EDITORIAL
Are Mountain Bikers Accidental A-Holes?
"When mountain bikers are jerks to other mountain bikers, or even trail builders, it doesn't create enemies outside our ranks..."
Interview & Video
The RAAW Madonna V2 Updates With Frame Engineer, Ruben Torenbeek
Why some of the changes to the RAAW Madonna V2 are so subtle with company owner and engineer, Ruben Torenbeek…
Pistons & Pivots
Shawn Cruickshanks' BMW F800GS & Evil Offering
The legendary BMW dual-sport that gets Shawn Cruickshanks giddy and one electronic, tricked out Evil Offering...
OBSESSED WITH MOUNTAIN BIKING
The NSMB Podcast: Sterling Lorence
In the debut episode of our podcat, Cam McRae sits down with Sterling Lorence
REVIEW | EDITORIAL
Showers Pass Syncline CC Jacket
The weather has been perfect on the North Shore lately... to test a Showers Pass Jacket.
REVIEW
Race Face Aeffect R Cinch Cranks & 170mm Dropper Post
You can buy fancier sh*t, but the Race Face Aeffect R 7050 aluminum crankset and 170mm dropper post are really all anyone needs...
Bikes, A Destination, and some Gear...
Best of 2019 - Cam's List
2019 was the year to dial things in - and have more fun on two wheels than ever before...
Wet Weather Review
Race Face Conspiracy Jacket - Reviewed
Rationalizing a lot of jackets is quite easy when you live in Vancouver - because we get every type of rain in every season...
Year in Review
Best of 2019 - Tim's List
A reflection on one hell of a year.
Wrapping Up 2019
Best Of 2019 - Andrew's List
Budget bike geometry, fresh cedar, gnarly trails, rider driven companies, and feedback are reflected on in Andrew's best of NSMB for 2019.
PISTONS & PIVOTS
Rob Heran’s VW T3 Syncro & Evil Offering
Every panel, part, and bolt in this Syncro has been replaced to create one of the most functional, character-laden vans we've ever seen.
Another Lap Around the Sun
Best of 2019 - Cooper Quinn Edition
The President of our local advocacy group (also an nsmb contributor) shares a bike, a race, a camera and his experience within the Shore MTB community...
REVIEW
PNW Loam Grips & 10° Range Handlebar
PNW delivers an aluminum handlebar with more sweep along with my new favourite lock-on grips...
REVIEW
POC Helmets: Tectal Race Spin and Axion Spin
Uncle Dave puts a 240 USD POC helmet against a 150 USD POC helmet and manages to offend the next in line for the throne...
Teardown | First Impressions
Industry Nine Hydra Hubs - Ridden
What is this sorcery? It sounds like angry bees, hooks up like a clutch system, and delivers ultra-quick engagement...
FINAL WEEK
2019 Gift Guide: Week 6
Have you checked off everyone on your list yet? Let us help you with that.
Makin' a List...
Dear Santa: Cam McRae's List for 2019
I haven't been intentionally naughty, but I may have gone riding a few times when I should have been raking leaves...
Pistons & Pivots
Matt Henn's Well Used '92 Honda Civic & Special Giant Reign
Kitchen carbon wraps and custom roof racks with Matt's run it into the ground ideology…
YFTC & NSMB SURVEY
The YFTC & NSMB Reader Survey
Fill out this survey and YFTC plants a tree in your name. You'll also help us gather information about your environmental impact and activity risk profile.
Reviewed
Spank Tuned 359/350 Vibrocore Wheelset Review
Does the funny looking green Vibrocore foam make a noticeable difference on the trail?
RIDE, APRES, REPEAT
2019 Gift Guide: Week 5
Something to hold onto, some cautionary excellence, black jewelry for your bike, and your tailgate's centerpiece.
Ask Uncle Dave
Uncle Dave: Saving the world with bicycles!
"Honestly, I think my riding of bicycles contributes more to my ecological footprint than anything else in my life..."
MANO a MANO
Bontrager Evoke VS. Rhythm Gloves
Stacking up Bontrager's most breathable full-finger mountain bike glove against their most protective.
REVIEW
2020 Rocky Mountain Growler 20
Rocky brings modern hardtail geometry at an entry-level price with the 1000 USD Growler 20.