While Queenstown is unequivocally a gravity-riding destination, there are a few trail riding gems to be found if you know where to look.
Pick up a great Juliana or Santa Cruz mountain bike — like the Tallboy — while they're on sale. These won't last!
Colorado Springs is working on roughly 75 miles of new and newly-legal mountain bike trails, and they're even hoping to build a lift-served bike park in a reclaimed quarry.
The new Fox Speedframe Pro mountain bike helmet is better in almost every way, earning a 5-star safety rating and delivering on its promise of comfort and fit. About that visor though...
Miranda Miller shares her favorite places to mountain bike around the world, and talks about the differences between racing DH and enduro.
The NSMBA Board of Directors has issued a statement about the communication surrounding the decommissioning of rogue trails, and more information has come to light about who placed debris on Corkscrew.
These are all great bikes at great prices, but don't buy them now if you need to stay on the bleeding edge.
Rhett Jones, the teen MTB entrepreneur from Texas, has just launched his latest venture: a protection and clothing line named "Cased."
We want to know how you would improve your local mountain bike trails if you could.
When it comes to mountain biking in sub-freezing temperatures this winter, we've found only a few insulated bike pants and liners are up to the task.
Mountain bikers in this growing region of North Carolina are facing a loss of 8 miles of singletrack in a county park due to commercial development.
Oval chainrings promise smooth and efficient pedaling but may introduce new complications when it comes to full-suspension mountain bikes.
Despite approval by the city, the Sierra Club and other local environmental activists are opposing the construction of mountain bike trails at Gans Creek Recreation Area in Columbia, Missouri.
The sanctioned Corkscrew Trail in Vancouver, BC, was booby trapped in retaliation for illegal trail building taking place in the area.
We found big in-season discounts on MTB pants, jackets, shoes and jerseys from these top brands.
Learn the differences and similarities between the three different classes of e-bikes.
Save $3,300 on a Yeti SB140 and get an Ibis Ripmo AF for under $2,500 during the Competitive Cyclist Big Bike Sale.
With three lift-served bike parks and massive pro-level jumps, Queenstown, New Zealand, is a haven for gravity pros during the off season.
174 kilometers of professionally-built singletrack has now been "fully funded" and is coming to Tenterfield, Australia.
The 2024 Rocky Mountain Element cross-country mountain bike cuts a similar silhouette to the old one, but does it ride any differently? We put it to the test.
Standover height isn't just for comfort — it's an important bike frame dimension to ensure a safe ride.
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Finally, the Patagonia Nano Puff jacket is on sale along with our favorite MTB shorts, pants, jerseys, and jackets.
The Schwalbe Albert mountain bike tires use a new radial casing design that is said to deliver more contact area for noticeably improved trail grip.
After riding in 12 different US states and 2 different continents in 2024, here are 20 of Greg's favorite new mountain bike trails, plus 10 repeat favorites.
SixSixOne Protection has gone dark, with customers wondering what happened to the MTB protection brand founded in 1999.
The expansive Makara Peak trail system in New Zealand boasts 51km of purpose-built mountain bike trails and an ideal habitat for the endangered kiwi.
The newest bike gear this week includes products from Stinner, Spot, PDW, Adidas, No. 6 Composites, and Handup.
We test the new OneUp Clip Pedals, the first clipless mountain bike pedal from the brand known for quality MTB components.
10 miles of new singletrack have just opened in Hailey, Idaho, with 70 more on the way.
After 35 years of making high-quality mountain bike lights in the USA, Light and Motion are closing their doors.
Not everyone needs dedicated winter MTB shoes or pants. Augment your mountain bike wardrobe with these picks for cold-weather riding.
The new Shaker Ridge Trails in Western Massachusetts will boast 25-30 miles of singletrack in Phase 1, with the grand vision calling for 60-100 miles of world-class mountain bike trails.
More than 50% of Singletracks readers say they have electronic shifting on one of their mountain bikes. For the holdouts, we want to know why you haven't switched.
With parking assistance enabled and a bike rack attached, some modern cars will refuse to travel in reverse and will automatically engage the emergency brake.
Plus, FMD Racing and Orbea join together and Brett Rheeder teases launch of MTB company in 2025.
Bike Park Wales is planning to build 54km of new singletrack over the next 5-10 years. At the same time, they'll work in conjunction with Natural Resources Wales to help rewild land impacted by logging.
The Angeles National Forest is completely closed "for public safety and the protection of natural resources."
The latest YT Izzo trail bikes see longer, 140mm forks and new UDH compatibility, with Shimano drivetrains specced on all builds.
REI has eliminated 428 jobs by closing its Experiences business, which has operated at a financial loss for over 40 years.
It's no surprise we love mountain biking as much as we do. It turns out that MTB is a textbook physical activity.
On sale for $3,299.94, the Marin Rift Zone XR trail bike is the cheapest full suspension bike we've seen with a SRAM GX Eagle Transmission wireless drivetrain.
YT announces Andreas Kolb is joining the Mob for 2025 while Zerode officially withdraws from 2025 DH mountain bike series.
With gravel, cyclocross, and road World Championship titles to his name, Van der Poel could be looking to become a mountain bike champ next.
The new Pilot Hill Connector in Laramie, Wyoming connects the Pilot Hill and Happy Jack trail systems, opening up epic loop ride combinations.
For years, mountain bike wheels have been marketed as laterally stiff and vertically compliant. Now, the goal posts may be shifting.
Thanks to expansive quantity and high quality of singletrack, plus incredible car-free riding directly from downtown, Wellington, New Zealand may be the best national capital in the world for mountain biking.
These components and tips can help you cut your mountain bike weight by a pound or more for less money than you might think.
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