First Impressions
2023 Santa Cruz Nomad
"The Santa Cruz Nomad VI MX is the new and improved mulleted bike I pined for."
Product Intro/Review
The 2023 New Race Face Turbine Crank
Race Face's burly workhorse is revised and ready to get to work.
WORTH EVERY PENNY
Worth Every Penny: September 2022
Andrew's decade-old hoodie, post-injury riding socks, an everyday use tool, and a new-and-slightly-improved version of the faultless rack he owned years ago.
59 Flavours of Subtle
The Ergonomic Grip Shootout
"Ideal User – You’re a person who wants to go full ergo but doesn’t like answering questions in the parking lot..."
First Impressions Review
We Are One Arrival 170 w 2023 Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate Coil
If you think the Arrival 170 is just like the 152 with a little more travel, you're in for a surprise.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
2023 We Are One Arrival 152
If you have been keen to order a new Arrival - the wait may be over. Andrew Major - who has one - goes over the new spec...
MADE IN CANADA | BIKE RELEASE
We Are One releases 2023 Arrivals
The long-awaited Arrival 170 is here and We Are One has also updated the Arrival 152.
EDITORIAL
Asymmetric Plane Flat Pedals: A Followup
More thoughts on plane (flat-flat) pedals, and my positive experience trying an asymmetric pedal pin setup.
Review
2023 Canyon Strive CFR
Is this full-on "enduro" bike with fancy on-the-fly travel and geo gizmos worth the weight and complexity?
FIRST LOOK
2023 Juliana Furtado MX
Three days in the Chilcotins is a risky way to break in a bike, but Karin did it anyway.
FIRST LOOK
2023 Santa Cruz 5010 MX
The friendliest Santa Cruz trail bike gets a bigger front wheel and some other tweaks for 2023.
MIN MAX | EDITORIAL
Min-Max: Adam's 2016 Santa Cruz Nomad & The SCB Ten-Year Guarantee
Adam has a very clean Nomad V3, which is an opportunity to talk about Santa Cruz's 10-year-plus commitment to support every frame they sell...
REVIEW
Flat Tire Defender (II) Inserts Tested
Flat Tire Defender is the original tire insert - made popular by Aaron Gwinn - and it's also the burliest.
EDITORIAL
Flat Pedals, Foot Position & Reach
Thoughts on foot position relative to pedal axles and how this might influence bicycle fit.
REVIEW
The 56 Year Old SKS Rennkompressor Floor Pump
The German-made SKS Rennkompressor floor pump is lovely both to use and own, and has hardly changed in over 50 years.
MIN MAX
Min-Max : Jeff's 2011 Turner 5 Spot
"Steampunk" aesthetics and familiar fit: How a used $300 2011 Turner 5 Spot frame went from a niche air-travel rig to regular trail riding.
REVIEW
The Kali Invader 2.0 Helmet
The Invader is a unique full-face helmet in the way that sound comes through.
Review
Rocky Mountain Element 70
The Rocky Mountain Element is a carbon fiber weapon that does it all a bit differently. Just don't call it downcountry!
EDITORIAL
Five Things I Wish We Saw At Crankworx 2022
Crankworx 2022 seemed somewhat devoid of interesting new gear, so here are some things I wish had been seen.
GEAR SHOTS
Gear Shots: Week of August 8th
Manage sweat (Wickflow) and hydration (Lifestraw), wide vision eyewear from Ryders and some nice shorts from Chrome.
First Impressions Review
The Küat Piston Pro X 2-Bike Tray Rack
"OMG! This is the best bike rack ever!" - according to my wife...
Editorial
Budget Bicycle Buying: Braving The Used Dropper Post Market
Buying a used, or take-off, dropper post to upgrade your budget mountain bike...
Review
A Tale of 2 Mullets: Canyon Spectral and Torque
Big brawlin' Torque vs go-anywhere Spectral - who brings the business without spoiling the party out back?
REVIEW
Troy Lee Designs A3 Helmet
A new flagship half lid from the fastest brand in town.