Editor’s Note: John Fisch is an avid backcountry enthusiast who hikes, bikes and backpacks at every opportunity. While John is a regular contributor to Singletracks.com, the opinions expressed in this commentary are his alone and…
On this Episode In this episode, we talk about how Singletracks got its start in the late 1990s and also talk about where the site is headed in 2016 and beyond.
Bicycle Retailer reports that Giant USA will begin direct-to-consumer sales via their website by August 2016. However, in this case "direct to consumer" is a bit of a misnomer, because while parts…
Bicycle Retailer reports that Shimano has slashed wholesale and retail prices on many components above the SLX level, although price cuts aren't uniform across the board. Changes in prices range from a…
Long distance trails hold a special allure for outdoorsy folks, and judging by the success of Cheryl Strayed's Wild and Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods, the notion holds sway for…
The BULLS brand was launched by German bike distributor ZEG in 1997 and began making a name for itself in the mid 2000s with big marathon and stage race wins by Team BULLS riders. The…
With the 2016 North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) in Sacramento, CA, coming up at the end of the month, we've been getting plenty of press releases from companies that will be attending. This…
With the release of SRAM's GX drivetrain last year we finally exclaimed, "Ah, now 1x11 is actually affordable!" And that is undoubtedly still the case for that drivetrain: GX offers an incredible value…
"Fat is Here to Stay" was the title of Gary Sjoquist's first presentation. Sjoquist is the Advocacy Director for Quality Bicycle Products (QBP), the host of the Fat Bike Summit held during…
Alabama may not boast the big east coast mountain ranges that can be found in nearby Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina, but the Appalachian Mountains actually do extend into northern Alabama, providing…
Native Eyewear has long been a purveyor of quality sunglasses for adventurous outdoor pursuits. As a lifelong outdoor enthusiast as well as a dedicated mountain biker for the last 15 years (who goes through…
No mountain bike event brings it all together like the mountain bike festival. Whether you're looking for a race, relaxation, guided group rides, or just some shit-eating-grin good times, these fat tire…
Editor's Note: Singletracks does not encourage or condone underage alcohol consumption or excessive drinking. If you're underage according to local law, choose to abstain, or just can't stand when people geek out…
Nobby Nic 3.0 Announced late summer 2015, the Torrent 7 is Norco's "aggressive" all-mountain hardtail and also happens to be the BC-based bike company's first crack at the increasingly-popular 27.5+ game. Located within earshot of the…
On this Episode In this podcast episode we try to answer the question: How much suspension travel is necessary? We talk about how suspension can affect a bike's geometry and how to choose…
I set out to determine just how much added rolling resistance low tire pressures produce, and to try to find the sweet spot where both rolling resistance and traction are optimized.
SQlab's 611 Active saddle's neck and nose are set lower than the rear, providing a uniform pressure reduction for the perineum and pubic bones.
Over the past few years, Western North Carolina has really come into its own as a destination for outdoor activities of all types. But it's also become a hub for companies that…
Silver Plume is a small historic mining town located along the I-70 corridor in central Colorado, one of many kitschy attractions en route to the ski resorts that dot the same stretch of…
Sure, you've probably heard talk about riding in Sedona, but there's so much more to Arizona than just Sedona.
photo: Chris Daniels Vibrocore is a complex, low density material filling the inside of the Spike 800 Race Team Edition handlebar in an effort, by Spank, to dissipate surface-induced vibration…
photo: Scott Anderson On this Episode In this episode we talk about this week's mountain bike news including the mechanical doping scandal, the new Hightower 29er/27.5+ bike from Santa Cruz, and the Fat…
Borealis is relatively new to the fat bike market, but made a very big impression with the introduction of the Yampa and Echo. The Crestone is a refinement of those technologies, with…
"Pinhoti" means Turkey Home in Creek Indian; the route is blazed with the turkey foot symbol (photo: Jeff Barber) The Pinhoti Trail is one of the premiere hiking…
Click here to read Part 1! Most of Friday, January 28, was spent indoors, but was worth every minute of captivity. We attended the Crested Butte Regional Fat Bike Summit, which is…
This was not my first bike, though it should have been. I had tried several pedal bikes with and without training wheels prior to this one, with pretty dismal results. I couldn’t…
In cold weather endurance riding, survival is the chief concern. In the midst of the 2016 Tuscobia 75, Dallas Wynne, cyclist and member of the Woolly Bicycle Club, arrived at Ed’s pit stop…
In 1976, Crested Butte inadvertently played a pivotal role in the history of mountain biking with the first "Annual Pearl Pass Tour." Solidly entrenched in the mountain bike culture, Crested Butte has…
Santa Cruz has just announced an all-new mountain bike in their lineup: the Hightower 27.5+/29er. This new rig is available stock in both wheel size configurations and can be switched between the…
Editor’s Note: Dustin Gaddis has raced a slew of endurance MTB events and has helped coordinate races ranging from a local time trial to a national championship, but he isn't very fast in…
A hidden motor was discovered in a bike at the UCI Cyclocross World Championships this past weekend. The offending rider was Femke Van den Driessche (Team Kleur op Maat). This is outstanding as…
News has reached us that freerider Kelly McGarry has died while riding in New Zealand this weekend. Having met Kelly briefly, in addition to watching probably all of his videos, I can…
I hooked up with “The Gerries” at China Camp State Park on a warm, late fall morning, and the eight of us suited up for a front-side loop through bay and oak…
To be honest, I've been aiming to get away from riding with a pack for some time now. I find that it causes extra strain on my back, not to mention the annoyance of…
What's your favorite mountain bike trail in the Philippines?
Hope Technology is a company known for their no B.S., made in the UK, machined components. Probably like many of you, my first set of "nice" hubs were from Hope. Those Pro…
Along with their crankset, Hope sent over their Slick Chain Device for review. It's a chain guide intended to be run with a 1x drivetrain. Unfortunately, the Zen TRAIL frame that I used for…
photo: jtorlando25 On this Episode In this episode, Aaron and I talk about indoor bike parks, the newest member of the STC's board, and our favorite MTB videos shared this week.
All too easily travel with bikes is forgotten. Weekend playtime, often destined for so many things, too easily evaporates into a short ride from the front door. If you’re lucky, maybe you…
"Riding the exposed section of Portal in Moab Utah with Kyle Mears. This trail has claimed lives. This trail must be respected, please be careful. One slip to the left and its…
While threats of trail closure continue to climb at an alarming rate, a relatively new concept of riding is on the rise and sweeping the nation (and beyond) in the form of…
Winter can be rough. While I love snow, riding bikes in the snow, and the occasional ski day, the cold and many hours of darkness tend to sap my motivation. For times…
Back in 2014, a video surfaced of a supposed grizzly bear charge, recorded on GoPro--but it has been debunked as a fake. This is not that video. Instead, this is a true…
Photo: Greg Heil Last week we received word that John Bliss, former chair of the IMBA board of directors, had joined the Sustainable Trails Coalition. And now we…
photo courtesy of Lumberyard, Portland, OR Keep reading Singletracks articles long enough and, come wintertime if you don't fat bike, suddenly you feel like a 26" wheel--forgotten like yesterday's lunch and…
If you're out on the trail getting rad, it's in your best interest to also look rad while doing so, because if you're not stylish while out on the singletrack, what's the…
I've come to the conclusion that there are many crappy fat bikes on the market today. From poor component choices (wheels and tires), to poor geometry creating awkward handling, to excessively high weights,…
Newly appointed Sustainable Trails Coalition board member (and former IMBA board president) John Bliss. The Sustainable Trails Coalition (STC) is adding former IMBA board president John Bliss to its…
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