To replace a mountain bike chain, you'll need a chain-tool. Some chain-tools have removable bits that are different sizes for different link-pins. Most mountain bike chains have the same link-pin size, so…
"Shrink it and pink it" used to be the standard in women's specific mountain bike products. But the Camelbak L.U.X.E. is hardly a shrunken version of the popular M.U.L.E. hydration pack: with…
We started a wiki a while back to share mountain biking "how-to's" on everything from mountain bike handling to maintenance and repair but since then we've realized the wiki format isn't really…
See if you can wrap your head around this: the Ritchey WCS 10 Degree Sweep Flat Bar is essentially a riser-less riser bar. If you like the shape and sweep of a…
Over the next two months we'll be talking about mountain bike training and getting in shape for the spring MTB season. Sure, getting in shape for mountain biking can seem boring, painful,…
Ray's Indoor MTB Park (photo courtesy RaysMTB.com) Boulder Indoor Cycling just opened the doors to its shiny new velodrome and is putting the finishing touches on an indoor mountain bike circuit inside…
Nick Martin at the Fontana NORBA (courtesy trekfactoryteam.com) It's the end of an era - team Trek-Volkswagen will not continue in 2009, forcing dozens of racers and team managers to scramble for…
There are plenty of mini-pumps out there that give you such a workout getting your tire re-inflated that you are too pooped to pump or pedal when you're done. The Crankbrothers Power…
Yep, it's that time of year again and, although I'm not really a resolution kind of guy, I thought up some ways to make myself a better mountain biker in 2009. Sometimes…
Yesterday mudhunny and I continued our New Year's Day tradition of going on a mountain bike ride to start the new year and this year we chose Oak Mountain State Park in…
Photo of 1948 Schwinn Majestic courtesy MOMBAT.org First Flight bikes in Statesville, NC (about 40 miles north of Carlotte) is dedicated to preserving the history of mountain bikes and recently opened MOMBAT,…
The Jackson County, Alabama director of tourism is proposing the county fund the recruitment of a mountain bike resort in 2009. The idea is to create a destination for mountain bikers from…
As 2008 draws to a close I want to highlight some of our favorite articles of the year and talk about some of the trends we've observed in the MTB world. Believe…
Over at the Raleigh News and Observer Joe Miller says a potential land acquisition at Eno River State Park in North Carolina *could* open new trails to mountain biking within the park.…
The Dakine Step Up gloves are pretty good but unfortunately they aren't magic - I discovered that after smashing my left hand against a tree in them on a recent night ride.…
There are so many great things to say about the Dakine Drafter hydration pack I almost don't know where to begin. I will start with the most obvious: it is plaid. A…
We just received this message from IMBA over the weekend: The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) has proposed an important rule change that will make it easier for parks to open trails…
With my sunglasses on, I'm Jack Nicholson. Without them, I'm fat and 60. Jack Nicholson Okay, I'm not fat or even close to 60 but with my Ryders sunglasses on I'm pretty…
Sometimes the beauty of a design comes from simplicity rather than a full feature list and the Skink and Beetle safety bike lights from Knog prove the point nicely. All Knog LED…
Photo courtesy The Tribune If this doesn't get you in the holiday spirit nothing will. Santa went mountain biking at Cerro Cabrillo near San Luis Obispo yesterday and thankfully it appears he…
A review of the Light & Motion Stella 120 mountain bike light.
