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“Hold on a second. I can just write myself an e-mail if I wanted to read some ill-informed opinions on a topic that I don’t know much about...”

How did Kasper Woolley end up racing bikes, and pitting with a factory team at EWS events after years of ski racing…

When it comes to bikes and gear, the team here at NSMB.com generally agrees on what works and what doesn't. But every once in a while our testers disagree so strongly that a rebuttal is necessary.

Editor's picks that we reach for every time and wouldn't hesitate to replace.

Why you need to oil your bike's chain, how it works, and wet vs dry lubes - we've got a lot to cover.

"Let’s take that 2011 Giant Reign the Mr. Quinney hangs out to dry and see what we could do with a modern take using nothing but 2011 standards..."

Oakley's largest coverage model is like wearing a goggle lens with arms…

We were on hand, filming the chaotic last days before the release of We Are One's magnum opus - The ARRIVAL.

It's firm and fast, and light but built to last. Canyon's new trail bike has come to stay and play on North Shore Tech-C trails.

Is it better to have riders who don't meet selection criteria - or no riders at all? Cycling Canada had one thought and then decided otherwise.

Even for the biggest bright-eyed and bushy-tailed gear nerd, the best part of reviewing bike stuff is working with the artistic wizards that make it look interesting...

WTB pairs CZR i30 rims with their own Frequency hubs for a reasonably-priced carbon wheelset with a common sense warranty and a great ride...

Years removed from riding in crappy gear, Andrew was surprised to discover how much better some stretchy, and durable shorts made riding for his grom...

"The closest it came to a problem was when the post locked up after I had left my bike in full sun..."

Eyewear from Tifosi Optics, an airshaft upgrade for Suntour forks and a steel chainring from Raceface....

Not another Tacoma...

Ben shares his experiences working as a World Cup Downhill mechanic and the stress of driving the team truck and why he's now staying home in Canada…

"It’s fabulous that chainstay length has now entered the zeitgeist, but the conversation still lacks focus..."

Min-maxed on a tight budget and lined up on the World Cup XC circuit, SR Suntour's inline Edge rear shock is a high-quality, simple, and effective option.

A remarkable bike - designed and built in Canada by a remarkable company...

Another BMW, but this one's reasonably light…

Leatt has launched a number of open face helmets, how do they stack up against each other?

It all starts with shaving the shitty grams for free, but who really knows where we'll wind up riding a new weight weenie wave on self-powered bicycles?

"I had my doubts about how the FrankenCamber would handle a bike park and this made me very nervous..."