Gear

Hopkins' Aurum - 2012-05-10
Apply your own adjectives to Mike's fresh build with custom paint, new Saint, Marzocchi bounce etc...

Vid: Shimano DRD Derailleur Standard - 2012-05-02
Shimano's introducing a new derailleur hanger standard, and a number of companies are already on board...

Burly Surly - 2012-04-29
"The obvious implications of only having one gear made me question the practical applications of these bikes..."

Wheel Wars - Part II - 2012-04-25
A further look at the opinions about wheel sizes at Sea Otter...

The Wheel Wars - 2012-04-21
"While people still try to fight off the growing hordes of 29er evangelists, a secondary front of wheel size insurgents have snuck around the back and are kicking in your backdoors..."

Sea Otter Day Two - Not Wheels - 2012-04-20
Deity Components, carbon Yeti frames, MRP 28 tooth guide, SCOTT DH, and a horse with boobs...

Sea Otter Day Two - Wheels - 2012-04-20
Crank Brothers, DT Swiss, and Continental...

Sea Otter Day 1 - 2012-04-19
A whole pile of photos from our first day's look at what Sea Otter has to offer...

First Date: Crank Brothers Kronolog - 2012-04-15
Crank Brothers started from scratch when designing their new dropper post...

The History of the Superlight - 2012-04-15
"Some bikes endure time, and they are still essentially the same as when they were first born..."

Gear Shots #76 - 2012-04-12
A quick look at some of the new product that's making its way through the NSMB offices and into service...

Long Term Review: 2012 Norco Aurum 1 - 2012-04-10
"Ideal for privateer racers or downhill enthusiasts looking to upgrade to a current design..."

2012 Cane Creek Double Barrel Air - 2012-04-03
"The goal was not to replace the coil but to offer an air-sprung variation that provides alternative ride characteristics..."

Tallboy LT on the Shore - 2012-04-01
"I felt as useful as a chocolate teapot but I was enjoying giving the Tallboy LT some grief..."

First Date: Santa Cruz Tallboy LT - 2012-04-01
The 2012 Santa Cruz Tallboy LT could very well be the ideal Shore XC bike...

Grip Shift is Back! - 2012-03-28
10-speed, three rows of ball bearings, full metal indexing, and integrated lock-on grips...

First Date: Stumpy EVO 26 and 29 - 2012-03-26
Testing the 2012 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO in both 26 and 29er flavours...

Gear Shots #75 - 2012-03-22
A quick look at some of the new product that's making its way through the NSMB offices and into service...

Avid XO Trail 4 Piston Brakes - 2012-03-21
A four-piston dual diameter caliper with a bearing on the lever pivot...

Avid Taperbore - 2012-03-20
"A look at some of the internal changes and developments that were implemented in Avid products last year..."

Spy Shots: SCOTT Gambler DH Frame - 2012-03-15
Fairclough's race rig in South Africa – guaranteed to throw you for a loop...

Sram Type Two Derailleur - 2012-03-14
"It might sound bonkers that a product could be celebrated for its acoustic merits..."

Daylight Savings Giveaway! - 2012-03-13
Tell us why Daylight Savings is your favourite time of year...

Santa Cruz in Custom Colours - 2012-03-12
CCCP is a custom powdercoat program available on most of Santa Cruz's aluminum models...

First Date: Santa Cruz Highball and Superlight 29 - 2012-03-12
Bringing two long-evolved platforms to the big wheel market...

First Date: 2012 Devinci Dixon SL - 2012-03-11
A more refined version of an already capable bike...

Not a Bike Review - 2012-03-05
"An informative bike check that gives you the impressions of a racer and freerider at the top of their game..."

First Time on TwoNine - 2012-02-27
The earth moved, reality shifted, the past is forgotten and the future is all about wagon wheels...

Lost in the Desert - 2012-02-26
"I’m like Homer Simpson tripping around in the desert, trying to find my soulmate..."

Kyle Strait's New Career - 2012-02-24
Funny vid and what looks to be a useful new feature from SRAM. "When you are ready to ride simply unlock the cage and go,,,"

Show Us Some Love - We Have a Winner! - 2012-02-14
"Only one winner can be crowned, and that lucky rider is..."

NSMB's Next Bike Reviewer - 2012-02-06
BF shows us through the next mountain climber thing...

Winter Gear: Giro Helmet and Gloves - 2012-02-05
Giro's entry to the AM hard shell market, and their fleece-lined winter riding gloves...

Winter Gear: Gemini Xera LED Light - 2012-02-05
"The Xera is light and small enough to carry in your bag all year round..."

Winter Gear: RaceFace Soft Goods - 2012-02-05
Tried and tested soft goods that continue to deliver...

MEC and Ghost Bikes - 2012-02-02
"Initially carrying seven full suspension models and two hardtails..."

Vid - Syndicate Test Session - 2012-02-02
"Obviously we've been on Rock Shox a long time and I've gotten so used to that. Fox was completely different..."

Giveaway: Show Us Some Love! - 2012-01-31
Enter to win a Deity Components handlebar and hat on the NSMB Facebook page!

Long Term Review: 2012 Norco Truax Two - 2012-01-29
"A ride that could serve as a one bike quiver for the more gravity oriented rider..."

Reader's Ride: Blue Collar Enduro - 2012-01-26
"Striking the balance between descending and pedaling capabilities desired for Enduro racing..."

First Date: Easton Haven and Havoc Wheels - 2012-01-19
A first look at a couple of Easton all-mountain wheelset options.

Long Term Review: WTB Bronson TCS Tires - 2012-01-18
WTB Bronson tires are named after a tough guy. But are they badass, in their own right?

Vid: Contour 2011 Highlights - 2012-01-17
Shots of just about any sport you can imagine...

Bilt Bikes - Coming to Life - 2012-01-16
Frames going into production after two years of development and testing...

First Rides: Specialized Status 2 - 2012-01-12
This budget-conscious DH bike is a ready-to-rock race, bike park, and shuttle machine...

SCOTT Acquires Syncros Components - 2012-01-03
Syncros was founded in 1986 as a small, high-end components company on Vancouver’s North Shore.

2011 Turner DHR Review - REDUX - 2011-12-30
"When ridden properly the new DHR was a pleasure in the turns and was easy to push to the limit of traction..."

Wine Me Dine Me 29 Me! - REDUX - 2011-12-30
As the 29er craze continues to seemingly sweep the nation, the North Shore may be the last hold out...

2011 Through NSMB's Lens - Part II - 2011-12-29
Part II of our look back at the videos NSMB.com produced this year.

2011 Through NSMB's Lens - Part I - 2011-12-28
A look back at the NSMB.com Team's 2011 season through video...

'Tis the Season to Shred - 2011-12-27
"A thick fog started to roll across the trail, was chased away by the sunshine, and then came back as quick as it had left..."

2012 Norco Aurum - 2011-12-13
"When I got into riding the Shore back in 1999 there were a few bikes I would have given my left member for..."

