Gear

Back to Back runs in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park are the only way to answer this sort of question...

One of the best things about this medium is the ability to provide updated product info - and I've got some new pearls to share about four shoe models...

It isn't easy to find leg armour that's great to pedal in, offers full shin protection against vicious pedal strikes, and fits a six-year-old...

A step by step guide to fork protection as well as an update on a RideWrapped frame after 18 months of use.

Knees yes. Then why not elbows? A look at options from 7 Protection, POC, Fox and Race Face

Of course the big things matter most, but by paying attention to the details, you can add a lot of enjoyment and comfort to your rides - and as we get into Fall weather, that goes a long way towards keeping you out there on two wheels.

Royal's Race pants combine four-way stretch materials and two decades of DH pant experience to create something that is truly pedalable both up and down technical trails.

Do you own any used parts with a value significantly above what they would fetch in the Buy & Sell?

"It's definitely not carbon. It most certainly doesn't have 29 inch wheels. And you probably won't see it at an Enduro or DH race..."

The latest Stumpjumper is less an overhaul and more an evolution but t's still been subject to many updates…

A World-Cup-Winning all-round DH tire with soft 42a rubber throughout and a dual-ply casing...

Nostalgia, an Avid two-Torx key, and a Blackburn Switch multi-tool assembled here into a trailside toolbox for the modern bicycle. Inspired by the retro Cool Tool.

SRAM AXS shifters can require time to get used to - the Rocker Paddle is closer in shape to a conventional SRAM shifter.

Night riding the North Shore on a budget with Blackburn's self-contained light systems.

"I'm not an eMTB afficionado:" A Mountain biker's perspective on an electric mountain bike...

There are certain ingredients that determine whether a bike light meets the quality standards we need to ride technical trails at night. Here's how to figure that out.

Performance and long-term durability have impressed A.J. with these shoes, pants, helmet and jersey.

A Shimanophile's dream four-piston brake on a budget? As good as SLX or XT for less cash?

Lots of surprises riding this modern, long, slack, 29er hardtail with a 150mm fork - plus Cam's Top Ten Reasons for riding a hardtail...

Öhlins delivers an aggressive suspension package with an unwavering ability to tackle rowdy terrain…

Geeking out over tire pressures while trying to get in the saddle sooner...

Race Face's budget-friendly Chester pedals meet Giro's 'daily driver' Jacket II shoe for a pairing that won't break the bank...

A good multi-tool's design goes a lot deeper than how many functions it has.

The 76mm rise ProTaper 3IN Riser is the perfect companion for riders looking to get their grips higher without a massive stack of reach-robbing headset spacers.