Long Term Review
2025 Norco Range VLT C1
The long-travel, big-boned bruiser from Norco, can handle heaps of sketchy descending - and then take you back up for round two
REVIEW
Ibis Ripmo AF Long, Long Term Review*
A long-assed time on the same bike
Bike Review
Digit Datum - That's A Wrap
Notes from spending a few months with the Digit Datum
Review
2023 Cannondale Jekyll 1 First Impressions
The new Jekyll doesn't completely conceal the shock like some recent bikes but it's stashed low inside an opening in the down tube...
Long Term Review
Santa Cruz Hightower III
is 3 a crowd or the best version of the Santa Cruz Hightower yet?
LONG TERM REVIEW
2022 SCOR 4060 LT NX Full Review
The SCOR 4060 LT NX failed to impress initially but a small change helped everything line up for goal...
REVIEW
Race Face Next SL Wheelset
Race Face says "The SL is for Super Light". How'd they do over 12 months of Shore-country riding?
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..."
Trail Version of Greg Minnaar's Tire Reviewed
Maxxis Assegai DD & EXO+ Tire Review
The Assegai has been a huge hit for the DH crowd - how does Minnaar's tread pattern translate to trail riding...
REVIEW
Introducing the 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower
We've been rallying Santa Cruz's latest 29er in the Pacific Northwest for several weeks...
Tire Review
WTB Vigilante & Trail Boss Tire Review
Big updates to WTB's tire designs should land them on a lot of most wanted lists
Review
Ergon GD1 vs GE1 Grips - Mano a Mano
Ergon has updated their original and added a new shape and new compounds to these German-designed handles…
Big Wheels & Ready to Charge
Norco Aurum HSP Downhill Bike Reviewed
"The Aurum HSP is deceptively quick—cleverly disguising how fast you're really going..."
Review
Michelin Wild AM Tire Reviewed
Can input from Nico Vouilloz and Remy Absalon put Michelin back among the MTB tire front runners?
Long-Term Review
Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon Wheels Reviewed
Santa Cruz went deep on engineering with external spoke reinforcements and an asymmetrical profile, but that only matters if they can take a beating...
Product Review
Mission Workshop Interval Jacket Reviewed
Sometimes a feathery windshell with enough protection to save you from a quick shower is all you need...
Long-Term Review
Rat-bagging the 2019 FOX 36 GRIP2 & FLOAT X2
How does the 2019 Fox suspension compare to the award-winning 2018 models? AJ Barlas dives into the updated technology and ride characteristics...
Two-Minute Review
Second Perspective: Wolftooth ReMote Sustain for Reverb
Like the sound of the Wolf Tooth Dropper remote but running a Reverb? You can get it for that too…
REVIEW
7iDP Sam Hill Knee Pad
A lightweight kneepad that offers side of knee protection and is CE certified? Our review delves into the reality of the claim...
HAPPY FEET
Shimano MW5 Winter Shoes: Reviewed
Shimano's mid-priced winter boots will keep your feet dry and warm.
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
NiteRider Lumina OLED 800 and Pro 1400 Race
Do you hang up the bike for the winter, or keep riding? These two lights from NiteRider are strong contenders for your money if you're looking to invest in quality lights this season.
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..."