A Sort Of Gear Review
Slowered Expectations
Random thoughts while pushing bicycles up snowy hills
PREVIEW
Snik's GPS-Enabled Anti-Theft Device for Bikes
Snik may be the best solution yet to help you retrieve your bike if it's been stolen.
REVIEW | EDITORIAL
CushCore Extralight Tire Inserts Are 112 Grams Each
Adding comfort, confidence, and control with the lightest CushCore tire inserts...
REVIEW
Leatt MTB 2.0 Gloves - WindBlock & SubZero
Leatt's MTB 2.0 WindBlock and its much warmer and bulkier sibling, the MTB 2.0 SubZero, for off-season riding...
Review
Canyon Spectral:ON CFR LTD eMTB
Does Canyon's most expensive bike come with its own valet?
REVIEW
Troy Lee Stage Helmet
A light and breezy full face lid with a chin bar that stays put - but don't call it a DH helmet...
PRODUCT RELEASE | EDITORIAL
Shimano Introduces the CUES Ecosystem
CUES replaces a number of Shimano legacy drivetrains with inter-compatible 9-, 10- and 11-speed LinkGlide drivetrains.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Gambling on the Retrogrouch - Shimano XT LinkGlide M8130
As the future rides towards wireless drivetrains, Shimano puts out a fresh cable-actuated XT drivetrain, with 11-speeds, that feels like a throwback.
HELMET REVIEW
POC Otocon Race MIPS
POC’s DH rated, lightweight and extremely breathable enduro full-face
Editorial
Uncle Dave's Guide to Recycling
Uncle Dave dives deep to uncover what to do with your used bike stuff.
Choosing Helmets
Helmet Tech - MIPS or GRAMS?
The lightest removable-chin bar full-face helmet, or the more full-featured MIPS-equipped option...
REVIEW
Specialized/Fjallraven Rider's Hybrid Trousers
"Bikepacking trousers" work for mountain biking too, apparently, and for most seasons
REVIEW
Akta MTB Apparel
Not just another MTB clothing company.
REVIEW
A Saddle Story: BikeYoke Sagma vs. Sagma Lite
BikeYoke's new fixed rail Sagma Lite saves 70 bucks over the Sagma - Andrew's favourite. How does it feel?
Ridden and Reviewed
Evil Wreckoning LS
Evil claims the Wreckoning LS is "The pedal powered DH legend". Welp, we're here to test that claim...
Review
2023 Rockshox Flight Attendant
Will the RockShox Flight Attendant point out the emergency exits or simply manipulate your suspension settings on the fly...
Review
2023 Fox Factory 36 Grip 2 - 160 mm Fork
The partially new 2023 Fox Factory 36 Grip 2
MIN MAX
Min-Max: Daniel's Aluminum Guerrilla Gravity Smash
Daniel's Smash is from one of the last batches of aluminum frames that Guerrilla Gravity produced…
First Impressions
Fezzari Kings Peak
Is A High Fat Diet Right For You?
Review
e*thirteen Grappler and All-Terrain Tires
Two different compounds, including e13's MOPO, three casings, two tread patterns...
Review
2023 Cannondale Jekyll 1 First Impressions
The new Jekyll doesn't completely conceal the shock like some recent bikes but it's stashed low inside an opening in the down tube...
REVIEW
From Streets To Trails - Trek's Commuter Pro RT Front Light
This Commuter light also works for trail use - while not blinding fellow riders thanks to "Kindbeam"
Review
NF Winter Pants and Mid Weight Jacket
The North Shore may no longer have the mildest climate in Canada...
Review
Appleman 2XR Cranks - Made in Minneapolis
Matt Appleman isn't just building interesting and beautiful cranks - he's out to change the way you think about crank length...