Long Term Review
2023 Santa Cruz 5010 Review
The bike from Santa Cruz designed to make you a better rider
NEVER TOO LATE
2022 Gift Guide - Week 5
You can still make some last minute magic happen, or at least be armed with belated gifts or something for yourself to celebrate any occasion you see fit.
EDITORIAL
Riding Near Night? Please Take A Blinky Light.
Andrew gives great examples of how a taillight can save your ass - and then gets a tough lesson for himself that it's not always enough.
Arts and Crafts
North Shore Holiday Cards
If you can't give them a new bike, these cards are a nice consolation prize.
Beggars Would Ride
Did Achilles Know?
Fatal flaws and blind spots - we all have them
Reviews
Reviewed: BikeYoke's Expanded Sagma Saddle Line
Three testers evaluate new materials for the suspended Sagma and two models without bumpers for the weight conscious.
Review
Hustle Avery Remtech (Magnetic) Pedals
Maybe both of the current systems are a giant compromise and pedals with magnets are just what the world needs?
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Chromag Darco
A hardtail.... with rear suspension?
Review & Wilmer Vid
Crankbrothers Stamp Street Wibmer Signature Shoe Review
A New Shoe from Crankbrothers in Fabio Wibmer flavours - and several colours - and a new Vid From Fabio.
Behind the Brand
Crankbrothers - 25 Years on the Trail
Leaving the carcass of a tarnished image is tough in the bike business, but the (new) Crankbrothers is up to the challenge.
Get Some Goodness
2022 Gift Guide - Week 4
A stand, a rad little stocking stuffer, a saddle, and a couple of specialized pieces of coffee kit.
EDITORIAL
Andrew's Five Little Christmas Product Wishes
There's nothing less expensive to buy than a fresh product that doesn't currently exist or a current stalwart that I already own.
First Ride and Interview
Machina Bikes First Ride
Riding a Pinion-Geared, Belt-Driven, Canadian-Made, Carbon Bike on the North Shore
REVIEW
Cane Creek 'Covid-Created' Double Barrel (CCDB) IL Air
A 2014 Cane Creek Inline Air shock that's been upgraded to the current CCDB IL Air specs
UNIQUE GIFT IDEAS
2022 Gift Guide - Week 3
A clever stein, a stealthy saw, and more ideas for the handy.
Beggars Would Ride
The Art Of Being Wrong
Even a broken clock is right twice a day
REVIEW
2023 Juliana Furtado MX Long Term Review
Three Months on the Little Bike that Could
RACE REPORT #2
BCBR Gravel Explorer XLT Part 2
Hauling into the final days, and more ice cream.
Head to Toe
Race Face Indy Apparel Review
Trevor checks out Race Face's Indy line including the long-sleeved jersey, pants, and knee pads.
TOOL TIME
2022 Gift Guide - Week 2
This isn't the only week we'll recommend tools in the gift guide, but it's definitely a theme.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
We Are One - Convergence Series Rims
New and improved hoops from the Canadian carbon fibre wizards.
Preview
In Pursuit Of Simplicity
The Digit Datum is looking to slice up the big trail/all-mountain pie in a simple, efficient way. Will it?
Trail Bike Review
2023 Norco Fluid FS A1 Long-Term Review
"Anything new that’s been introduced in the last 2 or 3 years feels to me like it’s either a marginal improvement or simply a way to raise the price ceiling..."
NOT A REVIEW - A FIRST LOOK
Guerilla Gravity Gnarvana - First Look
Detailing the process of ordering, receiving, and building a Gnarvana, plus a few thoughts about the bike itself.