First Ride: 2012 Scott Voltage FR 20 - 2011-12-11
Checking out the production version of the Coastal Crew's ride - a capable bike for a tidy price...

2012 Santa Cruz Blur TRc - 2011-12-07
"I wouldn’t rush to bring it down Goat’s Gully at Whistler – but it seems game for most of the trails on the Shore..."

2011 BoXXer World Cup - 2011-12-05
How did the 2011 BoXXer World Cup hold up to a summer in the WBP as well as days on the Shore on either end?

Vid/Interview - Arthur says II - 2011-11-27
"A stock bicycle, will only perform to a very small percentage of its capabilities out of the box..."

Cove G-Spot Review - 2011-11-15
"The Cove G-Spot is everything I would want in an all mountain bike. All mountain isn't about heart rates and racing to the top, it should be about fun..."

Review - Specialized DH Tires - 2011-11-14
With Specialized’s return to DH racing new gravity tires were only a matter of time. Was it worth the wait?

Long Term Scratch/Slash Preview - 2011-11-13
Connor ripped B.C. apart with a Trek Scratch Air 9 - Bike Parks and all. And now he's got a 2012 Slash under him...

2011 Argyle RCT Review - 2011-11-10
Jason Lucas has been testing Rockshox' dirtjump/slopestyle/light trail fork this summer. Here's what he has to say...

Gear Shots #71 - 2011-11-02
When this Gear Shots was originally posted it looked like Race Face was gone for good - but they are back!

Gear Shots #74 - 2011-11-01
RaceFace Turbine cranks, 2012 Camelbak Agent hydration pack, Scott MTB Team Boa shoe, and more...

Banshee Rampant Review - 2011-10-31
"I purchased my frame a couple of years ago, and fell in love with it right away. Since then I lost my love..."

Interview - Joe Graney - 2011-10-26
"If your bike doesn’t ride well, last a long time and look good doing it then you can blame me..."

Leatt DBX Pro Gear Shot - 2011-10-18
"Standing in line this year at Whistler it seemed like almost half the riders were wearing a neck brace,,,"

Final Interbike Vids - 2011-10-12
Dain gives us the lowdown on Easton's ramped wheel program and Gabe walks us through a couple of interesting Devincis

REVIEW: Loeka women's winter jacket and pants - 2011-10-04
Loeka's women's-specific Schuzen tech jacket and Kulla pants are put to the test on the Shore

Gear Shots #73 - 2011-09-29
"The steel Bagger 228 frame - named after an awesomely huge earth shredding excavator - is the most..."

Vid - Camelbak 2012 Highlight - 2011-09-28
Seth takes us through a new pack that is ideal for gravity riders who want to manage the water weight...

Vid - Dakine for Girls - 2011-09-28
Jennifer from Dakine shows Seb, Matt and Fergs their newest pack in super cute colours...

2012 Sram X0 10-speed - 2011-09-26
Morgan takes the Sram 10-speed group and carbon crowned fork to the Shore and to the races.

Vid/Ride Yeti SB66/95 - 2011-09-26
The frame felt very stiff and agile, and positively begged to be thrown around and treated with a firm hand..."

Vid - Trek Slash - 2011-09-25
Seb Kemp rides Trek's new Slash at Interbike and has this to say about the bike - and deja vu all over again...

Knolly Nuggets from Interbike - 2011-09-22
It was to be released to the public in March of this year, but the date came and went...

Vid - 2012 Santa Cruz Blur TRc - 2011-09-22
Ferrentino Rules. The anti marketing marketer talks to us about the bike that will make you a better lover...

Interbike's Final Day - 2011-09-20
"A quota of self-reflection is reached in the postmodern succession of the simulacra."

Interbike 2011 - Day 2 Indoors - 2011-09-19
"In which our dragon slaying heroes find themselves in a state of perpetual consumption..."

Interbike 2011 - Day 1 Inside - 2011-09-16
Our three brave heroes descend into the basement and come face to face with terrors previously unknown...

Seb Talks Dirt Demo - 2011-09-15
A rambling, disconnected mess of mental decay under the conditions of the marketing maelstrom...

Vid - Trek's Carbon DH Bike - 2011-09-14
Aaron Gwin's mechanic walks us through the new Trek Sesson 9.9 Carbon at Interbike's Dirt Demo...

Vid - Yeti 2012 - 2011-09-13
Here is a montage of some of the developments, straight from the Yeti's mouth...

Intensely Carbon - 2011-09-13
Jeff Steber talks frankly about the need to innovate - or go back to selling bikes out of his garage...

Dirt Demo 2011 (part i) - 2011-09-12
A quick look at some new stuff and some of the hilarity and beauty of Interbike and the Dirt Demo...

Interbike is Here! - 2011-09-11
Bikes, components, tires, wheels, clothing - it's all there and we need your help sorting through it all...

Norco Truax - First Look - 2011-08-30
"In addition to an array of shapely hydroformed tubes, the frame sports several new modern niceties..."

Stumpjumper EVO Ride Impressions - 2011-08-21
When you do start smashing through chundery sections and hitting turns, the back end of the bike will tap you on the shoulder and remind you that it is based on an XC bike...

REVIEW: 2011 Marin Attack Trail 6.9 - 2011-08-16
Marin's Attack Trail 6.9 has a lot going for it at first glance, but how does it hold up? Dan Austin takes this 6" sled for a spin to find out.

SRAM XO Camp - 2011-08-15
"We traversed the boundaries of conformist pigeonholing and divisive grouping in order to experience mountain biking in three of it’s modern guises..."

Norco 2012 Line-up - 2011-08-11
"After spending a couple days with the whole team from Norco, it was easy to see why they were so excited about this launch..."

2012 Shimano XT 1st, 2nd & 3rd Impressions - 2011-08-08
Shimano rolls out the latest version of its venerable mountain bike group

2012 Specialized Stumpjumper Evo & Enduro Evo - 2011-07-26
Specialized engineer Jason Chamberlain gives us a sneak peek us two 2012 evo bikes...

Jason Chamberlain's Custom Demo 8 & Prototype Pedals - 2011-07-26
A Specialized engineer gives us a look at his personalized rig and his experimental pedals...

Norco 2012 Preview - 2011-07-20
There's a buzz around Whistler about Norco's new line - particularly about the new DH bike...

Specialized for 2012 - 2011-07-19
Specialized has bikes, helmets and a cool set of pedals to show along with some brand new bicycles...

Sun Valley, Idaho with Scott Bikes - 2011-07-15
"Of course I'm scanning the new territory for lines... pyramidal peaks rising and falling as the bus zips along..."

Trek 2012 - Photos Added - 2011-07-14
World’s lightest DH bike, new all-mountain Slash, DRCV Forks highlight 2012 offerings

2012 Shimano XT First Look - 2011-07-03
Shimano rolls out a new version of this venerable component group on its 30th birthday

SRAM XO DH for 2012 - 2011-06-29
"SRAM’s first carbon downhill race crank and DH-specific derailleur. The rear derailleur is designed..."

