In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Greg and I talk about the things mountain biking can teach all of us about life.
Camaraderie among our youth. It doesn't get much better than that. Photo © Pia McDonell of McDonell Media With nearly two-thirds of kids in the US…
Based in Fürth, Bavaria, Uvex has been in the personal protective equipment business since 1926. Despite their well-known name in helmet manufacturing, Uvex hardly has a stronghold on the MTB helmet…
Singletracks has been collecting mountain bikers' trail reviews for nearly two decades now, which is pretty hard to believe. Even more unbelievable are some of the things Singletracks trail reviewers are saying--just…
At the very top of a short, gnarly descent known to locals as The Chutes, located in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. Because the original line is harder,…
As we all know, it's tough to get your rides in during the winter, especially on weekdays. The early sunsets, cold temperatures, and generally shitty weather easily sap all motivation…
Ibis has just launched the third generation of their Ripley 29er trail bike. The bike still sports 130mm of travel up front and 120mm in the rear. [caption id="attachment_213324" align="alignnone"…
Transition Carbon Hardtails from Transition Bikes on Vimeo. Transition is introducing two new carbon hardtails to their line: the Throttle with 27.5" wheels and the Vanquish with 29" wheels. Despite…
All photos courtesy 9point8 9point8 has just announced their brand-new Fall Line R dropper post, which they are claiming is the "lightest dropper post you can…
Several hundred feet below us, red dust obscured our view of the helicopter. The whop-whop-whop of rotors whirling drowned out the sound of our conversation, and we all fell into a companionable…
Photo: Aaron Chamberlain Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, any opinions…
Photo by Selective Vision, courtesy of Pivot Cycles Pivot Cycles has just come on board as a platinum-level sponsor of the Utah NICA league for 2017 and 2018,…
Photo: Jackson W Moody The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) has been evaluating all aspects of its chapter program since losing its Subaru sponsorship last May.…
We're a little over a week away from the third annual Singletracks #BrutalLoop, taking place at Mulberry Gap in Elliay, GA! Everyone that signs up by tomorrow (4/19) will get an…
Once you learn how to ride the features, Dakota Ridge is about as much fun as you can have on two wheels What should be one…
Everything mountain bikers need to know about visiting and riding in Pisgah National Forest.
Devinci is celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2017. They dug deep into their archives to find a unique bike, both to mark the occasion and to display their manufacturing capabilities. The YYZ, as…
The 2017 Pisgah Stage Race is a wrap! For the fifth and final stage, racers were treated to a slightly shorter course (25 miles) with less climbing (3,200 feet). Every other stage…
The penultimate day of the 2017 Pisgah Stage Race was the longest of the week at 31 miles. It's also said to be the toughest stage of the week, as the…
On this Episode For many, the mountain biking in Colorado represents the pinnacle of trail perfection. But it’s a big state with a lot for mountain bikers to choose from, so here…
Woof. Today was a tough one. The course was filled with punchy climbs, long climbs, hike-a-bike sections, and some rowdy-ass descents. Chief among those descents was the enduro segment down Avery…
As a part of one of our surveys back in 2016, we asked mountain bikers to tell us about the primary vehicle they own. Based on the popularity of a recent forum topic about the best…
When people ask me what upgrade they should make to their mountain bike, my first suggestion is to start with the wheels. Above all else, go tubeless. If you've done…
Shimano has just quietly announced a new rendition of their low end Deore drivetrain, the new Deore M6000. With this new tech Deore is more capable than ever before. While no single…
RockShox has just announced improved models of their Pike, Lyrik, Revelation, Yari, and RS-1 suspension forks. Pike The performance of the Pike has been improved, while also shaving 150g off its weight. Travel…
Stage 2 of the 2017 Pisgah Stage Race was sponsored by Singletracks! Riders were challenged with long stretches of singletrack in a remote area of the forest. One of the trails…
Belly up to the service bar. Photo by Cathy Stancil Photography. “Hey, have you heard of a place in Sonoma County that has a bike shop…
Stage 1 is in the books! Perfect conditions out in the Pisgah Forest today. Things started with a tough climb including a few hike a bike sections. After that came the…
Getting paid to ride mountain bikes in Moab. Photo: Aaron Chamberlain Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is…
I will go to great lengths to avoid using a hydration pack. This includes strapping tools, pumps, and tubes to my frame; shoving water bottles in jersey pockets, or even going…
A gorgeous rimrock ride awaits those who venture into remote NW New Mexico to ride the Alien Run trail (photo: Fatbike1) Early in my career as an…
If you lean towards the endurance side of mountain biking, the Ergon SMC4 could be your butt's new best friend.
BLUEGRASS’ Teams Recap / Crankworx Rotorua 2017 from Bluegrass on Vimeo. The New Zealand leg of the Crankworx world tour just wrapped up! Racers faced tough conditions with heavy rains throughout…
Just as you get into the groove of dancing over the challenging lava, Oregon's McKenzie River trail gets... paved? (photo: Skoofer) In the many thousands of…
On this Episode Gear up, because we're about to cover a lot of ground. In this episode, we talk about 1X vs. 2X configurations, gearing, and performance. Not only that, we talk about…
The 2017 Spring Outerbike saw a 30% increase in attendance over 2016, which is a big accomplishment for Western Spirit! Unfortunately, the number of vendors didn't keep pace with the increase in…
In this special episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron and Greg share their experiences at Outerbike in Moab last week.
Suspension options for our mountain bikes are ever-expanding, and while Cane Creek's initial offering and the latest from MRP might get most of the buzz, one brand that needs to be…
The Pivot Mach 6 was once praised as one of the most versatile bikes of its class and helped usher in the Enduro Era. The Pivot Phoenix DH is, well... a…
photo: Greg Heil On paper, the Giant Trance has all the ingredients necessary to make a successful trail bike: a carbon frame, carbon wheels, top drawer…
For my final ride at Outerbike, the fine folks at Scott set me up with the Spark 700 Plus Tuned. Our own Chris Daniels did a long-term test on another…
Photo: Spot While cruising the Outerbike venue I spotted a seductive-looking carbon frame with smooth lines, an understated but attractive paint scheme, and snappy-looking geometry from…
photo: Greg Heil Jeff checked out the Pipeline at last year's Sea Otter when the bike was brand new. However, as he mentioned in his review,…
photo: Crawling Spider Photography For most of the cycling world, Southern Utah is a top mountain bike destination. Between Saint George, Moab, Hurricane, and a lot…
photo: Greg Heil Upon arriving back at the Outerbike venue from our shuttle ride to Navajo Rocks, Greg and I noticed a distinct lack of bikes.…
All photos courtesy of Cannondale It's spring show season, which can mean only one thing... tons of new product announcements! One of the biggest we've seen yet…
Comparing mountain bike prices year-to-year is generally an exercise in futility. For one thing, few mountain bike models last more than five years before some brand new hotness replaces the old…
After a fantastic day of shredding aboard YT's Jeffsy trail bike, I knew I needed to sample the longer-travel Capra enduro bike for myself. An Outerbike shuttle to the top of Mag…
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