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Steve Fisher

Title: Staff Contributor for Bikerumor.com
Email: steve@bikerumor.com
Location: Pemberton, British Columbia

Expertise

Topics of Expertise: Mountain Biking
Years in Expertise: 7+
Number of Products & Number of Hours Tested: Roughly 100 product tests, and 1000+ hours

Education & Certifications

Education: Diploma in Journalism, and Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Arts from the University of Guelph-Humber in Toronto, Ontario
Years of Writing: 14+
Previous Publications: Whistler Traveller Magazine, Mountain Life Magazine

A Word from Steve

Contributing to Bikerumor allows me to pursue my career in journalism in the most enjoyable way possible; writing about all things related to mountain biking, which is my number one hobby.

After graduating from university, I moved to a small town outside Whistler, B.C. and switched from riding BMX bikes to riding MTB. I then began contributing to local outdoors and tourism magazines before joining Bikerumor in 2015.

My personal interests include Mountain Biking, playing guitar and sampling craft beer!

ABUS AirDrop Full-Face MTB Helmet Brings Optional Smart Technology to North America

ABUS brings its AirDrop full-face helmet to North America, offering several clever safety features plus optional smart technology.

Written by Steve Fisher March 01, 2023

The LAST TARVO V2 Increases Travel, Still Claims to Be the World’s Lightest Enduro Bike

Germany’s LAST releases the TARVO V2. The ‘lightest enduro bike in the world’ gets more travel and a few design tweaks for 2023.

Written by Steve Fisher February 28, 2023

Crankbrothers Mallet Trail Pedals Hit That Mid-Size Sweet Spot

Crankbrothers’ new Goldilocks pedal hits the sweet spot between not too big and not too little, with a perfectly sized platform for trail riding. Only…

Written by Tyler Benedict and Steve Fisher February 28, 2023

7mesh Headquarters Tour: Adapting to a Future of PFAS-Free Outerwear

Steve visits 7mesh’s headquarters in Squamish, British Columbia, to see how it creates quality clothing and gets a lesson on our PFAS-free future.

Written by Steve Fisher February 24, 2023

Cam Zink Explores the Sea to Sky

From Cycles Devinci: “British Columbia’s Sea to Sky corridor looks like it was made for mountain biking. The granite slabs are so grippy you can…

Written by Steve Fisher February 22, 2023

Unique Vents Give the New Bell Full 10 Spherical DH helmet Impressive Ventilation

I’ll never forget Bell’s print ads from the 90’s, cleverly asking “Is your kid wearing $100 shoes and a $10 helmet?” If you agree your…

Written by Steve Fisher February 16, 2023

A new lease on life, watch Magnus Manson BLOOM, from dirt jumps to dusty downhill!

From Forbidden Bike Co: The word ‘Bloom’ can describe a lot. It’s typically reserved for plants and flowers that grow and flourish–against all odds–after they’ve…

Written by Steve Fisher February 07, 2023

The Power of 100: Adam Morse Rides an MTB Century From His Front Door in Vermont

From Velocio: Between EWS stops and local trail advocacy, Vermont resident Adam Morse still finds time to dream up adventures in his backyard. His latest…

Written by Steve Fisher February 02, 2023

Flip the Switch featuring Georgia Astle & Cycles Devinci

From Cycles Devinci: “If you don’t have role models to look up to, it’s harder to progress as a rider. Georgia Astle grew up chasing…

Written by Steve Fisher January 18, 2023

The Kona Sutra is a Gateway Bike to Gravel Grinding

Since writing for Bikerumor I’ve been primarily focused on gravity MTB riding. This year though, Kona offered me an opportunity to ride their Sutra touring/gravel/commuter…

Written by Steve Fisher January 11, 2023

7mesh Expands Their Stash System Lineup of On-Bike Stowable Layers

With on-bike storage becoming the norm many riders are looking to ditch their packs and ride lighter, but on rides that require a rain shell…

Written by Steve Fisher January 09, 2023

Forbidden’s Dreadnought GX LTD Team Edition Offers a ‘Factory Pro’ Look to Anyone

Have you ever eyeballed a pro rider’s bike and wished you had one that looked just like it? Well if you’re a fan of the…

Written by Steve Fisher December 22, 2022

Editor’s Choice 2022: Steve’s Favourite Bikes and Gear

Another year gone? Time flies when you’re having fun! As the world gradually returns to normality, it was nice to be able to hop over…

