REVIEW
Hayes Dominion A4 Brake Review
Looking for the biggest, baddest, raddest disc brakes on the market? Hayes Dominion A4 might be one for your shortlist...
Teardown & Pre-install Impressions
BikeYoke Divine Dropper Post Teardown
Will the BikeYoke Divine dropper's simplest-in-class teardown, equate to best-in-class performance on the trail?
Presented by 7Mesh
2-Minute Expert: How Gore-Tex Works
Almost no one understands how Gore-Tex works, or how to take care of it. Let's fix that!
SEQUEL - EDITORIAL
AXS Strikes Back! (Does The Future Have Fewer Gears pt II)
The coolest feature of AXS is the DATA; which of the 12-cogs get the most use and shifts-per-Kilometer and, on the North Shore, do we need more gears or fewer?
Interview
Developing the Chromag Dagga Pedal
Ian Ritz, Ben Arnott, and Chris Kovarik shed light on the process behind developing their brainchild pedal…
Another Tire Insert Option
CushCore XC Tire Insert Review
Interested in inserts but not sure about the full-size CushCore Pro? Maybe the smaller bro is for you…
EDITORIAL
The Best Of Lubes vs The Rest Of Lubes
Choosing the right lubes for the right jobs can have a big impact on the life of your parts - here are a few that are either proven or promising...
REVIEW | EDITORIAL
Showers Pass Syncline CC Jacket
The weather has been perfect on the North Shore lately... to test a Showers Pass Jacket.
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