VIDEOS
Weekend Warmup #243
Matt pulled together the best videos from his feed this week to save you the time of going through yours: Nico Vink, Kilian Bron, Rob Warner, and Danny Hart put on a show
First Look | Product Launch
2025 Kona Hei Hei
Kona updates the Hei Hei with more travel, longer reach, and slacker angles to create a compelling trail bike
Gear and Gears
Some Sea Otter Stuff for 2025
If the sky was falling, Sea Otter seemed to be protected; vibes were good and some cool products were on display
Industry News
Devinci Chainsaw Recall Update Explained
As Devinci nears replacement of the frames affected by the recall, they provide some insight into what happened
REVIEW
Riding the 2026 Santa Cruz Bullit in Powell River
It could have been a straightforward bike review. Instead, Seb and I conspired to squeeze in a few days of riding in Powell River as well.
Comic
Raccoons Borrowed My Bike Volume 5
Dog is so lost. Look out Dog!
Beggars Would Ride
Familiar/Strange
Rootless has a very different meaning in New Zealand...
Review
FSA Gradient i30 Carbon Wheels
A long review period on a brand new set of carbon wheels from FSA - with straight pull spokes and 72 points of engagement
VIDEOS
Weekend Warmup #242
Kilian Bron in 'Immersion', The Rise Crew heads to Bulgaria, and BIG MTB Hits in the UK with Josh Lowe
EXCLUSIVE
Lal Katana
Based on the Sunshine Coast, Lal Bikes' Katana is a very interesting bike designed to showcase a very interesting drivetrain design.
Industry News
News Roundup - Thursday April 10th
Forbidden forays into e-bikes, RaceFace debuts the Era 55mm Handlebar, Continental updates their xc tire range, and Vaea Verbeeck joins SCOTT
Comic
Raccoons Borrowed My Bike Volume 4
Is Elk late to the ride, or is he just a charismatic megafauna?
Industry News
OneUp Reveals NEW V2 Carbon Handlebars
OneUp's New V2 Carbon Handlebars features a 760mm width model with increased compliance and adds a 50mm rise option
Review
All New 6D Alterra Helmet
6D has a new lightweight, full-face, enduro helmet called the Alterra.
Industry News
News Roundup - Monday April 7th
Fizik unveils an all new helmet range to cover mountain, gravel, and road, while WTB adds three new saddles to their Fusion Form roster
Uncle Dave
Demystifying Lower Leg Fork Service
Uncle Dave has conversations with suspension manufacturers about servicing your lowers
RAD VIDEOS
Weekend Warmup #241
Ripton welcomes Remy Morton, riding an active volcano in Indonesia, Christian Bagg rides 100 miles with his arms, and Christopher Blevins reflects on the upcoming season.
HERE COMES SPRING
Monthly Wallpaper: April 2025
Sometimes all the chaos of fallen trees can turn a turd into a gem, and with a rider as gifted as Nate Spitz in front of the lens, just about anything is possible.
Review
Introducing the Rockshox Reverb AXS 2.0
The name is the same, but this is a brand new version of the original wireless dropper post that comes in lengths from 100 - 250mm in 25mm increments
Industry News
News Roundup - Week of March 31st
Yeti Cycles launches an Anniversary Edition ASR, Kona unveils a redesigned Libre, Devinci reveals an updated Troy build, and NW Tune-Up announces their 2025 lineup
Review
Smith Forefront 3 MIPS Helmet
The Forefront 3 adds some bells and whistles, and everything has been at least slightly tweaked, but it'll be familiar to current Forefront fans.
Comic
Raccoons Borrowed My Bike Volume 3
Crawdad longs for flowing water.
VIDEOS
Downhill Madness at Tennessee National | Sleeper Shreddit
The Sleeper Shreddit is in from the 2025 Red Bull Tennessee National Downhill at Windrock Bike Park
Initial Impressions
2025 Fox Float X2 and DHX2 shocks
The names are the same, but Fox Racing Shox has two new shocks for 2025