REVIEW
Five Ten Trailcross XT
Five Ten's Trailcross line aims at trail riding and bikepacking, but that doesn't exclude it from being a good choice all over the hill - as long as you don't need an armoured shoe.
DIY FTW
Build a Bike Wash Station for around $50
This is an easy job if you have any skills with wood and you are an adept scavenger...
PRESS RELEASE
Wheels for All - WTB Launch the Proterra Lineup
Built around the twin concepts of simplicity and cost-effectiveness, WTB aims to provide a quality wheel at an affordable price, regardless of what you ride.
VIDEO
Wade Simmons' Pick-A-Part: Technical Climbs
Can Wade clear the Impossible Climb, or will it get the better of this old Shore master?
VIDEO
Introducing the 2021 Loose Riders Team
The Loose Riders crew gets some fresh faces for the 2021 season...
Review/Editorial
Chasing Bike Silence – STFU Chain Damper
Silence may be golden but the sound of rubber slapping across the ground is platinum…
REVIEW
SR Suntour Durolux 36 Boost EQ Fork
Ultra-stiff uppers, a nice riding chassis, a new self-balancing EQ air spring, the simple self-contained PCS-RC2 damper, and all for 800 USD.
REVIEW
7mesh Thunder Pants and Men's Skypilot Jacket
Two uncompromising garments designed to protect you from the rain in Portland, Quebec, New York, Vancouver, the UK or France...
Gravity Freeride or Gravity Free Ride
Ergon GFR1 Factory Grip Review
A change from the unique shapes we're used to seeing from Ergon, while still maintaining interesting features…
Whatcha Packin'
AJ's Riding Camera Pack Solution
Trying to dethrone my old faithful camera-carry setup with something more versatile and specific – the Evoc CP18 camera backpack.
REVIEW
Leatt Head to Toe Review
A helmet that will protect your bank balance, gloves with a soft touch, and a pair of scientifically formulated flat pedal shoes from the South African brand.
PRESS RELEASE
Cannondale Welcomes Mitch Ropelato and Kera Linn to the Team
Two new athletes for the Big Green Machine's Enduro program
PRESS RELEASE
The Ripley AF Has Landed
You can now get your mitts on a shred-ready Ripley for less than $3K (USD)...How 'bout that?
REVIEW | EDITORIAL
Rev Grips Race Series Shock Absorbing Grip System
Rev Grips' Race grip is a micro-suspension, floating grip system that aims to isolate trail noise and keep folks riding longer...
Review
2021 Kona Process X First Impressions Review
The biggest and baddest Kona Process gets an initial examination on the North Shore...
insert Review
Rimpact and Rimpact Pro Insert Review
Dave Tolnai has his first insert experience on Rimpact while Cam McRae compares them back to back with Cushcore...
REVIEW
2021 Transition Sentinel Review
Reflecting on eight months aboard Transition's longest-travel 29er
REVIEW
Banshee Titan - Part One
A preliminary frameset-only review of Banshee's 6" travel Titan enduro bike with Part Two to follow later...
EDITORIAL
My Year as the BoXXer Trail Bike Guy
After throwing a bunch of celebratory X-ups, I swapped out my creaking Lyrik (RIP) for a Boxxer RC...
VIDEO
Sam Hill and the Mega: Race Proven
Sam Hill isn't parting ways with Nukeproof, but he hasn't been slacking in the off season either...
Ask Uncle Dave
Dear Uncle Dave: Where the hell is my new bicycle!?
Or more accurately - How do I explain to people that it might take a little while to get here?
VIDEO
Wade Simmons' Pick-A-Part: Lower Digger
One of the Shore's legends explains how to rail those corners and pop those jumps on a renewed classic...
MTB specific jacket from Patagonia
Patagonia Dirt Roamer Jacket Review
Effective riding gear for variety of weather conditions
BEST OF 2020
Best of 2020 - Pete Roggeman's List
We can all agree 2020 is better left behind us, but that doesn't mean there wasn't a lot to appreciate about it.