As I recovered from ACL repair surgery, the doctors told me that biking was great for my range of motion, and an excellent way to stay in shape with a vulnerable ACL.…
The Shasta Lemurian Classic mountain bike race occurs at the end of every April and is a harbinger of summer. Taking its name from a mythical, advanced race of small people-like beings…
The Bitterroot National Forest has just released their updated travel management plan, which includes the closure of 180 miles of singletrack to mountain bikes, due to the trails' inclusion in two different…
Mountaintown Overlook along the gravel to the top of the Mountaintown Creek trail. Photo: Aaron Chamberlain. I've lived in Georgia off and on for most of my life…
Are you looking for a super light pair of mountain bike shoes? Check this video of the Northwave Extreme Tech MTB shoes for an in-depth review of how they perform. At 240…
Editor’s Note: "Over a Beer" is a regular opinion column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, the opinions expressed in this commentary are his alone…
If you've ever searched for padded shorts online, you'll find a wide array of briefs that mostly resemble a corrugated diaper. Most padded shorts seem well suited if you plan to crash at…
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast Greg talks with the 2016 Arizona Trail 750 winner and Bikepackers Magazine co-founder, Neil Beltchenko.
To say that I was skeptical of this jacket’s performance would be an understatement. How could something this thin possibly keep me from freezing in the winter? I quickly learned a valuable…
No doubt the Atlas crank from Race Face has stood the test of time, and while their other cranks (Next SL, SixC, and Turbine) enjoyed an earlier upgrade to Race Face's modular Cinch…
A review of the Race Face Chester flat pedals for mountain biking.
Photo: Jeff Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular opinion column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, the opinions expressed in…
Seth shows beginner mountain bikers how to jump.
MTBparks.com recently ran their annual Best Bike Parks Survey, and the results are finally live! These Riders' Choice awards are based on respondents to MTBparks's extensive survey. Without further ado, here's…
While I love to travel and go ride far-away places, I also love to explore in my own backyard. It never ceases to amaze me just how much great riding there is…
Bikepark Leogang, ngustria. Photo courtesy of Bikepark Leogang Time to gear up and make your plans for hitting the park this summer! Here's a quick reference list with…
Popularized by lumberjacks, farmers, woodsmen, and Pearl Jam, flannel--a lightweight, warm, soft fabric--is also a great option for mountain biking during those nasty, unpredictable transition months during spring and fall. This year, as…
We start by talking about what eMTBs are and dive into the controversy surrounding them.
These days, it’s easy to overlook socks, the unsung hero of foot coverings, protecting our feet from the effects of low temperature, perspiration, abrasion, and any number of podiatric discomforts. Most of…
29 M Scalpel Si Crb 4. All photos courtesy of Cannondale. The Scalpel is Cannondale's no-holds-barred cross country race bike, designed to excel on the world cup XC…
The new RockShox SID World Cup The SID has always been RockShox's XC race fork, but over the years it did see some changes that made it more…
A flow trail "typically contains features like banked turns, rolling terrain, various types of jumps, and consistent and predictable surfaces." With that definition in mind...
Looking for something to do this weekend? If you live in the SF Bay area, you should definitely go to the 18th Annual Trips for Kids fundraiser! For just $25 you get…
At Sea Otter this month we asked about a dozen mountain bike industry insiders a simple question: "What are the things you want to see more and less of from the industry over…
I'm always happy to test out new jerseys, so I was excited to get the offer from Nalini to test their Phantom Green SS jersey. Nalini is Italian, and there's just something…
Nalini calls the Miles their "baggy" mountain bike shorts, and I'm always excited to get more pairs of shorts like these. I use my bicycle every day to pick up my 5-year-old from…
Shimano has just announced the release of a mountain bike-specific ebike drivetrain/motor, dubbed STePS MTB, which is slotted into their lineup at the XT level. While Shimano had previously offered ebike drivetrains…
Colin Furze is a British inventor and mad scientist who is dedicated to building machines that defy common sense as we know it. His latest? A fully-functional hover bike prototype that actually…
Catharine Pendrel/Silver Star Mountain Resort, Vernon, B.C., Canada As the resident--and likely, lone--stage racer here at Singletracks, I'm always on the look out for fun and challenging events.…
One small sign that the future of biking might become more inclusive.
I have owned a couple of Polar products and been pleased with them. The company appears to have a healthy relationship between industrial design and functionality that is rare. Consider the M400…
IMBA has announced that they are conducting a survey of their members to "gather members' input and insight on IMBA's plans for 2016 to 2020." However, in order to participate in the…
Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular opinion column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, the opinions expressed in this commentary are his alone…
Kings Mountain as seen from Crowders Mountain State Park. Photo: ncparks.gov. IMBA and the Tarheel Trailblazers are working with State and National Parks on designing a brand-new 16-mile…
Lifebeam's tagline, "We make the world's most advanced wearable instruments for measuring human performance," is a bold one, to be certain. Over the past several months, I've used my own cranium as…
The third generation Santa Cruz Tallboy officially adds 27.5+ compatibility and goes longer, lower, and slacker.
Spring is upon us. The weather is warming up, and the snow is on its way out. It’s time to get out and ride, but chances are your local trails are in…
Box Components new 1x11 drivetrain Box Components has been working on this drivetrain for years now, but it's looking like it's nearing production. In fact, Box says it…
Salsa's new trail bike - the Redpoint - is a looker Whilst booking it between appointments at Sea Otter, I saw someone wheeling around a shiny turquoise and…
Over the past 18 months we've seen an explosion of plus bikes hitting the market, so we wondered: "Who is buying these bikes and what are the most popular configurations?" As usual, we uncovered…
Aaron and Jeff provide a recap of Sea Otter 2016 while filling in Greg on what he missed this year.
I have two little girls, a 5-year-old and a 3-year-old, and I haven't had any luck getting them to ride the push-bikes I bought for them. Push-bikes have been the rage lately,…
Scheduling your gravel ride for mid-April in Wisconsin can be a bit of a risk. In the 5 years that the Mammoth Gravel Classic (MGC) has been running, it has been rerouted once…
Vittoria had two exciting new products for plus bikes at Sea Otter this year: the Cannoli and Deamion-Plus. The Cannoli tire will be offered in both 27.5 and 29er sizes (3.0" wide)…
Surly Instigator. Photo: Greg Heil. Surly introduced a 26+ bike about 3 years ago but since that time, we really haven't seen any others. Then, at Interbike six months ago, I saw a…
Can you tell a difference between these two bikes? There's no doubt that today's 150-160mm-travel bikes are extremely capable. Most of the current crop of long-legged trail bikes…
Santa Cruz, California-based Praxis Works got their start making bottom brackets, but over the past few years their component line has exploded. They're now producing cassettes, chainrings, cranks, and as we found…
Have you ever participated in a mountain bike race that was poorly run and frustrating? On the flipside, are there races that have had a great vibe and went off without a…
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