Miles Arbour

The latest Jamis Komodo has been completely revamped with a longer 140mm travel fork, clearance for 29 x 2.6″ tires, and geometry updates that suit aggressive, all-mountain riding. The 2021 Jamis Dragon, which is replacing the Dragonfly and Dragonslayer, offers a similar package but is based around a Reynolds Steel frame. Learn more here…

Miles has been testing a pair of Leatt 5.0 DBX clipless shoes and DBX 3.0 flat shoes on British Columbia’s trails throughout the fall to see what they’re all about. Find his thoughts on both here…

Ergon released a limited edition run of “oil slick” grip clamps that are compatible with a number of their popular grips. Learn more here…

Esker Cycles just released their newest steel hardtail, the Japhy. It’s built up around 29+ tires, a 120mm travel fork, and geometry suited for riding your local singletrack and backcountry adventures. Find photos, specs, and build kit details here…

The deadline for Filmed by Bike’s BIPOC Filmmaker Grant is just a week away! Read on to learn how to apply for or donate to this new program designed to support and share bicycle stories from filmmakers who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color…

The 2021 Rocky Mountain Solo, their adventure gravel bike, was recently updated with new colours, builds, and prices. Find all the details here…

The Esker Cycles Hayduke is back in stock with updated build specs that include a 140mm travel fork and a dedicated 27.5″ platform. Find a breakdown of the different builds and price points here…

Surly just announced their 2021 Surly Karate Monkey, which includes a suspension build in High-Fiber Green and fully rigid version in Fool’s Gold. Find photos and complete build kits here…

Spurcycle is donating $25 from each of the new, limited edition, Sapphire Bells directly to two bicycle non-profits—and they are expected to go quickly. Learn more here…

Announced today, Chrome’s new Doubletrack Bag series features a magnetic-closure handlebar sling and a multifunctional stem bag that we’ve been testing out for the last week. Learn more here…

From commuting to bikepacking and now more technical trail riding, Emily retired her trusty 26+ steel Jamis Dragonfly in exchange for a more trail-friendly Kona Hei Hei. Read on for her thoughts on why the new ride has been important to her skill development and our recent move to BC’s Sunshine Coast…

SANS Meal Bars have no added sugar, include only real whole food ingredients, are gluten, soy, and dairy-free, and offer a whopping 400 calories per bar. We’ve tried a few of their most popular flavors over the last couple of weeks to see how we like them. Read on for our impressions…