Gear

Finding some good from this past year with bike goodies

Riding with my kid, a bottom bracket that will last forever(?), a photo that gets me stoked, and some fresh gear. I have a hot list of things to be thankful for as 2020 pulls over and lets 2021 pass...

Finding some silver linings in a challenging year.

Not going to be sad to see the back end of 2020, but there were some things to enjoy.

Keep it local, try to go eco, and support the businesses and people that make a difference.

It could be.a real asset having Patagonia enter the mountain bike sphere, but these excellent pants may not be ready for prime time...

Leatt combines a waffle pattern in their RideGrip sticky rubber to deliver a casual looking 90 USD flat pedal shoe.

If you don't like the damped feeling of the Cushcore insert, this option from the U.K. may be of interest…

A growler with insane value, a flat shoe to consider, true wireless ear buds that'll hold up to anything you can dish out, and the best piece of outerwear you'll ever own.

Give the female shredder in your life the gift of happy rides.

The OneUp EDC Lite tool brings almost all the functions of the original to an easy to install configuration

The Nomad keeps mid-size wheels, gets the long low slack treatment - and brings on a sh!t tonne of fun...

Lazer's just-released helmet builds on the experience of the Impala but adds enduro-friendly features.

Crankbrothers introduces flat pedal and clip-in shoes with three lacing options each - with the Stamp Lace, flat pedal shoe reviewed here...

This is a surprisingly spritely platform and you might even wonder if you're on smaller wheels...

For some people the best rain jacket may not be the one that puts the highest priority on keeping water out...

You may be running out of time, but we've still got loads of great gift ideas for the rider in your life.

Gifts don't have to be flashy – but AJ has some great ideas to make them thoughtful and original...

"It certainly doesn't look like something that screams out for a coil shock, but it is an option that Ibis makes available..."

Gear from Fox for staying comfortable and motivated to ride through the cold, wet months.

Make the fussy mountain biker(s) in your life happy with some ideas you may not stumble upon yourself...

Fox has released it's latest version of the big dog – the 2021 Fox 40. Here's a look at how the comprehensive changes stack up...

A unique take on an e-bike, sweet value in carbon wheels, French rubber and a coffee press, plus your new favourite socks.

For the young and the old, for the busy and the bold. Here's my attempt at a helpful list of gift ideas for the mountain biker in your life.