When I first heard that the 2011 Singlespeed World Championships (SSWC) would be held in Ireland, I immediately marked down the date on my calendar hoping to make it to the race…
The Fool's Gold 50 and 100 mile mountain bike race is presented by 55Nine Performance and takes place in the mountains of North Georgia. It utilizes lots of forest service roads, some…
Just a quick note to everyone that we updated the singletracks iPhone app this week and the new version should be showing up in iTunes today. This is officially version 1.0 (the…
Not too long ago I reviewed the Mavic Razor MTB shoe which is perfect for those who are into XC riding and want a durable, race-ready shoe without spending a lot of…
I'm not sure if you know this, but Crested Butte is a long way from the Front Range of Colorado. It took us hours of driving (with a few stops thrown in)…
People frequently come to the Singletracks forums looking for guidance on mountain bike fork upgrades. Will it fit my bike? Tapered headset? How much travel? Disc or V-brake compatible? QR, 15mm, 20mm…
If you were to ask 100 mountain bikers which brand of eyewear they desire most, I'm pretty sure there's one brand that would stand out - Oakley.
Rocks! Tell me if this has ever happened to you during a group ride. You're cruising along and the guy in front of you yells out "low branch!" every time there's something…
The Stage 6 route circles North Table Mountain. Steamboat Springs is the only city fortunate enough to host both a race start and finish during the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge (USAPCC)…
This summer I was blessed enough to take a week-long vacation to Colorado with my wife and a couple of our friends. Over the next few weeks I will be writing about…
A review of the Hayes Prime hydraulic mountain bike disc brakes.
photo courtesy vail.com. The USA Pro Cycling Challenge (USAPCC) hits Vail for Stage 3 with an uphill individual time trial that should be super spectator friendly. Riders will climb almost 1,800 feet…
Way back in the dark cold wintery month of March I posted an "On Test" article about thehardware in the WTB LaserDisc Trail 29er wheelset. Several hundred miles of dirt have passed…
Installing and adjusting a front derailleur can be tricky. These tips should help.
After three seasons on my Giant Trance full suspension 26er, I was feeling the itch to try something new. Specifically, I was jonesing for a hardtail 29er with a 2x10 gearing setup.…
On Wednesday, August 24 the USA Pro Cycling Challenge (USAPCC) will run 131.1 miles from Gunnison to Aspen, taking riders to the highest point of the entire race - Cottonwood Pass at…
On Tuesday, August 23 the USA Pro Cycling Challenge (USAPCC) will kick off stage 1 where the racers will get their first real taste of the mountains.The folks in Salida are clearly…
Some of you may not be familiar with the name Nukeproof but the company has actually been around since 1992. Nukeproof started off in Grand Rapids, MI producing high quality carbon bar…
The USA Pro Cycling Challenge (USAPCC) is coming to Colorado in less than 2 weeks and I just got back from previewing the first few stages late last night. From what I…
Well how would you do it?
Converting any mountain bike to singlespeed is relatively simple and a basic conversion generally costs less than $50. Here's what you need to get rolling.
Next week I'm heading to Colorado to preview a couple stages of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge race happening August 22-28. Even though it's a road race this will definitely be an…
Did you ever have one of those times where you just couldn't bear to wait for something? For me, I had been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the WTB Silverado Syndicate saddle…
In this blog post I am going to provide you with a step-by-step guide to creating your own custom guidebook for use out on the mountain bike trail using Singletracks.com. Why create…
At Interbike last year I wrote about some new products from e*thirteen and finally, after a few good months of testing, I'm ready to share my review of the Downhill crank and…
After spending a month in Italy, we were anxious to get across the border and into a new country. We were also a little behind schedule to get to Le Tour de…
Monarch Crest, an IMBA epic ride,is definitely one of the top trails in Colorado. Factor in the ratio of downhill to climbing, and it's even sweeter. The only downside is that due…
The singletracks Name that MTB Trail contest starts today and the first two pics have already been posted. Head over to the contest page and submit your guesses now! Everyone who submits…
I love having the opportunity to check out cool and exciting new MTB products, especially those from smaller niche manufacturers. Elka suspension opened its doors in Quebec, Canada back in 2000, starting…
Singlespeed mountain biking isn't nearly as hard as you think. To prove it I put 5 non-SSers on mine and got their thoughts on the experience.
For a mountain biker, building a strong, high performance core for the demands of riding for hours on grueling trails requires a smart, multi-pronged attack. You want a core that is able to connect…
International travel is a highly unique experience, and the act reveals much about ourselves and the things we carry. Those who travel far and often are a ritualistic and superstitious bunch (or…
There have been some pretty great products coming out of Easton lately and after getting hands on with the Haven wheels (26 and 29er) we were interested to see how the other…
A great place to start and the more technical of the two trail loops in The Kettles. The midwest is flat. Maybe around here they should call it hillbiking, but that just…
I believe this is the first narrative book review we've posted on the singletracks blog and it's long overdue! I love reading adventure travel books but it seems like the genre is…
The Ibex Asta Pro is a 26" full suspension mountain bike with 100mm of travel front and back, and I have the opportunity to spend some quality time with one and see…
During the summer months I have a lot of free time which allows me the pleasure of kicking it a bit more often and taking leisurely rides here and there. Sometimes I…
Hey gram counters: how'd you like to shave a couple pounds off your 29er mountain bike with a single upgrade? After putting the Syncros FL Carbon 29er fork through its paces on…
Have you been watching the Tour de France? Are you seeing what those spandex-clad fellas are getting themselves into? Dozens of hungry looking guys with really bad tan lines tossing themselves onto…
Here is something new for 2011 from Osprey: the Viper 13 which is the men's version of the Verve pack mudhunny reviewed not too long ago. Is the Viper every bit as…
Life has been stressful lately. Between work, family, taking care of the house, and my wife getting ready to go back to school for her masters, it's just all been wearing me…
Hardtail or full suspension? This question comes up all the time on the Singletracks Forums so hopefully this quick list of the pros and cons of each of mountain bike style will…
For gravity-oriented mountain bikers, the Fox DHX RC4 should already be familiar. But if you're just starting to get serious about DH mountain biking, read on to learn about this essential upgrade.…
Editors note: Andrew and Matt are two Americans who recently left their jobs and headed to Europe to tour around on their mountain bikes for a few months. Their plans include seeing…
When I built upa secondbike recently I ran into a small problem: where was I going to put it? Between my two mountain bikes, my wife's mountain bike, and my 1970ish RollFast,…
Whoops! Not as in "whoops, I dropped the hamburger on the ground," but whoops as in "YEE-HAW!" The new mountain bike trail at Paynes Creek is absolutely chock-full of whoop-te-dos! They vary…
Every so often, someone in the bike industry comes up with something really unique... something truly revolutionary... something that's just FRIC'n cool! Tom Ritchey and the folks at Syncros / Ritchey have…
10 Reasons to watch Pedal Driven, a BIKEumentary: 1. You saw the earlier Singletracks blog post by trek7k about the fundraising efforts to complete the movie. If you pledged, you're part of…
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