The Cove Shocker has been under some of Canada's fastest riders, yet it still seems to be a rare bike. Clearly a race bred machine, we take a peek at Lach's Cove to see what makes it tick.

Carbon helmets are nothing new, but the have managed to keep all the mystique and desire since the day they came out. We decided to take a peek at 3 carbon full face helmets on the market, and tell you why you want one.

You step up into the start gate atop Mont Sainte Anne. You're given the ten second beep, you adjust your goggles, pull the gloves on tight, give the pedal one last spin like you're kick starting your KX250, and try to envision yourself railing one of the most technically and physically demanding courses in the world. Beep, beep, beep, beep........ beep, and you're off. The first 30 meters go by like it never happened as you're fueled by a brass set and excitement. The first third of the hill goes by like you planned, you're focused, smooth and on task, everything is cool. Then it hits you, you start to feel a dull throb in your quads and forearms, you push through the pain for time being. As you near the last third of the course your legs are screaming at you and wont let you open up full throttle, your breathing is off the chart, your head hurts, your teeth hurt, you taste puke in your throat, your vision is starting to tunnel and it feels like your body is shutting you down. News flash - It is.

SRAM is now offering all thier bits in a range of 6 colors, including the original silver. Think of is as "Pimp Your Ride", but with performance too.