Singletracks talks about the most interesting bikes, trails, news, and trends from the mountain bike world in 2017.
Spank's Oozy Trail 345 mountain bike wheelset offers wide, 30mm rims, a unique bead design, and great durability at a reasonable price.
The Vecnum LeveLOC reduces mountain bike suspension fork travel on the fly by up to 80% for improved climbing and transport.
Transition's new Sentinel long travel 29er has just been released with a carbon frame, and it's cut a stunning 2.5lbs off the frame weight compared to aluminum
Make these 5 changes to your mountain bike before you head out on your first bikepacking adventure.
Is working in the mountain bike media industry as glamorous as it looks? Scott attempts to find out.
In addition to gambling, Las Vegas is home to some top-notch desert mountain biking. The best bike trails in the area include Bootleg Canyon, the Blue Diamond Network, the Cowboy Trails, Little Red Rock Trail, and Mt. Charleston.
Mountain bikers are a passionate bunch and sometimes, that passion leads to internal tension.
The 10 most popular mountain biking articles published on Singletracks.com in 2017 highlight the spectrum of our sport--humor, gear, inspiration, and the darker side of trail conflicts.
Learn what long, low, and slack mountain bike geometry really means, and why it is becoming popular with manufacturers and riders alike.
Singletracks attempts to spec the most expensive XC mountain bike build imaginable. Carbon fiber and titanium combine to yield a $14,000+ mountain bike.
Aaron Gwin's personal mountain bike brake, the TRP G-Spec Quadiem, could be just what you need to give you a massive boost in descending confidence.
5 things my wife learning to ride mountain bikes taught me, including "not every ride is about going fast."
The MSR FreeLite 1 is an ultra-lightweight one-person tent that works well for bikepackers. In this review, Aaron shares his experience with the FreeLite after several bikepacking trips.
The NeoAir Xlite from Therm-A-Rest is an ultralight sleeping pad that provides superb comfort--perfect for bikepackers.
What upgrades can improve your mountain bike's performance? Consider new tires, a saddle, and more mtb products each under $100.
The 10 best mountain bike trails in Cibola National Forest near Albuquerque and Gallup, New Mexico, include Otero Canyon, the Hilso Trail Network, Mt. Taylor, and more.
If you mountain bike for long enough, your time will come to pay the gods of Pain and Suffering.
BikeYoke is a small German brand, but their Revive mountain bike dropper post stands head and shoulders above all the dropper posts from the major brands.
Despite numerous statements from IMBA, questions concerning their testimony on bill HR 1349 in the House of Representatives, supported by the Sustainable Trails Coalition, have remained unanswered. We attempt to explain the issues in this detailed article.
Enduro races are more dangerous than DH races, despite DH racing having a more aggressive image. Remote courses, limited pre-rides, and pared-down safety gear all increase the risk of racing enduro.
Santos, Florida is the perfect place to escape the cold, snowy clutches of winter. This expansive mountain bike trail system offers something for everyone, from kids to adults, and beginners to experts.
In this mountain bike buyer's guide, you'll find 10 excellent wheelset upgrades for just about any budget out there!
We talk about how electric mountain bikes have evolved, where current regulations regarding eMTBs stand, and how mountain bikers opinions are slowly shifting.
GT Bicycles announces a big change to their race team for 2018.
IMBA is asking for your opinion on eMTBs. Take their survey now.
Kansas City is home to some excellent mountain bike trails, including Blue River Parkway, Landahl Preserve, Shawnee Mission Park, Swope Park, Wyandotte County Lake, and more.
The Fly Racing Lite Knee Pads for mountain biking proved to be comfortable, lightweight, and provide great protection--all at a reasonable price point.
Canyon's new Spectral trail bike has been completely redesigned... and it's even more affordable than last time!
A story of a first ride, and the subsequent initiation into the family of mountain bikers.
The Poc Tectal Race helmet is comfortable, the strap management system is superb, and it provides excellent coverage and protection.
The proposed bill to reverse the blanket ban on mountain bikes in Wilderness has passed the House Natural Resources Committee with a vote of 22-18.
Singletracks readers share the 5 things that frustrate them most about the sport of mountain biking.
The best mountain bike gloves offer excellent grip, abrasion protection, insulation, and padding. Minimizing blisters is all about getting the right glove fit.
The best mountain bike seatposts of 2017 include the RockShox Reverb, KS Lev, Fox Transfer, Thomson Elite, and the Specialized Command Post.
Here are 5 great tips and tactics for completing your mountain bike mileage goal next year.
The mountain bike industry faces 3 major challenges in 2018, which are all interrelated: ebikes, trail access, and connecting with the customer.
Listen as the Singletracks staff provides personal mountain bike recommendations in 8 categories, including hardtail, XC, trail, enduro, and DH.
The Sustainable Trails Coaltion testified on December 7, 2017 during a congressional hearing for H.R. 1349, which has the goal of opening some Wilderness trails to mountain biking. Here are the highlights.
The 4-Arm Strong is designed to treat and prevent arm pump associated with sports like mountain biking.
The highest-rated mountain bike suspension forks of 2017, according to Singletracks readers, include the RockShox Pike, Fox 36, Fox 34, and Fox 32.
The Bontrager Line Elite 30 mountain bike wheels proved to be durable, stiff, and offer very fast hub engagement--all at a very reasonable price.
Despite claiming unity with the Sustainable Trails Coalition in 2016, IMBA has changed their tactics, testifying against the STC's bill in Congress.
The 2017 IMBA Epic mountain bike trail list includes trails in New Zealand, Finland, Alaska, and Ohio.
The Ibis Mojo HD4 is the latest version of the company's acclaimed enduro bike. Recent updates have made this mountain bike better than ever, showcasing the current pinnacle of mountain bike design and technology.
Colton tries to determine how well a GoPro mouth mount will work for shooting mountain biking POV footage.
How do you define "success" in your own life? What makes a person successful? There are no easy answers to be found in this Over a Beer column.
Look closely at your bike warranty and you'll find many common issues are not covered. Most warranties, regardless of their term, generally only cover manufacturing defects.
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