Editorial
Getting Better at Bikes
The drive to improve is as human as pooping - and getting better at mountain biking makes the fire burn a little brighter...
Review
Pearl Izumi Waterproof pants and Jacket
The Canyon 2.5L Jacket and the Summit 3L pants aren't made of Gore-Tex or NeoShell but they work very well - and even have some stretch - for a very reasonable packet of cash...
Review, Interview and Product Intro
Introducing PNW Carbon Handlebars
These look like a regular carbon handlebar from the outside, but the layup inside is not circular...
Review
Four Products From Crankbrothers
A mini floor pump, a pair of multi tools and some fancy flat pedal shoes with Boa closures - all from Crankbrothers
How To
Installing The Most Challenging Insert - Cushcore eMTB
This article should be useful to anyone installing tubeless tires and particularly so if you are using inserts
First Ride Review
SRAM Introduces Powertrain eMTB System
SRAM has finally introduced an eMTB system - and it's all about integration and simplicity.
Jumping Little Bikes
There's a North Shore (indoor) Bike Park?
Pumping and jumping indoors is fun - but it turns out it's more about skill transference to the trail for me...
Review
Crankbrothers' New Stamp 1 Pedal
CB's last composite pedal wasn't up to snuff, so they went back to the drawing board.
First Rides
Introducing the 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler SL eMTB
Santa Cruz has an answer to bikes like the Trek Fuel EXe and the Specialized Levo SL
First Rides
Introducing the 2024 Scor 2030
"A lot of short-travel trail bikes ride like bulked up XC bikes. The 2030 feels like a slimmed down enduro bike." *
Initial Review
2023 Yeti SB160 T1 First Impressions
Deeper, slacker, longer, and taller? Maybe faster but still no storage compartment...
Product Intro & First Impressions
SRAM's Velocio Launches MTB Apparel
SRAM acquired Velocio just over a year ago and the clothing brand debuts their MTB line today. Here's our sneak peek after a few days wearing the new line.
Review
MTB Hopper Portable, Stowable Ramps
Two different ramps from MTB Hopper - the Coach and the Lite - allow you to get your jump on wherever you are and whenever you'd like...
REVIEW
2023 Cannondale Jekyll 1 Long Term Review
This 170/165mm 29er combines a high pivot with Horst Link suspension to conjure some magic.
Editorial
Shorter Cranks for Downhill Performance
Matt Appleman has been asking if your cranks are too long - and comparing 145mm arms back-to-back with 165s was a revelation...
Review
Feedback Sports Team Edition Tool Kit and Unior Pro Tool Roll
Having bike tools is great, having all the tools all in one small, portable kit, can be perfection...
Long Term Review
2023 Trek Fuel EXe 9.9 XX1 AXS
Mostly good (and great) news but also some niggles after almost a year on Trek's light, whisper-quiet eMTB.
Video
Last Light on in Rio Virgin
A new crop of Rocky Mountain Freeriders takes on Virgin Utah
eMTB First Rides
The 2024 Canyon Strive:ON + Torque:ON eMTB
Big days in the e-saddle at the site of the first ever EWS race in Massa Marittima, Italy, riding an e-enduro race platform and a self-shuttling park eMTB.
A Day on the Oso
Riding the Ibis Oso eMTB in Santa Cruz
I had low expectations for this bike - despite an old adage we all learned in elementary school.
The Goodies
Sea Otter Classic Round Up 2023
Special edition bikes from Yeti, Crankbrothers/Commençal, and We Are One as well as bikes from Pole and... Gas Gas?
New Product
P321's Elegant 6-bolt Conversion System
At Sea Otter we are always asked, "what's the best thing you've seen?" Six-Lock was the winner for 2023.
Review
7mesh - Ankle to Neck
The new 7mesh Glidepath pants are made for getting rowdy. The other pieces pair equally well with tequila or chamomile...
Review
SRAM Transmission drivetrain and Code Stealth Brakes
Imagine this derailleur: no hanger, no adjustment screws, attaches to your rear axle, strong enough to stand on, and shifts better under load.