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.
REVIEW | EDITORIAL
Wolf Tooth Waveform Pedals Are Made In House
The difference between made-in-house and made-in-country, and a look at Wolf Tooth's made in Minnesota Waveform pedals.
Beggars Would Ride
Texture/Context
Reading the history of trails by braille
THE GOOD STUFF
2022 Gift Guide - Week 1
A Titanium beauty, a book, a true flannel, and something every trail builder has on their wish list.
Steel Vs Titanium
Knolly Tyaughton Titanium Review
Diving into Knolly's Titanium Hardtail after some time spent on the steel version...
Review
Chromag Pilot Clipless Pedals
A solid aluminum clipless pedal from the Whistler brand, intended for aggressive riders.
(Uncle Dave) Review
Norrøna Fjora Pants and Skibotn Jersey
Does it matter if your life-partner laughs at you when you are dressed for a wet-weather mountain bike ride?
Shoulder Sheason Shell
7Mesh Northwoods Windshell
Packable, strapable and very usable
RACE REPORT
BCBR Gravel Explorer XLT
I set out to not be embarrassed - a modest yet difficult to achieve goal.
MINI REVIEWS
Gear Shots - November 2022
Some pants (from The Awesome Shirt Company!), Race Face Covert knee pads, and two sets of eyewear from Adidas...
REVIEW
Formula MOD Shock
Italian moto racing heritage takes on the world of mountain bike suspension.
TEARDOWN | FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Aenomaly Constructs SwitchGrade Saddle Angle Adjuster
This on-the-fly saddle tilt adjustment system was imagined on North Shore trails and is manufactured in Whistler, BC.
REVIEW
Santa Cruz Heckler: Six-Month Review
After a good length of time with the Heckler, Pete has some reactions about how it rides.
Beggars Would Ride
Peak Advisory
Call it a peak, call it a visor, what's the deal with that thing on the front of your helmet?
EDITORIAL
Raising The Bar (For A More Confident Comeback)
Is it possible to break down post-injury mental barriers on steep terrain by installing taller handlebars?
REVIEW
Marzocchi Bomber Air Shock Review
"This opens up an interesting can of worms about aftermarket rear shocks in general..."
LONG TERM REVIEW
2022 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Elite Alloy
Can the Enduro's little brother hang in the steeps and deeps of The North Shore?
Review
Lizardskins DSP Lever Grips
Lizardskins would like to improve comfort and grip for that one finger that controls your brake levers
Long Term Review
Santa Cruz Hightower III
is 3 a crowd or the best version of the Santa Cruz Hightower yet?
SLIDESHOW & PHOTO SELECTS
The New Dark Age
A slideshow and selected images from Dave Smith's Shore Project
KEEP IT STABLE
Canyon's K.I.S. Tech Promises Steering Stability
Surprising new tech from Canyon & Syntace may have you rethinking the steering on your next bike.
Dust in the Wind
Paint Fast: Red Bull Rampage Finals 2022
The desert madness comes its climax