For some time I’ve been planning a burly trailbike build around a Norco Optic frame. The Optic is designed as a highly efficient trailbike, ready to hang on with XC racers on the climbs, but has a little more stability.....

March 30, 2017

The introduction of the ‘Right to Roam’ act in British Columbia, which guarantees access to a huge amount of crown land for the uses of the public, will allow the new breed of adventure riders and bikepackers access to a.....

March 21, 2017

WTB have a brilliant way of ensuring that your saddle fits properly, and ensures that your next saddle will fit you properly on the bike you are mounting it to. The WTB fit tool is easy to use and delivers.....

March 16, 2017

Padded bike shorts are a must for any rider spending prolonged time in the saddle. Even a perfectly fitted bike seat isn’t always enough to keep you comfortable on rides over 30km, but a good pair of padded shorts can. Shorts,.....

March 15, 2017

Training with a heart rate monitor can improve your ride immensely. We recently wrote an article on how to use a heart rate monitor effectively to get the most out of any ride, which you can find here. If that hasn’t.....

February 27, 2017

With the growing popularity of the adventure bike category, innovative solutions to common problems are popping up all over the place. One of these innovations is actually an old idea with a fresh twist; 650b wheel sizing with high-volume tires,.....

February 22, 2017