Shorter but Longer, Faster but Easier
The New ROCKSHOX REVERB Stealth Ridden
The brand new Reverb has a longer service life, a shorter overall length and even featherweight riders will be able to lower it easily...
Commentary and Press Release
Brakes *IN* Your Handlebars? Magura Launches the MCi System
It's hard to know if Magura has lost the plot or if Europeans are after completely different products than those of us in the rest of the world...
2019 e*thirteen TRS Cranks Reviewed
This incredibly light and beautiful crankset is not for everyone - but if you aren't the type to bust arms in half they might be for you...
Editorial
Could the Michelin UPTIS Airless Tire Work In MTB?
Michelin has developed an airless tire system that may be found on most passenger vehicles by 2024 but what about bicycles?
REVIEW
Rocky Mountain Growler 40 - Budget Review
" On my first ride down I hit the same trails I usually ride on test bikes that cost many times its price..."
REVIEW| EDITORIAL
CamelBak Chase Bike Vest
While some folks are simply too cool to ever consider this pack - CamelBak has a killer product in their well vented Chase Bike Vest...
Protection Review
Reviewed: Slytech (Shred) XT Heavy Duty Kneepads
Slytech is an offshoot of Shred Optics - or was - which isn't a great resumé for making comfy and protective knee pads...
A run for the 5.10 money?
Reviewed - Northwave Clan Flat Pedal Shoes
“What the hell?” I thought. “As long as they don’t send those hideous blue ones.”
Quietly Unique
Oakley DRT5 Helmet Review
A helmet that doesn't look especially different but offers some class-leading features…
REVIEW
PNW Bachelor Dropper Post & Loam Lever : Review
A fully rebuildable top-of-the-line dropper from PNW - available in up to 200mm of drop with a sweet lever...
First Ride
ZIPP 3ZERO MOTO Carbon Wheels (RIDDEN!)
I ripped some laps in the Whistler Bike Park on the new ZIPP 3ZERO MOTO Carbons to find out if these new wheels are HERO or ZERO.
REVIEW: A saddle for women by women.
Ergon SM Sport Gel Women's Saddle
The female staff and athletes at Ergon felt the need to design the SM Women's saddle. As a female rider, I was interested in what they came up with...
PRESS RELEASE
Crankbrothers Launches the F15 Stevie Smith Memorial Edition Tool
All funds from the sale of the F15 Memorial Edition will be going to the Stevie Smith Legacy
Foundation.
Riding 2020 Shimano XT in Bellingham
Shimano Introduces 12spd XT and SLX Groups
The trickle down from XTR 9100 is on but can Shimano deliver solid performance on a budget that will compete with SRAM?
Mano a Mano
Pearl Izumi X-Alp Peak vs. X-Alp Launch SPD
These SPD-compatible shoes are aimed at the same sort of riding but one takes a skate shoe approach while the other has bowling shoe styling...
TWO-MINUTE REVIEWS
Crankbrothers Rose Pedal Cleats
One of four options in Crankbrothers' cleat program serves up a reduced release angle and a more positive release point...
REVIEW
Velocity USA Dually 29" Rims
Made in the USA by a small outfit in Grand Rapids, Michigan; I've badly beaten these polished PLUS-sized beauties...
REVIEW
Early Rider Belter 16 Trail - Reviewed
High level build quality and spec make for a kids' single speed made to be ridden a ton and passed from one happy rider to another.
XTR 9100, WeAreOne, Chris King, E13 and OneUp
Yeti SB150 'Test Platform' Custom Build
Considering how much time we spend testing tires, droppers, handlebars, drivetrains etc., having the right foundation is important (and enjoyable)
TWO-MINUTE REVIEW
Wolf Tooth B-RAD Mini Roll Top Bag
Meet new friends, get some weight off your back, and keep your tools dry - Wolf Tooth's roll-top bag does it all.
Flat pedal REVIEW
Crankbrothers Stamp 1 Flat Pedal
Serviceability and aftersale support puts these low-budget pedals in a class of their own.
Enduro Full Face Review
POC Coron Air Spin Helmet
Does POC's full face enduro helmet make you all hot and bothered, or cool as a cucumber?
REVIEW
Min-Maxed With Magura MT Sport Brakes
After riding Magura's 4+2 Trail disc brakes with great results, how would their most budget brake system compare...
First Impressions
Giant TRX 0 Wheelset
Who would buy a set of carbon wheels from Giant? Before you hastily cast these aside, a closer look is in order...