Editorial

Not all loamers are illegal or unsanctioned, and not all unsanctioned trails are loamers, but you can figure out where these rules apply...

The future bruises on my ass cheeks hurt but not as much as the gleefully twinkling eyes of my companions and the jolly mirth in their glib and waggish comments.

Wellington New Zealand may not have the reputation of Rotorua or Queenstown - but the riding is more than worth the trip...

I understand why SRAM's AXS Eagle is the only current drivetrain option that folks are truly lusting after, but let's have a look at the economics of wireless shifting before you push the button...

"Among my core group, there are days when any one of us can be the fastest, and this parity makes all of us charge hard..."

Silver Star used to hold the crown for the best bike park in the B.C. interior, but some excellent new trails have made Sun Peaks a strong contender for the title...

Reflecting on a whole year of having fun riding exclusively on cleat-less pedals

When it comes to bikes and gear, the team here at NSMB.com generally agrees on what works and what doesn't. But every once in a while our testers disagree so strongly that a rebuttal is necessary.

"Let’s take that 2011 Giant Reign the Mr. Quinney hangs out to dry and see what we could do with a modern take using nothing but 2011 standards..."

Oakley's largest coverage model is like wearing a goggle lens with arms…

Even for the biggest bright-eyed and bushy-tailed gear nerd, the best part of reviewing bike stuff is working with the artistic wizards that make it look interesting...

Years removed from riding in crappy gear, Andrew was surprised to discover how much better some stretchy, and durable shorts made riding for his grom...

It all starts with shaving the shitty grams for free, but who really knows where we'll wind up riding a new weight weenie wave on self-powered bicycles?

It fits like a WTB Koda, cancels trail noise like an SQLab Active, and the materials are top-notch...

"I spent a healthy amount of time walking around my house, holding on to various handlebars..."

Are bike fit and a comfortable pedalling position more important than bike weight?

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.

Bodging together a bike that would fit his son, with a used XC frame and parts hoarded over many years - almost put Cam McRae over the edge...

The Corsair Maelstrom was, from design to execution, an excellent example of a high pivot w/idler mountain bike meant to be pedalled - but where is the credit?

Mixed-wheel musings from a year of experimenting…

The 9point8 Slack-R is not just the Angleset option for Integrated Standard headsets. It's a Community Service!

It's a head-to-head lube-off between the Sedulous Drew-Bob and Squidulous Toucan methods of chain lubrication. And you're invited...

Not being able to complete a Junior career as expected could impact young racer's chances of making it a long-term job…

Elbow or knee pads, armour choice is as personal for groms as it is for adults. The Race Face Sendy and Pearl Izumi Summit, have very different use cases.