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Matt Henn's 1992 Honda Civic and 2015 Giant Reign

Pistons & Pivots
Matt Henn's Well Used '92 Honda Civic & Special Giant Reign

Kitchen carbon wraps and custom roof racks with Matt's run it into the ground ideology…

Dec 16, 2019 33

The Greedy Goat Reviewed
YT Capra 29 CF Pro Race Review

The consumer-direct bike challenges the ride and build-quality of the top manufacturers…

Nov 20, 2019 29

FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Polygon Siskiu N9 29er

The Siskiu N9 boasts a SRAM GX drivetrain, Fox suspension, good tires, solid geometry, and a nicely manufactured 160mm travel aluminum frame for 2800 USD...

Nov 18, 2019 11

WHAT TO GIVE | WHAT TO GET
2019 Gift Guide: Week 1

Something to ride, something to keep you dry, and something that'll warm you up from the inside...

Nov 14, 2019 5

PRESS RELEASE
Norco Launches New Sight, Includes Youth and Adult Models

The new Sight continues to take Norco down the path of ride fit and characteristics specific to size with their new Ride-Align philosophy…

Oct 30, 2019 8

Future-Proofing Geometry
Personal Rides: AJ's New GeoMetron G1

The only bike to grab AJ's attention since his G16 – and he plans on keeping it for some time…

Oct 8, 2019 78

DETAILS AND FIRST IMPRESSIONS
First Rides: 2020 Specialized Enduro

Sharing pedigree with the new Demo, 170mm travel and 29" wheels: the new Enduro's intentions are pretty clear.

Aug 13, 2019 18

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E-BIKES AREN'T MOTORBIKES
Riding Motorbikes in the Alps: Part 2

Hold on to your butts: Uncle Dave Rides the New Giant Reign E+ Pro 0

Aug 12, 2019 22

RIDDEN IN REVELSTOKE
The 2020 Giant Reign Goes 29

Giant adds another 29er to their arsenal…

Aug 7, 2019 9

First Impressions and Build
2019 Canyon Strive CFR 9.0 Team - Unboxing!?

We receive almost every test bike in a box - but most are packed to arrive at a bike shop...

Jul 23, 2019 15

Press Release
Raaw Bikes Now Available in Canada & USA

The German brand's single model, the Madonna has some interesting characteristics and fits well within the new progressive bike shape we're seeing more of…

Jul 18, 2019 15

Product Debut
Introducing the 2020 Yeti SB165 - w/Coil Shock

Lots of travel, lots of slack, lots of progressiveness in the burliest Switch Infinity bike yet...

Jul 16, 2019 11

REVIEW
Introducing the 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower

We've been rallying Santa Cruz's latest 29er in the Pacific Northwest for several weeks...

Jul 5, 2019 23

XTR 9100, WeAreOne, Chris King, E13 and OneUp
Yeti SB150 'Test Platform' Custom Build

Considering how much time we spend testing tires, droppers, handlebars, drivetrains etc., having the right foundation is important (and enjoyable)

May 21, 2019 25

Sea Otter 2019
My Three Favourite Bikes from Sea Otter

Something old, something new and something re-imagined from Yeti, Guerrilla Gravity and Ibis...

Apr 18, 2019 30

Long Term Bike Review
2019 Yeti SB150 Reviewed

This long travel 29er is aimed at enduro racing - but it revealed itself to be a versatile all-rounder for aggressive trails...

Apr 5, 2019 25

First Impressions
Introducing the Forbidden Bikes Druid

Short travel, high pivot wizardry from a new outfit on Vancouver Island - a trail bike with DH technology...

Apr 3, 2019 33

PHOTOS & COMMENTARY
Highlights From The 2019 BC Bike Show

For the first time in years, there was a buzz about this year's BC Bike Show. Andrew Major took a swing around the aisles to pick out the interesting bits.

Mar 5, 2019 7

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FIRST LOOK
Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Carbon

Specialized expands on the Stumpy EVO line with carbon versions in both wheel sizes

Mar 5, 2019 24

Editorial
Better Living Through Carbon Fiber

While usually blasé about high dollar super sleds made with aerospace-approved material - Andrew Major has found some uses for the 'plastic fantastic...'

Jan 28, 2019 32

Same Same But Different
Twelve Months Later: AJ's GeoMetron G16

After twelve months the only parts that haven't been removed are the seat post and drivetrain - but the biggest change is one that is impossible on most other bikes...

Jan 25, 2019 46