SAD NEWS
Rumours of Kona's Demise May not be Greatly Exaggerated
Strange happenings at The Sea Otter Classic indicate it may be time to prepare Kona's obituary.
First Look
Kona Ouroboros Gravel Bike
Deniz and Cooper have distinct gravel bike needs. Will the new Kona Ouroboros cater to them both?
First Impressions | Product Launch
2024 Yeti SB 165
Yeti's new brawler gets a first look under our gravel specialist
Cooper's Gravel Tour
Bay Area by Bike
"If you were looking at this report for trails to go ride, day three is the day I'd repeat..."
Trip Preparation
The Box of Shame
In an almost forgotten box filled with shame and nice things, Cooper finds inspiration for a journey.
REVIEW
A Tale of Two Pumps
In an era of inflation, is it worth spending money on inflation?
REVIEW
3 Pedal Models from HT
Cooper saddles up some unfamiliar SPD-type pedals with cleats that aren't compatible with Shimano's system.
Full Review
2024 Trek Slash Review
Trek made some changes for Gen 6 of the Slash. Cooper has had a good amount of time to suss them out.
Review
7mesh Airmap S2S Vest and Cache Anorak
We have another vest lover in our midst but the Anorak is more difficult to tame and praise...
Is using a whole genre of riding cheating?
Cooper's Best Ride(s) of the Year
"Momcountry practitioners will note dadcountry is a gendered term, but that's a product of me being a dad..."
Editorial
Thin Crust vs. Deep Dish - Choosing Gravel Wheels
It turns out that gravel wheels are like pizza - as illustrated by Crankbrothers Synthesis Gravel and Bontrager Aeolus 49V.
Shimano ME5 and XC7 review
shiMANO a shiMANO (spd shoes)
Two Shimano SPD shoes that are superior to the brand's ME7 model
First Ride
Trek Slash: The Next Generation
A first look at Trek's high pivot idler-equipped sled for 2024.
Review
Maxxis Forekaster
Searching for the Goldilocks Tire.
Review
Hammerhead Karoo 2
A useful tool, just an expensive optical gear display, or an over-connected harbinger of things to come?
A first look at this mini-shredder
Kids Ride Shotgun Dirt Hero
A modular run bike designed to grow with your kid by people who care.
Oh god not another _________country article
Dadcountry
Dirt Jumping and Pump tracking (on a new Evil Faction II) with junior is a great way to be a good parent and keep your skills sharp...
Review
Kona Process 134 CR/DL 29
A playful and efficient trail bike suited to most riders on most terrain.
REVIEW
fi’zi:k Terra Artica GTX
A cold weather shoe, for cold and wet weather.
Head to toe review
Rapha MTB Trail kit
Rapha's entry into the MTB market had us all wondering, but Cooper came away impressed by the line's design and value.
Full Review
Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon
Cooper weighs in on the bike that carried him to BCBR Gravel Explorer and all over the sneaky trails and back roads of the Shore.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Chromag Darco
A hardtail.... with rear suspension?
RACE REPORT #2
BCBR Gravel Explorer XLT Part 2
Hauling into the final days, and more ice cream.
RACE REPORT
BCBR Gravel Explorer XLT
I set out to not be embarrassed - a modest yet difficult to achieve goal.