TEARDOWN
2023 RockShox Super Deluxe Shocks
What's new with RockShox's Super Deluxe Ultimate air and coil shocks for 2023? Just about everything.
TEARDOWN
2023 RockShox Forks
New damper, new air system, new chassis, new features, new philosophy - all but the names changed for RockShox's 2023 fork lineup.
Gear Shots for May 19, 2022
Gear Shots: Three Things From Andrew
A unique stow-able tool from Wolf Tooth, USA-Made foot blankets, and an almost indestructible pack gets resuscitated...
NOT A REVIEW
Aaron's Guerrilla Gravity Smash
A few tidbits about an eclectic Guerilla Gravity Smash...
REVIEW
The Kids Ride Shotgun Pro Saddle System
Kids Ride Shotgun's latest kid-forward saddle system is a carbon-friendly improvement on the original.
Min Max
Min-Max: Greg's 2016 Devinci Hendrix 27+
The Devinci Hendrix 27+ was a strong value in 2016 and Greg has done a thoughtful job of upgrading his and keeping it running...
EDITORIAL
Do Dentists Actually Ride Mountain Bikes?
Andrew's search for a new dentist is thwarted by the revelation that not one supports the local trail association...
EDITORIAL
Dropper Posts for Short(er) People
There are several considerations regarding dropper post travel for short riders that extend beyond "buy the longest OneUp V2 post that fits..."
EDITORIAL | PART 4
Min-Max: Daniele's 2013 MDE Carve
MDE Bikes has been making frames in Italy since 2001 and Daniele is passionate about their last 26" bike; the 2013 Carve
EDITORIAL
We're Still Buying Rear Derailleurs Instead Of Mountain Bikes
A cheaper bike, even a much cheaper bike, with the exact same spec, isn't always a better value than a more expensive one.
EDITORIAL | TEARDOWN
Brakes Of Future Past
Brands like SRAM, Formula, Hope, and Hayes will sell you all the parts you need to fully refresh your brake system...
REVIEW | EDITORIAL
Everyday Bicycle Tools
Some tools for my bicycles that get used regularly to do other jobs around the house.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS | TEARDOWN
Crankbrothers Highline 11 Carbon Dropper Post
The new top-end Highline dropper uses Crankbrothers' proven internals and a carbon fiber shaft. Does it herald a future of carbon sliding surfaces?
EDITORIAL
Parked Projects: GeoShift -2° Vs. Budget Hardtails
Andrew's scheme to test a bunch of budget hardtails, in the 1-2K CAD range, both stock and with an angleset installed...
EDITORIAL | RE-REVIEW
Serendipity & Wolf Tooth's Axle Trainer-Adapters
I loathe riding any stationary bike but if I have to, I'll choose outside and on my own bike...
Two-Minute Reviews
Camelbak M.U.L.E. EVO Weatherproof Vestpack
The M.U.L.E. EVO is a very nicely built weatherproof pack - except for the see-through mesh cellphone pocket - which probably doesn't fit you.
EDITORIAL | PART 3
Min-Max: Claire's 2009 Kona Stinky 6
Claire's 13-year-old Kona Stinky 6 gets the min-max treatment with a focus on smiles per dollar...
EDITORIAL
Thank You For Knowing Not To Drink Battery Acid
Press release copy triggers a response about living in a time when common sense isn't all that common.
EDITORIAL | PART 2
Min-Max: Dave's Banshee Spitfire V2
Dave's 8-year-old Spitfire V2 is already looking min-maxed but he has further upgrade plans - and Andrew has some thoughts about V2 Banshees and this bike as well.
EDITORIAL
Three Tears For The Too-Fresh Retro Rigs
Some love for old mountain bicycles that have been well-cycled and a moment of sorrow for those that have stayed showroom sweet in stasis.
EDITORIAL
Things Put Aside, For When I Can Ride (Part 1)
A fresh 7Mesh Guardian Weatherproof Vest, Kali's Invader 2.0 full-face trail helmet, and some baseline kicks for when he's back on the bike.
EDITORIAL | Part 1
Min-Max YOUR Mountain Bike | 2016 Kona Process 134 Supreme
The first edition of a series where Andrew looks at refreshing readers' rides rather than replacing them...
EDITORIAL
Are We On The Cusp Of Transferable Warranties?
What's a five-figure eMTB worth used – without a warranty – when a new motor and battery are more than 3K CAD?
EDITORIAL | REVIEW PART III
MB-1 And The Santa Cruz Chameleon MX
Andrew's third and final look at the latest aluminum Chameleon frame from the perspective of owning one mountain bike to do it all.