Contributions by Andrew Major

What's new with RockShox's Super Deluxe Ultimate air and coil shocks for 2023? Just about everything.

New damper, new air system, new chassis, new features, new philosophy - all but the names changed for RockShox's 2023 fork lineup.

A unique stow-able tool from Wolf Tooth, USA-Made foot blankets, and an almost indestructible pack gets resuscitated...

A few tidbits about an eclectic Guerilla Gravity Smash...

Kids Ride Shotgun's latest kid-forward saddle system is a carbon-friendly improvement on the original.

The Devinci Hendrix 27+ was a strong value in 2016 and Greg has done a thoughtful job of upgrading his and keeping it running...

Andrew's search for a new dentist is thwarted by the revelation that not one supports the local trail association...

There are several considerations regarding dropper post travel for short riders that extend beyond "buy the longest OneUp V2 post that fits..."

MDE Bikes has been making frames in Italy since 2001 and Daniele is passionate about their last 26" bike; the 2013 Carve

A cheaper bike, even a much cheaper bike, with the exact same spec, isn't always a better value than a more expensive one.

Brands like SRAM, Formula, Hope, and Hayes will sell you all the parts you need to fully refresh your brake system...

Some tools for my bicycles that get used regularly to do other jobs around the house.

The new top-end Highline dropper uses Crankbrothers' proven internals and a carbon fiber shaft. Does it herald a future of carbon sliding surfaces?

Andrew's scheme to test a bunch of budget hardtails, in the 1-2K CAD range, both stock and with an angleset installed...

I loathe riding any stationary bike but if I have to, I'll choose outside and on my own bike...

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.

Claire's 13-year-old Kona Stinky 6 gets the min-max treatment with a focus on smiles per dollar...

Press release copy triggers a response about living in a time when common sense isn't all that common.

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.

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.

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.

The first edition of a series where Andrew looks at refreshing readers' rides rather than replacing them...

What's a five-figure eMTB worth used – without a warranty – when a new motor and battery are more than 3K CAD?

Andrew's third and final look at the latest aluminum Chameleon frame from the perspective of owning one mountain bike to do it all.