About

Welcome to GearMashers!

My name is Tom Crandall, and I’m the owner of GearMashers.com. I’ve been a fitness enthusiast, runner, triathlete, cyclist, and home-gym owner since before many of you were born. That’s right—I lived through the ’60s, forgot much of the ’70s, survived the hairstyles of the ’80s, started doing real work in the ’90s, and somehow made it through Y2K.

GearMashers was created to help people make better decisions about the equipment they use to train, compete, and stay active. We provide honest, hands-on reviews of home-gym equipment, cardio machines, strength-training products, running shoes, cycling gear, and other fitness products.

We don’t simply repeat specifications from a manufacturer’s website. We assemble the equipment, train with it, compare it with competing products, and discuss what works, what could be improved, and who the product is best suited for. Many of our reviews also include detailed videos so you can see the equipment in use before spending your money.

Over the years, we have tested products ranging from dumbbells, barbells, benches, racks, and cable systems to air bikes, rowers, running shoes, bicycles, and recovery equipment. We have also had the opportunity to work with many respected brands throughout the fitness industry.

Here is a sample of the brands we have worked with or check out their gear in the fitness industry.

Experience Behind the Reviews

Today, much of my training takes place in our garage gym, where I continue testing equipment for strength, conditioning, endurance, and everyday fitness. My goal is not to tell everyone to buy the most expensive product. It is to help each person determine whether a product fits their needs, training style, available space, and budget.

My interest in fitness goes well beyond reviewing products. I come from a triathlon background and have competed in Ironman events in Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along with numerous half-Ironman, Olympic-distance, running, and cycling events.

I also completed the Leadville Trail 100 Run, a 100-mile ultramarathon at high altitude, in under 30 hours. Those years of training and racing have given me extensive firsthand experience with fitness equipment, endurance training, nutrition, recovery, and the importance of selecting gear that performs when it matters.

More Than a Website

I’m married to my awesome wife, Kathleen, who comes from a Pilates instructor and massage therapist background and brings another valuable perspective to our conversations about movement, training, and fitness equipment.

Experience Behind the Reviews

For me, GearMashers is a way to give back to the activities and communities that have added so much to my life. I want it to become a trusted destination where people can find straightforward reviews, practical comparisons, and useful information before making a purchase.

I always enjoy hearing from readers, viewers, athletes, home-gym owners, and brands. You can contact GearMashers here, leave a comment on one of our articles, or follow along on social media: