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.
Latest articles by John R. Quain
The best electric bikes of 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
The best electric bikes for all riders and budgets based on our testing.
The best bike helmets in 2024
By John R. Quain, Mike Prospero last updated
Protect your noggin with the best bike helmets from Bell, Giro, Specialized and more.
Best hiking boots in 2024 — tested and rated for walks and trails
By John R. Quain, Dan Bracaglia last updated
These are the best hiking boots to in 2024, including the best waterproof hiking boots and the best hiking boots for bad weather.
TV buying guide: 9 things you need to know
By Brian Westover, John R. Quain last updated
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.
1byone Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna review: Capable and Inexpensive
By John R. Quain last updated
The 1byone is a well-packaged antenna with good instructions for cord cutters, but the build quality could be better.
Antop AT-800SBS HD Smart Panel Antenna review
By John R. Quain last updated
The Antop AT-800SBS HD Smart Panel antenna pulls in channels better than any other outdoor antenna we've tested.
ClearStream MAX-V HDTV Antenna review
By John R. Quain last updated
A very capable antenna that delivers more stations than many other antennas, even models costing much more.
Mohu Leaf Supreme Pro HDTV Antenna review
By John R. Quain last updated
A slightly more expensive but capable antenna, the Leaf Supreme Pro goes big to pull in more stations.
Juiced Bikes RipRacer Ebike review: Fun, Fun, Fun
By John R. Quain last updated
An exuberant ride for back country trails and bouncing around city streets, the Juiced RipRacer is designed to put a smile on your face.
Winegard Elite 7550 Outdoor HDTV Antenna review
By John R. Quain last updated
It's more expensive and more difficult to install than indoor models, but it delivers more stations than the competition
Charge Bikes City review: An ideal commuter E-bike
By John R. Quain last updated
A solid e-bike for commuters, the Charge City is not only perfect for urban riders it may also be the easiest bike to set up straight out of the box.
Smart TVs: Everything you need to know
By Brian Westover, John R. Quain last updated
A smart TV makes it easy to stream movies and shows, and newer models offer voice control and smart home integration.
Specialized Turbo Como SL 4.0 Ebike review: A Super Smooth, Carefree Cruiser
By John R. Quain published
Our review of the Specialized Turbo Como SL 4.0, an ebike tailor made for your commute or jaunts around town.
Starlink review: Expensive and still short of its promise
By John R. Quain last updated
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
GMC Hummer EV 2021: Price, interior, crab walk and more
By John R. Quain last updated
The reborn GMC Hummer EV includes some truly imposing technology and an excellent 350-mile driving range.
Trek Verve+ 2 Low-step Ebike review: A well-behaved city ebike
By John R. Quain published
The Trek Verve+ 2 is an easy ebike with for commuters who only want a little extra help getting to work.
LG CX OLED TV review
By John R. Quain last updated
The LG CX OLED TV offers an impressive 4K picture and audio smarts to match.
Electric car charging stations near me: Where to charge your electric car
By John R. Quain last updated
Keep your electric car juiced up on the go by finding charging stations near you. Here’s everything you need to know.
2022 Chevy Bolt EUV review: Top tech in a compact EV
By John R. Quain published
The 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV is a great little commuter with solid range, but it’s unfortunately been overshadowed by the ongoing battery recall.
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E review: A very impressive electric debut
By John R. Quain published
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 Ebike review
By John R. Quain published
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
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
Inexpensive but disappointing.
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