RACE NEWS/EDITORIAL
COVID DH World Championships – Leogang, Austria
World Champs is set to go ahead this week but will it matter?
PRESS RELEASE
The 2021 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Has Landed
The new Stumpy EVO comes in six sizes, has been bumped up to 160mm front and 150mm rear travel, with six geometry settings, and is mullet-friendly. It's definitely an all-new bike. Is the ultimate trail bike?
VIDEO
Dialed – More Challenges at Leogang World Champs
The Dialed film crew gets hit with a pretty big problem once they finally get their World Champs UCI accreditation…
LIGHT REVIEW
Blackburn Countdown 1600 & Dayblazer 1100
Night riding the North Shore on a budget with Blackburn's self-contained light systems.
VIDEO
Do-It-Yourself Rampage With Brendog and Olly Wilkins
With Rampage cancelled in 2020 and Brendog jonesing to huck himself off a cliff, the hunt for a COVID-approved site is on...
VIDEO
Trail Floof
Five former shelter dogs get to live their best lives, and enjoy a spot of mountain biking on the Shore to boot...
Sort of a Review
2020 Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Alloy 70 B.C. Edition
"I'm not an eMTB afficionado:" A Mountain biker's perspective on an electric mountain bike...
2-MINUTE EXPERT
What Makes a Quality Bike Light
There are certain ingredients that determine whether a bike light meets the quality standards we need to ride technical trails at night. Here's how to figure that out.
VIDEO
ROOTS - Andreu Lacondeguy
After several months confined to his home Andreu Lacondeguy gives us some background on his latest project: finding gold in the hills of Catalonia...
VIDEO
We Almost Had the Line - Remy Metailler and Steve Vanderhoek
An attempt for GoPro Line of the Year goes a little bit sideways...
Performance + Durability
Worth Every Penny
Performance and long-term durability have impressed A.J. with these shoes, pants, helmet and jersey.
EDITORIAL
Some thoughts on the recent purchase of MEC from Uncle Dave
"This is such a baffling statement to make for somebody supposedly looking to keep those same suckers coming through the doors..."
REVIEW | EDITORIAL
Shimano Deore M6120 Four-Piston Brakes
A Shimanophile's dream four-piston brake on a budget? As good as SLX or XT for less cash?
RACE NEWS
Melamed and Charre Take the Win in Finale Ligure
The 2020 Edition of the Enduro World Series is officially over, with a dramatic Italian finish...
What is in the Water?
1967 MGB GT & Forbidden Bikes Druid Connection
Deniz takes a walk down memory lane and finds common ground between a beloved old sports car and a terrific modern bike.
VIDEO
EWS Finale Ligure Shakedown Day
Primo dirt for shakedown but will it remain for the weekend? The racers share their thoughts on conditions and bike prep. ahead of the final EWS of 2020…
PRESS RELEASE
Kurt Sorge Joins Chromag Bikes
"I couldn’t be more excited to team up with Chromag to help create the most functional and stylish mountain bike gear every rider is looking for."
First Impressions REVIEW
2021 Kona Honzo ESD
Lots of surprises riding this modern, long, slack, 29er hardtail with a 150mm fork - plus Cam's Top Ten Reasons for riding a hardtail...
Long Term Thrashing
2020 Öhlins TTX Air & RXF36 m.2 Air Review
Öhlins delivers an aggressive suspension package with an unwavering ability to tackle rowdy terrain…
VIDEO
Forbidden Bikes - Unleashing the Druid XT
The Druid crosses the Pond, and gets its first taste of UK conditions
Geekbench, eat your heart out
SKS Airspy Review
Geeking out over tire pressures while trying to get in the saddle sooner...
VIDEO
The Process X: It’s So Sick
“It’s friggin extreme.” - Miranda Miller
VIDEO
Vali Holl - Vibe Things
When the hardest part of the day is choosing what bike to ride, you know you've got good vibes...
REVIEW | EDITORIAL
Budget Flats : Race Face Chester Pedals X Giro Jacket II Shoes
Race Face's budget-friendly Chester pedals meet Giro's 'daily driver' Jacket II shoe for a pairing that won't break the bank...