FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Introducing PNW Loam Pedals
PNW's forged and then machined new flat pedal has a nice shape and some rider and home-mechanic friendly features...
INDUSTRY NEWS
News Roundup - Week of January 19th
Kona's big sale, The Claw and Red Bull part ways, and fresh grips from Bike Yoke
Long Term Review
2022 Norco Sight VLT C1 eMTB Review*
Norco's second biggest e-brawler - with a modular battery system - over the long haul in all kinds of weather...
EDITORIAL - DOES THE FUTURE HAVE FEWER GEARS VIII
Jailbreak Your Rear Hub (or don't)
XD and Micro Spline freehub drivers are all you'll find on mid-to-high-end mountain bicycles these days, but that doesn't mean you can't use an HG driver and 'downgrade.'
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
2022 Canyon Torque 29 CF9
Graham finds himself curious about the character of Canyon's longest legged single crowned mountain bike...
Beggars Would Ride
Battery Flattery
It turns out it's possible the very same person can lust after hand built steel hardtails and electronic dropper posts - at the same time...
PRESS RELEASE
Canyon CLLCTV Welcomes Luca Shaw to DH Team
Shaw joins a stacked team including Troy Brosnan, Mark Wallace, and Jakob Jewett for 2022 and beyond...
EDITORIAL
Where Have All The Chin Bars Gone?
Why are so many of my friends ditching the chin bar and sticking with an open shell?
PRESS RELEASE
Cam Zink Joins Devinci Cycles
The heavy-hitting American freeride legend joins forces with the all-Canadian brand for 2022 and beyond...
Tear Down
A Look Inside the OneUp Dropper Post V2
You are not supposed to open that up!
EDITORIAL
We're Being Slowly Boiled Into Super Boost
With some very-big bicycle brands pushing extra-shitty 55mm chainlines on Boost-148 bikes, the heat is on for an industry-wide switch to Super Boost-157...
Review
PNW Components Hip Pack, Jacket, and more... (pricing updated)
Can PNW produce more than components and stretch into jackets, shorts and bum bags...
VIDEOS
Weekend Warmup - New Year Edition
A fresh stack of videos to start 2022 off right...
Review
Gloworm XS 2800 and Alpha 1200 Lights
A Total of 4000 lumens from this Kiwi light brand
PRESS RELEASE
Forbidden Bikes Launches World Cup DH Team
Connor Fearon and Alex Storr join Magnus Manson and Rhys Verner as Forbidden looks to take on both the UCI DH and EWS circuits
EDITORIAL
Micro-Categorize Your Mountain Bicycle
Welcome to the categorization of post-postmodern mountain biking. What type(s) of bike are you riding?
Pistons & Pivots
Pistons & Pivots - Hailey Elise's '96 Tacoma & 2022 Juliana Rubion CC MX
In a sea of Toyotas in a parking lot, Hailey's '96 Tacoma stands out proudly...
Things that made a grim year better for me
Reasons to be Cheerful, Part 3
Mike Ferrentino's reluctant interpretation of a Best of 2021 list
Some Good Salvaged from 2021
Best of 2021 - Cam McRae's List
"The nebulous margin between 2020 and 2021 leaves me spinning my wheels to recall what actually made an impact..."
VIDEO
Thanks to YOU!
The opportunity for Nukeproof to work with Katy only came up early in 2021. While it's only been one short season, they're super proud of what they have achieved together...
NEW & DIFFERENT
Best of 2021 - Pete's List
Looking back on a year of hard work and obstacles reveals that 2021 was one of my best ever and a reminder that taking chances and pursuing challenges is a recipe for growth.
A Year in Photos
Best of 2021 : Deniz's Perspective
"Turns out Uncle Dave is a great subject for photos. Just don't ask for him to go back up more than twice..."
WRAPPING UP 2021
Best Of 2021 - Andrew's List
2021 featured fresh cedar on my favourite trails, a pile of messages about rigid bikes, the 29+ Vigilante's stay of execution, Anglesets, and gear that feels like home.
Season's Greetings
Merry Christmas. Etc.
A short (and secular) Christmas letter to our visitors, supporters, and contributors...