Magura 2012 - 2011-06-14
"We are going to make the world's best disc brake for bikes..."

REVIEW: 2011 Norco Range 2 - 2011-06-13
Norco rolls out a new all-mountain bike and a modified rear suspension design. Does it deliver?

Pumping Whistler with Chromag - 2011-06-09
Whistler must have more pumptracks per capita than any city in B.C. Plus a day in Chromag's space at Whistler...

Opus Clutch - First Look - 2011-06-07
"All of the various models bounce on the same suspension design; which seems to be a variation on the DW Link..."

First Look: 2011 Trek Scratch Air - 2011-05-06
"Descending is where the Scratch Air shines. Pop the fork, drop the seat, flick the Pro pedal and lose your mind..."

Late to the Party - Part IV - 2011-05-04
"I was very happy with my decision to buy a jumping bike, and decided it was finally time to attempt a drop..."

Kona's New 2012 Entourage - 2011-04-28
"A slack, low, super short back end, fun bike." Or in Aggy's words "this bike is bitchen!"

Late to the Party - Part III - 2011-04-20
"I took the Wildcard home, my first full suspension bike, feeling good about the scrutiny I'd given the decision..."

E.13 and Crank Bros - 2011-04-19
Crank brothers shows off re-designed cranks, pedals and bars and E.13 has some new wheels for all the mountain...

Rock Shox Lyric RC2 DH - 2011-04-18
"The Lyrik carved up one of my favourite bits of single track with such mind numbing efficiency..."

Vids - More Sea Otter - 2011-04-17
New goodies for your bike, your feet and your noodle from the big party in Monterey California

2012 Shimano XT Unveiled - 2011-04-13
"The debut of Dyna-Sys in 2010 on Deore XT was the first step towards the full group make-over for..."

Gear Shot Update - 2011-04-13
Some hard hours reveals more info on products from Rock Shox, Shimano, Black Spire, Urge, DT Swiss, Formula...

2011 Avid Code Brake Review - 2011-04-11
"I thought the Code offered as much sheer power as the Saint, but the Code felt more predictable..."

Gear Shots #72 - Marin, Giro, Avid - 2011-04-10
In this installment, we look at the Marin Attack Trail 6.9, Giro's new mountain bike shoes and Avid pro bleed kits

New Keronite® BoXXer - 2011-04-07
However, Keronite® is more than a color, it is a sealing process, shaving off over 30 grams,

nsmbA Gear Swap 2011 - 2011-04-06
It's that time of the year again - time for you to make some room in the garage for a new steed...

Revolutionary DH Bike From Specialized - 2011-03-31
"So, Specialized thought, let’s make the fastest DH bike in the world – but engineer it to last only long enough..."

New Bikes from Santa Cruz - 2011-03-28
"Anyway, it's the kind of trail bike a hucker could love, and it's the sort of bike that big burly freaks..."

Avid Elixirs for 2012 - 2011-03-15
Avid unveils all-new technology for its Elixir line of brakes, plus new rotor shapes and sizes

Gear Shots 70 - 2011-03-14
Straitline pedals, Shimano cranks and some goggles by Blur get put to the test in edition 70...

Gear Shots 69 (dude!) - 2011-03-09
The Minion gets a new twist (EXO!) Race Face makes a new stem with an old name and Chromag pulls a full Moon...

Just a Taste - Bike Check Vid - 2011-03-02
Paul confesses what the winter does to his three personalities - and then introduces us to his new Demo 8

GGGS Number 5 This Sat. - 2011-02-28
Contributors will include: Geoff Gulevich Jordie Lunn
Kurt Sorge Graham Agassiz Wade Simmons - March 5th

2011 BoXXer World Cup - 2011-02-21
The Whistler Bike Park won't be open for at least a couple of months but the 2011 BoXXer has been doing local laps

Rock Shox Revelation Review - 2011-02-14
Arthur rides hard and he knows forks inside and out. Here's what he has to say about the 2010 Revelation...

Gear Shots #68 - 2011-02-13
2011 Norco Range 2, RockShox Domain DC fork and Truvativ Holzfeller direct mount stem

RockShox Reverb service vids - 2011-02-13
Videos from SRAM on Reverb tuning. Learn how to shorten the hose, bleeding the system and replacing the hose

Steve Smith Bike Check - 2011-02-02
A highly informative look at Steve's new ride from Devinci and his new program with SRAM, Rock Shox and Truvativ...

Gear Shots #67 - 2011-02-01
A quick look at Specialized's new DH sled, something from Mucky Nutz and the styley POC Trabec all mountain hat...

Norco's New Truax - 2011-01-27
The Truax replaces the venerable Shore in the Norco line but it's taken some great leaps forward in design and tech...

GT Bikes for 2011 - 2011-01-17
While the past few years GT's have tended to blend in and go unnoticed, it's safe to say that...

Ego Kits - 2011-01-12
Want an electric motor to add some uphill capability to your dh rig? This is it...

Camelbak - 2011 The Don Review - 2011-01-07
The Camelbak The Don is back for 2011 with some notable additions - and a severed Camel's head

Review: 2011 Fox 36 Float 180 FIT RC2 - 2011-01-03
"...the thought occurred to me that this is probably the single nicest cycling component I have ever had."

2011 Carbon V10 - REDUX - 2010-12-29
If I must - I guess I'm available to ride the 34 lb DH bike that nobody's ridden except the Syndicate...

Avid Elixir 3 Review - 2010-12-21
"I no longer fear accidental lock up, a great benefit, especially on wet wood. But locking up was easy too..."

nsmb's Christmas Wishlist - 2010-12-20
nsmb regulars share what they want to see under the Christmas tree. Check it out for ideas...

Readers' Rides #19 - 2010-12-19
"Two months later, I picked up what is still to my mind the most beautiful frame I've ever seen - in grainy, textured..."

Intense Tracer II - 2010-12-13
"Last year, we asked our testing, dealer, consumer, and racing teams how to make a great ride even better..."

Must Ride In Rain - 2010-12-09
"It’s rarely steep enough to really motor but it’s too rough for a punter like me to get on the pedals..."

2010 Trek Scratch Air 6 - 2010-12-08
A late season look at a 2010 bike - one you might be able to grab at a bit of a discount this time of year

The Story of North Shore Racks - 2010-12-07
North Shore Racks is a husband-and-wife operation that's building a unique rack and selling it to the world.

Gear Shots #66 - 2010-12-02
Goods for you and your ride, just in time to add them to your holiday list

Beast Gear Podium Legs - 2010-11-26
New for this year, Beast Gear offers up the Podium,for knee and shin protection - to keep you out of hospital

Proto Norco Team DH - 2010-11-26
This seems a little early - but the photos are out on the web so you may as well have a look...

FroRiders Knighted - 2010-11-24
Wade, Tippie and Schley are finally in the MTB Hall of Fame - and much hilarity ensued...

