SLIDESHOW & PHOTO SELECTS
The New Dark Age
A slideshow and selected images from Dave Smith's Shore Project
Long(ish) Term Review
2022 Santa Cruz Megatower
Perry comes away impressed by the newest Megatower's Chunderpig Chops.
VIDEO
Riding in the Yukon
Several years ago, a group of us headed to the Yukon to ride and learn more about a fantastic program called Singletrack to Success. We just found the video footage.
EDITORIAL
Where The Rain Gets In - A Fall Service Story
If you're tackling the wet and greasy this winter please don't forget to let your bike breathe...
Loooong Term Review
2019 Marin Mount Vision 8
" It's a unique feeling that had me picking the most chundery of lines just to see if it would hook up..."
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
2019 Santa Cruz Carbon Chameleon - REVIEWED
It isn't fair to call the Carbon Chameleon a 'jack of all trades' because it's also the master of some...
Chasing Fall from the Yukon to British Columbia
Extended Play
How far would you go to extend your favourite time of year to ride? Last Autumn, Cooper Quinn and Matt Beer chased fall colours from the BC to the Yukon in search of the endless Fall.
First Impressions
Introducing the Forbidden Bikes Druid
Short travel, high pivot wizardry from a new outfit on Vancouver Island - a trail bike with DH technology...
First Impressions/Rides
2019 Santa Cruz Chameleon Carbon
Does the Chameleon live up to the name now that it's hewn into smooth lines and arcs of carbon fibre?
Editorial
Perry's Best of 2018
Trips to ride bikes, a bike with a vintage silhouette and an exotic vacation round out Perry's highlights for 2018...
Give you motherhuckers.
Dear Santa: Dave Smith's List
If chopping wood twice warms the axe-wielder, Dave has some ideas for keeping you warm inside all winter.
EDITORIAL
If You Can't Ride From Home, Ride From Somewhere
Ride from home will get you warmed up and ready to beat your buddies, but even if you can't ride from home...
Bike Review
Starling Murmur 29 Factory Reviewed
"It's a bit of a nuanced characteristic, but makes for confidence inspiring handling when turning up the wick..."
First Impressions
2019 Santa Cruz 5010 V3 - Ridden on a Ledge
The Bronson's little brother gets longer, slacker and potentially fatter, with the option of tires up to 2.8"
Long Term Review
2018 Zerode Taniwha - w/Pinion Gearbox
"I've developed an affinity for this unique bike; it does things a bit differently, but does the important things very well..."
Aluminum v. Carbon
Duelling Knolly Wardens - Carbon vs. Aluminum - Final Verdicts
Three riders, two Wardens, identical spec, one carbon and one aluminum to answer one question: does it make sense to pay the carbon tax?
Bike Review
2018 Mondraker Foxy XR Review
The Foxy pushes the limit for the long, low and slack trend - with some adjustability - but can it be a good all-rounder?
Gear Review
ShowersPass IMBA Jacket
Your purchase of this jacket will support IMBA (for better or for worse) but this feature heavy garment does much more than that...
Long-Term Review
2018 Kona Satori 29'er
Kona pegs this bike as a do anything machine but is it up to the rigours of aggressive technical trail riding...
Review
Osprey Raptor 14 Hydration Pack
The only raptor you'll want on your back…
First Impressions
2018 Zerode Taniwha
The Kiwi built Taniwha doesn't have a derailleur but that hasn't stopped it from picking up momentum…
Long Term Review
We Are One Agent Wheelset
After close to a full year of abuse, Tim is left pretty impressed with the Agent wheelset.
First Impressions
2018 Kona Satori DL
After a brief absence from Kona's line-up the Satori is back and it's brought on some characteristics of other great rides like the Process 111 and the Hei Hei trail…
First Impressions
2018 Mondraker Foxy XR
Aggressive geometry that can be pushed even further, 150mm of coil sprung suspension and a slightly bigger, 160mm front end. The Foxy XR positions itself as one of the more assertive looking trail bikes in its category.