Hookless vs. Clincher rims Hookless has long been the standard for mountain bike rims, and in recent years, has also started to make waves in the gravel and even road scenes, in part to follow the trend towards wider tires. But are they safe? Will my tires stay on? Is...
How to choose between our most popular MTB rims The choice doesn’t have to be so hard! Striking the right balance is key: you need rims that can tackle any unexpected riding scenario while being perfectly tailored to your bike, riding style, and goals, enhancing...
6 Reasons to upgrade to Carbon Why Your Next Wheelset Needs to Be Carbon If you’re thinking about upgrading your bike, the wheels are a great place to start! Wheels not only add or save a significant amount of weight, but they also have a massive impact on the feeling...
Dean Tennant Rides Sooke’s No Fall Zone The Sooke Flow Line falls firmly into the double black feature category. This old piece of concrete pipe was originally used to transport water from Sooke all the way to Victoria, about 38km (23 miles) away. While you can’t ride...
Syd & Macky Crush The K2N K2N Stage Race: Tanzania Syd and I just got back from the K2N stage race in Tanzania which took us from the slopes of Kilimanjaro to the shores of Lake Natron over the course of 5 days. We were joined by our good friends, Lo and Joe, and it...
Which Freehub do I need? With so many cassette models on the market and the seemingly endless release of new technology, choosing the right freehub (or driver) for your drivetrain can be a real headache. With that in mind, we put together this comprehensive...