Trek's ABP Receives Patent - 2010-11-23
"ABP has been praised for being the first suspension technology to separate braking and suspension..."

Project Dekerf - Done - 2010-11-10
She was a hand me down that sat in my basement for years - and now she's become a favourite in my stable

HEADSET ID System - 2010-11-09
"The new Standardized Headset Identification System (S.H.I.S.) creates a common language..."

2011 Specialized SX Trail - 2010-10-31
A first look at one of the first 2011 SX Trails to hit the dirt - under nsmb team rider Jerry Willows

2010 Banshee Spitfire - 2010-10-26
"The Spitfire gives you the illusion of there being very little under you when you start going fast..."

Gear Shots #64 - 2010-10-25
We get rolling on 10 speeds, get our purple on with Blackspire and get some Reverb under our ass to boot...

2011 Rocky Mountain Slayer - 2010-10-24
"the main goal at Rocky was “to create the best aggressive all-mountain bike possible..."

2 New Bikes From Scott - 2010-10-20
"The descent was fast, with some fairly loose rocky sections and lots of banked corners and rollers..."

2010 Manitou Dorado - 2010-10-13
"The result is smooth, bottomless travel that can be adjusted from “Balls! I have a flat tire..."

REVIEW: Cove Shocker frameset - 2010-10-12
The Shocker has carried DH racers to the podium, but it's capable of more than that. A lot more...

Interbike - Lost Files Part I - 2010-10-07
"...or the totally fairy euro market who still believe rolling resistance rules over traction... "

Banshee Prime - 2010-10-06
"29ers don't need as much travel as 26ers for coping with square edge hits due to the larger wheels..."

Interbike: Suspension - 2010-09-29
"...if you really really like the colours then let Marzocchi know and they might put them into production.."

Interbike: Randoms - 2010-09-28
"...I reckon Willow could snap a bike like that if she put her back into it..."

Interbike: Commuter Special - 2010-09-28
"...don't get why people want to take away freewheeling from their bicycling experiencing... Freewheeling is the best feeling in the world..."

Interbike: McMassive has his lollipop stolen - 2010-09-27
"...when you are flying 50 feet through the air you have to make sure people are watching..."

Interbike: Wheels - 2010-09-27
"...if the dog chews them then Easton will replace them no questions asked..."

INTERBIKE: Clothes, Gloves, Helmets, Scars and the ladies restroom - 2010-09-25
"...Tom Cruise, will wear Five Tens in the next Mission Impossible film..."

Interbike: Turner DHR - 2010-09-24
There she sat, in a dusty back corner of the Tuner booth

DAY ONE - 2010-09-23
"[drum roll please] WORLD PRESS EXCLUSIVE of the Black Market Roam."

Sam Hill's World Champ's Bike - 2010-09-23
Specialized Engineer Jason Chamberlain takes us through all the changes that make Sam's Demo a little faster...

Seb Rides Many Bikes - 2010-09-23
"Not exactly boring, but it doesn't stir the boner senses like many bikes..."

More Dirt Demo - 2010-09-22
A quick look at 3 bikes from day one in the dirt

Dirt Demo Day 2 - 2010-09-21
Lycra shuttlers, underfed models, homosexual energy drinks - as well as bikes, bikes, bikes...

The Last Dirt Demo in LV - 2010-09-20
We were off to a shaky start - but just like Hootie, we have managed to right the ship

2010 BoXXer Long Term Review - 2010-09-15
"I secretly wished I could ride a light, high performance fork without the expense and hassle of frequent..."

REVIEW: 2011 Rocky Mountain Slayer 70 - 2010-09-12
Stuart Kernaghan tests Rocky's newly redesigned Slayer in the wilds of B.C. Was it up to the challenge?

Scott Voltage FR10 Review - 2010-08-31
"After I recovered from my concussion the rest of summer was spent hitting all the locations that my truck..."

Specialized Big Bikes 2011 Part 3 - 2010-08-21
"Thanks to the input of super-Aussie Sam Hill, the Demo's geometry has one of the lowest BBs and..."

Specialized 2011 - 2010-08-19
Seb Kemp calls it as he sees it - and this time he's looking at the SX Trail and Big Hit for 2011...

Specialized 2011 - 2010-08-17
It’s like someone took a ride through my mind, took notes on some of my favourite things, then made a bike..."

Shimano XTR 2011 - 2010-08-10
Stuart Kernaghan discovers that the revamped XTR group has developed a split personality

Intense FRO - 2010-08-02
The latest in the M-series lineage redefines state of the art in no uncertain terms

Gear Shots #63 - 2010-07-30
"Even when I have missed badly and bashed one, they have just kept right on turning with no complaint."

SPLIT PIVOT awarded patent - 2010-07-27
"Split Pivot is the world’s first patented Concentric Drop Out Pivot Suspension system."

Norco 2011 part 2 - DH, Shore & Shinobi - 2010-07-25
Minor adjustments to the DH bikes, a teaser of things to come and a full sus 29er

Norco 2011 - the Range, Vixa & Fluid - 2010-07-20
Norco launched its new bikes on the North Shore, and unveiled a new all-mountain bike, an updated women's-specific bike and a classic 5" trail bike

Teaser - Norco 2011 full suspension bikes - 2010-07-13
Stuart offers up photo highlights, weights and pricing info from the Norco 2011 launch

2010 Norco Vixa Review - 2010-07-12
There are XC, Road and even AM bikes for Women - nice to see Norco making a freeride bike for the gnarly girls...

Formula Factory Tour - 2010-07-08
Get a look at how Formula goes about design, manufacturing, testing and then real world use...

X-Fusion 2011 Line - 2010-07-07
We have taken what we have learned over the last 10 years and spent countless hours with our Engineers, athletes...

First Look: 2010 Cove G-Spot - 2010-07-07
"When a Handjob won’t do and picking up an STD is out of the question, it's time for the G-Spot..."

2011 Demo 8 Ridden - 2010-07-01
The Demo 8 has evolved to become lighter, more adjustable, wider in places, skinnier in places and sleeker overall...

Shimano XTR 2011 - 2010-06-30
Wider Tuned Concept widens XTR User profile? XTR for everyone? Kids Bikes? Cruiserss? Road? Nope!

Project Thunder Smurf - 2010-06-29
"...having a big rig with meaty tires and seven-plus inches of travel underneath you is a very good thing."

AIRprentice Bikes - 2010-06-29
Giving away bikes is a nasty, nasty job - and these two rides may be the toughest to part with yet...

Santa Cruz Carbon V10 - 2010-06-28
"The bike still felt very good in the 8.5” setting - slightly more lively but not as plush in the ugly..."

2011 Carbon V10 - 2010-06-25
If I must - I guess I'm available to ride the 34 lb DH bike that nobody's ridden except the Syndicate...

Magura 2010 - 2010-06-21
The latest goods from Magura, Vaude and Uvex. And hints at something new?

