Gear

The latest Stumpjumper is less an overhaul and more an evolution but t's still been subject to many updates…

A World-Cup-Winning all-round DH tire with soft 42a rubber throughout and a dual-ply casing...

Nostalgia, an Avid two-Torx key, and a Blackburn Switch multi-tool assembled here into a trailside toolbox for the modern bicycle. Inspired by the retro Cool Tool.

SRAM AXS shifters can require time to get used to - the Rocker Paddle is closer in shape to a conventional SRAM shifter.

Night riding the North Shore on a budget with Blackburn's self-contained light systems.

"I'm not an eMTB afficionado:" A Mountain biker's perspective on an electric mountain bike...

There are certain ingredients that determine whether a bike light meets the quality standards we need to ride technical trails at night. Here's how to figure that out.

Performance and long-term durability have impressed A.J. with these shoes, pants, helmet and jersey.

A Shimanophile's dream four-piston brake on a budget? As good as SLX or XT for less cash?

Lots of surprises riding this modern, long, slack, 29er hardtail with a 150mm fork - plus Cam's Top Ten Reasons for riding a hardtail...

Öhlins delivers an aggressive suspension package with an unwavering ability to tackle rowdy terrain…

Geeking out over tire pressures while trying to get in the saddle sooner...

Race Face's budget-friendly Chester pedals meet Giro's 'daily driver' Jacket II shoe for a pairing that won't break the bank...

A good multi-tool's design goes a lot deeper than how many functions it has.

The 76mm rise ProTaper 3IN Riser is the perfect companion for riders looking to get their grips higher without a massive stack of reach-robbing headset spacers.

Conservative Bikes Be Damned. Is this the ultimate mountain bike?

2021 Fox Transfer Dropper Post - Reviewed

Mix things up on your mountain bike, for the price of a friction thumb shifter and become a better rider in the process.

The redesigned enduro race whip by Rocky Mountain

Rocky Mountain's new undisputed Enduro platform sees a number of updates for the 2021 model year.

Many months on WTB's excellent answer for riders sticking with aluminum rims for the price, ride quality, or application.

Trek's flagship enduro race bike was born when the geometry evolution was starting to really gain steam, but that was years ago, and the Slash was due for a redesign.

Andrew discovers the circumstances where a semi-slick is much too quick, for him, on the North Shore...

"As I found with the new SLX drivetrain, the SLX brakes make it hard to justify the extra money for XT…"