Originally hailing from the UK, Sam has been an avid mountain biker for over a decade and a shop wrench for almost half of that, Sam has worked and ridden all over the world in some dream destinations including New Zealand and Australia. Living and working in North Vancouver, BC, Sam wrenches for a high end bike store, and writes for the store and Singletracks in his spare time. Somehow he also finds time to ride his bike a few times a week in between all of that.
One rider argues that modern electronic drivetrain and suspension controls threaten the very soul of mountain biking.
on Feb 5, 2024
Lal Bikes Supre Drive drivetrain has been commercially available for around a year now. We caught up with inventor Cedric at his HQ in Sechelt, BC to find out what's going on, and to test ride the Supre Drive.
on Jan 22, 2024
A faulty mountain bike freehub can literally leave you stranded, so it pays to keep it serviced and well maintained. Thankfully an overhaul isn't as hard as it might sound. Check out our guide to keeping your freehub in tip-top shape.
on Jan 12, 2024
Learn how to service and replace your threaded mountain bike bottom bracket - it's not as hard as you think!
on Dec 26, 2023
The new Race Face Turbine alloy wheels are built for enduro racing and big sends and have a lifetime warranty. But do they stand up to the test?
on Dec 8, 2023
The Fi'zi:k Terra Ergolace GTX clipless mountain bike shoe incorporates GORE-TEX into a low top trail shoe for all-around performance.
on Nov 29, 2023
This DIY camping trailer includes a kitchen and a place to sleep, and cost less than half to DIY than to buy new.
on Nov 21, 2023
Mountain bike bottom bracket standards and sizes can be bewildering and needlessly complicated. We break down what a BB does and how to figure out which BB you need for your bike.
on Oct 27, 2023
The Nobl TR37 wheels are designed on Vancouver Island to take a beating on the trail. They're both affordable and heavily customizable, but will they hold up? We put a set to the test in BC.
on Oct 20, 2023
The latest GT Sensor Comp promises a fun, short travel trail bike at an enticing price, but does the ride deliver?
on Sep 26, 2023
The latest version of popular Trek Slash enduro bike gains more travel and moves to a high pivot suspension layout.
on Sep 7, 2023
The TranzX EDP01 dropper post promises wireless connectivity for an easy install at a $500 price point.
on Aug 18, 2023
The Canyon K.I.S. steering stabilizer is controversial, but is it any good? We test ride it to find out.
on Aug 8, 2023
The updated Pivot Shuttle AM claims to be the "ultimate all-mountain machine," but does the e-bike live up to the hype? We put it to the test.
on Aug 1, 2023
Follow Sam around Whistler village for a special tour of Crankworx, taking in the sights of the first few days of the mountain bike festivities.
on Jul 28, 2023
Do mountain bike brakes have the toughest job of any component? There's a compelling argument to be mad.e
on Jun 20, 2023
The Rocky Mountain Element manages to fuse elements of XC, trail and enduro genetics into one incredibly fun and capable mountain bike package.
on May 26, 2023
The Knolly Cache is a fully rigid drop bar gravel bike made for big stupid adventures and having fun while you're doing it.
on Apr 29, 2023
The new Race Face Era carbon cranks are expensive, but they come with a lifetime warranty, creating a serious contender in the high-end crank game.
on Apr 8, 2023
Headset cable routing is the hottest MTB tech to hate right now, but is there merit to the design? We reached out to some bike brands to find out.
on Mar 20, 2023
Mountain bike tires seem to be massively better than they were in the past. But what has actually changed?
on Mar 6, 2023
Hunt Proven Carbon Race Enduro wheels promise strength and compliance for a low price, but how do they stack up in real life?
on Mar 4, 2023
The Chromag Pilot is the brand's first clipless pedal, in a market dominated by one name. They look good but how did they fare?
on Feb 11, 2023
Nobody likes puncturing a brand new tubeless bike tire, but it does happen. Read this guide to find out how you can repair your bike tire and get more life out it just using what you have at home.
on Jan 28, 2023
E-bikes are slightly more complex than traditional bikes but thankfully there are things you can do at home to solve some problems that can and will arise.
on Dec 28, 2022