VIDEO & DEVELOPMENT
The One-Off Santa Cruz Danny Mac Bike
The unique bike that saw the beginning of new techniques at the in-house R&D facility…
REVIEW
Gore Power Trail GT AS Waterproof Shorts
There is nothing worse than a soggy and cold chamois - but there is more to wet weather shorts than waterproofing...
Two-Minute Reviews
Pearl Izumi X-Alp Launch Flat Pedal Shoes
Pearl Izumi has always made footwear popular with the XC and road crowds - but what about a flat pedal shoe...
Review
Osprey Raptor 14 Hydration Pack
The only raptor you'll want on your back…
Two-Minute Reviews
Wolf Tooth Dropper Post ReMote
Need a new dropper remote? Buy the ReMote. It's simple and an awesome product…
REVIEW
Race Face Aeffect 150mm Dropper
An excellent 150mm dropper post for a reasonable investment.
REVIEW
2018 Pearl Izumi X-Alp Elevate Shoes
A Boa closure and some carbon say race but the comfort, look and fit of these shoes say freeride (and apres ride)
Editorial
Standard Issues
A discussion over beers turns to SRAM's new DUB BB and crank and Andrew Major injects some perspective about standards...
REVIEW
TRP Quadiem Brakes - (Gwin's Brakes!)
Does Aaron Gwin even use his brakes? Do you need to stop quickly to go fast? And what does TRP stand for...
Long Term Review
We Are One Agent Wheelset
After close to a full year of abuse, Tim is left pretty impressed with the Agent wheelset.
2 Minute Reviews
Blackspire Big Slim Flat Pedals
Excellent support from the slightly concave 92mm² platform and a couple of decades of excellent aftersale support from Blackspire combine to make the Big Slim an impressive flat pedal choice.
Enduro Bearing's Ceramic Bottom Bracket
Searching for a 30mm BB92 Solution
Enduro Bearing makes a solution in both ceramic hybrid and stainless with external seals and double row bearings...
Two-Minute Review
TLC Brass Nipples
Better but boring brass or slightly lighter aluminum nipples in sexy anodized colors? TLC Bikes has an interesting third option.
First Impressions
2018 Mondraker Foxy XR
Aggressive geometry that can be pushed even further, 150mm of coil sprung suspension and a slightly bigger, 160mm front end. The Foxy XR positions itself as one of the more assertive looking trail bikes in its category.
Winter Shoe Review
45NRTH Japanther Winter Shoes
These clipless pedal boots with the funny name were broken in with a 16 hour ride on the shortest day of the year...
Teardown | First Look
Ritchey WCS Kite Dropper Post
Ritchey WCS components are known to be feathery - and this post is no exception - but it has qualities the scale can't measure as well...
2 Minute Reviews
Bontrager TLR Tire Sealant
Sealant always seems to be a last minute requirement - so it's important to know what works...
Teardown |Review
2018 Trek RE:aktiv Thru Shaft Shock
Performance gains as well as durability and service ease are among the claims Trek is making about Thru-Shaft shocks from Fox and RockShox...
Release | Review
Renthal Ultra Tacky Push-On Grips
Are you looking for grips that don't compromise grip or diameter size for any other consideration? Look no further...
Two-Minute Review
Lizard Skins Monitor HD Gloves
"It's a bit like having a bullet proof convertible, or maybe hockey goalie gear without a cup..."
Two-Minute Review
RRP ProGuard - The Max Protection Edition
The ProGuard Max Protection fender is worthy of anyone looking to improve their view when riding in mucky conditions...
Interview
An Aerospace Perspective on Carbon
Twenty years working with aerospace composites, and a smaller window building steel duallies, gives Joe McEwan of Starling Cycles a unique perspective...
Italian Mudders
Northwave X-Arctic GTX winter shoes: Reviewed
With a gore-tex membrane and truly excellent fit and waterproofness, the X-Arctics are not just a good winter shoe, they could be the one you wear for three seasons.
2 Minute Reviews
Leatt DBX 3.0 Enduro Helmet
The popularity of enduro racing has spurred the development of removable chinbar helmets - but they are useful for non-racers as well...