REVIEW
Hayes Dominion A4 Brakes - Three Years Later
Andrew's been riding the same pair of Hayes Dominion A4 brakes for over three years - with no maintenance beyond brake pads and the odd bleed.
Review
SRAM Transmission drivetrain and Code Stealth Brakes
Imagine this derailleur: no hanger, no adjustment screws, attaches to your rear axle, strong enough to stand on, and shifts better under load.
First Impressions
Canyon Neuron CF 9 SL
More trail-friendly than a Lux, not as burly as a Spectral, the Neuron is Canyon’s bread and butter mountain bike. How does it respond to getting hit with the Longer/Slacker/More stick?
EDITORIAL
Pummelled Patina Or Perpetually Polished?
If you were buying one pair of pedals for the next decade, would you choose a pummelled patina anodized colour or perpetually polished silver?
REVIEW
2023 Santa Cruz Nomad Review
The best Nomad yet.
REVIEW
fi’zi:k Terra Artica GTX
A cold weather shoe, for cold and wet weather.
MIN MAX
Min-Max: Arden's Aluminum RSD Middlechild
Steel may be real, but aluminum is actual, and so are the savings in suspension and drivetrain maintenance on Arden's #1FG RSD Bikes Middlechild.
EDITORIAL
Zero Darco Thirty
Andrew borrows the mix-matched travel full-suspension-hardtail concept from the Chromag Darco and applies it to his own bike.
WICKED STUFF - A GRAB BAG
Gear Shots: March 2023
"I even strapped a burrito to my top tube a few months ago, went for a ride, and DID NOT DAMAGE THE BURRITO."
Wheelset Review
Reynolds Blacklabel Enduro Carbon Wheelset
Straight pull spokes, asymetrical lacing, burly hoops and 690 points of engagement highlight this 1790 g wheelset...
A Sort Of Gear Review
Slowered Expectations
Random thoughts while pushing bicycles up snowy hills
PREVIEW
Snik's GPS-Enabled Anti-Theft Device for Bikes
Snik may be the best solution yet to help you retrieve your bike if it's been stolen.
REVIEW | EDITORIAL
CushCore Extralight Tire Inserts Are 112 Grams Each
Adding comfort, confidence, and control with the lightest CushCore tire inserts...
REVIEW
Leatt MTB 2.0 Gloves - WindBlock & SubZero
Leatt's MTB 2.0 WindBlock and its much warmer and bulkier sibling, the MTB 2.0 SubZero, for off-season riding...
Review
Canyon Spectral:ON CFR LTD eMTB
Does Canyon's most expensive bike come with its own valet?
REVIEW
Troy Lee Stage Helmet
A light and breezy full face lid with a chin bar that stays put - but don't call it a DH helmet...
PRODUCT RELEASE | EDITORIAL
Shimano Introduces the CUES Ecosystem
CUES replaces a number of Shimano legacy drivetrains with inter-compatible 9-, 10- and 11-speed LinkGlide drivetrains.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Gambling on the Retrogrouch - Shimano XT LinkGlide M8130
As the future rides towards wireless drivetrains, Shimano puts out a fresh cable-actuated XT drivetrain, with 11-speeds, that feels like a throwback.
HELMET REVIEW
POC Otocon Race MIPS
POC’s DH rated, lightweight and extremely breathable enduro full-face
Editorial
Uncle Dave's Guide to Recycling
Uncle Dave dives deep to uncover what to do with your used bike stuff.
Choosing Helmets
Helmet Tech - MIPS or GRAMS?
The lightest removable-chin bar full-face helmet, or the more full-featured MIPS-equipped option...
REVIEW
Specialized/Fjallraven Rider's Hybrid Trousers
"Bikepacking trousers" work for mountain biking too, apparently, and for most seasons
REVIEW
Akta MTB Apparel
Not just another MTB clothing company.
REVIEW
A Saddle Story: BikeYoke Sagma vs. Sagma Lite
BikeYoke's new fixed rail Sagma Lite saves 70 bucks over the Sagma - Andrew's favourite. How does it feel?