Gear

Are mountain bikers sick of the two party system - of having to choose between red and blue? Is it time for a fresh start?

Downhill and Enduro pros have begun to see the benefits of Cushcore - but how are they for those of us who aren't paid to ride...

Trek's signature trail bike only comes in 27.5 for 2017, but it is as versatile as it is fun.

With 120mm travel at both ends and modern aggressive geometry the Marin Hawk Hill is a surprisingly capable bike for US$1500/CDN$1900 and it's heaps of fun to ride.

Virtually every company makes tubeless valves the same way - but e*thirteen has a different approach that makes a big difference...

Out of the box performance of the True Precision Stealth hubs is as advertised - dead silent and engagement is instantaneous...

While it's clear the Stache wasn't designed for the nastiest, steepest terrain, for trails where it shines it lights up like a near-sighted goalie...

This special edition from of the RIP 9 RDO gets a custom valved PUSH ELEVENSIX rear shock but it doesn't come cheap...

Greg feels more comfortable on the new bike and he's faster - which can't be great news for his competition...

Huck Norris - the Finnish-made tire foam tire liner - is said to prevent pinch flats and dings. Those claims and more get the North Shore assessment...

Santa Cruz confirms that all 3 syndicate riders to ride V10 29ers in Lourdes - does that mean these bikes will be in retailers in 9 months or less?

EDC or Every Day Carry allows you to pack all the tools you need into your steerer tube and then deploy with a simple pull...

The name suggest this bike is up to no good but the elegant lines make me think they bike will never get caught...

Two new forks, handmade hardtails, wheels that cost two months' rent and sunglasses that demand respect and authority...

Kona has done a side run around e-bike opponents - and it's (almost) impossible to be mad...

This bike makes some bold claims, like climbing like an XC bike and descending like a dh rig - and the gliding 4-bar system may even levitate...

We can all agree that E-Bikes are ugly - but we need your help to find out which is the ugliest...

Peter Daam is rekindling the tradition of custom frame building in North Vancouver.

The Norco Range is a competent and burly line eater - but it also has other surprising competencies...

Shimano's successor to the popular M200 adds an excellent new outsole as well as further design refinements. Is it the shoe for you?

There are some imperfections - but considering you can walk away with a complete set for less than $100 US these are impressive...

Andre examines the subtleties of leverage ratio and how an air or coil shock performs on bikes with differing progressivity...

Hankering for an under-bar dropper post lever, but don't want to shell out an arm and a leg? 9Point8 may have the solution.