Answer Is Back - 2010-06-13
An updated Pro Taper bar, some tidy flat pedals and stems for the dirt jumper and downhiller on your Xmas list...

New RockShox shocks for 2011 - 2010-06-10
RockShox unveils its World Cup-level air shock, as well as new technology to improve its coil shock

15mm axles are here to stay - 2010-05-31
All three major players are endorsing the new axle size. Find out why RockShox jumped on board.

Sam Hill's 2011 Demo - 2010-05-27
The best look yet at the bike that Sam Hill will be piloting on the World Cup Circuit this year...

The Hive/e*thirteen merge - 2010-05-26
Fifteen.G cranks will be re-branded as e*thirteen and we’ll soon have additional product offerings under the...

REVIEW: 2010 Trek Session 88 - 2010-05-24
Connor Macleod pushes the Trek Session 88 to its limits on a myriad of trails

First Look: RockShox Reverb post - 2010-05-20
RockShox unveils its new hydraulic height adjustable seatpost

Transition Double Has Arrived - 2010-05-11
"We added some features in our quest to create the cleanest most solid short travel full suspension bike..."

Carbon V10 - 2010-05-06
"The Syndicate is in Lousa, Portugal right now testing the bike, and will be throwing it into the crucible..."

Banshee Rampant Review - 2010-05-05
The friend who introduced you to Nicky Nicky Nine Door with ‘homemade’ lemonade and fermented eggs..."

Gear Shots #62 - 2010-05-03
We check out an Urge helmet from France, Race Face Ambush knees from BC, DT Swiss wheels and something from NYC

2011 Rocky Mountain Slayer - 2010-04-26
The Slayer gets lighter, stiffer, stronger with more travel and tops it off with a Granny Sandwich...

Transition Covert Review - 2010-04-25
"You are just as likely to find them sessioning their company dirt jumps out back or going big..."

Avid Code and Code R - 2010-04-20
For 2011 the Code Series of brakes get a much needed facelift and a little Jenny Craig treatment...

Nickel and Butcher - 2010-04-12
'In the words of the lead engineer on this project, APP is "a kind of bogus acronym."'

2010 Double from Transition - 2010-04-08
"For the 2010 Double it was all about refinement and taking an already dialed frame to the next level..."

Banshee Spitfire - 2010-04-06
"It wasn’t like getting bucked from having too little rebound damping on, it was like hitting the throttle..."

Nomad Carbon - 2010-04-01
"And before anyone calls foul about using a light shock like a Monarch for a hard hitting bike like the Nomad..."

2010 Boxxer World Cup - 2010-03-27
"I felt much more in control in this section on the 2010 Boxxer when compared to the 2008 version..."

Readers' Rides # 18 - 2010-03-25
"After Pulcro went out of business I checked the web for some other guys riding the No Remorse and found..."

Panaracer CG 2.35 4X-AM - 2010-03-24
"Given Cedric Gracia’s colourful past I would have hoped for Panaracer to play on his personality..."

Project Bike: Part III - Wrap-up - 2010-03-21
"Trail capability went up, weight went down and the fun factor came close to the mystical number 11..."

Gear Shots #61 - Norco, Race Face & Chromag - 2010-03-19
We ride the '10 Norco Vixa, Race Face's new Sixc carbon cranks and bar, and Chromag's seat collar QR.

New From Rock Shox/Avid - 2010-03-17
A couple of affordable products aimed to give you the performance of swankier products...

Sam's Demo Frame - 2010-03-11
Each signature edition is numbered and smeared with Sam's DNA to make you ride faster...

Project Bike: Part Two - 2010-03-09
Part one was all about looking good. Part two is where the rubber hits the trail.

Cane Creek's New Simple Tapered Headset Solution - 2010-03-08
West Coast ingenuity solves a burgeoning compatibility problem, elegantly.

Readers' Rides #17 - 2010-03-04
"She was a present from an ex, the only good thing about that misguided relationship..."

Tires On The Clock - 2010-03-03
"Although I was entering corners with the same speed as the King of Traction I was drifting..."

Suspension Set Up - 2010-03-02
"Think about low speed compression being rider inputs - with more your bike's not going to dive..."

Fox Goes Long - 2010-02-23
Spy shots were posted in our forum - but it looks like this is a legit product...

Born Again Hardtailer - 2010-02-17
"I tried not to think about what might have happened, pointed it downhill and continued the ride..."

Night Ride Video - 2010-02-10
Ryan Berrecloth shows you what he and Ross Measures can do with 3000 odd Lumens firing...

Commençal Ramones - 2010-02-09
The long travel hard tail is a rare beast - but it's capabilities are vast and impressive...

Banshee Bikes New Site - 2010-02-09
Check out the Rune, Spitfire, Wildcard, Rampant, Amp, Legend Mk. II, Viento and Paradox for 2010...

Hayes Is Primed - 2010-02-08
Once the king of discs, Hayes has had a few fumbles in recent years. Are they back in the running...

Geax Tire Video - 2010-02-04
Luke Fulton, Brendan Howey and Dustin Greenall test Geax's new dirt jump tire on some sick dirt...

Osprey Raptor 18 Pack - 2010-02-01
Osprey's first attempt at a hydration pack for riders appears to have what it takes...

Rase Seatpost - 2010-01-28
What do John Holmes and this post have in common? The Black Mamba won't leave you asking for more...

2010 Trek Session 88 DH - 2010-01-25
To the Alpine! Connor Macleod kicks off a long term test with a trip to Brohm Ridge near Squamish...

Intense Tazer 4X - 2010-01-14
"If you are racing 4x / Slalom, you will either be on the Tazer VP or behind one in 2010...."

Readers' Rides #16 - 2010-01-06
As exotic as they come - this is a full carbon, gearbox driven DH bike from New Zealand. That's right Bru!

Steve Smith Riding the Evil Revolt REDUX - 2009-12-30
The Revolt in action and at rest plus an interview with Dave Weagle about the Delta system...

Sam Hill's Demo 8 REDUX - 2009-12-29
"When the fastest man on earth became available, we wanted to talk to him..."

09 Banshee Scythe Review - 2009-11-30
Andrew Gower and Chris Barker compare their experiences on Banshee's Freeride and DH frame...

X Fusion Signs T Mac - 2009-11-22
"I'm really happy with the product so far and the fact that they are a local company..."

Dunbar Cycles Goes Online! - 2009-11-20
Dunbar Cycles has gone virtual with the creation of an online store. Free shipping over $200 in North America...

New BB Standard - 2009-11-18
"Our plan is to launch this standard in 2011, make a fortune on it, but then in 2013..."

Gear Shots 59 - 2009-11-15
A product from Italy, one from the UK and another from Germany. See if you'd like them on your Xmas list...

New Trek Canada Prices - 2009-11-09
"The prices of the new Scratch and Remedy raised some eyebrows north of the border ..."

