Does The Future Have Fewer Gears pt V - Editorial
You Should Try a Friction Thumb Shifter
Mix things up on your mountain bike, for the price of a friction thumb shifter and become a better rider in the process.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS REVIEW
2021 Rocky Mountain Altitude C70
The redesigned enduro race whip by Rocky Mountain
PRESS RELEASE
Introducing the 2021 Rocky Mountain Altitude
Rocky Mountain's new undisputed Enduro platform sees a number of updates for the 2021 model year.
REVIEW
Min-Maxed-Metal: WTB KOM Light & Tough Rims
Many months on WTB's excellent answer for riders sticking with aluminum rims for the price, ride quality, or application.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS REVIEW
Introducing the 2021 Trek Slash 9.9 XO1
Trek's flagship enduro race bike was born when the geometry evolution was starting to really gain steam, but that was years ago, and the Slash was due for a redesign.
REVIEW | EDITORIAL
When Is A Semi-Slick 2 Damn Quick? (With The Teravail Cumberland)
Andrew discovers the circumstances where a semi-slick is much too quick, for him, on the North Shore...
Long-Term Skids
Shimano SLX Four-Piston Brake Review
"As I found with the new SLX drivetrain, the SLX brakes make it hard to justify the extra money for XT…"
REVIEW
e*thirteen Vario Dropper Post
e*thirteen's new dropper remote goes toe-to-toe with some of the very best - and the post shows real promise as well...
Editorial
Free Your Junk (and Ditch your Chamois)
After years wearing tight, shiny shorts made for roadies below my baggies - it was time for an alternative...
SLX GROUP REVIEW - PART 1
Shimano SLX Drivetrain Review
How close can the third tier drivetrain come to XT - or even XTR?
TEARDOWN | FIRST IMPRESSIONS
SR Suntour Durolux EQ
A dimple is added and a spring is removed - and the result in performance and trail experience are impressive...
REVIEW
Tannus Armour TUBELESS Inserts Tested
These are lighter than much of the competition while delivering most of the key benefits and fewer hassles - at a lower price...
REVIEW | RELEASE
Bontrager Verse, A Saddle For All Riders
The first Bontrager saddle that has truly worked for me comes in four sizes, and three trim levels, that will hopefully work for most everyone.
1,000 KMs of TESTING
6 Months with the 12sp Shimano XT Group
Shimano's second tier group has never been closer to XTR.
REVIEW
The Camelbak Chase Protector Vest
Camelbak updates the "Hip-Pack-Killer" to combine the great stay-put-fit of the first edition with a CE Level 2 back protector.
Review
Race Face Ruxton Shorts and Pants
A look at Race Face Ruxton shorts and pants - Trevor likes them both but wants to wear the pants every ride...
REVIEW
Women's Apparel from Sombrio
Veronika has spent a few months in Sombrio's Rebel Shorts, Noble Jersey and Lily Gloves. Here are her impressions.
'Max' Didn't See This Coming…
Topeak JoeBlow Booster Floor Pump Review
The JoeBlow Max has served well for more than a decade but the third cousin wants his chance to play…
First Look
2021 Canyon Sender CFR
"Canyon set out to develop the new Sender with one goal; build the best race bike possible..."
REVIEW
Pearl Izumi Elevate Knee Pads
An early ouchy left Andrew leary of the Elevate knee pads but he's come full circle...
REVIEW
PNW Rainier Gen 3 Dropper Post
The PNW Rainier delivers up to 200mm of travel, adjustable in 5mm increments, for a very reasonable price...
RIDE ALONG REVIEW
2020 Norco Sight 29 "Build Your Ride" Review
Riding the semi-custom 2020 Norco Sight 29 Down Under and throughout the Sea To Sky…
EDITORIAL | FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Alone. In The Dark: Min-Maxing your Night Rides
Night riding the North Shore on a budget with bright, well-priced, self-contained, lighting systems from Light & Motion and Blackburn.
RELEASE & REVIEW
Riding the New Vorsprung Secus
The best characteristics of both coil and air-sprung suspension systems in one?