OUTERWEAR REVIEW
Pearl Izumi Elevate Jacket and Summit Shorts - Reviewed
I’ve decided that there is such a thing as bad weather, and the best we can hope is to find a piece of clothing that eases our suffering without costing a fortune.
Long Term Steel Time
2021 Kona Honzo ESD - Full Review
It's one thing riding a hardtail occasionally - but committing to it with riders and trails that are better than you are...
Teardown and Service
Shimano Derailleur Clutch Service
Did you know Shimano's clutch mechanism is serviceable? This service could improve your drivetrain's performance…
FORK SMASH-UP & REVIEW
Foxzocchi Z36 Coil GRIP2 VVC
Taking a Marzocchi Z1 Coil to the next plateau with a Fox GRIP2 VVC damper upgrade.
First Impressions Review
2021 Canyon Spectral 29 LTD
Doctor spec on a dentist budget?
TEARDOWN | REVIEW
SR Suntour TriAir Rear Shock
The TriAir air shock comes in at just North of four bills USD and promises poppy and planted pro-EWS race performance...
Review
Fidlock Twist Magnetic Bottle System Review
Fidlock's unique approach for attaching a bottle to the bike has numerous benefits that could go beyond mounting where there are no mounts or a clean setup…
REVIEW | COMPARISON
2021 Transition Spur v. Santa Cruz Tallboy
Long-term review and comparison of two category-bending short-travel mountain bikes – both of which are happy to wrestle a weight class up.
The Long Haul
2021 Trek Slash 9.9 XO1 - Full Review
Riding a bike like the Slash over the winter on the North Shore is a rough test scenario, but Trek's newest long travel trail bike has proven up to the task...
Editorial
Max Flat Pedal Grip vs Some Slip – What Are Riders After?
Grappling for grip from the days of shitty flat pedals and non-existent, grippy footwear has shaped my preferred connection with the bike...
TEARDOWN | REVIEW
Deore M6100: (Almost) The Only Drivetrain That Matters
The price is plebeian and the promised performance is premium. A longer look at M6100 | M6120 Shimano 12-speed Deore drivetrain.
REVIEW
Specialized's 2FO Roost Flat Shoes Reviewed
Competitors have been chasing 5:10 level grip ever since the first Impacts debuted, and with Gen. 3 of Specialized's SlipNot rubber, they've made a solid bid...
REVIEW
2021 Leatt Winter Apparel
Traditionally known for their neck braces and helmets, Leatt has quietly been rolling out progressively better apparel for a few years now.
Full Review
2021 Norco Shore 1 - Review
"It's not uncommon to hit a bump, feel it through your hands and arms and then just have it disappear as the rear end rolls over it..."
Lifetime Warranty on a Dropper?
Disrupting Lousy Warranties in Mountain Biking
While most component companies provide warranties that last between 1 and 3 years, one company has notched it up to lifetime...
REVIEW
Bontrager Line Elite Carbon Wheels
"Trek's been building wheels this way for so long, it's likely not valid to complain about my squad of spokes being down by four..."
DREAM BUILDS
David Fournier's Well Ridden Yeti SB150
Kicking off our new series with one heckuva clean SB150 that has an owner who focuses on impeccably working brakes and suspension…
REVIEW
7Mesh Copilot Jacket Review
Constructed using Gore-Tex Paclite Plus, the Copilot is much more than just an emergency layer, although its light weight and minimal bulk make it easy to carry on every ride.
Editorial
Should You? Tire Insert Pros and Cons
The decision to stuff foam inside your tire, where air and sealant normally dominate, requires some calculations...
REVIEW
Race Face SHI-12 Cinch Chainring
Shimano HG+ compatible chainrings for Race Face CINCH cranks are showing up on complete bikes equipped with Shimano 12 spd. drivetrains, and in your local shop...
Grumpy Uncle Dave Review
POC Crave Clarity Riding Glasses
"Much like some lucky tourist bumped up to business class for his flight to St. John’s, I’m pretty excited to experience something outside my price range..."
REVIEW
PRO BikeGear Home, Workshop and Trail Tools
A digital floor pump, a tubeless air canister, a multi-tool, and a ratcheting wrench set walk into a bar...
REVIEW
Five Ten Trailcross XT
Five Ten's Trailcross line aims at trail riding and bikepacking, but that doesn't exclude it from being a good choice all over the hill - as long as you don't need an armoured shoe.
Review/Editorial
Chasing Bike Silence – STFU Chain Damper
Silence may be golden but the sound of rubber slapping across the ground is platinum…