Contributions by AJ Barlas

Yoann Barelli shares his past, present and teases his future in the latest NSMB Podcast…

The latest Stumpjumper is less an overhaul and more an evolution but t's still been subject to many updates…

The North Vancouver native trusts his bike and components in the demanding Shore terrain…

World Champs is set to go ahead this week but will it matter?

The Dialed film crew gets hit with a pretty big problem once they finally get their World Champs UCI accreditation…

Performance and long-term durability have impressed A.J. with these shoes, pants, helmet and jersey.

Primo dirt for shakedown but will it remain for the weekend? The racers share their thoughts on conditions and bike prep. ahead of the final EWS of 2020…

Öhlins delivers an aggressive suspension package with an unwavering ability to tackle rowdy terrain…

Geeking out over tire pressures while trying to get in the saddle sooner...

Race day highlights from the ever-changing conditions that challenged riders in Italy, plus some RAW action for those wanting a quick bite…

Gwin has joined forces with Clay Porter to bring us behind the curtain…

Conservative Bikes Be Damned. Is this the ultimate mountain bike?

Frustrated with what you're seeing on your local trails? You're not alone…

"As I found with the new SLX drivetrain, the SLX brakes make it hard to justify the extra money for XT…"

How close can the third tier drivetrain come to XT - or even XTR?

The JoeBlow Max has served well for more than a decade but the third cousin wants his chance to play…

Riding the semi-custom 2020 Norco Sight 29 Down Under and throughout the Sea To Sky…

The best characteristics of both coil and air-sprung suspension systems in one?

The Italian suspension manufacturer is now looking to occupy both ends of our bikes…

AJ goes from his preferred 31.8mm Deity Blacklabel handlebar to their equivalent in 35mm, and compares the rest of the Deity 35mm selection…

What can you do in a well-equipped Porsche? Just about everything with the right after market equipment...

The process of swapping the Öhlins m.2 coil to air for my long term review…

Standard and Mini, big and small. How the new ProGuard Bolt On mudguards compare to each other and their Max Protection predecessor…

Ride along with A.J. as he shares the details and his experience with the A.30 wheels…