INDUSTRY NEWS
News Roundup: Week of October 6th
New powered-up bikes from Commencal, lineup changes for Rampage, and more...
EDITORIAL
XTR vs. Deore - Can you tell the Difference?
What's it like to ride a bike for months with Shimano Deore M6100 components and then be catapulted into the world of XTR - on the same bike...
VIDEO
The Making of Realm- Featuring Brandon Semenuk
Go behind the scenes of Semenuk's latest video effort, and get a sneak peek into the 2022 Joyride course...
GUEST EDITORIAL
The 14 Laws of Loam 2021*
Not all loamers are illegal or unsanctioned, and not all unsanctioned trails are loamers, but you can figure out where these rules apply...
PRESS RELEASE
The New Santa Cruz Bicycles Chameleon Has Arrived
Mixed wheel sizes, more spots for storage, and a series of unique frames are among the highlights for the 2022 Chameleon...
REVIEW
Showers Pass Little Crossover Kids' Jacket
A 2.5-layer truly weatherproof jacket for 4-to-8-year-old kids from Showers Pass...
RACE NEWS
Moir and Pugin Crowned 2021 EWS Champions in Scotland
Vittoria EWS Tweed Valley brought the drama to the rolling hills of Southern Scotland, as driving rain and challenging conditions served as a fitting backdrop to the most anticipated race of the season...
VIDEO
Spreading Happiness - Pt. 2
Nico Vink returns to La Fenasosa Bike Park in Spain to lay down some fresh trails and spend time in the community...
VIDEO
Riding in the Yukon
Several years ago, a group of us headed to the Yukon to ride and learn more about a fantastic program called Singletrack to Success. We just found the video footage.
VIDEOS
Weekend Warmup - Beyond Edition
Small towns with big trails, Barca skate spots, and the long way back with bikepacking...
EDITORIAL
Trepidation
The future bruises on my ass cheeks hurt but not as much as the gleefully twinkling eyes of my companions and the jolly mirth in their glib and waggish comments.
BIKE PREP
Getting the Santa Cruz Blur ready for BC Bike Race
Getting the Santa Cruz Blur ready for the upcoming BC Bike Race has meant some changes to spec and getting used to piloting an XC bike.
INDUSTRY NEWS
News Roundup: Week of September 29th
A new documentary about Steve Smith, fresh products, BCBR returns, and the final round of the EWS is near...
PRESS RELEASE
Introducing the All-New Rocky Mountain Element
Built for epic stage races and big days in the saddle, the new Element sees some major revisions for 2022...
Can we Travel Already?
2 Days and 4 Rides in Wellington NZ
Wellington New Zealand may not have the reputation of Rotorua or Queenstown - but the riding is more than worth the trip...
FIVE SHOES REVIEWED
Leatt's Full Shoe Lineup
Leatt clearly isn't inclined toward half measures and their shoe line is five models strong and includes two waterproof models.
VIDEO
Weekend Warmup
A new Kona E-Bike, atypical tunnel traffic, and a whole lot more...
REVIEW | EDITORIAL
AXS Eagle Economics
I understand why SRAM's AXS Eagle is the only current drivetrain option that folks are truly lusting after, but let's have a look at the economics of wireless shifting before you push the button...
Review
I may have a Problem: 4 Shoes Reviewed
Toe to Toe with 4 trail shoes for clipless pedals. You know; the pedals you clip into.
VIDEO
Matt MacDuff - Stacking the Stoke
Matt MacDuff brings the heat with a scorching summer build in BC’s Interior...
EDITORIAL
Progression and the Dreaded Plateau*
"Among my core group, there are days when any one of us can be the fastest, and this parity makes all of us charge hard..."
VIDEO
Transition Bicycles: Inside the Exclusive 2021 MTB Industry Summit
Lost in all the cheese-throwing and lanyard-wearing doofuses, Transition just released alloy versions of the Sentinel and Scout.
First Impressions
Knolly Tyaughton Steel & Titanium Hardtails
Knolly's entry into the Aggressive Hardtail Game is Strong Contender...
REVIEW
Rivals & Collaborators: The Race Face Conspiracy Jersey v. Stash Jacket
The Stash is a 'sometimes jacket' with a built-in frame attachment and the Conspiracy Jersey is a super-stretchy, effort-friendly, weather-resistant jersey...