SHORE RIDER PROFILE
Getting to Know You: Alex Sinanan
Alex is a long-time rider on the North Shore as well as an entrepreneur. He took some time to answer a few questions and share some thoughts about his experiences as a rider of colour in our community. Thanks Alex!
It takes a village
To Raise an Athlete (Ride Like A Girl)
Ride Like A Girl is a non-profit female-centric MTB mentorship program
Editorial
Max Flat Pedal Grip vs Some Slip – What Are Riders After?
Grappling for grip from the days of shitty flat pedals and non-existent, grippy footwear has shaped my preferred connection with the bike...
Lifetime Warranty on a Dropper?
Disrupting Lousy Warranties in Mountain Biking
While most component companies provide warranties that last between 1 and 3 years, one company has notched it up to lifetime...
Editorial
Should You? Tire Insert Pros and Cons
The decision to stuff foam inside your tire, where air and sealant normally dominate, requires some calculations...
Review/Editorial
Chasing Bike Silence – STFU Chain Damper
Silence may be golden but the sound of rubber slapping across the ground is platinum…
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...
EDITORIAL
My Year as the BoXXer Trail Bike Guy
After throwing a bunch of celebratory X-ups, I swapped out my creaking Lyrik (RIP) for a Boxxer RC...
Ask Uncle Dave
Dear Uncle Dave: Where the hell is my new bicycle!?
Or more accurately - How do I explain to people that it might take a little while to get here?
EDITORIAL
Your Next Bike: 2023 Edition
With most bike shops already sold out of 2021 bikes, Andrew makes some predictions about what changes we'll see to the bread-and-butter 6" travel bike between now and 2023.
A PHOTOGRAPHIC DIARY
Best of 2020 - Deniz's List
A month by month look at 2020 through Deniz's lens
Wrapping Up 2020
Best Of 2020 - Andrew's List
Riding with my kid, a bottom bracket that will last forever(?), a photo that gets me stoked, and some fresh gear. I have a hot list of things to be thankful for as 2020 pulls over and lets 2021 pass...
The Good From The Bad
Best of 2020 – A.J.'s List
Finding some silver linings in a challenging year.
Year in Review
Best of 2020 - Tim's List
Not going to be sad to see the back end of 2020, but there were some things to enjoy.
LONG TERM REVIEW (sort of)
Norco Range VLT C2 eMTB Ridden
"Does it matter how much faster one can cheat..."
EDITORIAL
(Will There Be) Revenge Of The Nerd Brands?
With more mainstream bicycle companies introducing adjustable geometry, what path forward is there for the small and medium outfits to maintain their boutique status...
REVIEW | EDITORIAL
Coming Back To Bash Rings (With Wolf Tooth CAMO)
Wolf Tooth is seeing demand for crank-mounted bash guards – and perhaps their time has returned for our longer, lower, faster bikes...
REVIEW
Race Face Aeffect R Wheelset & Trace Rear Hub
The new Race Face Aeffect R wheelset has delivered a great looking and riding wheelset for a mid-point price.
Ask Uncle Dave
Dear Uncle Dave: How do you Keep a Secret Bike, Secret?
You'd think it would be very difficult to keep a high profile bike - like the new Norco Shore - under wraps in this bike-crazed town...
EDITORIAL | REVIEW
Elbow Pads can be the Best Leg Armour
It isn't easy to find leg armour that's great to pedal in, offers full shin protection against vicious pedal strikes, and fits a six-year-old...
DO IT YOURSELF
Wrapping a Fork with RideWrap
A step by step guide to fork protection as well as an update on a RideWrapped frame after 18 months of use.
EDITORIAL
Plain Parts - Compelling Sentiments
Do you own any used parts with a value significantly above what they would fetch in the Buy & Sell?
EDITORIAL
When Mountain Bikers are the Saboteurs
Someone has been ripping out fresh trail work and stealing and vandalizing trail signs on one of Digger's oldest trails - and it's probably one of us.
EDITORIAL | REVIEW
The Coolest Tool
Nostalgia, an Avid two-Torx key, and a Blackburn Switch multi-tool assembled here into a trailside toolbox for the modern bicycle. Inspired by the retro Cool Tool.