The 29er mountain bike platform has proven itself in the world of cross-country mountain bike racing and these days the bigger wheels are slowly making their way deeper into all-mountain territory. The…
After clocking dozens of miles over the past few months with Answer products on all my bikes, I've finally come to grips with my love (pun #1) for the ProTAPER 780 DH…
photo courtesy The Bicycle Forest. For me, running on the road and on trails is a great way to stay in shape for mountain biking but sometimes running can be a little…
photo courtesy The Northern Echo. Winners at this year's UCI Cross Country World Cup in Dalby Forest, UK will be taking home hand-crafted wood trophies instead of the traditional medals. Master woodworker…
Depending on where you get your numbers, mountain biking is either on the decline, coming back, or holding steady. One report I read said MTB participation dropped 6% from 2008 to 2009,…
The Arizona Trail Race is back and this year there's a new option for riders who want to tackle the whole route from Utah to Mexico. Twenty-five riders will set out on…
Words like tail whip, case proof, table tops, doubles, rock garden waterfalls, shuttle runs, and sessioning will get your heart pumping and adrenaline soaring but before you saddle up you need to…
photo courtesy ghostbikes.org. The Denver Post published an article yesterday on the "Ghost Bike" phenomenon that's gaining steam in cities like New York, Denver, and San Francisco. After a cyclist was struck…
After years of research, A'ME Grips just introduced a lock-on, heated mountain bike handlebar grip. The company claims "a comfortable hand temperature improves blood flow which reduces fatigue and maximizes dexterity and…
One of the coolest features on singletracks that doesn't get a lot of attention is the ability to "tag" gear and trail listings throughout the site. In talking with folks it seems…
Kona is sponsoring their 3rd Annual Shoot the Ride Photo contest and they're giving away $700 in Kona store credits to the top 3 photogs! The contest is pretty simple: email your…
If you're into running the slopes with your DH / FR bike or want a bullet proof tire for you AM bike, check out the 909 and the Intruder from Intense Tyre Systems.
A review of the Xpedo MF-6 clipless mountain bike pedals.
From time to time we get requests for an online tool to help find mountain bike pals to ride with, and while we've considered the idea, there are just too many better…
Singletracks is hosting our first ever video contest and we're stoked. Unlike some other MTB video contests you may have seen, this one doesn't require a helmet camera or MacAskill moves to…
It's that time of year when some of your bikes are coming outta hibernation and need a tune up. Even year-round bikes deserve a spring cleaning and a dependable bike repair stand…
In case you missed it, last month the Freeride Mountain Bike Association (FMBA) announced 15 freeride competitions being held under the Freeride MTB World Tour banner in 2010. Events are taking place…
2010 is truly a year for outstanding components. e*thirteen has come up with a good one for those of you who love pointing that rig of yours down a slope. The folks…
The Australian published an interesting article about "adrenaline junkie CEOs" and whether or not they have an obligation to disclose their "dangerous" hobbies to shareholders. Many of the company executives mentioned in…
If youve been following the singletracks series on trailbuilding, youve read Trailbuilding: Work Smart Not Hard, Choosing Your Line Part 1 and Part 2, and Trailbuilding 101. Now youre ready to put…
Johnathan Tisdale goingfor the win on a carbon fiber 29er with a paper plate on the bars. All photos courtesy of Andy Jordans Bicycle Warehouse. Do you wish your local area had…
Twenty-niner mountain bikes may be the new thing but the new new thing is the two-oh. Today mountain bike manufacturers Trek and Specialized have announced a new line-up of hardtail and full…
Here is a suspension fork that's so much fun that the folks at Manitou even sent it out with a clown nose! Manitou has managed to integrate fun as well as technology…
Looking through the corner. The sport of mountain biking (and especially downhill mountain biking) shares many similarities with the sport of downhill skiing and snowboarding. For the average cross-country or all-mountain biker,…