Written by Steve Fisher December 19, 2022

Crankbrothers’ Stamp Street Fabio shoe is flexible and flat-pedal friendly

If there’s one word that comes to mind when watching Fabio Wibmer ride, it’s ‘control’. Wibmer makes big and technical street trials riding look too…

Written by Steve Fisher December 12, 2022

“Honestly” featuring Forbidden Bike Co.’s Liam Baylis

From Forbidden Bike Co: “Liam Baylis is already a household name for some, and well on the way for others. Despite being born and raised…

Written by Steve Fisher December 07, 2022

ABUS MoDrop QUIN Smart MTB Helmet Sends Crash Notifications & Tracks Ride Data | Review

This year I was able to try some high-tech cycling products, and one I was particularly stoked about was the ABUS MoDrop QUIN smart helmet.…

Written by Steve Fisher November 25, 2022

Cooking Downhill (with Butter!) in Specialized Gravity DH Gear | Review

This spring when Specialized released the Loic Bruni signature Butter Collection, they set me up with the whole Butter kit plus a bunch of other…

Written by Steve Fisher November 23, 2022

OneUp Components’ Carbon Handlebar Offers Subtle Compliance at a Competitive Weight | Review

When I first heard about carbon fiber bike parts, I thought the main benefit of this material was weight savings. While that’s certainly true, I’ve…

Written by Steve Fisher November 22, 2022

Retrack with Kona’s Barry Wicks – A Gravel Tribute to Tread

From Kona Bikes: “Like many riders that have been on the bike for a few decades, Barry Wicks grew up watching old-school mountain bike videos.…

Written by Steve Fisher November 16, 2022

Rocky Mountain 2022 Instinct Powerplay eMTB is Versatile & Powerful, but Still Has Some Bugs to Work Out

The Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay is an eMTB that will likely find itself in consideration for a lot of e-bikers. Its mid-travel numbers, modern (and…

Written by Steve Fisher November 08, 2022

Convalescence – Jake Fox’s comeback

From Knolly Bikes: “In the late afternoon of July 6 2021, Jake Fox broke his neck riding an airbag landing. He had a small slip…

Written by Steve Fisher October 28, 2022

Kona Charges Up Three New Entry Level Hub Drive eBikes w/ SR Suntour

As more and more riders are making the jump to electric bikes, Kona has expanded their offerings with three new hub driven models for commuting,…

Written by Steve Fisher October 25, 2022

Video: Explore Your Boundaries – Argyll and The Isles explores Scotland’s Adventure Coast

From Markus Stitz: “After the success of their first two Explore Your Boundaries films, round the world cyclists Mark Beaumont and Markus Stitz have teamed…

Written by Steve Fisher October 14, 2022

Evan Wall plays to win in ARCADE with Devinci Bikes

From Devinci: “Evan Wall scraps it out for top 20s on the EWS. Not too shabby. But this player wants to put up big numbers.…

Written by Steve Fisher October 12, 2022

The Good Days with Eddie Reynolds & Kona has some serious surf vibes

If you’re into surfing, you should definitely check out The Inertia. But for some laid back dirt surfing and even a bit of actual surfing, this edit…

Written by Steve Fisher September 22, 2022

The new Santa Cruz Tallboy gets refined but intentionally not redesigned

While they could call it ‘a mountain bike in its purest form’, Santa Cruz is calling the new Tallboy ‘the downhiller’s XC bike’. The updated…

Written by Steve Fisher September 20, 2022

In Their Element – Lindsey Richter of Ladies AllRide Mountain Biking Camps

From Outside Van: “Lindsey Richter is not just any professional Mountain Biker, she has made it her life’s mission to teach women to conquer their…

Written by Steve Fisher September 16, 2022

Shae James Digs For Today and the Kona Remote 130

From Kona Bikes: “Shae James is a seasoned digger. When it comes to no dig, no ride, she has an elusive ratio of 1:1 days…

Written by Steve Fisher September 16, 2022

Leon Cycles NCM C7 e-bike review: an accessibly priced around-town electric commuter

The big questions when searching for an e-commuter bike are how much bike do I need, and how much do I have to spend to…

Written by Steve Fisher September 14, 2022

Sneak peek: FiveTen’s new Kestrel BOA shoe and Breast Cancer Awareness collection

If you like lightweight clip-in shoes, recycled materials and charitable actions, check out what FiveTen has coming this fall and next spring. The big release…

Written by Steve Fisher September 09, 2022