Internals of a Pinion Gearbox, the most common gearbox on the market. Gearbox transmissions have been designed for use on mountain bikes for years now, but…
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we talk about some of the barriers to getting started with mountain biking and share specific ideas for improving fitness and technical skills.
Mountain biking in Moab may seem daunting to newer riders, but rest assured there are mountain bike trails for every ability.
The 2017 Specialized Stumpjumper Carbon Expert 650B (photo: Aaron Chamberlain) Forgive me, for I must confess that I committed a cardinal sin of bike travel. I swapped out…
When it comes to price, the Yakima HoldUp presents a good value compared to the competition.
Yeti has just released their first ever 27.5 plus-sized mountain bike, the SB5+. Based on the popular SB5, the 5+ has very similar specs, but sports a slightly steeper head…
RST has just launched a brand-new Inverted XC/Trail fork, dubbed the “Rebel.” Available in travel lengths from 80mm all the way up to 140, this model can definitely cover a wide…
Locating information about RST products online is difficult. Back in 2014, we published a sneak preview of a new fat bike fork from RST, dubbed the "Renegade," that was supposed to…
Bike legal singletrack in the foreground, and the now-off-limits Wilderness off in the distance. Sun Valley, Idaho burst onto the radars of many mountain bikers in the worst way possible: by losing…
Complete Skinwall line Maxxis has expanded their line of Skinwall tires with the addition of the Ikon. Previously, the Skinwall design was only available in the Ardent and…
-90° Rocky Mountain is jumping on a wheel/tire size bandwagon that Trek pioneered with the launch of the Farley Fat Bike back in 2015: 27.5 fat. While…
After 12 years with IMBA, Mike Van Abel, currently serving as the Executive director, has resigned. His resignation has been accepted by the board, and will be effective September 2, 2016. “Mike…
Rider: Ray Gadd "Sun Valley's brand is high-speed riding on endless, well-maintained trails," commented Adrian Montgomery, the Executive Director of the Wood River Bicycle Coalition, as we rode up the chairlift at Bald Mountain.…
Imperial Gulch trail. Rider: Ray Gadd. If you visit Sun Valley, Idaho in the summer you will see a lot of three things: multimillion-dollar mansions, range upon range of mountains, and endless…
Photo: Brice Shirbach At some point, most of us probably dream of getting paid to ride bikes. It sounds perfect, right? Turning something you love into…
Hot on the heels of the new carbon fiber RIP, Niner is releasing a more affordable aluminum version. The metal bike shares all the same features of its fibrous brother--150mm of…
It seems the topic of trail booby trapping, AKA trail terrorism, has been in the news a lot lately. We sat down to discuss just what the heck is going on out there.
Quintessential Colorado on the Colorado Trail. At nearly 500 miles, few will ride it all, but all should ride at least some of it. (photo: Bob Ward)…
The Commencal DH V4 is a bike that really stands out The direct-to-consumer company Commencal is not only giving larger manufacturers a run for their money on…
Florian Nicolaï aboard the new Rocky Mountain Slayer (photo: Paris Gore) Gone from Rocky Mountain's line-up for the past couple seasons, the Slayer is back for…
The top of Moon Rocks just outside of Davis, WV. When you first arrive at Big Bear Lake, West Virginia, you may not necessarily be inclined…
Commencal's new META V4.2 range (all images courtesy Commencal) Commencal has announced an updated version of their popular META trail bike. I rode the META V4…
Does $37 for a cycling GPS sound too good to be true? With name-brand cycling GPS units starting at $130 and selling for as much as $500 (or even more), mountain bikers may be…
The Acre shorts by Mission Workshop - a supremely classy addition to any rider's wardrobe Due to societal norms, the vast majority of the population will…
Otso Cycles may be a new brand, but the crew behind the company is the same that founded Wolf Tooth Components. Otso is launching their brand with two bikes. The Warakin is…
Stop drinking from that funky bladder and follow these tips to get your reservoir back into pristine condition!
According to the Bureau of Land Management, the wire found strung across a trail in Fruita, CO was not a booby trap. Rather, according to a Facebook post distributed by mountain bike…
Photo: NBCOlympics.com Nino Schurter of Switzerland and Jenny Rissveds of Sweden, both sponsored by Scott Sports and riding the new ultra-lightweight Spark, both took gold at…
The comment section of our article, "Yelp Reviews Reveal 8 Ways Bike Shops Fail Customers" was loaded and enlightening, and we thank you for well-thought input. Here is what we gleaned…
In this episode we discuss the use of electronics on the trail, everything from GPS to cameras, smartphones to music.
The new Cane Creek DBCoil IL - think of it as a slimmed down DBCoil, or a beefed-up DBInline Today, Cane Creek announced their latest shock--the…
Riding the Framed Marquette in my first MTB race, the Big Bear Ultra in WV. Photo: Derek Bissett. I've had my eye on plus bikes ever…
In what can only be described as good news for mountain bike inner tube manufacturers, 38% of the respondents to a recent Singletracks survey of 4,000+ riders say they still aren't…
Last week I did a video about how to remove smells from bike clothes, and I had a number of you reach out asking how I go about cleaning my helmets. Here are my three…
Collegiate Peaks Wilderness. Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, any opinions expressed in…
photo: JBX Interbike is presenting the first ever Fall Cyclofest in Charlotte, NC at the US National Whitewater Center (USNWC) October 20-23, 2016. The first two days of…
photo: Google Street View Advanced Sports International (ASI) announced today that they are buying mega US bicycle retailer Performance Bicycle. While the ASI name may not be familiar…
Unfortunately, we have two acts of trail terrorism to report this week, to remind our readers to stay safe and alert while out there on the trail. Both of them come from…
Specialized has totally revamped their acclaimed Enduro model for 2017, with slacker geometry, shorter stays, a suspension overhaul, and the full SWAT treatment. As far as the geo, the head tube…
photo: rio2016.com Update: Nino Schurter and Jenny Rissveds take home the gold from the 2016 Rio Olympics. At the 2016 Rio Olympics, they're saving the best event…
Devinci launched the Django earlier this year as a shorter-travel alternative to the Troy. With 120mm of Split-Pivot rear suspension, 27.5" wheels, and modern trail geometry, Devinci sought to create a bike…
Mountain biking has a tendency to make riders a little thirsty. Hydration is hugely important on the trail, especially in hot summer months, and fortunately there are plenty of products on the…
If you’re ready to get dirty Arkansas style, check out the inaugural episode of Trail TV and see what the locals have done to make Bentonville in Northwest Arkansas a mountain…
Factory Build. All photos courtesy of Intense Intense has just announced an all-new trail bike: the Recluse. With 140mm of rear suspension featuring a proprietary I-Box…
High School Mountain Bike Championships in Novato California, 2013. Photo by Karl Nielsen Photographywww.karlnielsenphotography.com Over the course of the next five years, Trek Bikes is "pledging…
Kenny Smith Train Gap Attempt from Jaswinder Paul Dhiman on Vimeo. Note: Strong language. What happens when a mere mortal takes on Kenny Smith's train gap? Watch the video above and…
Photo: Greg Heil With the Sustainable Trails Coalition's bill officially introduced in Congress, we can't help but daydream about all the places we'd love to ride…
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, I talk about an extremely hot mountain biking ride from a few years ago that could have ended in disaster.
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