Exclusive: 2013 Bible Review – Santa Cruz Tallboy LTc

01.28.2013 //

Santa Cruz’s long-travel, carbon 29er was top three in many of our books and took home one Editor’s Pick selection. Why did we universally like this bike? Check out the video.

Photo of the Day: Reuben Krabbe

01.28.2013 //

Self-Portrait (Reuben Krabbe). Whistler, B.C.

Tested: Race Face Chute Jacket

01.28.2013 //

Some rain jackets give up the ghost after a few crashes, but the Chute is built to withstand the kind of abuse the North Shore doles out, which is something I definitely appreciated.

Video: The New Enduro

01.27.2013 //

Matt Hunter waxes poetic on the new Enduro.

Photo of the Day: John Gibson

01.27.2013 //

Rossland, B.C.

Video: Perhaps It’s Time to Consider Cyclocross

01.27.2013 //

A clip dedicated to everyone who takes the Sunday group ride way too seriously.

Photo of the Day: Mattias Fredriksson

01.26.2013 //

Darcy Turenne. Åre, Sweden.

Video: Circling Mont Blanc

01.26.2013 //

The ultimate enduro ride in the alps? This could be it. Hunter and company circle Mont Blanc and sample every flavor of trail along the way. One of those videos that makes you wish you were there.

Exclusive: Video Review – 2013 Diamondback Mason

01.25.2013 //

Just as Zeppelin left Top 40 to the Bee Gees while they pursued something pure and kick ass, so too has Diamondback steered away from the obvious style of 29er with this model, the Mason.

Photo of the Day: Dan Barham

01.25.2013 //

Wade Simmons. Bellingham, WA

News: Troy Lee Launches Enduro Helmet

01.24.2013 //

More coverage than a cross-country lid, but with an eye at keeping things light and breezy, Troy Lee Design’s A1 enters the burgeoning enduro helmet market. Here’s an interview with TLD’s Stikman on the what, where and why-the-hell of the new helmet.

Video: Brandon Semenuk’s Life

01.24.2013 //

Here’s what I take away from this video: it doesn’t suck to be Brandon Semenuk. A house in B.C. with five acres of jumps in the backyard, infinite miles of singletrack out the back door, a Subaru WRX to rally on the logging roads of Squamish… This is the video your high-school guidance counselor didn’t want you to see when he was selling you on a degree in Business Administration.

Video: Lars `n Bars–The Winter Epic Edit

01.24.2013 //

In this episode of Lars n Bars, Lars and Darrin head out to the Chuckanuts (the less hyped riding spot in Bellingham) for some introspective moments and a good dose of Metallica and shred. Proof positive that’s it’s never too cold to go out and ride.

Photo of the Day: Steve Lloyd

01.24.2013 //

Logan Whitehead. Whistler, BC.

Exclusive: 2013 Bible Review – Devinci Wilson Carbon SL

01.23.2013 //

The Wilson has an interesting mix of soft, ground-hugging suspenstion that tracks well in turns and shrugs off square-edged hits, and a stiff, lightweight frame. What did our testers think of it? Check out the video.

Video: The Colors of Kathmandu

01.23.2013 //

Kathmandu is a ceaseless frenzy of chattering vendors, garish signs, pagoda like temples, and the overpowering smell of incense.

The surrounding hills, however, tell a different story.

Photo of the Day: Ryan Creary

01.23.2013 //

Justin Hairsine. Kelso, ON

Photo of the Day: Nicolas Teichrob

01.22.2013 //

Travis Gray. Bolivia.

Video: Petr Kraus in Greenland

01.22.2013 //

During Petr Kraus’ recent trip to Greenland he visited the town of Sisimiut for some urban trial riding and to get to know the young local riders. Hands down, one of the most beautiful videos we’ve seen this year.

News: Santa Cruz Unveils New (aluminum) Blur Trail Model

01.21.2013 //

Santa Cruz just unveiled the aluminum Blur Trail–the more affordable version of the short-travel, slack geometry trail shredder that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible on a bike with just five inches of rear suspension.