photo courtesy RedbullRampage.com Downhill skiers and snowboarders have been using helicopters to access backcountry terrain for years but they arent the only ones. Helibiking combines the reach of a helicopter with the…
Since 1987 Ive owned mountain bikes from Yeti, Rocky Mountain, Cannondale, Giant, and Opus - and Answer bars have graced the cockpit on every one of them at one time or another.…
Matt Gilman was already a bike trials rider before he lost his eyesight in 2004 but he basically had to re-learn everything from scratch. I think the text at the beginning of…
If you're thinking about competing in a 24 hour mountain bike race this year, you might be surprised to find how limited your options are. With two of the biggest promoters of…
The Osprey Raptor 6 is a hydration pack with wings - or at least it feels that way. This sleek pack swallows 2L of water and a surprising amount of gear without…
Intense Tires has gone and done it again, improving an already stellar design with the MK2 (previously known as the Micro Knobby). The MK2 sports all the great virtues of the Micro…
Tignes resort in France is teaming up with CANYON brand to offer free lift access to 100Km of mountain bike trails this summer - gratis. Admittedly I wasn't familiar with Tignes but…
Three interesting items from around the MTB world this week: The Unnamed Epic coming to hills of Wisconsin photo by akutny. Chicagoans are bummed the Olympics won't be coming in 2016, especially…
Just a quick shout for those of you considering a GPS for mountain biking this spring: the DeLorme PN-40 GPS is Amazon's Deal of the Day today (March 18, 2010). At $219…
Six downhill mountain bike racers are working toward their Business And Technology Education Council qualifications in a unique program at Borders College in Scotland this year. Two of the six riders are…
STELLAAA! I always wanted to say that. Last fall I did a write-up on the top model Seca 900 Ultra from Light & Motion. If you read the review you know the…
photo courtesy sealchallenge.navy.mil. A Gallup poll commissioned by the US Navy found that mountain bikers (and other "alternative" sports enthusiasts) were more likely to survive the intense training required to become a…
Politicians in Colorado know a good thing when they see it. Now that the Leadville 100 is a nationally recognized event that routinely sells out, state Senators are looking to add another…
Portal Trail photo by dauw. Last week the Team Fezzari blog posted a list of the 8 most dangerous MTB trails in the world and while they admit it's not a scientific…
photo via blessingofthebikes.com. Here's something you may not have seen before: a church service dedicated to bike riders. The 12th Annual Blessing of the Bikes will take place at The Cathedral Church…
Several people emailed this story to me on Wednesday and to be honest I was fairly ho-hum about it initially. I mean, Google Maps have included public transit and even walking directions…
Cross-country and road riders are already familiar with Giro bike helmets - they're typically high quality, lightweight, and comfortable. But did you know Giro also offers bombproof lids for those who love…
I recently rode a mountain bike trail that got me thinking: How dense is too dense when it comes to mountain bike trails? Every mountain bike trail planner will inevitably run into…
Hi folks, this past weekend Toronto held its 24th annual bike show, this time at the Better Living Centre. The weather was perfect and as a result the show was full of…
photo by GoldenGoose. As if you needed yet another reason to get out and work on the trails this year, now you can earn a free day at Disney World with Paulding…
Ever wonder how you stack up against best downhill mountain bike riders? The 2010 US Open of Mountain Biking is your shot at racing against the pros at the Diablo Freeride Park…
The cat is outta the bag so to speak now that Hayes has revealed the internals of the new Prime MTB brake system. If you recall my previous article, I mentioned that…
photo by joetutt. Graham Swamp mountain bike trail near Daytona Beach, FL was built more than 7 years ago by Mickey Garrett and some friends. The 6.5 mile trail has been maintained…
Introducing the 2010 THE Flow, a lightweight all-mountain/freeride saddle comfortable and tough enough for daily duty. The Flow saddle retails for around $60 which is about average for a chromoly-railed seatpost. At…
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