Every year I tell myself I'm gonna do more winter mountain biking and every year I come up with new excuses, all of which have to do with not wanting to freeze…
Litespeed is joining Ellsworth in offering rebates on mountain bikes and if you purchase a Litespeed mountain bike between now and Feb 28, 2009 you can get up to $350 back. The…
Meet Jason and Inga - they're one of two IMBA Trail Crew teams that will be coming to a trail near you in 2009. Armed with a brand new Subaru and two…
We wanted to follow up on last week's review of the Blackburn Mammoth classic and new 2Stage mini bike pumps and offer a couple new points of comparison. First, we neglected to…
Photo courtesy woodwardmtbpark.com. The Fresno Bee reported on a new freeride area at Woodward Park in the city of Fresno, CA that sounds pretty gnarly, although many area residents don't even know…
This weekend I went up to Helen, GA to burn off some steam and check a couple trails off my wishlist and ended up having a great time despite the wintery conditions.…
The Mid Atlantic Off Road Enthusiasts (MORE) are hosting their annual Christmas trail ride 10am Saturday, December 20 at Rosaryville State Park in Upper Marlboro. According to the MORE forums there will…
Blackburn Flea lights are amazingly small. They are small-- very very small. . . did I mention they are small? and insanely lightweight. Weighing in at under 20 grams for the rear…
We've updated our MTB gear review pages to make them even easier to use. The new "review dashboard" in the right column lets you see, at a glance, how many riders own…
Photo by JeffChristiansen via Flickr. An experienced female rider in her 30s dressed as Minnie Mouse fell during a mountain bike ride near Lancaster, UK and broke her ankle Sunday, according to…
The Edge 705 cycling GPS from Garmin promises it all: detailed, full color, road and topo maps; accessories for intense ride data collection; navigation and directions; ride elevation profiles; and much more.…
I know what you're thinking, a jersey is a jersey, right? Well, not all of us want a slim aerodynamic fitting road-style jersey on the trails. For mountain biking, I usually look…
Boat N Bike bike shop in Buford, GA is donating new and used bikes to less fortunate families and foster children at the Gwinnett Children's Shelter and they need your help! Here's…
Blackburn introduced a new version of the venerable Mammoth mini-pump this year called the 2Stage that is specially designed for high volume tires found on today's 29ers and downhill mountain bikes. We…
Yeah, we're a little late reporting this but last weekend the Mega Avalanche Downhill mountain bike race was held at Alp d'Huez with thousands of competitors vying for a spot in the…
Sure, landing a 10-foot gap jump on your mountain bike is an art form but this is actually about art inspired by mountain biking. We've seen a number of examples of mountain…
Ok, for the record I own a dozen pairs of sunglasses - does that mean I'm obsessed?. My latest addition is a pair of Dea sunglasses from Tifosi and I'm stoked about…
Just got this in my email this morning, $250 off Ellsworth mountain and road bikes through December 31, 2008!
At least 161 riders in the Builth Wells Mountain Biking Marathon in Powys, UK became ill after the race this summer and health officials think they know why: sheep droppings. After receiving…
Yep, it's cyber Monday and that means it's time for the singletracks MTB holiday gift guide. We've picked out great mountain bike gift ideas for everyone from cheapskates to high rollers and…
Dakine's Cross X full finger mountain bike gloves are meant to do more than just keep your digits warm in cooler temps: these gloves were truly designed with protection and function in…
Just wanted to let everyone know we've updated the GPS Activity Tracker to make it easier to use and even more powerful than before. Here's a quick rundown of the included features:…
With the days getting shorter and cooler, it's important to stay warm when riding trails. Luckily, I've found a great long sleeve jersey that keeps me warm and can be used as…
SportsOneSource reports that Cannondale has entered into an agreement with GE Money's Sales Finance group to provide consumer financing on bikes at Cannondale dealers starting January 15, 2009. Customers can use the…
Good news for Atlanta area riders: SORBA Atlanta is teaming up with the National Park Service to repair the mountain bike trails at Sope Creek. As part of the project the NPS…
I gotta admit: I gave up on Camelbak years ago. I hated how sweaty and off-balance the packs made me feel on the bike and the high maintenance bladder always gave me…
Yep, here's another post-Turkey-Day race - appropriately titled the Tour de Tryptophan. This 24-hour event is perhaps one of the most laid back affairs on a mountain bike but I suppose we…
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