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...
Review
Fidlock Twist Magnetic Bottle System Review
Fidlock's unique approach for attaching a bottle to the bike has numerous benefits that could go beyond mounting where there are no mounts or a clean setup…
It takes a village
To Raise an Athlete (Ride Like A Girl)
Ride Like A Girl is a non-profit female-centric MTB mentorship program
REVIEW | COMPARISON
2021 Transition Spur v. Santa Cruz Tallboy
Long-term review and comparison of two category-bending short-travel mountain bikes – both of which are happy to wrestle a weight class up.
The Long Haul
2021 Trek Slash 9.9 XO1 - Full Review
Riding a bike like the Slash over the winter on the North Shore is a rough test scenario, but Trek's newest long travel trail bike has proven up to the task...
VIDEOS
Weekend Warmup #112
A collection of riders gifted with huge amounts of natural talent, budget 4WD off-road builds and fake roost with… a cannon?
SHORE RIDER PROFILE
Shut up and Listen: Sanesh Iyer
We haven't done enough at NSMB to address the lack of racial diversity and representation in mountain biking. Sanesh was kind enough to share some of his experiences and thoughts as a mountain biker of colour on the Shore.
Editorial
Max Flat Pedal Grip vs Some Slip – What Are Riders After?
Grappling for grip from the days of shitty flat pedals and non-existent, grippy footwear has shaped my preferred connection with the bike...
TEARDOWN | REVIEW
Deore M6100: (Almost) The Only Drivetrain That Matters
The price is plebeian and the promised performance is premium. A longer look at M6100 | M6120 Shimano 12-speed Deore drivetrain.
Trail Tale
Zen and the Art of Father Son Road Trips
Can a riding trip to B.C. Bike Parks replace the father/son fishing trip?
VIDEO
Weekend Warmup #111
REVIEW
Specialized's 2FO Roost Flat Shoes Reviewed
Competitors have been chasing 5:10 level grip ever since the first Impacts debuted, and with Gen. 3 of Specialized's SlipNot rubber, they've made a solid bid...
REVIEW
2021 Leatt Winter Apparel
Traditionally known for their neck braces and helmets, Leatt has quietly been rolling out progressively better apparel for a few years now.
Full Review
2021 Norco Shore 1 - Review
"It's not uncommon to hit a bump, feel it through your hands and arms and then just have it disappear as the rear end rolls over it..."
Lifetime Warranty on a Dropper?
Disrupting Lousy Warranties in Mountain Biking
While most component companies provide warranties that last between 1 and 3 years, one company has notched it up to lifetime...
REVIEW
Bontrager Line Elite Carbon Wheels
"Trek's been building wheels this way for so long, it's likely not valid to complain about my squad of spokes being down by four..."
DREAM BUILDS
David Fournier's Well Ridden Yeti SB150
Kicking off our new series with one heckuva clean SB150 that has an owner who focuses on impeccably working brakes and suspension…
VIDEOS
Weekend Warmup #110
From heritage rally racing to a legally blind skier carving up some of Whistler's nastiest lines, it's a diverse lineup for Weekend Warmup this week.
REVIEW
7Mesh Copilot Jacket Review
Constructed using Gore-Tex Paclite Plus, the Copilot is much more than just an emergency layer, although its light weight and minimal bulk make it easy to carry on every ride.
VIDEO
Behind the Scenes of Danny MacAskill's "The Slabs"
Delve behind the curtain on Danny Mac's latest effort on the Isle of Skye and see what it takes to get those kinds of shots...
Editorial
Should You? Tire Insert Pros and Cons
The decision to stuff foam inside your tire, where air and sealant normally dominate, requires some calculations...
REVIEW
Race Face SHI-12 Cinch Chainring
Shimano HG+ compatible chainrings for Race Face CINCH cranks are showing up on complete bikes equipped with Shimano 12 spd. drivetrains, and in your local shop...
Grumpy Uncle Dave Review
POC Crave Clarity Riding Glasses
"Much like some lucky tourist bumped up to business class for his flight to St. John’s, I’m pretty excited to experience something outside my price range..."