Features Articles - North Shore Mountain Biking

Spring Comic
Playlight Savings

Celebrating the highest of the holy days

Mar 10, 2023 7

Beggars Would Ride
The Terminator Paradox

Powered Exoskeletons On Sale Now!

Mar 10, 2023 44

EDITORIAL
Zero Darco Thirty

Andrew borrows the mix-matched travel full-suspension-hardtail concept from the Chromag Darco and applies it to his own bike.

Mar 9, 2023 57

WICKED STUFF - A GRAB BAG
Gear Shots: March 2023

"I even strapped a burrito to my top tube a few months ago, went for a ride, and DID NOT DAMAGE THE BURRITO."

Mar 8, 2023 37

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Wheelset Review
Reynolds Blacklabel Enduro Carbon Wheelset

Straight pull spokes, asymetrical lacing, burly hoops and 690 points of engagement highlight this 1790 g wheelset...

Mar 7, 2023 36

A Sort Of Gear Review
Slowered Expectations

Random thoughts while pushing bicycles up snowy hills

Mar 6, 2023 23

REVIEW | EDITORIAL
CushCore Extralight Tire Inserts Are 112 Grams Each

Adding comfort, confidence, and control with the lightest CushCore tire inserts...

Mar 3, 2023 63

LEATT WindBlock SubZero Gloves NSMB Andrew Major

REVIEW
Leatt MTB 2.0 Gloves - WindBlock & SubZero

Leatt's MTB 2.0 WindBlock and its much warmer and bulkier sibling, the MTB 2.0 SubZero, for off-season riding...

Mar 3, 2023 34

Review
Canyon Spectral:ON CFR LTD eMTB

Does Canyon's most expensive bike come with its own valet?

Mar 2, 2023 96

REVIEW
Troy Lee Stage Helmet

A light and breezy full face lid with a chin bar that stays put - but don't call it a DH helmet...

Mar 1, 2023 28

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Review
The New Crankbrothers Mallet Trail Pedals

If the Mallet E is too big and the Candy is too small, now there is the Mallet Trail.

Feb 28, 2023 12

Shimano CUES U6000 Drivetrain NSMB Shimano

PRODUCT RELEASE | EDITORIAL
Shimano Introduces the CUES Ecosystem

CUES replaces a number of Shimano legacy drivetrains with inter-compatible 9-, 10- and 11-speed LinkGlide drivetrains.

Feb 28, 2023 81

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Review
Sendhit Nock Hand Guards

Whether protecting your hands and your bike makes these worthwhile is a personal calculation, but these things work...

Feb 27, 2023 31

Beggars Would Ride
Deccessorization

It's not a real word, but maybe it should be

Feb 24, 2023 47

FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Gambling on the Retrogrouch - Shimano XT LinkGlide M8130

As the future rides towards wireless drivetrains, Shimano puts out a fresh cable-actuated XT drivetrain, with 11-speeds, that feels like a throwback.

Feb 23, 2023 151

HELMET REVIEW
POC Otocon Race MIPS

POC’s DH rated, lightweight and extremely breathable enduro full-face

Feb 22, 2023 9

Cy Whitling Comic
Creaking Joints

When all other remedies fail, check your joints.

Feb 22, 2023 13

Editorial
Uncle Dave's Guide to Recycling

Uncle Dave dives deep to uncover what to do with your used bike stuff.

Feb 21, 2023 29

ABUS YouDrop FF Full Face NSMB Andrew Major

Choosing Helmets
Helmet Tech - MIPS or GRAMS?

The lightest removable-chin bar full-face helmet, or the more full-featured MIPS-equipped option...

Feb 20, 2023 44

REVIEW
Specialized/Fjallraven Rider's Hybrid Trousers

"Bikepacking trousers" work for mountain biking too, apparently, and for most seasons

Feb 17, 2023 35

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REVIEW
Bell Full 10 Spherical Full Face Helmet

The successor to the Bell Full 9 is here, and it has big shoes to fill...

Feb 16, 2023 4

Reserve 30 HD Aluminum Wheels NSMB Andrew Major

FIRST IMPRESSIONS
RESERVE's New 30 HD Aluminum Wheels

Reserve's new aluminum wheels aren't flashy by design, but the lifetime warranty should turn some heads.

Feb 15, 2023 61

REVIEW
Akta MTB Apparel

Not just another MTB clothing company.

Feb 14, 2023 19

BikeYoke Sagma Lite NSMB Andrew Major (2)

REVIEW
A Saddle Story: BikeYoke Sagma vs. Sagma Lite

BikeYoke's new fixed rail Sagma Lite saves 70 bucks over the Sagma - Andrew's favourite. How does it feel?

Feb 13, 2023 36