MINI REVIEWS
Gear Shots - some of Pete's BCBR gear picks
Shimano XC9 shoes, Rapha MTB apparel, and LoamLab's Counterpunch are all proving to be excellent pieces of my BCBR training puzzle.
Launch & Mini Review
Bontrager RSL Trail Handlebar-Stem
Bontrager enters the one-piece stem & handlebar combo party.
Burgtec Josh Bryceland Ride High Handlebar (+ other bits)
Putting Ratboy's signature bar to good use (as well as a few other Burgtec control bits)
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.
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!
MINI REVIEWS
Gear Shots June 4, 2021
Tools from Crankbrothers and Leatherman, bibs for women, pads from Raceface, and a handlebar from OneUp...
REVIEW | EDITORIAL
Andrew's 3.5 Best Kids' Bike Upgrades
None of the upgrades I'm suggesting here are cheap but they are key to your shredder's best mountain bike experience.
EDITORIAL
Do The Twist (and stay safe on the trail)
Save a life. Share a laugh. Grab a grip. And Twist.
Gravity Freeride or Gravity Free Ride
Ergon GFR1 Factory Grip Review
A change from the unique shapes we're used to seeing from Ergon, while still maintaining interesting features…
REVIEW | EDITORIAL
Rev Grips Race Series Shock Absorbing Grip System
Rev Grips' Race grip is a micro-suspension, floating grip system that aims to isolate trail noise and keep folks riding longer...
PRODUCT LAUNCH
ENVE Goes Metal With New Alloy Stem
Usually known for their carbon manufacturing, ENVE's newest addition is a lightweight 3D-forged and machined lightweight aluminum mountain bike stem.
REVIEW | EDITORIAL
Fit Before Fashion - ProTaper’s 76mm Riser Bar
The 76mm rise ProTaper 3IN Riser is the perfect companion for riders looking to get their grips higher without a massive stack of reach-robbing headset spacers.
Does The Future Have Fewer Gears pt V - Editorial
You Should Try a Friction Thumb Shifter
Mix things up on your mountain bike, for the price of a friction thumb shifter and become a better rider in the process.
REVIEW
e*thirteen Vario Dropper Post
e*thirteen's new dropper remote goes toe-to-toe with some of the very best - and the post shows real promise as well...
Review
Deity 35mm Handlebar Range Compared
AJ goes from his preferred 31.8mm Deity Blacklabel handlebar to their equivalent in 35mm, and compares the rest of the Deity 35mm selection…
EDITORIAL
Living With A Lust For Luxury
Andrew Major can justify almost every part of his bikes, even the Gucci ones, according to the doctrine of min-maxing. Almost...
REVIEW | EDITORIAL
My Favourite Push-On Grips
Andrew Major breaks down a range of his favourite options in an attempt to convert the uninitiated.
EDITORIAL
Hidden Colabs
No vaporware here - just currently existing or easy DIY collaborations that could improve your on-trail experience with wrenching, pedaling, and ergonomics.
REVIEW
The 12° Fasst Flexx Suspension Handlebar
A full look at use cases, ride benefits, and tuning the USA made 12° Fasst Flexx Enduro suspension handlebar
LAUNCH AND REVIEW
SRAM Launches new 52-tooth Eagle Drivetrains
SRAM's new XX1, X01, and GX drivetrains represent mostly incremental performance and cosmetic updates, and one big change: the new Eagle cassette is the tooth count leader with 52 teeth.
EDITORIAL
Close Your Eyes & Cut Your Bars
Before ditching your old bar, why not cut off a couple of cms and see if your legacy length still works for you with modern bike geometry?
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Fasst Flexx Enduro Handlebar
The USA-made multi-material handlebar seeks to dampen abuse to hands, wrists, and elbows from chunky trails...
REVIEW
PNW Loam Grips & 10° Range Handlebar
PNW delivers an aluminum handlebar with more sweep along with my new favourite lock-on grips...