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Not sure what helmet size you need? Measure your head, match it to the size chart, and know exactly when it's time to replace it.

E-bike brakes work harder than regular MTB brakes. Learn why pads wear faster, which compound lasts longest, and how Dunbar Cycles can help.

Learn the right way to clean disc brake rotors without transferring oil or grease to your pads, plus what to avoid and how to spot contamination.

Not sure what size gravel bike you need? Our sizing guide covers height-based frame sizing, reach, and stack for drop-bar gravel geometry.

Torn between a gravel bike and a road bike? We break down speed, comfort, tire clearance, and which one fits how you actually ride in BC.

1x or 2x for your gravel bike? We break down range, simplicity, and climbing gears for BC's steep fire roads and forest service climbs.

If you're splitting time between bike park laps and long Squamish or Whistler pedal days, the helmet question comes down to one tradeoff: full coverage every run, or one helmet...

Run too narrow or too firm a setup and BC's gravel and fire roads will beat you up. Run too wide or too soft and you lose speed on the...

A mullet bike runs a 29-inch front wheel and a 27.5-inch rear. A full 29er runs the big wheel front and back. The difference sounds small until you're picking a...

Carbon costs more and weighs less. Aluminum costs less and weighs more. That's the headline, but it's not the whole decision, especially once you factor in how each material actually...

New brake pads that feel weak, grabby, or squeal on every stop almost always mean one thing: they haven't been bedded in properly. Bedding in transfers a thin, even layer...

A stock gravel bike handles smooth forest service roads and light singletrack fine. Push it onto rougher BC terrain and the limits show up fast. You don't need a mountain...