In this better-late-than-never episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, Helena, and I talk about the bikes we tested at Outdoor Demo on Tuesday.
The Transition Smuggler (photo: Aaron Chamberlain) With the Smuggler, Transition shows that geometry plays just as big a role as travel when it comes to capability.…
The Fuji Rakan 1.1 The Fuji Rakan is designed to be a do it all trail bike. With 120mm of travel front and rear, a top-drawer…
If you're reading this article, chances are you don't need the OutBraker system. But don't stop reading yet! The OutBraker is an interesting MTB product that is actually pretty useful for…
Riding the Fuji Bighorn in Bootleg Canyon (photo: Jeff Barber) There are two bikes in the Bighorn range - the 1.1 that I tested is the…
Two years ago I test-rode the Salsa Bucksaw full suspension fat bike, and it was honestly one of the best mountain bikes I've ever ridden. In the two years since, very…
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 this column are his alone…
At Outdoor Demo I rode the Patrol 671 and unfortunately, the size large was just too small for me to give the bike a fair test. If owning a bike is like…
KTM is an Austrian company best known to most Americans for their motorbikes, but for the past couple years the company has been working to enter the US mountain bike market. John…
Photo: Alex Strickland / Sea Otter Sea Otter, arguably the largest cycling festival in the world, has just announced that it will be adding a new Sea…
Sure, mountain biking is full of diversity: we have guys who shave their legs and race lightweight XC bikes, bros who shred DH bikes in full face helmets, and men with…
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron and I talk briefly about Interbike Outdoor Demo, Day 1.
While the mountain bike media is constantly reporting on the latest trends and the newest products, adoption of these new products in the real world is often much slower than you'd…
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron talks about his recent mountain bike trip to West Virginia.
Just when you thought 11 speeds were enough, along comes SRAM with their new 12 speed Eagle drivetrains. The biggest news (pun intended) apart from the addition of one more…
During my visit to Sun Valley, I happened to randomly bump into a marketing contact of mine—Adrian Montgomery—at the top of the ski lift on Bald Mountain. Naturally we went…
It's not often that we get the chance to truly review products over the long term. I mean, 2-3 months is pretty standard, but what about really long term? What about,…
Unless you follow pro road racing, chances are you won't be familiar with the Spanish brand Catlike. Back when I used to care about watching the Grand Tours, I would always…
TAMBA volunteers and CCC workers join forces on the trail. The Lake Tahoe area has seen the addition of many great trails over the last six…
Downtown Asheville, NC (photo: Aaron Chamberlain) Industry Nine occupies a unique position in the world of mountain bike components. Not only do they engineer, design, and…
This trail dog, named "Flow," sticks so close that he's like a third wheel! Deep in the woods of Vermont's Green Mountains, mountain bikers escape to some of New England's…
Gone are the days of one or two dropper posts monopolizing the entire market. While ebikes may have been the main trend on display at Eurobike 2016, after spending some time…
Rapid City is home base for an incredible range of mountain bike trails that crisscross the Black Hills--singetrack that includes everything from fast and flowy to tasty technical trails littered with…
Rumors have been swirling for months now about the first drivetrain release from Box Components. While mountain bike drivetrains have been primarily a two-brand-show for many years, Box thinks that…
Each year, we survey you--our readers--to find out what you think are the best products of the year. Last year, we asked you what you thought was the most innovative brand,…
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron and I offer tips for responsible mountain biking.
Not all Moab mountain bike rides required legs of steel to ascend steep grades, beginner mountain bikers can enjoy the scenery and variety that Moab has to offer.
In this short film, Mountain Bike the Tetons explains what goes into building the world-class trail system in the Wydaho region.
The Leatt DBX 6.0 Carbon full face mountain bike helmet is NOT messing around. Not only does this helmet pack serious safety features, it packages everything into a sleek, accessible package that's every bit…
This is a very nice pump, from the way it handles to how fast it shoves air into your tires Looking for a super sexy Italian-styled…
A mountain bike trip report from Iceland.
Staran, a Gaelic word that means "trail" or "path," is a brand new bike brand out of Canada that's working to offer well spec'd bikes, along with great customer service, at affordable…
A small village on the French side of the Pyrenees. Riders: Juan Garcia and Jordi Bonet / MTB Dreams Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular…
While many, if not most, mountain bikes are easy to slot into their intended category such as cross-ountry, downhill, trail, fat, etc., some recent designs have transcended definition and can play comfortably…
We spotted eight mountain bikes with gearbox drivetrains at Eurobike in 2016.
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…
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