Product Release
SRAM's GX AXS is here (and we've been riding it)
What is less than a trickle? Maybe this is seep down tech? Drool down? Either way - it's AXS for less...
EDITORIAL
Provenance: Was that Bike Part Stolen?
There is no market for stolen bikes or parts if mountain bikers don't buy them.
Ridden and Reviewed
Riding the 2021 Canyon Sender CFR
While I could probably stare at this bike all day, I did actually get out and ride the Canyon Sender CFR. Question; is the ride as appealing as the silhouette?
Uncle Dave Has a Plan...
Daylight Saving Time: You're Doing it Wrong
"Literally overnight, evening rides go from a race against the clock or a juggling of lights to a leisurely thing you do whenever the hell you want..."
VIDEOS
Weekend Warmup #115
The Nomad goes bikepacking, Drive to Survive will turn you into a rabid F1 fan, Fantasy jobs and fixing stuff,
Cautionary Tale
Who Stole Jono's Bike?
An epic tale of bike theft, surveillance, and an unlikely recovery in Vancouver's Downtown East Side...
First Impressions/Podcast
Specialized's On & Off-Bike Rime Shoes
More tech and a different feeling shoe to appeal to riders interested in slackcountry exploration by bike…
Review
Race Face Turbine R35 Wheels Long Term Review
Can you find alloy contentment in a sea of anxious carbon...
Interview with Forbidden co-founder Owen Pemberton
The Forbidden Dreadnought Fears Nothing
A global pandemic can't keep the new Forbidden Dreadnought chained down. Owen shares some of the challenges during the bike's development.
ANNOUNCEMENT & RAFFLE
Canyon Bicycles now available in Canada
Big news for the direct-to-consumer market in Canada as Canyon finally opens up sales to Canucks.
Editorial - Does The Future Have Fewer Gears pt VI
Going To 14 Speed
Going from testing Shimano's 12-spd HG+ to a custom 14-spd drivetrain assembled from a min-maxed mix of old parts on hand...
Pandemic Do-It-Yourself
Clean Your Brake Pistons!
In this age of increasingly scarce bike parts and overbooked service departments - a little home wrenching goes a long way - and this is a pleasingly simple task...
First Impressions
Specialized's New 2FO DH Flat & Clip Shoes
Specialized's SlipNot 3.0 rubber is prepared to do battle with FiveTen, the reigning king of grip…
OUTERWEAR REVIEW
Pearl Izumi Elevate Jacket and Summit Shorts - Reviewed
I’ve decided that there is such a thing as bad weather, and the best we can hope is to find a piece of clothing that eases our suffering without costing a fortune.
FIRST LOOK
2021 Rocky Mountain Instinct
Rocky's 140mm trail bike sees updated geometry, frame-specific wheel sizes, and some clever details come together to produce a worthy trail bike.
Who, What, Where
The Women Of The Shore
Showcasing the female trailblazers in and around the North Shore
Long Term Steel Time
2021 Kona Honzo ESD - Full Review
It's one thing riding a hardtail occasionally - but committing to it with riders and trails that are better than you are...
REVIEW
Specialized Butcher T9 Tires
T9 is Specialized's new gravity-oriented rubber, and it looks set to usher in a new level of competitiveness in the category for the big S.
Teardown and Service
Shimano Derailleur Clutch Service
Did you know Shimano's clutch mechanism is serviceable? This service could improve your drivetrain's performance…
FORK SMASH-UP & REVIEW
Foxzocchi Z36 Coil GRIP2 VVC
Taking a Marzocchi Z1 Coil to the next plateau with a Fox GRIP2 VVC damper upgrade.
First Impressions Review
2021 Canyon Spectral 29 LTD
Doctor spec on a dentist budget?
Editorial
MTB Media and Spy Shots
If a media outlet gets hold of an image or information about a new bike long before it's to be released, should that material get published - against the manufacturer's wishes?
SHORE RIDER PROFILE
Getting to Know You: Alex Sinanan
Alex is a long-time rider on the North Shore as well as an entrepreneur. He took some time to answer a few questions and share some thoughts about his experiences as a rider of colour in our community. Thanks Alex!
TEARDOWN | REVIEW
SR Suntour TriAir Rear Shock
The TriAir air shock comes in at just North of four bills USD and promises poppy and planted pro-EWS race performance...