Contributions by Andrew Major

No vaporware here - just currently existing or easy DIY collaborations that could improve your on-trail experience with wrenching, pedaling, and ergonomics.

The Wolf Tooth EnCase tool system is a nicely made tool system that has led to my first pack free rides in years...

Andrew gave up on better-than-nothing knee pads ages ago: "I decided it was hard-shells or nothing. Usually nothing."

There's a lot to unpack in Bontrager's new $900 carbon wheelset that claims to be the strongest in the industry.

A full look at use cases, ride benefits, and tuning the USA made 12° Fasst Flexx Enduro suspension handlebar

Hydra comes to the trail with lightning-quick engagement, quality construction, simple service, tuneable noise & volume, and very low drag right out of the box.

Weighing the trade-off between marinating in some you-stew and long days pedaling in the solid fit and mobility of Leatt's well-built gravity shorts...

WTF happened to the ever-increasing choice in semi-slick tires and all the riders preaching their virtues?

There is a local trend for a boosted imbalance between frame and fork travel in our neighbourhood...

An Emotional Support Jacket (ESJ), like Pearl Izumi's Summit Shell, is no substitute for a waterproof rain jacket, but cost-per-use might make it an excellent investment...

Setup with a rigid fork or with 120mm of suspension up front, Andrew's custom Waltworks V2 single speed was built specifically for riding on the North Shore.

Grab a scorecard and play along at home with your bike(s). Low scores win. Winners get to go ride their bikes while the rest of us get the tools out.

"Hell, I know some blue-barking bastards that will save its $20 cost in payments to the family swear jar on the first wheel."

Andrew's first look at e13's new Vario dropper post remote and new, Wintek-equipped, 180mm, travel-adjustable Vario dropper post...

The baddest-looking fork Manitou has ever made, the Mezzer stands tall with the proven IRT air spring and a new MC² sealed bladder damper...

A fresh look at Bontrager's dual-ply G5 tires in 29x2.5, Giant's Line clip-in shoes, and Wolf Tooth's EnCase in-the-bar tool system.

It's been well over a year since Andrew handed the Phase30 rims to Trevor Hansen for a thorough beating...

After testing CushCore Plus tire inserts in a handful of different setups, here's the wrap up review.

Before ditching your old bar, why not cut off a couple of cms and see if your legacy length still works for you with modern bike geometry?

I'd consider changes or additions as long as I can still fit a whole Enduro Potato or a can of beer in there...

Where I talk about the off-the-shelf, 409%, ultra-reliable gearbox that's available for less money than a high-end 12spd cassette...

The legendary Chris King RingDrive rear hub in two parts. First up, a teardown of an ISO B boost hub (and a litany of anecdotes).

These are not the carbon-soled rigid slippers our tester normally prefers, but with the right pedals the flexibility here might just work...

The Gen.3 Rainier IR dropper post is available with up to 200mm of adjustable travel for under 200 USD...