Photo: Flynn George You know that voice? The one deep down inside that likes to keep you in your place, the one that second guesses all…
Use these tips to find the right size mountain bike based on sizing charts, standover height, and riding style.
Not only will Lenzerheide have played a significant role in the World Cup for three years running, but they've officially been awarded the 2018 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships.
Pro women at the start of last year's race. Photo: Dejan Smaic, courtesy USA Cycling. The USA Cycling National Fat Bike Championships, sponsored by Rocky Mountain…
Editor's Note: Michael Paul spends his days mountain biking the increasingly popular (read: crowded) trails of the Colorado Front Range. While Michael is a regular contributor to Singletracks.com, any opinions expressed in this article are his…
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, and I discuss categories of mountain bike products that frustrate us, including hydration packs, helmet cameras, dropper posts, shoes, and more.
Photo: BC Bike Race Congratulations, you've made it through a long, long week of work! You've slaved away for the man, working to put food on…
The Bell Super 3R is a great convertible full face helmet. It isn't the cheapest helmet, but the versatility is worth it for anyone who only occasionally needs extra protection.
IMBA recently announced title sponsorship for a new US-based, national enduro race series, titled, appropriately enough, the IMBA National Enduro Series. The new series will include 6 stops, with racers vying…
A round up of 44 fat bike tires on the market.
Each pair comes with two different sets of cleats, 4 degrees and 8 degrees of float, to allow you to get the feel you like in the pedal. The retention system these…
Photo: Enduro World Series 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…
Here in the US, "lift rides" and "backcountry" are two mutually-exclusive terms. But in Europe, they don't have to be. On my second day riding in Switzerland we used a pair…
The Vee Snow Shoe 2XL is more than five inches wide.
Find a rad Air BNB to book for your next trip to a top mountain biking destination.
Have you ever heard a friend tell you a tale of an epic trail, and knew that you just had to go and experience that mountain bike ride for yourself? That's exactly how…
Fat bike racing is becoming more and more popular each winter, with races taking place pretty much anywhere it snows. But while most fat bike races are XC-style endurance events, the Frosty's…
Chuckwagon Trail, Sedona, Arizona. Photo: Michael Paul Usually the most famous trails deserve their renown and respect, as they provide those features most mountain bikers seek for maximum entertainment value. However, for a…
Remember those repairs and upgrades you’ve been meaning to do? Winter is a good time to get them done. If you rode your mountain bike for a…
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, and I share (almost) everything you need to know about mountain bike brakes.
CatEye makes a number of rechargeable light for biking at night.
Check out the cheeky team intro video above to see how the new Santa Cruz Syndicate team is "training" for the 2017 World Cup Downhill season. The Santa Cruz Syndicate downhill team…
The Canyon Factory Downhill Team. From left to right: Ruaridh Cunningham, Mark Wallace, Nigel Reeve (head mechanic), Fabien Barel, Mathieu Gallean (manager), Aaron Pelttari (mechanic), and Troy…
The 2017 SCOTT-SRAM Team (photo: Christophe Margot) After a dream 2016 season which saw Jenny Rissveds and Nino Schurter win gold at both the Rio Olympic…
image courtesy YT World Cup DH racer Neko Mulally - probably best known for his 4th place finish at the 2014 World Championships, without a chain(!)…
In 1999, pro rider Juliana Furtado created the first women's-specific mountain bike with the help of Santa Cruz Bicycles. Called the "Juliana," this first bike eventually evolved into its own…
All images courtesy of Cane Creek This week, Cane Creek announced the DB Air IL, the latest shock from the Western North Carolina brand. The Air…
Last year, Strava users logged 9.6 fitness activities per second. Think about it: in the time it took you to read that sentence, 50 rides, runs, and workouts were logged by athletes…
Don't let trailing the pack detract from your enjoyment of the ride. "It's OK that you're slow." Maybe I’m saying that about myself, not you. Maybe…
A proposal has been put forth that mountain bikes be allowed on a historic trail in the Alleghany National Forest: Tracy Ridge, in Pennsylvania. The USFS conducted an environmental assessment about the fitness…
9:zero:7 has just launched two all new fat tire bikes: the Tundra, and the Squall kids fat bike. Tundra The new Tundra is "an all-rounder built for anything you can throw at…
Mountain Biking Dependence Disorder (MBDD) is a common but serious condition in which an individual is physically and/or psychologically dependent upon riding a bicycle upon the earth's natural surfaces. MBDD occurs…
“We’ve just lost our venue!” “What?” I replied, hearing the edge of panic in my race director’s voice. “The owners have sold the property, where are we going to hold…
In his early 50s, Micheal Woodruff still sends bigger jumps than I'm willing to attempt. (Note the distinguished gray beard poking out beneath the chin guard.) …
Guerrilla Gravity (GG) has just released the 2017 updates to their popular Megatrail enduro rig, and has announced the addition of an all-new Megatrail SS model to their lineup. All-New Megatrail…
Monarch Crest Trail, Salida, Colorado. Photo: Scott Anderson Featuring thousands of trails all around the world, the Singletracks trail database is your first stop for MTB trail…
Photo © Pia McDonell of McDonell Media Mountain biking: for many, it's a way of life. Take a moment to think about why you started, and…
Durango has a special place on the podium of mountain biking history. It’s not just home to the sport’s first world championship, it’s like Hollywood for bike geeks, a star-studded…
Meet a rare breed of devoted racer: Stacy Kohut, the world's fastest mountain biker on four wheels. Brought up in a drag racing family, as a grom Kohut rode full throttle…
photo: Schwalbe. Believe it or not, mountain bike tire cutting is a thing pros and bike mechanics have been doing for ages, and yet, as far as we…
The best possible bike buying advice you can take to heart is to set a budget for yourself, stick to it, and don't go hopelessly into debt when it's time to upgrade…
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, and Jeff talk about their favorite winter mountain biking destinations.
The Raleigh Rumson and its sporting profile A Proletariat Porker As nice as it is to wish for the latest and greatest in the world of…
Smith Optics recently debuted a new series of lenses, which they call ChromaPop. With these new lenses, Smith made some bold claims: Through our proprietary ChromaPop polarized lens technology, we help…
For those of you who like your bike your way, here you go. For those who follow strict component color matching protocols, yawn at the sight of drab OEM parts,…
These are five amazing mountain bike trails in California.
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 expressed in this column are his alone…
photo: trekbikes.com For many, 2017 will finally be the year of the new bike. Getting a new set of wheels is exciting, but it can also be stressful to make…
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