REVIEW
Ibis Ripmo AF Long, Long Term Review*
A long-assed time on the same bike
Long Term Review
Santa Cruz Hightower III
is 3 a crowd or the best version of the Santa Cruz Hightower yet?
BIKE REVIEW
Canfield Bikes Balance LE - Review
"The Balance demanded my attention in the most polite way possible; by taking me to the edge of destruction and then returning me to earth safely..."
LONG TERM REVIEW
Santa Cruz Nomad IV
"Would I put one in the quiver if money weren't an object? Hell yes, but then the question remains: how often would you notch that arrow?"
LONG TERM REVIEW
2017 Trek Remedy 9.9 RSL
Trek's signature trail bike only comes in 27.5 for 2017, but it is as versatile as it is fun.
GEAR REVIEW
2017 Trek Slash 9.9 Review
"This is a ridiculously capable chunder pig that would make a fantastic big hit trail slayer, or ripper enduro race rig..."
REVIEW
OWN FR-01 Shoe Review
“…if you do finish a ride with super wet shoes, you can just slide off the outer shoes and drive home in the liners.”
2016 GT Sanction Team: Full Review
"If your focus is descending or you’re racing enduros, you will thoroughly enjoy your time on the 2016 GT Sanction Team..."
Norco Aurum C7.1 Review
"This bike does look bloody marvellous. But so what? Do looks translate to performance..."
Dirty In Downieville: The new Santa Cruz Bronson and 5010
"There’s always been the feeling that a few little changes could have elevated their bikes from market leaders to absolute dominators..."
First Impressions: Norco Aurum Carbon 7.1
"Crafting an opening line is vitally important because if I can't enchant and lure you, the reader..."
Giro Alpineduro Winter Shoes
“…most of the features that make them a solid winter riding shoe are concealed in a package that asks to be paired with flaid plannel.”
Intern Bike Review
Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 770
“The Thunderbolt has made my time climbing far more enjoyable than before, and I get a small sense of satisfaction by simply cruising past people on the way up the hill with a smile and a wave…”
ACRE Supply Hauser 10L and 14L Pack: Reviewed
USA-made with a lifetime warranty and a host of unique features, Acre’s waterproof Hauser is built to last…
Giro New Road Collection: Reviewed
“The problem of taking a trailside leak while also revelling in the comfort of bibshorts completely vanishes… I honestly can’t remember the last day I didn’t wear these shorts.”