GoPro HD - Quick review - 2009-11-09
"Compact, self contained, very configurable, excellent quality video, decent sound and the best..."

Reader' Rides 15 - 2009-11-05
"My University scores went down because I spent so much time building stuff for the magician..."

The new Trek/Fox DRCV Shock - 2009-11-02
"I wanted to make sure we got rid of the “hammock” effect that large volume shocks are notorious for..."

The 2010 Remedy 9.9 Carbon - 2009-11-02
Slickrock, exposure and challenges of all shapes and sizes on Amasa Back, Rock Stacker and Jackson's...

Tales from the Interbike Crypt - 2009-11-01
Tricks and treats from the big show including an NSMB.com exclusive!

Trek's Scratch in Moab - 2009-10-29
Four new models of bike that defy the Germans' need to classify everything...

POC - U - 2009-10-27
Is the hard and soft armour from the Swedish company truly a Piece Of Cake...?

Scratch Preview - 2009-10-25
Direct from Moab - Photos from the 2010 Trek Scratch and Remedy launch to whet your appetite...

Zerode - 2009-10-14
A gear box bike from New Zealand that has been successfully raced and may even be produced...

2009 Flatline Unlimited Review - 2009-10-13
"If I’m a 6 out of 10 rider, how was I going to be able to tell if a bike was a 7 out of 10 or a 9 out of 10..."

Readers' Rides #14 - 2009-10-08
This is a double shot of exotics. Two rides for the price of...two and a half? Three maybe?

Shrew's Specialized SX - 2009-10-07
"When I picked this bike up for the first time I was baffled by how light it was..."

Interbike Remnants - 2009-10-06
A few more odds and ends from the greatest show on Earth

Specialized SX BIKE CHECK - 2009-10-06
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Dorado Tested - 2009-10-06
"I was obviously more than a little confused with what Manitou was trying to achieve..."

Trek Scratch Ridden - 2009-10-04
There's more to come but we managed to locate a rider who spent trail time on Trek's new Scratch...

Readers Rides # 13 - 2009-10-01
Darren takes a Boot'R and kicks three pounds off with some trickery and sleight of hand...

Interbike Day 315 - 2009-09-30
It never ends...

Interbike The Undead - 2009-09-29
Gear from Poc, Bikes from Morewood, Rocky, Superco, an electric unicycle and more Fergettes...

Go Pro Firmware Update - 2009-09-28
Want to use 8GB cards in your Go Pro and record files up to 4 GB? Now you can...

Interbike Lives On - 2009-09-27
New products from Marzocchi, Formula Brake, Syncros and more Fergettes of course...

Interbike Finale - 2009-09-25
Boys in briefs, tools, racks, mud, lids, a gearbox, Michelin, Dakine, Giro - a ragtag posting from Thursday

Interbike Show Goodies - 2009-09-24
Knolly, Intense, Ellsworth, Camelbak and more.

IN-TURB-IKE - 2009-09-24
Plus gear from DT Swiss, Lezyne, Park Tool and Evil as well as the girls referring to themselves as the 'Fergettes...'

Dirty Demo - 2009-09-23
The Banshee Legend FR, Mongoose Pinn'r, Scott Voltage FR, SRAM XX and more from Das Fürger from Bootleg Canyon...

Gear Shots #58 - 2009-09-21
Sugoi RSX 3/4 jersey, Truvativ Stylo OCT crankset and Fox Launch knee/shin and elbow pads

Review - Titus El Guapo - 2009-09-13
"Ride it in the mud. Being from the desert, nobody thinks our bikes can handle the mud..."

Readers' Rides # 12 - 2009-09-10
"It was intended to become that one magical bike that did everything well..."

Scott For 2010 - 2009-09-09
Scott rolls out a new gravity platform with adjustable travel and a price that'll leave you lift money...

2010 Totem - 2009-09-07
The 2010 Totem gets a new damper - the same Mission Control unit found in the Boxxer and Lyrik models and custom sticker kits...

Readers' Rides #11 - 2009-09-03
"An E-13 32T ring is all alone up front, which leads me to the customization portion of the build..."

831 from Fox - 2009-09-01
Fox Racing Shox takes 4X, Dirt Jump and Dual Slalom suspension to the next level...

FIRST LOOK: 2010 Giant Faith - 2009-08-30
The second instalment of the Giant 2010 launch profiles the all-new 7" Faith freeride bike

Gear Shots #57 - 2009-08-25
Mace Caliber Jersey & Gloves, Mace Task Shorts and Kali Durgana Helmet

REVIEW: Kona Coilair Supreme - 2009-08-24
The Coilair Supreme's strength is downhill performance. But what about the uphills? Lee tells all.

New Product @ Crankworx - 2009-08-23
Bike, component and gear manufacturers rolled out a number of treats for riders at the Crankworx expo

New Product @ Crankworx - Part 2 - 2009-08-23
Part two of a new product article from CWX '09

Specialized 2010 - 2009-08-20
Specialized big-bikes get their own product launch this year, NSMB was there to check it out.

Specialized 2010 Teaser - 2009-08-11
This is just the phone call to invite you to the party next week..

FIRST LOOK: 2010 Giant Glory DH - 2009-08-09
Stuart Kernaghan reports back on Giant's new 8" DH bike from the 2010 product launch in Colorado

Vholdr Contour HD - Mounting Options - 2009-08-06
Mounting options for the Vholdr ContourHD

Norco 2010 - Part 2 - 2009-08-05
"...it has a Formula flip-flop rear hub so you can run it hipster or freewheel if you like."

PREVIEW - Giant 2010 long-travel bikes - 2009-07-31
Stuart Kernaghan is in Colorado to check out Giant's all-new Glory, Faith and Reign X bikes for '10.

Norco Bling for 2010 - 2009-07-23
Guess which bike Jay Hoots considered doing the 65km BC Bike Race on...

REVIEW - Transition Blindside - 2009-07-20
Stuart Kernaghan spends a long time beating on Transition's big bike, and likes what he finds

Readers' Rides #10 - 2009-07-16
"The insatiable desire to spec and build bikes has helped maintain and drive my interest in the sport..."

Specialized Big Hit 3 Review - 2009-07-14
"All that’s missing is a rider in a blue-accented white jumpsuit to round out the look..."

Jerry Willows' Demo 8 - 2009-07-09
"Saturday afternoon rolled around and we hit up an old schoolish trail and this is where I noticed the low BB..."

Kona Shonky Inc. - 2009-07-08
"Then, to make the bike affordable, they slap on cheap low-end parts and quality is sacrificed..."

2009 Banshee Scythe frame - 2009-07-06
"My first ride on this bike was terrible, the bike thwacked and bounced all the way down the trail..."

Project Bike: Part One - 2009-07-02
"Need something to spice up your relationship with your ride? Nothing does that like some fresh shiny parts..."

The Latest from Magura - 2009-06-24
...doing a great job in dispelling the myth that carbon bars are no good for DHers.

