REVIEW
Just a taste of Sweet Protection
A helmet and glasses that are made for each other - just one small quibble in an otherwise great product.
GIVE IT or GET IT
2023 Gift Guide - Week 2
A Stanley pour over, a good looking blade from The James Brand, Carhartt's tool roll, durable quality from Mission Workshop, 9Point8's wicked remote.
Review
MET Bluegrass Vanguard Core Full Face Helmet
A lightweight enduro helmet from Met with some distinct features.
Beggars Would Ride
Indentured Serfitude
Thinking of a career in the bike industry?
EDITORIAL
Never Charge Alone
Rampant rain and unplanned encounters with the ground require a cautious approach to charging MTB electronics
GIVE IT or GET IT
2023 Gift Guide - Week 1
A classic tire, comfort for hard working feet, a well-designed carbon bar, sweet trail building aids, a stealthy belt, and a very unique truing stand.
Shimano ME5 and XC7 review
shiMANO a shiMANO (spd shoes)
Two Shimano SPD shoes that are superior to the brand's ME7 model
Review
Suunto Vertical Titanium Wrist Watch
Is this Suunto, seemingly designed for the alpine, any good for Mountain Biking?
REVIEW
CushCore E-MTB Inserts
Comparing the new CushCore E-MTB inserts to the originals, on a decidedly meat-powered bike.
Review
Shimano SH-GF800 GTX (WATERPROOF!) Flat Pedal Shoes
"Just to be incredibly thorough, in the name of science, I filled up a tray full of water and then stuck my foot in it..."
Long Term Review
2023 Ibis HD6
"Precise rear wheel placement and Euro-turns through tight Shore tech felt nearly telepathic."
Driven to Ride, or Driving to the Ride?
RockyMounts GuideRail
Got two bikes, a destination in mind, and joke of a trunk (or truck bed)? Meet the RockyMounts GuideRail.
WALLPAPER WEDNESDAY
Monthly Wallpaper: November 2023
With the Aspens in full display, Park City, Utah is the perfect playground for late October riding. Conor Barry knows the trails like the back of his hand.
Review
Ibex Indie Hoodie & Shak Vest
Ibex is back in the game with a couple of garments that are suitable for MTB but not only for MTB
EDITORIAL | REVIEW
Classic, Contemporary Components
The Maxxis DHF tire, the WTB Volt saddle, and other stuff that's been around a while and is still awesome.
Review, Interview and Product Intro
Introducing PNW Carbon Handlebars
These look like a regular carbon handlebar from the outside, but the layup inside is not circular...
Uncle Dave
The Scofflaws
"The character flaw that gets me into the most trouble is my inability to keep my mouth shut when I witness a flaw in a plan..."
A Photo Story
An Escape to the Desert
A sprint down to the desert alpine to see the Aspens changing colours - and check out the trails
VIDEO & Trip Report
Getting the Goods: Southern Vancouver Island
A 48-hour riding trip done right, thanks to Nolan Guiding. Great trails, comfy rooms, delicious food, cold beers, lake swims, and ice cream!
Two E-species: the Instinctitude
Rocky Mountain Instinct-to-Altitude Powerplay
The Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay (that became an Altitude) went through 6 iterations during the 5 month test period.
REVIEW | EDITORIAL
SRAM GX AXS Transmission (AKA T-Type) - The Update
How SRAM's less-budget-bludgeoning wireless super-group, GX AXS Transmission, performs as advertised.
VIDEO
Getting Buck Wild in Merritt
Great riding and excellent 4-wheeling abound in BC's cowboy country.
Review
Four Products From Crankbrothers
A mini floor pump, a pair of multi tools and some fancy flat pedal shoes with Boa closures - all from Crankbrothers
REVIEW
ABUS YouDrop Full Face Helmet
Two dads weigh in on a kids' removable chinbar helmet that's light on their heads - and your wallet