Introduction & Initial Impressions
2025 Rossignol Heretic
The Rossignol Heretic - a heavy hitting enduro bike - has new lease on life for 2025
Cross-border animus and tariff avoidance policy
Kiwiana
Is the whole Canada/US pissing match bumming you out? Go to New Zealand!
First Look | Product Launch
2025 Kona Hei Hei
Kona updates the Hei Hei with more travel, longer reach, and slacker angles to create a compelling trail bike
Gear and Gears
Some Sea Otter Stuff for 2025
If the sky was falling, Sea Otter seemed to be protected; vibes were good and some cool products were on display.
REVIEW
Riding the 2026 Santa Cruz Bullit in Powell River
It could have been a straightforward bike review. Instead, Seb and I conspired to squeeze in a few days of riding in Powell River as well.
Comic
Raccoons Borrowed My Bike Volume 5
Dog is so lost. Look out Dog!
Beggars Would Ride
Familiar/Strange
Rootless has a very different meaning in New Zealand...
Review
FSA Gradient i30 Carbon Wheels
A long review period on a brand new set of carbon wheels from FSA - with straight pull spokes and 72 points of engagement
EXCLUSIVE
Lal Katana
Based on the Sunshine Coast, Lal Bikes' Katana is a very interesting bike designed to showcase a very interesting drivetrain design.
Comic
Raccoons Borrowed My Bike Volume 4
Is Elk late to the ride, or is he just a charismatic megafauna?
Review
All New 6D Alterra Helmet
6D has a new lightweight, full-face, enduro helmet called the Alterra.
Uncle Dave
Demystifying Lower Leg Fork Service
Uncle Dave has conversations with suspension manufacturers about servicing your lowers
HERE COMES SPRING
Monthly Wallpaper: April 2025
Sometimes all the chaos of fallen trees can turn a turd into a gem, and with a rider as gifted as Nate Spitz in front of the lens, just about anything is possible.
Review
Introducing the Rockshox Reverb AXS 2.0
The name is the same, but this is a brand new version of the original wireless dropper post that comes in lengths from 100 - 250mm in 25mm increments
Review
Smith Forefront 3 MIPS Helmet
The Forefront 3 adds some bells and whistles, and everything has been at least slightly tweaked, but it'll be familiar to current Forefront fans.
Comic
Raccoons Borrowed My Bike Volume 3
Crawdad longs for flowing water.
Initial Impressions
2025 Fox Float X2 and DHX2 shocks
The names are the same, but Fox Racing Shox has two new shocks for 2025
TRIBUTE TO A BC LEGEND
Dave Swetland Memorial Trail gets a Facelift from the Locals
Caleb Holonko brings us along on a huge volunteer-driven project to refurb the Dave Swetland Memorial Trail in Christina Lake, BC.
Review
Introducing: SRAM Eagle Mechanical Drivetrain
Cables are back as SRAM looks to extend the benefits of Full Mount without batteries or servos.
FIRST Impressions
Fox's new Trail Fork Family: the 36 & 36 SL
Fox's trail-focused fork is now available in two options: the 36 and the model Deniz has been putting some time on: the 36 SL.
Review
Crankbrothers Guardian Universal Handguards
Our guest reviewer comes away impressed with the amount of protection and security he felt from Crankbrothers' new guards.
Comic
Raccoons Borrowed My Bike Volume 2
Another batch of bike comics. Which character are you?
Beggars Would Ride
You Are Here
Is it a good idea to include a roll of duct tape in carry on luggage? Asking for a friend...
Review
Easton EC90 ALX Wheelset
After over 1,000 kms of use, Cooper's weaves pizza crust analogies and obnoxious new gravel labels into a verdict about Easton's latest high end wheelset.