Gear Shots #56 - 2009-06-24
VHoldr Contour HD POV vid camera, Kona CoilAir Supreme, and the Mace NOS Short

Gear Shots #55 - 2009-06-17
Rocky Mountain Flatline Unlimited, Dakine Apex hydration pack and Whistler Mountain Biking guide book

Readers' Rides #9 - 2009-06-12
"This is the part I love about Specialized. The engineering team manufactured multiples..."

Readers' Rides #8 - 2009-06-04
This reader's ride is a steel hardtail from the UK. He traded in a full suspension bike for it.

REVIEW - Santa Cruz Driver 8 - 2009-06-01
Santa Cruz drops a new 8" bike on the world. Does it live up to the company's reputation for sweet rides?

Curtis Robinson's Demo 8 - 2009-05-31
Curtis has a new ride - just like Sam Hill's ride - and when he gets healthy he'll be able to try it out...

Readers' Rides #7 - 2009-05-29
"We would say it’s a short travel freeride bike or aslopestyle bike for a competitive rider..."

First HD Helmet Cam - 2009-05-28
HIGH-DEF VIDEO FOR YOUR HEAD… from a Video Camera Small Enough to Fit on Your Goggles

Transtion Covert - 2009-05-28
"Most of these customers love to pedal singletrack and also hit more aggressive freeride trails..."

The Kona Shonky Inc. - 2009-05-27
"I wanted to make a bike that was rare and cool, but was also not crazy high priced so no one could afford it..."

Readers' Rides #6 - 2009-05-22
"The big bike was heavy because of all the steel parts, which I took from my dirtbike..."

Safety Recall - 2009-05-20
2007 Team DH - 2008 Team DH, ALine,Line PE, Atomik, Shore 1-2-3 and 2009 Atomik...

FLATLINE PRO Dissected - 2009-05-18
"This frame is as stiff as anyone who took a little blue pill just moments before."

REVIEW - 2009 Norco Fluid LT2 - 2009-05-18
Norco spent some time refining its 6" long-travel Fluid, and it seems the effort has paid off.

Readers' Rides #5 - 2009-05-15
"Finally, my newest friend, the one that has been getting the majority of my riding hours since I built it..."

Gear Shots 54 - 2009-05-10
"We use the word stoked too much in this business, so just wink knowingly while I tell you how the neighbours..."

Readers' Rides #4 - 2009-05-08
I remembered that my bro-in-law had changed his brakes out, and knowing that he is a bit “Scottish”...

First Look: X-Fusion Vengeance Fork - 2009-05-04
Suspension upstarts make a play for a seat at the heavy hitter's table.

Readers' Rides #3 - 2009-05-01
"Several of us agree that almost anyone can get on this bike and simply just start to ride...and ride fast!"

Readers' Rides # 2 - 2009-04-24
And now for something completely different - and Old School single speed makeover...

Intense 951 DH Race Frame - 2009-04-20
The monocoque downtube and G3 dropouts allow the rider to change wheelbase, head angle and...

Readers' Rides # 1 - 2009-04-16
"I made several compromises regarding durability or even function with this build..."

Transition's new DH Proto - 2009-04-14
“When developing the overall look of the bike, we wanted to avoid visual dead ends..."

Santa Cruz Blur LT Carbon - 2009-04-13
"Think of the Blur LTc as a hairy chested all-mountain ass kicker. In a hockey mask. Holding a chainsaw...."

Test Shot -Santa Cruz Driver 8 - 2009-04-08
"I’m not sure if it was the bike or the rider, but the Driver 8 felt consistently smooth and quiet..."

Gear Shots #53 - 2009-04-08
2009 Norco Fluid LT2, Geax Booze Light tires and size XXL Dakine gloves

Sam Hill's Demo 8 - 2009-04-07
"When the fastest man on earth became available, we wanted to talk to him..."

Santa Cruz V10 Proto Testing - 2009-04-03
"Last year they were all on production frames except for Steve Peat who wanted a longer one..."

Preview 2009 Titus El Guapo Preview - 2009-04-02
Can bike made in the desert thrive in the wet woods of the west?

Intense CRC Bikes Ready - 2009-03-31
"The new Intense EVO feels much lighter faster and with the new adjustability we can get the perfect set-up..."

REVIEW - 2009 Norco Vixa - 2009-03-27
Is a new bike from Norco the answer to all of your female-specific riding needs?

New SRAM Tech Vids - 2009-03-25
Change your cable, service your damper, bleed your brakes - it's all here step by step...

Trevor Hansen Bike Check - 2009-03-25
"I would need a granny ring, lung implants and quadricep motors..."

Adjust Your Rear Derailleur... - 2009-03-24
Don't throw your bike into the bush - get to know that funky doohicky at the rear of your ride...

Bikes of My Life - 2009-03-24
It all started when I was a wee lad in Vernon and used to race BMX with the likes of...

Dew Files #5 - 2009-03-23
Ever notice how Kona bikes don't seem to change much year to year? Here's why...

Gear Shots #52 - 2009-03-20
We check out the Specialized Big Hit III, Manitou Dorado first rides, and the SKS Airchecker digital tire gauge

Building and testing wheels at Easton - 2009-03-18
The Futures Channel brings you a documentary detailing Easton Sports' wheel building and testing procedures

Honda G Cross on ebay - 2009-03-12
Bid on the rarest DH Race bike in the world

New Rubber for the NSMB Team - 2009-03-12
"if I were trapped on a deserted tropical island, and I could only choose two out an infinite number of very sexy and yet, very functional and performance proven bikini models"

Steve Smith Riding the Evil Revolt - 2009-03-10
The Revolt in action and at rest plus an interview with Dave Weagle about the Delta system...

Mitch Chubey's Specialized SX - 2009-03-09
"There are a few modifications I have applied on my bike. The first being the infamous..."

Justin Wyper Bike Check - 2009-03-02
One of Justin's two bikes he won at AIRprentice in 2008 laid out for you...

MDE Bikes 69 - 2009-02-24
A custom made Italian freeride bike? Made to measure for your riding pleasure...

Berrecloth's Rides - 2009-02-19
The Claw sent me a few photos of the toys in his stable at home in Parksville...

Ian Nelson's Park and Jump Bike - 2009-02-19
Ian's 24lb dirt jumper is built to take a beating and keep looking pretty

More Dew Files - 2009-02-17
Dr. Dew listens while John Cowan talks about what he wants in a frame for going upside down...

Transition Bank - 2009-02-16
"The rotating axle positioning system is an eccentric design that takes up chain slack..."

Gear Shots #51 - 2009-02-13
2009 Manitou Dorado fork, Fox 32 TALAS RLC 150 fork and the WTB LaserDisc Trail 15mm wheel / wheelset

Five Ten Impact 2 Mid Shoes - 2009-02-06
"That meant if your heel was on the spindle heading into a gnarly section you were stuck there..."

