 September 21

Inexpensive but disappointing.

TCL 3-Series Roku TV (32S335) review

By John R. Quain published 9 September 21

An above average HD TV with Roku smarts.

Starlink review: Expensive and still short of its promise

By John R. Quain last updated 13 February 23

SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service can help those in remote areas get online but its price has gone up while speeds haven't significantly improve.d