Troy Lee Designs Skyline Short: Performance Review

This is a performance review of the Troy Lee Designs Skyline Short. This has been my go-to short for the last several seasons of riding, and I have no reason to switch. They fit awesome, you don’t notice them while riding, and they have survived unscathed from multiple crashes. But, …

Sasquatch’s Mountain Bike Wheel Woes

A big motivator for Hardtail Canada is sharing lessons learned over the years. If there is a single component that has caused me the most time, money, and frustration, it’s mountain bike wheels. As a beginner mountain biker I could not understand the hype surrounding expensive, after-market wheels. They’re just …

Review: Deity Supracush Grips | Great Choice for Bigger Hands

“Your Dream Grip”–Deity’s right about that! Until the Deity Supracush Grips I had always struggled with arm pump. I’m 6’3 and stock grips were always too small. I always knew I should upgrade to XL grips, but never got around to it. Had I known what a difference they would …

Sasquatch Mountain Biker: You’re 200lbs+ and Break Everything! Here’s some Advice

A Sasquatch mountain biker is a rider over 200lbs who’s always breaking something. Their lighter friends float on their bikes and rarely have issues.  Sound familiar? Are you one of these riders? Does it seem like bikes are made for 160lb featherweights? Do your wheels dent and break easily–are your …