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 and…
Looking to save weight and get rid of that ugly water bottle cage? Check out Fabric's cageless water bottle. I saw this for the first time at Sea Otter last week, and my…
Plus bikes may not have fully trickled down to consumers yet, but if Sea Otter was any indication, it's about to start raining plus bikes on your local trails in 2017 and…
A 2016 Santa Cruz Hightower test ride review.
The Arktos is a carbon fiber trail bike from Alchemy, a small Denver company that's dedicated to hand-building bikes in the USA.
The new Trek Farley EX 9.8, equipped with Bontrager's new Drop Line post In what turned out to be a bit of a theme for this year's Sea…
The new Trek Farley EX 9.8 The biggest news by far from Trek's Sea Otter Launch was the addition of a full suspension Farley fat bike to their line.…
Five mountain bike helmets with MIPS technology from Smith, Scott, Lazer, Giro, and Bell compared.
A look at Topeak stash tools.
Rocky Mountain recently launched a brand new 27.5+ bike called the Pipeline, and at Sea Otter last week I got a chance to take one out for a quick test ride. While the trails at Fort…
I never really imagined myself on a full-suspension fatbike. My very first fatty a few years ago was a black Surly Pug Ops, a capable but beefy steed weighing in around 38…
In this episode we interview Transylvania Epic (TSE) Stage Race director Mike Kuhn and find out what makes the TSE the beloved "singletrack summer camp" experience it has become.
Santa Cruz Bicycles has just donated $500,000 to help build trails in the San Vicente Redwoods near the town of Santa Cruz, California, the Santa Cruz Sentinel reports. An anonymous donor has also matched…
We test the Osprey Moki, a mountain bike hydration backpack designed specifically for kids.
I recently had the opportunity to travel to Georgia for the Maxxis Appalachian Summit to test out some tires, check out the local trails, and hang out with others in the mountain bike…
The Ritchey Vector EVO Streem is a minimally padded and lightweight mountain bike saddle with a unique support system.
Industry Nine has just announced two new rims: the UL235 and the EN305. Both rims featured updated bead hook designs, as well as other improvements. Here are the quick deets from Industry…
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 needed more evidence that wide tires make mountain biking easier and more forgiving, look no further than Specialized's recent announcement of a whole new wheel size for kids bikes: 24+!…
All photos via Rocky Mountain Rocky Mountain has just announced their inaugural entry into the 27.5+ market: the Pipeline. This is an aggressive, carbon trail bike built for…
While Fall Outerbike in Moab tends to draw many more riders and vendors as well as provide full access to The Whole Enchilada, Outerbike's Spring edition is still a nice way to…
All photos courtesy of Yeti The new SB5.5c from Yeti is a 29er sporting 5.5 inches (140mm) of Switch Infinity rear travel. However, Yeti is maintaining the front/rear…
You may have clicked on this article while asking yourself, “what the heck does he mean, ‘Over a Beer?’ I’m so not “over" beer—give me all the beers! I need more beers…
All photos courtesy of Ibis Cycles Ibis has just launched 6 new asymmetric rims--4 in carbon and 2 in aluminum. The new wheels consist of the 742, 942, 735,…
Editor’s Note: Walter Rhein is a cyclist who rides road bikes, mountain bikes, and everything in between. He's also a father, a husband, a son, and a friend. The opinions expressed in…
Editor's Note: Full disclosure: Aaron worked at Maxxis from 2010 until early 2015, when he joined the Singletracks team. Also, he's not neutral on his feelings towards Mulberry Gap--it's one of his "most…
I have to admit, when I first started riding mountain bikes, the concept of a singlespeed was a little odd. Gears seemed natural. We had come up with the idea to use…
While the idea of a fighter pilot-style heads up display might have seemed impossible just a decade ago, recent products like Google Glass and Garmin's Varia Vision have given us a glimpse of what…
If Pisgah is on your bucket list, be sure to tune in for tips on planning your visit!
Mavic has just announced their revamped Crossmax Pro and Crossmax Elite wheels. The new wheelsets both feature a wider 22mm internal rim width and have dropped the bead hooks in favor of…
"Josh Bryceland takes you down Lourdes World Cup track, which is host to the opening round of the series this year! Flat out and rough from start to finish..."
The Mountain Bike Hall of Fame exists to honor individuals and groups "whose activities in mountain biking have made a significant contribution to the sport, having lasting influence on a national and/or…
I’ve never really considered myself a “tomboy” but let’s face it, I’m not really a “girlie girl" either. As far back as I can remember, my choices in bicycles have always been…
Hot on the heels of the announcement from six bike industry shock manufacturers that they had settled on new metric sizing for rear shocks, RockShox has released two brand-new metric-sized shocks: the Deluxe…
I'm not a big knee guard guy... until I hit my knee on a ride, and then I swear I'll wear knee guards on every ride, from now on! But then I don't, usually…
Take something simple we largely ignore, then re-think it, and maximize it to the highest degree. Now let's talk about the seat post. Most saddle-to-post junctions use a set of metal or…
Whistler-Blackcomb recently announced a new "Renaissance" expansion, in which they plan to invest $345 million in expanding various parts of the resort. While this expansion will be rolled out in three phases and…
Sustainable Trails Coalition (STC) opposes legalizing electrically powered or assisted off-road bicycles (e-bikes) on any Wilderness trail anywhere in the United States. STC’s goal is narrow. It is to restore and/or improve…
Although it was an extremely ride-productive year for me, looking back on 2015, I really fell short in the pre-season planning department. In fact, out of three goals I had set for myself and…
A review of the Patagonia Dirt Craft mountain bike shorts.
According to a recent article published on SFGATE.com, Marin County will begin enforcing a 15mph speed limit on mountain bike trails in their open space areas. "Beginning this month, park rangers will…
It is no secret to most of you that frequent the pages of Singletracks.com that mountain bikers can be, at times, “overwhelmingly enthusiastic” about their sport. I recently turned 37 years old. I…
photo: Magnus, of Iceland One of my all-time favorite hydration packs is an older Dakine Nomad. It's a good size for all-day rides, but not huge. The only…
In case you haven't heard of it, Strava is a website/mobile app that allows you to share information about your mountain bike rides using GPS data collected during the ride. The social…
Before racing in the Trans-Sylvania Epic (TSE) last year, I had never ridden my bike in Pennsylvania. To say that I was impressed with the trails there and the overall quality of the…
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we talk about what to expect from Sea Otter next week and discuss Greg's opinion that mountain biking has an identity crisis.
A new mountain bike advocacy group has been gaining momentum after recognizing a gaping, black hole in current mountain bike access laws. It turns out the 1973 Agreement Governing the Activities of States on…
Just last week, SRAM released the new Eagle XX1 and XO1 drivetrain that left many riders scratching their heads. Questions immediately swirled about the viability and utility of a 1x12 system, and…
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