Mini Reviews
Gear Shots: May 11, 2022
Shoulder season gear from Leatt, SixSixOne, and Showers Pass
Not a Review*
Knolly Tyaughton Titanium Hardtail
"A feature set and price point that any competent product manager would have rejected immediately."
EDITORIAL
Do Dentists Actually Ride Mountain Bikes?
Andrew's search for a new dentist is thwarted by the revelation that not one supports the local trail association...
First Impressions REVIEW (and the Story of SCOR)
SCOR 4060 LT NX First Impressions
I didn't think this attention-grabbing bike was coming - and then it appeared as if by magic...
GEAR SHOTS May 5th
Gear Shots: Tires, Flat Shoes, and Armour
The new Shorty (II) soft-condition tire, Dakine's Drift shoes, and some upper body protection from POC...
First Impressions Review
2022 Canyon Torque CF8 First Impressions
"One of our favourite trails somehow became shorter and seemed to be over much sooner..."
VIDEO
Makers: We Are One Composites Ep. 2
"I never thought a bike would bring me to tears - but it does..."
EDITORIAL
Dropper Posts for Short(er) People
There are several considerations regarding dropper post travel for short riders that extend beyond "buy the longest OneUp V2 post that fits..."
Beggars Would Ride
Radness Redacted
"It’s more encompassing than 'siiiiick', and more potent than dope or sweet..."
EDITORIAL | PART 4
Min-Max: Daniele's 2013 MDE Carve
MDE Bikes has been making frames in Italy since 2001 and Daniele is passionate about their last 26" bike; the 2013 Carve
REVIEW
Magura MT5 HC Disc Brakes
What happens when German engineering takes on the budget brake segment?
EDITORIAL
We're Still Buying Rear Derailleurs Instead Of Mountain Bikes
A cheaper bike, even a much cheaper bike, with the exact same spec, isn't always a better value than a more expensive one.
VIDEO
Makers: We Are One Composites and Dustin Adams
"When I decided to retire in 2004, that was the most challenging time in my life..."
Review
DELIUM Tires - Rugged, Versatile, and Cheap!
How much performance can be squeezed out of reasonably priced rubber?
Sea Otter 2022 Coverage
What Gear was Actually New at Sea Otter?
Is it old enough to be called a Classic yet? That's open to debate, but we found new gear from We Are One, 5DEV, Reserve, and others...
Product Intro
New 2023 Canyon Strive CFR
Tim Coleman discusses what he's learned about the new, more enduro-focused Strive CFR, while he waits impatiently for his tester to arrive...
EDITORIAL | TEARDOWN
Brakes Of Future Past
Brands like SRAM, Formula, Hope, and Hayes will sell you all the parts you need to fully refresh your brake system...
REVIEW / LAUNCH
Santa Cruz Megatower V2 Review
Big bikes come with big expectations. Uncle Dave finds the new Santa Cruz Megatower lives up to his and then some.
Product Intro/Review
Introducing PNW Range Composite Pedals
On the heels of PNW's first pedal (in aluminum) comes a pair made from glass-fibre reinforced nylon...
Beggars Would Ride
All The Smiling Faces
All the shiny new things aside, Sea Otter '22 was all about people. Come and get a hug!
Sea Otter 2022 Coverage
The Most Interesting Dude at Sea Otter 2022
Bronson Moore started designing mountain bike parts when he was 10 years old - and he never stopped...
Photo Epic
Deniz's Excellent Adventure to Sea Otter
The who is who and what is what. That's why we are here.
REVIEW | EDITORIAL
Everyday Bicycle Tools
Some tools for my bicycles that get used regularly to do other jobs around the house.
Review
Wahoo Element Roam GPS Bike Computer
Uncle Dave doesn't track his rides in the Strava sense - where he's racing for a KOM... So why does he need this device?