READER SUBMISSION
Nerding Out On Spoke Count
How much difference do the number of spokes make to otherwise identical wheelsets? Nicolas Brunner decided to find out.
VIDEO
Trio
There's more variety among North Shore trails than most people realize. Cooper Quinn takes us on a lap of three of his favourite trails, each with its own personality.
UCI DH Guide
How to Be a DH World Cup Fan
It's not as easy as it used to be when Redbull held the keys - but there are many opportunities to get lots of dirt and stories from the pits and the track, in several forms.
Editorial
Seymour Trail Closures Announced
The incredible trails we have on the North Shore have been built by unauthorized volunteer labour - and Metro Vancouver has chosen a hammer to try and stop that
Review
2025 Santa Cruz Bronson
The 5th gen Bronson has enduro geometry, comes with Maven brakes and burly tires. Is this the downhiller's trail bike?
Beggars Would Ride
More Cowbell
Ask your doctor if cyclocross is right for you!
Review
Arctos Epic 14.4 Lumbar Hydration Pack
We might like to think we put performance ahead of aesthetics, but many of us are slaves to the tyranny of mountain bike fashion. Cam's making an exception here.
REVIEW
How to Carry Things on your Bike: The Velocio Riding Pack
An ode to the best way to start carrying things on your bike.
Outbound Lighting
It's Not Business, It's Personal
Bright Lights, Rally Cars, and Beef Sandwiches - we went to see Outbound Lighting's HQ in Chicago.
REVIEW
2024 Fox Racing Kits Head to Toe
Two full kits from Fox with some interesting material and colour choices.
Beggars Would Ride
Nowhere In Mind
Letting go of destinations and goals, one uncertain ride at a time
Review
Vittoria Airliner Protect Inserts
Based on their weight, shape and volume, these look very promising for riders looking for an insert that protects both rim and tire and allows you to ride out on a flat.
Install & Initial Impressions
Lewis LHP+ U4 Brakes: Introduction
Will these impressive looking brakes from Lewis deliver the promised performance?
Podcast
The NSMB Podcast - Wade Simmons
The Godfather of Freeride joins Cam McRae in the latest episode, sharing his thoughts on the current state of Freeride, social media, and much moreā¦
First Impressions Review
How to Carry Things on Your Bike, with the Globe Haul LT
Today we're talking about something completely different; the Globe Haul LT is a bike that can replace a car for use in the city.
Editorial
An Acoustic Curmudgeon's e-Bike Odyssey
A serious injury forced Jeremy Schaab to reconsider his feelings about eMTBs - and the e-grooming he was subjected to...
Ridden and Reviewed
Ride Concepts Tallac Mid Shoe
The Ride Concepts Tallac Mid is a protective clipless BOA shoe using D30 padding to help protect your feet from impacts.
Stretching the legs on Trek's Top Fuel
More? Better?
Does adding 10mm travel further weaponize Trek's versatile Top Fuel, or is this an exercise in deferred flex points? Yes.
Accountability
Rethinking Resolutions
The NSMB Team does away with so-called resolutions and sets some bike-related goals for 2025.
PRETTY PICS
Monthly Wallpaper: January 2025
The dank days of winter are perfect for slow shutter speeds to convey the speeds riders hit on the trails.
Squinting Into The Winter Sun
The Eyes Of The Beholder
Sweet Protection Ronin sunglasses and a heaping plate of crow
Trip Report
Back to Europe: The Reverse Migration
Deniz and Karin go to Europe for the Stone King Rally and return with a fresh appreciation for food, culture and trails.
Not a Resolution!
Riding Better in 2025
These are a few habits I've stuck to long enough to know they help me ride better, if I don't slack off...
2024 In Photos
Capturing The Year
Hailey takes a look back at her year riding, travelling and shooting beautiful photos