Long Term Review
2018 Zerode Taniwha - w/Pinion Gearbox
"I've developed an affinity for this unique bike; it does things a bit differently, but does the important things very well..."
Uncle Dave Speaks
Uncle Dave Questions his Values
"How on earth can you talk about value when you have no experience paying money for the thing that you are talking about..."
Product Review/Intro
STRAP IT ON! Gear to Help Ditch your Backpack (etc.)
Now that you've spent a bundle to get the lightest bike you could afford let's add a bunch of crap to weigh it down again...
Long Term Review
Enve M730 Wheels
Enve's updated M730 wheels feature some interesting tech and a flat prevention strip that will save riders from some headaches…
FIRST LOOK
3 Even Fresher Products For Spring 2018
A Wolf Tooth Headset with lots of colour, some full-featured lace-up clip in shoes from Scott, and a floor pump for the end of times from Crankbrothers...
Hands on Product Intro
2019 Shimano XTR 9100: 10-51 12spd is Here
Shimano goes deep with 1x and 12spd while pushing innovation with virtually every component - but can XTR get back on top...
Literally Inside Shimano
Touring Shimano's "Intelligent" Factory in Japan
"The space was incredibly quiet and serene, until an automated forklift hovered by playing a tune from a Korean video game..."
REVIEW
LOOK X-Track Pedals : Carbon VS Aluminum
Despite being a slimmer platform, the X-Track pedal gives very positive support and excellent retention - in fact it may be the best SPD-compatible pedal there is...
Aluminum v. Carbon
Duelling Knolly Wardens - Carbon vs. Aluminum - Final Verdicts
Three riders, two Wardens, identical spec, one carbon and one aluminum to answer one question: does it make sense to pay the carbon tax?
Two-Minute Review
Second Perspective: Wolftooth ReMote Sustain for Reverb
Like the sound of the Wolf Tooth Dropper remote but running a Reverb? You can get it for that too…
Two-Minute Review
Wolf Tooth Components Pack Pliers
This 38-gram tool performs some critical tasks that could save a ride – and where your multi-tool won't help you...
Two-Minute Review
Mountainsmith Cycle Cube Gear Bag
After months of use and a couple of road trips, the Cycle Cube is proving to be a great travel companion…
First Impressions
Riding Greg Minnaar’s Signature Maxxis Assegai Tire
A couple of days on the new tire and some time to grill Greg Minnaar and the engineers from Maxxis have left AJ wanting more…
Product Review
e*thirteen's Updated 2018 TRSr Tire Reviewed
Two perspectives on e*thirteen's re-launched and beefed up TRS tires – with ride impressions and a comparison to the old version...
REVIEW
Bontrager XR4 and SE4 Team Issue Tires
Available in several widths and diameters, there is a version of these high-value Bontrager for most riders who seek aggressive terrain...
EDITORIAL
Buyer Beware - A Spring Service Story
Buying used? 'Mechanic owned' and 'recently serviced' mean sweet-all. It's like paying a premium for Miranda Miller's used bike because it's 'lady ridden'.
Ask Uncle Dave
Dear Uncle Dave: Blow up my Life or Buy a New Bike?
"It seems like we’re doing something wrong if we don’t drop a bucket of cash on the latest and greatest..."
Bike Review
2018 Mondraker Foxy XR Review
The Foxy pushes the limit for the long, low and slack trend - with some adjustability - but can it be a good all-rounder?
Long Term Review
e*thirteen TRS+ 9-46t Cassette
Giving this cassette a fair test would have meant a fresh chain, one chainring and no swaps - this instead was an unfair test...
Sea Otter 2018
Öhlins TTX Trunnion Shock & RXF 36 Coil Updates
Coil lovers rejoice, more updates from the yellow corner…
Sea Otter 2018
ENVE's New M-Series Bar & Stem Range
If it's from ENVE you know it's made of carbon – even the stems – but only one level in the series has been fattened to a 35mm diameter...
Sea Otter 2018
2019 Fox & Marzocchi Hands On
Fox update the 36 with the new GRIP2 damper and release a new 34 Step-Cast fork, while Marzocchi shows the new and impressive Z1 and 58 forks...
SEA OTTER STUFF!
Douchebags, German Injunctions and Loic Bruni
Giro brings you the Chamber II skate shoe style shoe, MIPS and POC get in the ring, and Douchebags want to carry your bike away...
Sea Otter 2018
Leatt's New $100 DBX 2.0 Trail Helmet
Leatt hit the market with a price point focussed helmet that still features their 360 Turbine safety technology…