FIRST LOOK
2023 Juliana Furtado MX
Three days in the Chilcotins is a risky way to break in a bike, but Karin did it anyway.
FIRST LOOK
2023 Santa Cruz 5010 MX
The friendliest Santa Cruz trail bike gets a bigger front wheel and some other tweaks for 2023.
MIN MAX | EDITORIAL
Min-Max: Adam's 2016 Santa Cruz Nomad & The SCB Ten-Year Guarantee
Adam has a very clean Nomad V3, which is an opportunity to talk about Santa Cruz's 10-year-plus commitment to support every frame they sell...
REVIEW
Flat Tire Defender (II) Inserts Tested
Flat Tire Defender is the original tire insert - made popular by Aaron Gwinn - and it's also the burliest.
EDITORIAL
Flat Pedals, Foot Position & Reach
Thoughts on foot position relative to pedal axles and how this might influence bicycle fit.
REVIEW
The 56 Year Old SKS Rennkompressor Floor Pump
The German-made SKS Rennkompressor floor pump is lovely both to use and own, and has hardly changed in over 50 years.
MIN MAX
Min-Max : Jeff's 2011 Turner 5 Spot
"Steampunk" aesthetics and familiar fit: How a used $300 2011 Turner 5 Spot frame went from a niche air-travel rig to regular trail riding.
REVIEW
The Kali Invader 2.0 Helmet
The Invader is a unique full-face helmet in the way that sound comes through.
Review
Rocky Mountain Element 70
The Rocky Mountain Element is a carbon fiber weapon that does it all a bit differently. Just don't call it downcountry!
EDITORIAL
Five Things I Wish We Saw At Crankworx 2022
Crankworx 2022 seemed somewhat devoid of interesting new gear, so here are some things I wish had been seen.
GEAR SHOTS
Gear Shots: Week of August 8th
Manage sweat (Wickflow) and hydration (Lifestraw), wide vision eyewear from Ryders and some nice shorts from Chrome.
First Impressions Review
The Küat Piston Pro X 2-Bike Tray Rack
"OMG! This is the best bike rack ever!" - according to my wife...
Editorial
Budget Bicycle Buying: Braving The Used Dropper Post Market
Buying a used, or take-off, dropper post to upgrade your budget mountain bike...
Review
A Tale of 2 Mullets: Canyon Spectral and Torque
Big brawlin' Torque vs go-anywhere Spectral - who brings the business without spoiling the party out back?
REVIEW
Troy Lee Designs A3 Helmet
A new flagship half lid from the fastest brand in town.
REVIEW
2 New Flat Pedals: Race Face Atlas and Aeffect R
Two flat pedals from Race Face - redesigned in 2022 - reviewed...
REVIEW
OneUp Carbon E-Bar
A handlebar with holes for wires that is E-rated but designed to be compliant and comfortable.
MIN MAX
Min-Max: Andrew's 2017 Giant Anthem Advanced SX
"Whatever micro-category you'd prefer to assign to them, these bikes are probably the most worthy of the original all-encompassing mantle of... mountain bike."
Head to toe Review
Tasco MTB Apparel - Shirt, Shorts, Gloves and Socks
Tasco - "The Awesome Shirt Company" - matches gloves and socks, but also technical shorts with nice details...
A tale of two shorts
7mesh Glidepath Shorts
A pair of warm weather shorts with nice attention to detail, big pockets, but one potentially serious flaw...
First Impressions Review
Canyon Spectral:ON
Top spec and a new battery alignment gives all the power with less bulk.
REVIEW | EDITORIAL
OneUp's New Dropper Post Remote? Way Better Than The Old One
The OneUp V3 Dropper Post Lever comes in a plethora of colours, has improved leverage and better throw, is more comfortable to use, and comes in a plethora of colours.
Review
Trek Top Fuel Review
Speed, sustainability, shifting mindsets, and thoughts on the new breed of short travel trail bikes.
EDITORIAL
Size-Specific Water Bottle & Accessory Mounting Points
Mocking up some different water bottle and accessory mounting possibilities on my frame, while considering the potential for more thoughtful stock mounting on every bike...