Editorial
I'm a Bit Drunk (on the Kool-Aid)
"There is an element of this frantic change that satisfies the old school hold out in me as well..."
Re-Review
Trek Stache 29+ Retrial
A few changes have altered Andrew's impression of the Stache so dramatically that a new review was in order...
Review
Topeak's Ratchet Rocket Lite DX Tool
Topeak's ratcheting tool is so useful you'll want it in your shop but it's so compact and versatile that you'll want it on the trail as well...
REVIEW
Defying Convention: SQlab 12º and 16º Sweep Bars
Virtually every mountain biker rides handlebars with sweep between 7 and 9 degrees but is that actually the sweet spot for everyone?
Teardown
Marin and Polygon's Naild R3ACT Suspension System
The system Marin and Polygon are using is so unlike other bikes that people mistake it for an e-bike - so let's take a look under the hood...
REVIEW
Lake MX 332 - Shoes For Wide Feet
If you have trouble finding SPD shoes that fit your feet Lake might have what you are looking for...
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
ARRIVED: 2018 Marin Wolf Ridge
With bikes looking more and more alike the unusual looks of the Wolf Ridge is part of the appeal - but it's NOT AN E-BIKE!
Review
Box One Drivetrain - Bike Park Tested
Tim Coleman does his racer-boy best to find the limits of the Box One drivetrain and the results were catastrophic...
REVIEW | TECH
Do Plus Tires Need Plus Rims?
Mavic claims that up to 76mm (3.0") tires are compatible with 28mm rims but skepticism was thick in the air around here...
Review
Race Face Aeffect Wheels - Who Needs Carbon?
"Any time a component is terminal and a rider feels they've gotten excellent value I think it's high praise indeed..."
Review
RockShox Reverb 1x Remote Lever
The Reverb 1x Remote ditches the push button actuation for a nice long lever with a concave paddle for your thumb and under bar placement...
REVIEW
Race Face Aeffect Cranks: Boxing Above Their Weight
Why does Pivot spec Aeffect cranks on their US $7400 Firebird and other models? Andrew Major wanted to know as well...
PRESS RELEASE
Trek Announces the New RE:aktiv Thru Shock
Trek has borrowed technology from Moto GP to eliminate the internal floating piston in rear shocks and (they claim) reduce hysteresis (lag)...
REVIEW
e*thirteen TRSr Carbon Cranks
Despite an early failure with the first set Andrew Major came away impressed with e13's top of the line cranks...
First Ride(s) and Product Info
2018 e*thirteen TRSr SL Wheels
New for 2018 - these wheels lost a third of a pound but the big news is in the brawn department...
GEAR REVIEW
RaceFace Agent Jacket
It may be summer in the northern hemisphere but in the mountains the rain can turn nasty any time of year...
FOLLOW UP REVIEW
X-Fusion's $200 Manic Dropper Post
It may not be the slickest looking post but it's simple, easy to work on and incredibly reliable, and the price blows most other posts out of the water...
REVIEW
SKS ANYWHERE Mounts: Stop Whingeing About Bottles
No downtube bottle mount on your bike - or maybe you want a second mount for big missions - SKS has the answer...
First Impressions
2018 Intense Carbine 29'er First Ride & Release
A long travel 29er worthy of the Intense name? Word on the street is that it's the best non-DH Intense ever...
Product Release
OneUp Components EDC (Everyday Carry) Available Now
If you are part of the growing number of riders looking ride lighter and maybe even without a pack - this could be for you...
Product Review
POC Tectal helmet
The Tectal is a top of the line helmet and while it doesn't come with MIPS it will help authorities find your corpse and it fits very well...
Suspension Mastery
Compression (mostly) and Rebound Setup Tips
Suspension setup gets more complicated as suspension gets more sophisticated - thankfully we have Andre to rescue us...
REVIEW
Reynolds, Honzo and Ned's : A Carbon Wheel Review
Crunching Reynolds' carbon Blacklabel Enduro rims down rocky trails and living to write about it...
Teardown | First Look
Inside Manitou's Moto-Inspired Mattoc (Magnum) Pro
A full breakdown of Manitou's premium 29+ fork as Andrew prepares to compare it to the basic Comp model on the Trek Stache.