Travis Stephens Service Manager BikeSource, Overland Park, Kansas Your bike is hurting on the inside. And it may just decide to lay down on the job. Even if Travis Stephens didn’t…
Smith debuted the Forefront Helmet a few seasons ago, and it was polarizing. After all, it didn't really look like any other mountain bike helmet on the market. It was less…
Photo via Pix11 Broadcast Trail booby traps have been discovered at High Mountain Park Preserve in Northern New Jersey, and officials are asking local trail users…
What are the most popular shorts among Singletracks members?
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we talk about some of the bikes we have in for testing and preview some of the destinations we're visiting this summer.
Diggin' deep at the High School Mountain Bike Championships. Photo by Karl Nielsen. As I rode haphazardly through the streets of Berkeley in search of the world…
We all know that very specific smell of bike clothes that have seen one too many days in the saddle. After so many times through the washing machine the smell seems…
The overall design and shape are designed to shed muck and provide a light, wide, stable platform Canfield Bros has just launched a re-iteration of their…
photo: mmbhof.org The Mountain Bike Hall of Fame (MBHOF) just announced the 2016 inductees and the official ceremony is set for October 1 in Fairfax, CA…
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 and…
We test the Endura Singletrack 10L hydration backpack for mountain biking.
photo: Garreth Clear // Daily Mail A mountain biker in Australia recently had an iPhone he was carrying in his pocket explode on him during a ride at…
The new adage when it comes to MTB rims, "wider is better," just got another endorsement from WTB. The company announced their popular Frequency and KOM rims are now available in 29mm inner width configurations, for…
Your chain lube questions answered, plus 6 recommended lubes for your bike.
Timberjack 27.5+ GX1 Of the two new hardtails in the Salsa lineup, the Woodsmoke might grab more attention because it's flashier, but their other latest bike is more than…
The Chunk in action. All photos courtesy of Terrene. The tire industry is known to be cost-prohibitive, due to the significant costs for tire molds, tooling,…
Woodsmoke Carbon 29+ GX1 With a motto like "Adventure By Bike," I figured it wouldn't be long before Salsa Cycles launched a fun, plus-sized hardtail. After all,…
Illustration by Aaron Mann Online reviews are the great equalizer in today's market, giving the consumer a powerful voice and an informed choice. Even poorly delivered, incomprehensible rants--from strangers,…
Still not sure what enduro even means? Then you definitely don't want to miss this episode!
Bikepacking, or "amatuer homeless personing" as my friend Dicky likes to call it, can seem intimidating. You need all this special gear, right? You've got to pack it all just so.…
Justin Mark/1st Place ST6 40+ Solo Men The 2016 edition of the Singletrack 6 in British Columbia, Canada, wrapped up yesterday. Stages 5 and 6 saw the…
Photo from the Camp Tamarancho Flow Trail Facebook Page A spike strip constructed from rusty metal screws was recently discovered "less than a mile from the White Hill…
The Mukluk Carbon XO1. All photos by Mike Riemer of Salsa Cycles. The Salsa Mukluk was one of the first production fat bikes ever, helping to…
My better half shredding the new Surly Karate Monkey 27.5+ at Northstar, CA during the Saddle Drive event earlier this week. The Surly Karate Monkey, or…
One of the many riders that enjoyed the Whole Uncalada at the 15th Annual Yeti Tribe Gathering I have a confession to make. I am a…
I spent a lot of time at Saddle Drive this year riding and talking about bikes with plus-sized tires (or at least plus-compatible). It definitely seems to be the theme of…
In addition to a couple new bikes and some revamps, Salsa has introduced its new line of bags, the EXP series, for 2017. These bags are designed specifically to fit on their…
The rumors have been swirling for months, but it's been confirmed: PricePoint.com is going out of business. PricePoint has been one of the premier sources of online mountain bike parts in…
By 7:30am I’m already sweating through my jersey, and we haven’t even started biking yet. Miguel leads the way, picking through the maelstrom of the early morning market, our loaded bikes in…
Stolen Goat is a cycling apparel brand based in the UK (manufactured in Belgium and Italy) with a full line of men's and women's jerseys, bibs, and accessories. They focus on…
The new SkyRise rooftop tent from Yakima (all images courtesy of Yakima) File this one under "Aaron's Christmas Wishlist." The SkyRise is Yakima's first entry into…
Competitors in the Singletrack 6 are 2/3 of the way through the race! Stage 3 saw the race move an hour west from the start in Fernie, to Cranbrook. This stage covered…
Photo: Colton Lock 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…
Given a stem is a relatively cheap, easy-to-replace, and a low-maintenance item, I enjoy swapping mine out on a regular basis. Because the stem hasn't seen recent leaps in innovation and differences…
When it comes to mountain biking in British Columbia, most people think of the North Shore, Squamish, and, of course, Whistler. While there's no doubt those places are amazing, there's also…
You don't have to carry all your gear to do a multi-day ride. Lots of us dream of loading the bike for a multi-day backcountry adventure,…
Santa Cruz Andes Pacifico 2016 - The Movie from Montenbaik.com on Vimeo. This 48-minute feature-length movie gives you a in-depth look at the Andes Pacifico enduro race in Chile. The next…
Woodsmoke 29+ XO1 in Warm Red.All photos courtesy of Salsa Cycles.Photography by http://www.scottharaldson.com Salsa Cycles' annual product launch event, dubbed "Saddle Drive," is currently taking place…
Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Area in Colorado, with some very bikeable trails located in this beautiful valley. Photo taken on a backpacking trip. In response to the…
Note: check out the latest list of the best mountain bike trails in the USA and Canada. Each year Singletracks ranks the most popular mountain bike trails based on the number and quality…
In this episode we talk about our top 10 USA mountain bike destinations.
Photo courtesy of Rio 2016 If you can brave the Zika virus and reports of rampant crime and corruption, tickets are now on sale for spectating the cross…
If you're interested in tracking power data for your mountain bike training, good luck. There simply aren't many choices available on the market at the moment. At Interbike last fall I made it…
My main ambition for 2016 was to challenge my personal limits by getting started bikepacking. While a torn ACL and subsequent rehab has slowed my roll substantially, I've still been working…
High above Santa Rosa in Annadel State Park Before my recent visit, I knew very little about Santa Rosa, California. I knew it was in Sonoma…
This article is focused primarily on the amenities and culture found in Santa Rosa, California. For more details on the mountain bike trails, be sure to read my other article. While…
Photo: Alan Mckinstry "A Northern Irish mountain biker found fishing line strung between trees on trails at Cavehill Country Park yesterday," Dirt reports. The mountain biker in…
Would a mountain bike ruin the Wilderness nature of this image? I don't think so. (Taken while backpacking in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness.) Editor’s Note: “Over a…
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