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.
Their Yari Up is an upgraded compression damper assembly that simply drops into a Yari fork, replacing the standard damper to improve suspension performance without replacing the whole fork.
on Sep 12, 2019
For the price, I'd highly recommend the Guide RE as a budget gravity brake, and if it's specced on a bike you're considering buying, buy with confidence.
on Aug 30, 2019
Though Smith Optics' new Forefront 2 mountain bike helmet shares its name and aesthetics with the previous iteration of this lid, it is, in fact, a complete re-design from the ground up.
on Jul 24, 2019
The Dakine Hot Laps 2L hip pack is compact yet offers most of the features mountain bikers expect from larger packs. It's well constructed, and retails for just $45.
on Jul 20, 2019
The Syncline 12L is a solid choice for short- to mid-length mountain bike rides, with quality storage, well thought out features, and usable storage space.
on Jun 29, 2019
Sydney, Australia may be known for its more famous sights, but there are fun mountain bike trails to explore, if you know where to look.
on May 14, 2019
Sam rides his mountain bike on rad trails in Sydney, Australia; Christchurch, New Zealand; and Squamish, BC in the span of just one week.
on Apr 30, 2019
For a mid-priced trail/enduro helmet, the Singletrack II performs incredibly well and makes an excellent summer helmet.
on Feb 26, 2019
Mount Stromlo has hosted a World Cup DH race, and is located near Canberra, Australia. With shuttles and on-mountain services available, it's a great place for all types of mountain bikers to explore, from beginner to expert.
on Feb 21, 2019
The Fox Float DPX2 shock replaces the Float X and combines some of the best features of the X2 DH shock and the DPS XC shock.
on Feb 14, 2019
Everything you need to know to ride Thredbo Resort, home to Australia's highest and only lift-served mountain bike park.
on Feb 12, 2019
Nelson, New Zealand is home to some of the best mountain biking in the country, including the incredible Wairoa Gorge, Codgers Bike Park, and Peaking Ridge.
on Jan 31, 2019
Cardrona is an under-the-radar bike park in New Zealand with quality terrain for trail and enduro mountain bikers.
on Jan 22, 2019
Craigieburn is slated to have some of the best backcountry trail riding on offer in New Zealand. We check it out to see how the mountain biking stacks up.
on Nov 22, 2018
Winter is on it's way, but don't fear: mountain biking in winter can be a lot of fun. Follow these tips to make the most of the off-season.
on Oct 30, 2018
Designed for the e-mtb market, the Shimano MT520 is a new entry-level 4-piston brake from Shimano that does more than it says on the tin.
on Oct 29, 2018
The ShockWiz is a device that helps mountain bikers get the most out of their suspension by suggesting optimal fork and shock settings.
on Oct 25, 2018
Shimano updated the ME7 trail/enduro mountain bike shoe for 2019, with new uppers and a roomier fit.
on Oct 10, 2018
Christchurch Adventure Park in New Zealand is a full-service mountain bike park that's easily accessible from the city, with more than a dozen trails to choose from.
on Sep 27, 2018