REVIEW
Specialized/Fjallraven Rider's Hybrid Trousers
"Bikepacking trousers" work for mountain biking too, apparently, and for most seasons
Full Review
Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon
Cooper weighs in on the bike that carried him to BCBR Gravel Explorer and all over the sneaky trails and back roads of the Shore.
Review
The New Specialized Hillbilly Tire
Does the all new Hillbilly from Specialized go yeeehaw in the mud?
LONG TERM REVIEW
2022 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Elite Alloy
Can the Enduro's little brother hang in the steeps and deeps of The North Shore?
Prepping for the BCBR Gravel Explorer
Cooper Goes (back to) Racing
"I’m going in with the bold goal of not embarrassing myself...
An aging XC nerd’s attempt to evolve away from race shoes and toe spikes
The Cobbler's Blues
Can Adidas Velosamba and Specialized 2FO Cliplite BOA replace a toe spike collection?
WORTH EVERY PENNY
Worth Every Penny: August 27th
Editor's picks that we reach for every time and wouldn't hesitate to replace.
REVIEW
Specialized Trail Rain Jacket
Not just for cold rain
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.
Dream Builds
Jon Staples' EXT Equipped Specialized Stumpy Evo
OneUp engineer and co-founder, Jon Staples' Gucci build will get your eyes watering…
First Impressions/Podcast
Specialized's On & Off-Bike Rime Shoes
More tech and a different feeling shoe to appeal to riders interested in slackcountry exploration by bike…
REVIEW
Specialized Butcher T9 Tires
T9 is Specialized's new gravity-oriented rubber, and it looks set to usher in a new level of competitiveness in the category for the big S.
Focused on 29
2021 Specialized Stumpjumper
The latest Stumpjumper is less an overhaul and more an evolution but t's still been subject to many updates…
DREAM RIDES
Dream Rides: 2018 Porsche 911 GTS & 2020 Specialized Enduro Expert
What can you do in a well-equipped Porsche? Just about everything with the right after market equipment...
Future-Proofing Geometry
Personal Rides: AJ's New GeoMetron G1
The only bike to grab AJ's attention since his G16 – and he plans on keeping it for some time…
REVIEW
Northwave Raptor GTX Shoes Reviewed
The Raptor GTX prioritizes waterproofness over insulation, making it a solid choice for riders in wet climates.
EDITORIAL
Sweating The Small Stuff At Crankworx 2019: Part 1
The first in a three-part series of the gear and trends that caught my eye at the 2019 edition of Crankworx Whistler.
VIDEO
The New Specialized Enduro Video Is Not a Shredit
It's eery, dark, mysterious and has very little riding but it's awesome…
DETAILS AND FIRST IMPRESSIONS
First Rides: 2020 Specialized Enduro
Sharing pedigree with the new Demo, 170mm travel and 29" wheels: the new Enduro's intentions are pretty clear.
A Bike Already Winning Races
The 2020 Specialized Demo 29
The same downhill bike that Loïc is currently riding in the lead of the World Cup overall. But what about the hybrid 29 front, 27.5 rear wheel setup?
Video
Hardtail Ripping on the new Fuse
Having a hoot on the new Specialized hardtail…
VIDEO
Finn Iles Gets Dialled in At Fort William
Finn gets his testing and tuning on ahead of the next World Cup race in Scotland.
Editorial | Review
Specialized Body Geometry & Finding the Right Saddle
Finding the right saddle can make a massive difference to the quality of your time out on the bike.
Yes, an ALLOY Wheel Review
Roval Traverse Alloy Wheelset Review
How does a $600 alloy wheel measure up to higher-priced options?