WORTH EVERY PENNY
Worth Every Penny: August 27th
Editor's picks that we reach for every time and wouldn't hesitate to replace.
2-MINUTE EXPERT
Bio-lubricants: Fast or Friction?
Why you need to oil your bike's chain, how it works, and wet vs dry lubes - we've got a lot to cover.
3 TINY REVIEWS
Gear Shots: August 10, 2021
Eyewear from Tifosi Optics, an airshaft upgrade for Suntour forks and a steel chainring from Raceface....
FIRST LOOK & RIDE IMPRESSIONS
Blowing Minds: Santa Cruz Blur
This purpose-built XC race bike is turning out to be a lot more versatile and fun than we've been led to believe.
VIDEO
The OneUp Self-Riding Mountain Bike
No Rider. No Problem.
LONG TERM REVIEW
Trek Rail 9.8 XT
Trek's Rail e-bike platform is smooth, powerful, and successfully walks the line between trail bike and something bigger.
MINI REVIEWS
Gear Shots June 22, 2021
A couple of chill jerseys, gloves + science, a cockpit sleeper, and the absolute best post-ride beer.
DREAM BUILDS
Dream Builds - Reader Submission Winner
We've been getting some great submissions from readers - here's our first winner of a Tailored Frame Protection package from RideWrap.
MINI REVIEWS
All the Small Things #2
Topeak's grab bag for daily rides, Jaybird's new Vista 2 wireless air buds, and Giro's affordable Source MIPS trail helmet.
MINI REVIEWS
Gear Shots June 4, 2021
Tools from Crankbrothers and Leatherman, bibs for women, pads from Raceface, and a handlebar from OneUp...
2-MINUTE REVIEW
Five Ten Trail Cross Mid Pro
Sharing DNA with the Trailcross XT, the Mid Pro has two key improvements: a taller, much more effective debris cuff and d30 padding on either side of the ankle.
VIDEOS
Weekend Warmup #120
Is there a better moment than flicking your shock's compression into 'party mode'? That's what these vids will do for your weekend stoke.
EDITORIAL
Coming OUT On A Ride
Pro BMX rider Corey Walsh recently became one of the first male cyclists to announce he was gay. Matt Bradshaw explains why this was a big deal to gay riders like him.
VIDEOS
Weekend Warmup #119
Brendog and buddies rip up the bike park, Klaus Obermeyer is 101 and the ski pioneer and inventor is also full of wisdom, Dick Proenneke still inspires,
GEAR | TECH | ANNOUNCEMENTS
Weekly MTB News: April 14, 2021
Knolly tweaks the Fugitive with new geo, Pirelli teams up with Barel on gravity tires, a proposed 4-season mountain resort in the Fraser Valley includes MTB, SRAM opens Service Center in North Vancouver.
VIDEOS
Weekend Warmup #118
Kenny Smith's Andean adventure, Paul Brodie walks us through his (second) homemade belt sander, XC POV footage is better than expected, and more.
GEAR | TECH | RESULTS
Weekly MTB News: April 7, 2021
A round-up of MTB-related team news, product releases, and more for the week of April 7th, 2021.
VIDEOS
Weekend Warmup #117
Get pumped up for the weekend with some world-class riding, women's big wave surfing, and...NASCAR on dirt!
VIDEO
Welcoming Everyone: All Bodies on Bikes
All Bodies on Bikes dives headfirst into hard conversations about society’s obsession with weight, growing up fat, and issues of disordered eating. It also explores how the bicycle community can bring people together to support one another.
VIDEOS
Weekend Warmup #116
Drew Bezanson going huge inside, three ladies on a bikepacking adventure, splitting cedar and building trail in Squamish, timelapse of a homemade cabin, and epic F1 duels.
NOSTALGIA
100 years of Shimano
As Shimano celebrates 100 years of business, we took a little time to reminisce about some favourite products from years past.
VIDEOS
Weekend Warmup #115
The Nomad goes bikepacking, Drive to Survive will turn you into a rabid F1 fan, Fantasy jobs and fixing stuff,
ANNOUNCEMENT & RAFFLE
Canyon Bicycles now available in Canada
Big news for the direct-to-consumer market in Canada as Canyon finally opens up sales to Canucks.
FIRST LOOK
2021 Rocky Mountain Instinct
Rocky's 140mm trail bike sees updated geometry, frame-specific wheel sizes, and some clever details come together to produce a worthy trail bike.