The third annual Singletracks #BrutalLoop at Mulberry Gap features two challenging route options, with all proceeds benefiting the North Georgia Mountain Bike Association.
Trail sabotage on Colorado's Dakota Ridge resulted in a painful crash, highlighting the dangerous reality of malicious trail alterations targeting mountain bikers.
Everything mountain bikers need to know about visiting and riding in Pisgah National Forest.
Devinci celebrates 30 years by reimagining their wild '90s XYZ hardtail with elevated chainstays and asymmetric twin top tubes—only three built.
The Pisgah Stage Race finale delivered technical challenges on Farlow Gap before rewarding exhausted racers with a flow-trail descent down Bracken Mountain.
Stage 4 of the Pisgah Stage Race featured a brutal 12-mile climb and the technical Pilot Rock descent over 31 miles and 4,100 feet.
On this Episode For many, the mountain biking in Colorado represents the pinnacle of trail perfection. But it’s a big state with a lot for mountain bikers to choose from, so here…
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Stage 3 served up punchy climbs and rowdy descents, with Avery Creek's narrow ruts, rock gardens, and water crossings delivering serious arm pump.
Mountain bikers prefer Subarus and Jeeps over mainstream brands, and drive vehicles three years newer than the average American.
When people ask me what upgrade they should make to their mountain bike, my first suggestion is to start with the wheels. Above all else, go tubeless. If you've done…
Shimano's updated Deore M6000 drivetrain now offers 10-speed with an 11-42T cassette option, making budget-friendly 1x conversions more feasible than ever.
RockShox updates five popular fork models with the new Charger 2 damper, DebonAir spring technology, Boost spacing, and lighter weight across the lineup.
Stage 2 of the Pisgah Stage Race featured punchy, technical singletrack on Squirrel Gap followed by a brutal push up Hickory Knob to Black Mountain's descent.
Belly up to the service bar. Photo by Cathy Stancil Photography. “Hey, have you heard of a place in Sonoma County that has a bike shop…
Stage 1 of the Pisgah Stage Race featured demanding climbs with hike-a-bike sections before ripping down Daniel Ridge through classic Pisgah singletrack.
Greg Heil shares how a hater's comment sparked his journey from hobby blogger to full-time mountain bike journalist, proving critics wrong along the way.
I will go to great lengths to avoid using a hydration pack. This includes strapping tools, pumps, and tubes to my frame; shoving water bottles in jersey pockets, or even going…
A gorgeous rimrock ride awaits those who venture into remote NW New Mexico to ride the Alien Run trail (photo: Fatbike1) Early in my career as an…
If you lean towards the endurance side of mountain biking, the Ergon SMC4 could be your butt's new best friend.
Bluegrass athletes battled brutal, rain-soaked conditions at Crankworx Rotorua, pushing through muddy courses and challenging weather to compete at the highest level.
Just as you get into the groove of dancing over the challenging lava, Oregon's McKenzie River trail gets... paved? (photo: Skoofer) In the many thousands of…
We're diving deep into mountain bike drivetrains, covering 1X vs 2X, electronic shifting, oval chainrings, belt drives, and internally geared hubs.
The Banshee Rune impressed with confident climbing and gnar-crushing capability, proving this under-the-radar aluminum enduro rig deserves more attention than it gets.
In this special episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron and Greg share their experiences at Outerbike in Moab last week.
Suspension options for our mountain bikes are ever-expanding, and while Cane Creek's initial offering and the latest from MRP might get most of the buzz, one brand that needs to be…
The Pivot Mach 6 was once praised as one of the most versatile bikes of its class and helped usher in the Enduro Era. The Pivot Phoenix DH is, well... a…
photo: Greg Heil On paper, the Giant Trance has all the ingredients necessary to make a successful trail bike: a carbon frame, carbon wheels, top drawer…
For my final ride at Outerbike, the fine folks at Scott set me up with the Spark 700 Plus Tuned. Our own Chris Daniels did a long-term test on another…
Photo: Spot While cruising the Outerbike venue I spotted a seductive-looking carbon frame with smooth lines, an understated but attractive paint scheme, and snappy-looking geometry from…
photo: Greg Heil Jeff checked out the Pipeline at last year's Sea Otter when the bike was brand new. However, as he mentioned in his review,…
After a year away from racing due to a shattered heel, pro racer Chloe Woodruff returns to the True Grit Epic in Southern Utah.
photo: Greg Heil Upon arriving back at the Outerbike venue from our shuttle ride to Navajo Rocks, Greg and I noticed a distinct lack of bikes.…
Cannondale debuts redesigned Jekyll and Trigger trail bikes with new Fox Gemini dual-travel suspension, slacker geometry, and no Lefty fork.
Comparing mountain bike prices year-to-year is generally an exercise in futility. For one thing, few mountain bike models last more than five years before some brand new hotness replaces the old…
After a fantastic day of shredding aboard YT's Jeffsy trail bike, I knew I needed to sample the longer-travel Capra enduro bike for myself. An Outerbike shuttle to the top of Mag…
A mountain bike video set in Las Vegas, Nevada.
RockShox finally releases a 1x-specific remote lever for the hydraulic Reverb dropper post, featuring an intuitive shifter-style design and easy-bleed hydraulic fitting.
World Champion Danny Hart provides a thrilling helmet-cam preview of the opening round of the UK National Downhill Series at Nant Gwrtheyrn in Wales.
MRP's Ribbon fork features a radical reverse arch design that prevents mud buildup while offering advanced tunability with separate air chambers and ramp control.
It's impossible to start the workday cranky when you got to work by cranking on this. I consider myself lucky, having been able to bike commute…
No matter how devoted we are to our sport of mountain biking, there are times when the enthusiasm wanes. I'm not just talking about the odd "I really don't feel like…
In this episode we talk about how mountain bike tourism works and discuss the reasons why many communities are rolling out the red carpet for riders.
Due to pending patent claims, Jenkins was unwilling for Singletracks to share photos of his prototype. Mark Jenkins thinks he's onto something. The former Tesla Engineer…
British cyclist Mike Hall, 2016 Tour Divide winner and speed record holder, was killed by an automobile while racing in Australia.
The new Copper T-Flex shoes sit at the top of Louis Garneau's mountain bike line. In fact, Louis Garneau says, "our entire race shoe design heritage has been passed on to the…
Rider: Greg Heil. All photos by Ross Bell "Necessity is the mother of invention," as the ancient saying goes. I'll add a second layer to that proverb:…
YT Industries' Jeffsy CF One 29 pairs confident descending prowess with eager climbing legs, offering progressive suspension and premium components at a competitive price point.
There's no age limit for improvement. I accept a certain level of humility by riding a mountain bike in my 50s. I’m probably not going to keep…
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