Sea Otter 2024
Metal Part 1: Ministry Cycles
Chris Currie of Ministry Cycles is building a bike he's been thinking about and tinkering with since the 90s.
Let Us Know
Sea Otter Requests 2024
The three of us who are down in Monterey at Sea Otter would like to hear what you'd like us to show you
REVIEW
Crankbrothers SOS On-Bike tools and Storage
Five new ways to carry ingenious new tools for trail side repairs, punctures, water and tubes, pump, or CO₂.
Review
Northwave Multicross GTX Flat Pedal Winter Shoes
Humility is an important lesson - otherwise you may disregard observations that suggest everything you know is wrong.
First Impressions | Product Launch
New Crankbrothers Clip and Flat Trail Shoes
These "Trail" model shoes - both Stamp and Mallet - are made from a new upper material for Crankbrothers - and the grip on those Stamps...
Launch Day Review
Introducing SRAM Maven Brakes
The Maven is like Code's bigger, stronger, heavier sibling - and you'll know it right away.
REVIEW
2023 Yeti SB160 Review
Call it long term if you must because this Yeti and I have been hanging out for a good while.
REVIEW
Northwave Tailwhip Eco Evo Flat Pedal Shoes
These well-made shoes have Michelin soles and an eye on the environment with no animal products and lots of recycled materials...
Workshop DIY
The Gnarliest Bearing Swap
I knew I'd bitten off a little too much when the bearings showed up - all 18 of them...
REVIEW UPDATE
Update - Specialized 2FO Roost Flat Pedal Shoes*
After wearing these shoes for a few hard months I was amazed by their durability, but after three hard years?
REVIEW
Stashed Spacerail Bike Storage system
A stackable and efficient hook and rail system that keeps your bike(s) accessible yet tightly packed
REVIEW
7mesh Grit Wet Weather Pants
7mesh started with a clean slate for a new soggy days pant that is NOT made from Gore-Tex
Fork DIY
Burnishing (Sizing?) Your Fork Bushings with RMS Tools
Everything on social media about "burnishing" bushings to make your fork smoother, makes it sound irresistible
REVIEW
Panzer Aggressive Inserts
Panzer's newest insert is designed for Enduro, DH and eMTB - all while weighing around 145 grams
REVIEW
Rapha Trail Gore-Tex Pants
Gore-Tex fabric comes with certain guarantees in terms of construction, design, waterproofing and quality; and also in terms of a lofty price.
Review
Pearl Izumi Waterproof pants and Jacket
The Canyon 2.5L Jacket and the Summit 3L pants aren't made of Gore-Tex or NeoShell but they work very well - and even have some stretch - for a very reasonable packet of cash...
Review, Interview and Product Intro
Introducing PNW Carbon Handlebars
These look like a regular carbon handlebar from the outside, but the layup inside is not circular...
How To
Installing The Most Challenging Insert - Cushcore eMTB
This article should be useful to anyone installing tubeless tires and particularly so if you are using inserts
First Ride Review
SRAM Introduces Powertrain eMTB System
SRAM has finally introduced an eMTB system - and it's all about integration and simplicity.
Jumping Little Bikes
There's a North Shore (indoor) Bike Park?
Pumping and jumping indoors is fun - but it turns out it's more about skill transference to the trail for me...
Review
Crankbrothers' New Stamp 1 Pedal
CB's last composite pedal wasn't up to snuff, so they went back to the drawing board.
First Rides
Introducing the 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler SL eMTB
Santa Cruz has an answer to bikes like the Trek Fuel EXe and the Specialized Levo SL
First Rides
Introducing the 2024 Scor 2030
"A lot of short-travel trail bikes ride like bulked up XC bikes. The 2030 feels like a slimmed down enduro bike." *
Initial Review
2023 Yeti SB160 T1 First Impressions
Deeper, slacker, longer, and taller? Maybe faster but still no storage compartment...