Gear

Short travel, high pivot wizardry from a new outfit on Vancouver Island - a trail bike with DH technology...

Breathe fresh life into an old bike, or beef up the terrain-profile on a new one - for many riders the Works Components Angleset could be the best $100 upgrade on the market...

Patagonia's unique approach to MTB has led to a couple of interesting pieces. AJ takes a closer look.

The unique looking Afterburner crankset features stiff arms, a lightweight package and a fair price of 130 USD.

Bontrager's new flat shoe presents a strong alternative if you prefer a bit of float and a casual look.

Finding the right saddle can make a massive difference to the quality of your time out on the bike.

Spring is here. Here are some things to try at home to get your ride dialed.

How does a $600 alloy wheel measure up to higher-priced options?

Nick talks about fork offsets, mules, sizing, and why it took so long for manufacturers to figure out that we were all riding bikes that were too small...

The long-awaited Santa Cruz Megatower pairs the V10s architecture to a 160mm 29er built for EWS results...

If you've noticed your suspension acting a fool the last few months (or more), this is for you…

It's a rare treat to chat with a company co-founder and the director of engineering to talk about what makes their bikes work...

Still rolling silky smooth on the original EZO bearings, the 1.66° engagement Project 321 rear hub has risen to the top...

Does the presence of zombies change your requirements? Maybe a chainsaw holder...

Love the wider stance of the Mallet DH or Mallet-E LS but prefer the more diminutive pedal body of the Candy or Eggbeater? Crankbrothers has an axle for that...

Chromag gets into merino wool with typical quality and attention to detail

In winter, the brake lever is one place where carbon is easily justified - but are there cheaper options available?

For the first time in years, there was a buzz about this year's BC Bike Show. Andrew Major took a swing around the aisles to pick out the interesting bits.

Specialized expands on the Stumpy EVO line with carbon versions in both wheel sizes

Great weld quality and a belt drive are just two reasons why the Early Rider Belter 16 Trail looks like a great option for a kid's first pedal bike.

They're "not something-for-everyone" but there's much to learn from going to extremes…

A new frame design plus a lens option that helps riders dealing with dense, dark forests…

Ian Ritz answers the haters and talks about why the Doctahawk is so damn long, why the forks has 180mm of travel and how it all came to be...

The Guardian looks similar, is cut almost the same and has the same features - but it turns out a small change made a big difference to performance in the wild...