4 days ago
Review: Commencal Meta AM 3
The ‘All-Mountain’ market has never been better and with so many bikes with varying geometry, handling traits and now wheel sizes to choose from, the time to jump on a fresh “go anywhere” bike has . . .
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14 days ago
Review: Five Ten Freerider VXi
How do you take a product synonymous with the brand delivering it and a product that is so well respected to the extent its almost standard, and then improve it? It’s not easy that’s for . . .
21 days ago
Long Termer: Nukeproof Pulse Comp
Coming into 2013, I never really planned on changing my downhill bike, at least until I rode one that completely changed my mind that is… In all honesty, I was pretty happy on my previous . . .
30 days ago
Review: Invisi Frame Bike protection
Some products simply don’t or need or warrant a review, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that we don’t need to talk about them… This product is one of them and if you have any attachment . . .
33 days ago
Review: Fox Rampage Pro Carbon Helmet
Launching a new product into a successfully packed market place means you really have to go above and beyond when it comes to exceeding expectations and delivering something that really stands out. For Fox, they’ve . . .
36 days ago
Review: Renthal FatBar Lite Bars & Lock-On Grips – All Rises, All Compounds!
The sheer success Renthal have experienced with both their product and the performances of their athletes, has thankfully not let them rest on their laurels. Late last year, Renthal released their long awaited lock-on grip . . .
39 days ago
Review: Schwalbe Hans Dampf Super Gravity Vertstar Tyres
After being more than impressed by the regular Hans Dampf tyres we reviewed last year, the promise of a totally new carcass design that would further increase their capabilities, certainly caught our attention. While the . . .
44 days ago
Review: Fox Demo FR Shorts & Demo Jersey
The kind of apparel we once associated with the aggressive side of mountain biking has been gradually streamlined from something that was essentially designed for another sport. Recognizing that mountain biking isn’t moto-cross is a . . .
49 days ago
Review: Bell Full-9
Growing up in the 90′s and spending too much time trawling through copies of Mountain Bike Action, it was hard not to notice how one helmet brand seemed to adorn the heads of the sport’s . . .
56 days ago
Review: 100% Strata Goggles
We all love shiny new things to adorn our bodies and bikes with, especially with the anticipation of a day on a hill with your mates doing what you love, but in today’s economic climate, . . .
63 days ago
Review: Dakine Concept Gloves
A good pair of gloves can remain in your riding ensemble for longer than any other item for the simple reason that gloves are different – once you find a good pair, it’s hard to . . .
66 days ago
Review: Race Face Atlas Bars and Atlas DM Stem
Race Face has certainly become a brand synonymous with the gnarlier end of mountain biking and for good reason. Residing in Vancouver with the infamous North Shore as their local testing ground, it goes without . . .