Author: Sam James

Mountain bike design has come a long way in the last decade. Could the 1x drivetrain be the biggest driver?

Rubbing disc brakes driving you nuts? You’re not the only one. Check out our guide to adjusting your brakes to make them as quiet as a mouse.

Fall is here and with it comes the wet weather. We check out a bunch of different fenders from cheap to expensive to see how they compare.

The 2023 Santa Cruz 5010 is a trail bike with a playful edge. Rocking mixed wheels, short-ish travel and long and low geometry, the name of the game is fun.

The Banshee Prime is a 135mm travel 29er that rides bigger than it is thanks to its progression geometry and KS2 suspension design.

We take a second lap at Crankworx Whistler to see what else is new and exciting in the village, including new packable trail tools, affordable MTB tires, and more.

We checked out some of the new bikes on show at Crankworx: some electric, some prototype, some carbon, and some 3D-printed.

Some of the most interesting MTB gear and tech from Crankworx Whistler, 2022. New bikes, suspension tech, clothing, pedals, and more.

The We Are One Arrival super bike is made in Canada with a not unreasonable price tag given its premium construction. We tested one in BC to see if it lives up to the hype.

Foam grips don’t sound terribly exciting, and in the past I’ve completely dismissed them for a whole bunch of reasons. But after testing some, it turns out they are pretty comfortable.

The We Are One Arrival is an all-Canadian all-mountain bike, handmade and designed to be a premium product. Will it ride as good as it looks? We have one in for test to find out.

The Banshee Prime is the brand’s answer to the trail/all-mountain 29er segment. We’ve got one fresh in for test to see how it performs.