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.
I modified my Santa Cruz Tallboy to make it the ultimate bike for BC Bike Race. And for the most part, everything worked out.
I broke my leg in February 2024 and still made it to BC Bike Race in July - here's how
The Cycplus AS2 Pro Max is a mini electric pump that's the same size as a wallet, but does it pack enough punch for mountain bike tires?
Archibald Cycles is a small batch bike company producing high-pivot, stainless steel mountain bikes in Delta, BC.
The Giro Chamber II is a race-focused clipless mountain bike shoe that's designed for downhill and enduro riding.
The Rocky Mountain Altitude gets a ground-up redesign, including an entirely new suspension linkage, major geometry changes and some clever frame features.
Legacy trail Cambodia on Vancouver's North Shore finally becomes a sanctioned trail this spring. This is the decade-long story of how that came to be.
The new Crankbrothers SOS tools represent a competitively priced and well thought out, on-bike tool kit to rival the best.
One rider argues that modern electronic drivetrain and suspension controls threaten the very soul of mountain biking.
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.
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.
Learn how to service and replace your threaded mountain bike bottom bracket - it's not as hard as you think!
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?
The Fi'zi:k Terra Ergolace GTX clipless mountain bike shoe incorporates GORE-TEX into a low top trail shoe for all-around performance.
This DIY camping trailer includes a kitchen and a place to sleep, and cost less than half to DIY than to buy new.
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.
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.
The latest GT Sensor Comp promises a fun, short travel trail bike at an enticing price, but does the ride deliver?
The latest version of popular Trek Slash enduro bike gains more travel and moves to a high pivot suspension layout.
The TranzX EDP01 dropper post promises wireless connectivity for an easy install at a $500 price point.
The Canyon K.I.S. steering stabilizer is controversial, but is it any good? We test ride it to find out.
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.
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.
Do mountain bike brakes have the toughest job of any component? There's a compelling argument to be mad.e
The Rocky Mountain Element manages to fuse elements of XC, trail and enduro genetics into one incredibly fun and capable mountain bike package.