Santa Cruz Driver 8 - 2009-01-30
"Daily duty DH racer? Park bike? Freeride bike? Heavy duty hucker? Backcountry bomber? Yep. All of the above......"

Dr Dew Files - 2009-01-29
Dr. Dew goes in search of Konas old and new around the Shore and Vancouver...

Curtis Robinson's Demo 7 - 2009-01-27
"I do this to avoid getting bucked over the bars while hitting a jump too burly..."

My weapon of choice for the 08 season. - 2009-01-27
Don't worry its legal.

Gear Shots #50! - 2009-01-20
Some stuff to dream about while we wait for the snow to melt around here...

Jerry Willow's Demo 8 - 2009-01-12
I have my Fox DHX 5.0 setup with the smallest air chamber possible for progession, 125 psi and a 500 lb Ti Spring

Gear Shots #49 - 2009-01-09
Sugoi Majik shell jacket, Chromag Fubar OSX handlebar and Ranger stem, Point One Racing spacers and integrated stem

A New Intense - 2009-01-07
Available in both AM and freeride trim, adjustable travel and head angle and 2nd gen VPP...

Darcy on the Vixa - 2009-01-07
Lighter, faster and more estrogen fuelled than any Norco yet...

Gear Shots #48 - Fox, RockShox, Chromag - 2009-01-01
2009 Fox TALAS RC2 fork, RockShox Vivid 5.1 rear shock, Chromag Bikes saddle / seatpost / collar

Gear Shots #47 - 2008-12-15
2009 Norco Vixa, Specialized's Command Post, Fox Teknik jacket

Eamonn's SX Trail - 2008-12-11
"After all, a little meat isn’t such a bad thing is it?"

Gear Shots #46 - 2008-12-05
Dakine Stormrider glove, Topeak Mini 18 tool, Gravity DH stem

16 Years of Squish - 2008-11-14
From the 1993 Vipor to the 2009 VPS Team DH Norco has come a long way...

Fox LTD Ed. 40 and DHX RC4 - 2008-11-13
"Lucky owners will find trading cards with Rachel and Gee’s photos and statistics in the package..."

REVIEW: 2009 Mongoose Pinn'r Foreman - 2008-11-10
Dr. Mark tests Mongoose's new FreeDrive big bike and likes what he finds

The Dakine Bike Bag - 2008-11-06
"My first travels were with a cardboard box, and involved hefty airline fees..."

North Shore Racks review - 2008-10-23
North Shore Rack's 2-bike gets put through the grinder.

Gear Shots #45 - Mongoose, Transition, and Sugoi - 2008-10-22
We're on the Mongoose Pinn'r 2009, a Transition Revolution wheelset, and in Sugoi Hans shorts...

REVIEW: 2009 Trek Session 88 - 2008-10-20
Derek Timmerman takes Trek's new DH rig for a ride and likes what he finds

Hayes Stroker Trail Brakes - 2008-10-17
Like a year-long cage match on your wheels - on the Wet Coast...

Gear Shots #44 - Race Face, Straitline and Bell - 2008-10-15
A new stem and bar from Race Face, Straitline's new stem and Bell's Drop helmet

Rampage Qualis are Done - 2008-10-06
Words, photos and 4 videos - McCaul, Semenuk and Atherton lead the chase into the finals on Monday...

An After-Dinner Mint from Sin City - 2008-10-02
Not another bite eh? It's wafer thin.

Evil Bikes and More - 2008-09-30
Have a look at the new Revolt as well as a selection of Ferg's personal choices...

Drilling down... - 2008-09-30
Home from Vegas and spilling the deeper details.

Interbike Bits - 2008-09-29
Goods from Mavic, Fox Clothing and Shimano to start off your week...

Rollin'... Vegas Style - 2008-09-26
The coverage rolls on, and on, and on.

Roadies - 2008-09-26
Interbike photos for the Roadies

Dirt Demo Leftovers - 2008-09-25
Going full throttle in Vegas to bring you all the goods.

Stinking Hot Rumours - 2008-09-25
but nobody told me not to tell you any of this news...

Mongoose Boot'r - 2008-09-24
Quick impressions of the 09 Boot'r

Wade Simmons and the Girl Scout - 2008-09-24
"It rewards you with what I can only describe as full tilt boogie, baby..."

Tuesday In The Dirt - 2008-09-24
The Foes Fly, Pivot Cycles new Firebird and a look at 'Money' Mayweather's fleet of cars...

Everything... under the sun. - 2008-09-23
All that and a bag of chips, or in this case a bottle of water.

Interbike Requests - 2008-09-22
We are in Vegas (baby!) and we're here to serve your needs - mostly that is...

2009 Dorado At Interbike - 2008-09-22
Are you enough of a rider to rock out the new Dorado Carbon air fork?

Light it up... - 2008-09-22
Fun and frolic in the desert for another year

Fox Shox for 2009 - 2008-09-19
Evolution rather then revolution is the order of the day at Fox...

Dakine Covers Your Ass - 2008-09-17
Dakine keeps it fresh with new garments, packs and the Storm Rider glove...

REVIEW - 2008 Norco Shore One - 2008-09-16
Norco's new long-travel machine for the big hit crowd is a winner

2008 Norco Fluid LT One and Two Review - 2008-09-11
Lee and Chris test the long travel all-mountain rides from Norco...

The 2009 Scott Genius - 2008-09-09
"You could fist the bars, push up to the big ring and go as fast as your nutsack would allow..."

Crankworx 2009 Product Highlights - 2008-08-27
Pix and some words on new stuff at Crankworx from Giant, Specialized, Corsair and others

Truvativ HammerSchmidt - First Look - 2008-08-12
Truvativ unveils its new Hammerschmidt front transmission system in Pemberton

Norco 2009 Launch - The 6" and 5" bikes - 2008-08-01
A bunch of medium-travel bikes for everyone, and one just for the ladies

Review: 2008 Mongoose Khyber Super - 2008-06-17
Shore Super-Weapon or All-Mountain Muddle?

Watson Bikes - 2008-06-03
"The second main disadvantage with other linkage front suspension systems is complication..."

REVIEW: 2008 Fox Van RC2 - 2008-05-12
Can 160mm of coil-sprung goodness handle all the Shore has to offer?

REVIEW: 2008 Giant Reign 0 - 2008-05-04
Giant puts the Reign on a diet for 2008, but does that make it the all-mountain ride for you?

Vanderham in Utah - 2008-04-23
I always look for lines that are unique no matter what - lines that force you to be dynamic

Dan Barham - Sea Otter Pt. IV - 2008-04-23
Where Dan manages to capture the dismantling of the dual stunt course

Sea Otter 2008 Part II - 2008-04-18
More from Sea Otter 2008

Sea Otter 2008 - 2008-04-16
New Saint, Trek Session 88 and more...

Interbike show shots - Let cheese reign - 2007-02-15
Interbike is good for a lot of things. You run in to tons of people you haven’t seen in a while, learn about what’s new and great and in the cycling world...

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