2015 Trek Slash 9.8 Long Term Review
Our reviewers have much in common but their findings didn't always mesh on this full carbon machine...
Injury recovery options with Dr Robyn
Summer has arrived early this year in BC. Whistler Bike Park has been open for over a month and the longer nights are taking our two wheeled adventures further afield. With that increase in riding opportunities comes the inevitable increased risk of getting in over your head and injuring yourself. An abundance of overconfidence saw me interacting… Read more »
Living Like Mark Weir in Marin…
What's it like to live like Mark Weir, with pump track races, private DH tracks and RC cars of every description...
Pivot Mach 6 Carbon – First Impressions
Pivot sent us their top of the line build with new XTR, a 2016 Fox Float X EVOL and Reynolds carbon wheels...
Hope Cranks Tested
"the beautiful anodized finish made this retro grouch teary-eyed reminiscing about the 90s..."
Niner Rip 9 Carbon – First Impressions
"The aggressive fork, tires and wide bar speak to my inner hooligan and I'm jonseing to throw the Rip into some tight twisty singletrack..."
Cornering workshop at EWS Rotorua
This corner confounded the amateurs but the pros made it look like child's play...
Nomads Video: Andes Pacifico
Take a trip to Chile with Chris and Dylan of the Nomads to the 2015 Andes Pacifico.
Pearl Izumi Apparel
All of a sudden, Pearl Izumi’s apparel is starting to look more relevant for the Trail/AM crowd.
2015 Pearl Izumi X-Project 1.0
Smooth seamless styling, a carbon sole (you can walk in), double Boas and a tuneable insole make this one sophisticated show...
Pearl Izumi WRX Jacket
A lighter jacket for that unexpected downpour - but not for the nasty winter deluge...
Trail Diaries from the Andes Pacifico
Battling demons, 46 degree heat and Chile's infamous 'Anti-Grip dirt, Chris Johnston climbs the podium...
BMC Trailfox TF02 Review
Jon found out what made the Trailfox happy, and what was outside of comfort zone for this Swiss visitor...
Packing with the Nomads
Day one of Andes Pacifico is done (results inside) but before they left Chris and Dylan gave us a look at their preparation....
Thule T2 Hitch Rack
Sweden isn’t just about Ikea and meatballs, Thule also hails from there. Does their T2 hitch rack pass NSMB muster?
Best of 2014: Jon’s list
"I have fully succumbed to Enduro fever - don't fight it, embrace it..."
Leatt Airflex Knee and Elbow pads
Can elbow and leg armour be comfortable for the entire ride and still protect when you want to get rad..?
Dear Santa: Jon’s list
Jon figures he's entitled to some goodies for good behaviour - as is his pooch...
MountainWasher Mobile Power Washer
"When I was a condo dweller, the quest to find a suitable hose to clean my bike drove me nuts..."
WTB Volt Carbon Saddle
“all of our taints are discerning, yours included…and WTB are leaders in the field of taint-friendly saddles.”
Dakine White Knuckle Glove
“…keep the digits from getting numb while at the same time not making it seem like you have just stuffed your hand into a bag of cotton wool.”
The Last Shred with Chris Johnston
Fast riding on the sweetest looking loam trail you’ve ever seen…
2015 Lapierre Spicy Team – Long term review
So why was I riding the Lapierre Spicy Team, a bike with electronic wizardry to control the shock…
Diamondback Mission Pro – Long Term Review.
To Hoon: to engage in loutish, anti-social behaviours, in a car, boat or mountain bike…