On this Episode In this episode we talk with Dustin at Southern Wheelworks about the advantages of Boost 148 and why hub standards are continuing to evolve. Dustin also fills us in…
Ok, so I lied in the title: I didn't actually teach my kid to ride her bike. She basically taught herself, so it seems a little dishonest to take any credit for…
Moraine State Park, located about an hour north of Pittsburgh, is the epitome of rocky, technical Pennsylvania riding, and it's a must-see if you're in the vicinity of the Steel City. A…
On this Episode Happy Turkey Day! This is probably one of those podcasts where Aaron, Greg, and I will listen again in 20 years and think, "man, we didn't know anything back…
Club Ride Apparel was founded in 2008 as a company with a different take on mountain bike clothing. Instead of choosing between spandex race kits or "chee-yeah brah" DH-leaning gear, Club Ride…
As Editor in Chief for Singletracks, rumors of developing trails and trail systems drift to my ears from all parts of the country, and the world. Occaisonallly I only hear a rumor…
Technically, Grand Targhee Resort is located in Wyoming. And while I was stoked to ride there, during my time in Wydaho I really wanted to spend some time in the 'daho part,…
photo: Lisa Fisch I finished the Foes Mixer Enduro "On Review" article by promising to answer the question of whether the new mixed wheel (29" up front and…
Earlier this year Trek made a big splash by announcing online bike sales, an announcement that was met with its share of controversy. For many years it seemed as if online bike…
So many bike brands available for purchase online nowadays including Santa Cruz, Niner, Pivot, Devinci and more.
The KS Southpaw is a 1-by style dropper post remote.
On this Episode It seems as if mountain bikers have a love-hate relationship with flow trails and in this episode, we discuss some of the pros and cons of the flow trail.…
Age is a state of mind, but the reality is your body will break down with time no matter how well you take care of it. There are ways to remain a strong…
Warning: I am not reviewing the latest-and-greatest overbuilt 35mm diameter, featherweight carbon handlebar. No thanks. Give me something I can feel. Give me something that talks back to me. Something I don't…
You may have read a test ride review that I penned about the latest rendition of the Santa Cruz Bronson after a demo ride experience at Outerbike in Moab. If you read…
Prologue: Skiing 1996 At the 1996 US Junior Downhill Skiing Championships, a then largely-unknown 18-year-old Bode Miller announced his presence by winning three of four events, and placing second in the other. …
On this Episode In this episode we talk to Vince from Chumba USA about fat bike designs, adventure biking, and why designing short chainstays on steel bikes is more challenging than it…
Shredding powder in the midst of winter is fantastic, and so, of course, is riding high-alpine singletrack in the middle of the summer. But during the transition from season-to-season, there are a…
Fording a river in the Oasiz (photo: Helena Kotala) The Oasiz mountain bike helmet sits atop Lazer's MTB line as their premiere trail helmet. Tested here…
Photo: Decal Trend Are you an absolute nerd when it comes to mountain biking? I'm not just asking if you know a lot about mountain bikes--how to build…
Club Ride is known for their stylish, yet functional, cycling clothing that embodies their motto of "Ride Daily." A few months ago, I tested the Zest Shorts, Delice Jersey, and Cross Vest,…
On this Episode In this episode we talk about illegal-ish mountain bike trails, or as Greg wanted to call it, "50 Shades of Gray Trails." We'll define the concept of gray trails…
A LeMans start is always a bit of a frenzied affair, as runners sprint to be the first to make the transition to be riders. After all, we don't register for a…
If you spend a lot of time in the saddle, you're probably familiar with the problem of hand and arm fatigue. Even with the most dialed stem / bar / grip configuration,…
The Light Bicycle carbon mountain bike rims are cheap, but how do they perform, and are they durable?
How "illegal" is truly illegal when it comes to riding trails on your mountain bike? You’d think this would be an easy question to answer, but it’s not. You’d think that the…
On this Episode In this podcast we talk with healthcare professional and Singletracks writer Chris Daniels about eliminating pain on the bike through bike fit and other techniques. We also discuss the…
WTB has been on a tear the past couple years, releasing all kinds of new products. We stopped by their booth at the 2015 Sea Otter Classic to check out the new wares,…
WTB gave me the Trail Boss to use as a front tire in conjunction with the Riddler in the rear. Some of the info for the tires is the same, so I…
Typically flowy cross-country singletrack on the Mt Marquette trail. In recent years, Copper Harbor, Michigan, has rightfully established itself as a major mountain biking destination with a very…
Hidden within Light & Motion's line of commuter bike lights you'll find the Urban 850 Trail light. From the outside it looks like it might belong in an office worker's messenger bag,…
On this Episode In this podcast Aaron, Greg, and Jeff discuss mountain biking at night. We talk about the reasons we ride at night, provide recommendations for lights, and strategies for getting…
As the days grow shorter, aided substantially by our recent return to Standard Time, mid-week after work riders are forced to strap on lights if they are to survive. That the black…
I've been riding, running, hiking and skiing for a lot of years, and I've gone through a lot of hydration packs. I've sampled Salomon, Camelbak, Nathan, and cheap brands from Wal-Mart that…
Bikepacking is one of the fastest-growing sub-disciplines of mountain biking, and along with this boom in ultra long distance riding and a survivalist ethos has come a corresponding revolution in mountain bikes…
My primary goal for the summer was to dial in my riding kit to be as lightweight, compact, and as dependable as possible. One of the key pieces of gear that I…
For as long as there have been mountain bikers, there have been those who oppose their use of trails, claiming that they cause damage to wilderness and a disruptive environment for other…
Aaron wrote an excellent article about selling bikes online, but when it comes to purchasing a bike, the rules can be completely different for potential buyers. This article focuses on purchasing bikes…
In this episode we talk with Maxxis bike marketing specialist Bobby Brown about plus size mountain bike tires and wheels.
Look closely at the bike in this pic and you'll notice that it has an electric motor. photo & caption: IMBA IMBA is taking a survey of mountain…
Smith riders Rosara Joseph, Sarah Rawley, and Liz Cunningham got to race the first ever Trans Cascadia Enduro race in Oregon last month and it looks like it was a blast! Can't wait…
As I mentioned in my initial review article on the Megatrail, this bike is a handmade, versatile, long travel bike designed for riding fast, sketchy lines. After several weeks on this all…
Over the years I've learned that the thing that brings me the most joy from mountain biking isn't the actual riding. Let's face it: although you do sometimes get a jolt of…
On this Episode In this episode, Aaron, Greg, and Jeff discuss ways to choose the best bikepacking bike plus we introduce a new segment titled, "What's grinding our gears and stoking our…
As mentioned in my "On Review" article, I've always been a big fan of hardtails. I think everyone should have one in their quiver. Riding a hardtail will keep your skills sharp,…
American Classic's Wide Lightning wheelset Carbon wheels tend to garner most of the attention these days, but the vast majority of riders are still rocking aluminum hoops. American…
With the Bucksaw already in Salsa's lineup, they weren't afraid of jumping on the full suspension plus-size tire band wagon, and their mid-summer release of the Pony Rustler marked one of the…
Lloyd racing the Cincy 3 at Devou Park in Ohio. Photo by Jeff Namba. Rachel Lloyd lives only a quarter of a mile up Iron Springs Road in…
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