Review
The 2022 Santa Cruz Bronson CC XO1 AXS
The MX-wheeled Bronson gets a thorough pounding in the Whistler Bike Park, on the North Shore and in the steeps of Revelstoke and Nelson.
VIDEO
Makers - Paul Brodie
We are profiling individual and companies who actually build mountain bike products right here in British Columbia and we're starting with one of the pioneers.
Ask Uncle Dave
Have New Standards Made Bikes Better?
"Let’s take that 2011 Giant Reign the Mr. Quinney hangs out to dry and see what we could do with a modern take using nothing but 2011 standards..."
VIDEO
Canadian Made Carbon: the We Are One Arrival
We were on hand, filming the chaotic last days before the release of We Are One's magnum opus - The ARRIVAL.
Product Intro/Review
WTB CZR Carbon Wheels Ridden (a little)
WTB pairs CZR i30 rims with their own Frequency hubs for a reasonably-priced carbon wheelset with a common sense warranty and a great ride...
First Impressions
Exclusive First Ride: The 2022 We Are One Arrival
A remarkable bike - designed and built in Canada by a remarkable company...
A Day in the Bike Park
Silverstar with My Son (3 years later) and his Buddy
"I had my doubts about how the FrankenCamber would handle a bike park and this made me very nervous..."
First Impressions
2022 Norco Sight VLT eMTB
With Norco's new system you no longer buy bike and battery together - choose your bike and then choose from three swappable battery sizes...
Home Mechanic Disasters
The FrankenCamber: A COVID-Era Bike Build
Bodging together a bike that would fit his son, with a used XC frame and parts hoarded over many years - almost put Cam McRae over the edge...
Tool REVIEW
Two Tools and a Floor Pump from Pro*
Two very handy tools that will save you time and a solid pump with an easy to read and accurate gauge...
REVIEW
Octa Mousse Insert Review
These 8-sided Spanish pool noodles are very light but they also provide excellent protection and a ride that is closer to riding regular tubeless...
BIKE REVIEW
Kona Process X Long Term Review
Kona's biggest enduro-style bruiser gets a winter of beat downs on the terrain it was designed for...
Bike Intro
Two Rides: The 2022 Santa Cruz Bronson CC XO1 AXS
The Bronson gets the longer and slacker but not lower because it's wearing a mullet (except XS) along with size-specific stays and seat tube angles...
Product Intro
Introducing SNIK - A GPS Tracker for your Bike
SNIK is inching toward production and it could be the solution that could prevent your bike from being stolen - and to allow you to find it if somebody does grab it...
The Loam Ranger
The Loam Ranger Loves Dogs: Except on the Trail
Most people love dogs, but not everyone appreciates it when they join in on the big group ride...
LONG TERM BLUDGEONING
A Year of Shore on ENVE M630 Trail Wheels
ENVE calls these trail or cross country wheels - but Cam McRae had other ideas for this 1600g carbon wheelset...
The DIY Butcher
Bearing Swap - 2015 Juliana Roubion 1st Gen. (SC Bronson)
Many elements of this swap were less demanding than some of the others I've done - but I still managed to make a mess of it...l
REVIEW
4 Products From POC Reviewed
A Kortal Race MIPS Helmet, $200 shorts, my favourite knee pads ever, and some eyewear to satisfy your inner DB...
Custom Project
Incredible Hand Built Run Bike
Designed and CNC machined from scratch for a lucky toddler, who won't be able to appreciate the love that went in for years...
Review
SR Suntour's Zeron Fork - Bargain Coil Goodness
If your is goal giggles per dollar, it may make sense to opt for an inexpensive coil fork rather than cheap air...
Photo Story
Paul Brodie Rebuilds his One Off 1998 69er DH
After a two year search and a year-long 200 hour rebuild, this one of a kind gearbox driven DH sled is back in showroom condition...
First Impressions REVIEW
Roval Control Carbon 29 Wheels (XC Hoops on the Shore?)
Considering the system weight limit for these wheels is at least 275lbs, they should be able to take a fair bit of abuse from a guy who weighs 160...
Editorial (with a side of ADHD)
Want to Ride Better? Do Your Homework.
Doing a little pre-ride bike work, no matter how minor, can have an outsized impact on your experience on the trail, but it's not always that simple...
EDITORIAL
Aftermarket Bottom Brackets with DUB Cranks?
As it turns out, when you remove the sleeve from each side of a SRAM DUB bottom bracket, you are left with 30mm bearings, which means you can reverse engineer a solution....