Mixing Metals
Garage Built: Tom Moffatt's Custom Made Bikes
A mix of metals meets a mix of wheels with these custom-designed bikes from Whistler.
EDITORIAL | A Spring Service Story
5 Gifts For Your Bicycle Mechanic That Aren't Beer
You don't need to butter up your mechanic, but if you wanted to show your appreciation for someone that went that extra mile, here are a few ideas.
Race Results
Final Results – Les Gets World Cup DH 2021
Challenging conditions and increasing rain throughout the race make for a wild day in Les Gets…
Home Mechanic Disasters
The FrankenCamber: A COVID-Era Bike Build
Bodging together a bike that would fit his son, with a used XC frame and parts hoarded over many years - almost put Cam McRae over the edge...
Race Results
Qualifying Results – Les Gets World Cup DH 2021
The Les Gets track looks unreal but who managed to piece together a strong run when it mattered?
PISTONS & PIVOTS
Pistons & Pivots - Pete's Dodge Dakota V8 Magnum
Blue thunder keeps rolling
EDITORIAL
Corsair Was High Pivot AND Pedaling, In 2007
The Corsair Maelstrom was, from design to execution, an excellent example of a high pivot w/idler mountain bike meant to be pedalled - but where is the credit?
VIDEO
Forged: Behind the new Norco Range
Take a peek behind the curtain at what it took to create the Norco Range...
Tool REVIEW
Two Tools and a Floor Pump from Pro*
Two very handy tools that will save you time and a solid pump with an easy to read and accurate gauge...
VIDEO
Let it Run - The Forbidden Dreadnought Gets Wild in Nelson
Late last fall, after wrapping up their opening video a little earlier than anticipated, the Forbidden team decided against going home early and instead, headed back into the mountains for more...
Head to Head Review
Canyon Spectral 29 CF8 vs. Ibis Ripmo AF SLX
The "shootout" some of you have been waiting for...
Editorial
Mixed-Wheel Puzzling – It's About More Than Clearance
Mixed-wheel musings from a year of experimenting…
LONG TERM REVIEW
Trek Rail 9.8 XT
Trek's Rail e-bike platform is smooth, powerful, and successfully walks the line between trail bike and something bigger.
News Week of June 23rd
Crankworx Returns to BC, Fresh Packs and On-Bike Storage, and a Wild Paint Job from Ibis
Balance out the impact of your cycling garments, more new wheels from Reserve, and the Jekyll has returned...
First Impressions REVIEW
The All-New 2022 Norco Range C1
Not your dad's Norco - this machine is a high pivot race weapon that has a lot in common with a DH bike...
VIDEO
Finn Iles - Quick & Dirty Part 1
Take a ride with Iles as he showcases some of his favourite spots outside the tape...
MINI REVIEWS
Gear Shots June 22, 2021
A couple of chill jerseys, gloves + science, a cockpit sleeper, and the absolute best post-ride beer.
REVIEW | EDITORIAL
9point8 SLACK-R IS-Standard Angleset
The 9point8 Slack-R is not just the Angleset option for Integrated Standard headsets. It's a Community Service!
VIDEO + TECH INFO
The Jekyll is Loose
Cannondale's all-new enduro machine gets a workout with Mitch Ropelato and Kera Linn
REVIEW
Octa Mousse Insert Review
These 8-sided Spanish pool noodles are very light but they also provide excellent protection and a ride that is closer to riding regular tubeless...
DREAM BUILDS
Dream Builds - Reader Submission Winner
We've been getting some great submissions from readers - here's our first winner of a Tailored Frame Protection package from RideWrap.
REVIEW
Specialized Trail Rain Jacket
Not just for cold rain
BIKE REVIEW
Canfield Bikes Balance LE - Review
"The Balance demanded my attention in the most polite way possible; by taking me to the edge of destruction and then returning me to earth safely..."
PRESS RELEASE
Rocky Mountain Enduro Team Gets Custom Race Liveries Courtesy of RideWrap
A little team building and know-how from RideWrap meant the RME Team got some fresh new looks for their 2021 EWS campaign...