REVIEW
Race Face Aeffect R Cinch Cranks & 170mm Dropper Post
You can buy fancier sh*t, but the Race Face Aeffect R 7050 aluminum crankset and 170mm dropper post are really all anyone needs...
Bikes, A Destination, and some Gear...
Best of 2019 - Cam's List
2019 was the year to dial things in - and have more fun on two wheels than ever before...
Wet Weather Review
Race Face Conspiracy Jacket - Reviewed
Rationalizing a lot of jackets is quite easy when you live in Vancouver - because we get every type of rain in every season...
Wrapping Up 2019
Best Of 2019 - Andrew's List
Budget bike geometry, fresh cedar, gnarly trails, rider driven companies, and feedback are reflected on in Andrew's best of NSMB for 2019.
Another Lap Around the Sun
Best of 2019 - Cooper Quinn Edition
The President of our local advocacy group (also an nsmb contributor) shares a bike, a race, a camera and his experience within the Shore MTB community...
REVIEW
PNW Loam Grips & 10° Range Handlebar
PNW delivers an aluminum handlebar with more sweep along with my new favourite lock-on grips...
REVIEW
POC Helmets: Tectal Race Spin and Axion Spin
Uncle Dave puts a 240 USD POC helmet against a 150 USD POC helmet and manages to offend the next in line for the throne...
Teardown | First Impressions
Industry Nine Hydra Hubs - Ridden
What is this sorcery? It sounds like angry bees, hooks up like a clutch system, and delivers ultra-quick engagement...
FINAL WEEK
2019 Gift Guide: Week 6
Have you checked off everyone on your list yet? Let us help you with that.
Makin' a List...
Dear Santa: Cam McRae's List for 2019
I haven't been intentionally naughty, but I may have gone riding a few times when I should have been raking leaves...
Reviewed
Spank Tuned 359/350 Vibrocore Wheelset Review
Does the funny looking green Vibrocore foam make a noticeable difference on the trail?
RIDE, APRES, REPEAT
2019 Gift Guide: Week 5
Something to hold onto, some cautionary excellence, black jewelry for your bike, and your tailgate's centerpiece.
MANO a MANO
Bontrager Evoke VS. Rhythm Gloves
Stacking up Bontrager's most breathable full-finger mountain bike glove against their most protective.
REVIEW
2020 Rocky Mountain Growler 20
Rocky brings modern hardtail geometry at an entry-level price with the 1000 USD Growler 20.
2-MINUTE EXPERT
Why All Dropper Posts should be 34.9
A conversation with Stefan 'Sacki' Sack - CEO, Engineer & does-it-all of BikeYoke
WE WON'T STEER YOU WRONG
2019 Gift Guide: Week 4
Something stabby, something grabby, and a few ideas for your trail builder friend Abby
REVIEW
OneUp V2 210 mm Dropper Post Reviewed
There is much to love about the OneUp V2, including several best-in-class elements - but it wasn't all rainbows and smooth actuations...
Liberating The Island Of Misfit Standards
Dear Santa - Andrew's List For 2019
Andrew's list for 2019 is bringing back some old standards, giving all his friends cool kid seats and fresh grips, and scoring a helmet...
REVIEW
Stealth Bike Bags - Hightop Hip Pack Reviewed
A well-priced bag that is versatile, expandable, and has some sweet custom options that make it suitable for the rain forest...
GADGETS, GEAR, and GOODIES
2019 Gift Guide: Week 3
Ti and waterproof socks and coffee mugs and a fender to keep mud out of your eye.
Review
Camelbak M.U.L.E. LR 15 Hydration Pack
The M.U.L.E is made to handle big days in the saddle, with 3 litres of water capacity, and 15 litres for gear, you'll be Boy Scout prepared...
REVIEW
Giro Quarter MIPS - Pad Fit Helmet
The Quarter MIPS is an oh-so-comfy pad fit helmet that's guaranteed to make any adult look younger...
PISTONS AND PIVOTS
Jamie Nicoll's Converted 1960 Bedford Bus and Santa Cruz Quiver
A school bus may seem like an unusual adventure companion, but this meticulously built and restored home on wheels is perfection...
REVIEW
Kitsbow Haskell Shorts Reviewed
150 USD is not cheap but then again neither is the Kitsbow Haskell mid-weight short...