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…
The Kingsbury Stinger trail near Lake Tahoe is nearing completion, transforming bootleg downhill routes into 4.5 miles of sustainable, multi-use singletrack.
We got a chance to tour the Industry Nine factory located in Asheville, North Carolina.
Adam Morse and his trail dog Flow shred pristine Vermont singletrack through the Green Mountains in this beautifully-shot edit.
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**Option 1:** Five new dropper posts from Eurobike 2016, including first-time offerings from e*thirteen, Fox, and Shimano with features from mechanical to electronic.
**Option 2:** Eurobike 2016 showcased five fresh dropper posts, with Fox, Shimano, and e*thirteen entering the increasingly competitive adjustable seatpost market.
**Option 3:** The dropper post market heats up with five new models at Eurobike, including maiden offerings from Fox, Shimano, and e*thirteen.
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…
Box Components enters the drivetrain market with an innovative single-lever shifter and backward-swinging derailleur technology, offering competitive pricing against SRAM and Shimano.
Based on reader votes, the Santa Cruz Hightower tops our list of 2016's most innovative mountain bikes, with plus-sized compatibility being the year's hottest trend.
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.
Mountain Bike the Tetons reveals the dedicated work and planning behind creating world-class singletrack in the Wyoming-Idaho region.
The Leatt DBX 6.0 Carbon full face helmet delivers exceptional safety features, remarkable comfort, and thoughtful design in a surprisingly lightweight package.
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.
Canadian brand Staran offers the FSM-140, a well-spec'd 140mm trail bike with X-Fusion suspension, 1x11 XT drivetrain, and quality components for just $3,600 CAD.
Living near world-class Colorado trails, Greg Heil now travels not to find better riding, but to discover different trails and unique cultural experiences.
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.
A borrowed Stumpjumper saves the day at Snowshoe, proving capable on technical East Coast terrain despite some suspension tuning quirks.
When it comes to price, the Yakima HoldUp presents a good value compared to the competition.
Yeti debuts their first 27.5+ bike with the SB5+, featuring redesigned geometry, elevated chainstays, and new affordable Carbon frame options starting at $4,699.
RST's new inverted Rebel fork offers 80-140mm travel for XC and trail bikes, competing with RockShox RS-1 while accommodating 27.5+ tires.
The RST Renegade fat bike fork offers 80-120mm travel with straight or tapered steerer options, filling a gap left by RockShox Bluto.
Despite losing Boulder-White Clouds trails to Wilderness designation, Sun Valley still offers hundreds of miles of epic singletrack worth riding.
Maxxis expands their retro Skinwall tire lineup with the popular Ikon XC tire, now available in 27.5" and 29" models with 2.2" width.
Rocky Mountain's new Suzi Q fat bikes feature 27.5-inch wheels and race-oriented geometry designed to shatter the "slow, plodding fat bike" stereotype.
Mike Van Abel has resigned as IMBA Executive Director after 12 years, with Dan Brillon serving as interim director while the board searches for a replacement.
Sun Valley offers 700+ miles of fast, flowy XC singletrack—rare these days—with the epic Osberg's Ridgeline delivering 33 miles of high-altitude riding through stunning burn zones.
Sun Valley, Idaho offers endless cross-country singletrack and surprisingly accessible mountain biking experiences, whether you're camping on a shoestring or staying downtown.
Photo: Brice Shirbach At some point, most of us probably dream of getting paid to ride bikes. It sounds perfect, right? Turning something you love into…
Niner's new aluminum RIP 9 mirrors its carbon sibling with 150mm travel, 29 or 27+ compatibility, starting at $3,500.
It seems the topic of trail booby trapping, AKA trail terrorism, has been in the news a lot lately. We sat down to discuss just what the heck is going on out there.
Quintessential Colorado on the Colorado Trail. At nearly 500 miles, few will ride it all, but all should ride at least some of it. (photo: Bob Ward)…
The Commencal DH V4 is a bike that really stands out The direct-to-consumer company Commencal is not only giving larger manufacturers a run for their money on…
Rocky Mountain brings back the Slayer with 165mm travel, carbon construction, adjustable geometry, and sleek single-sided pivot hardware starting at $4,200.
The top of Moon Rocks just outside of Davis, WV. When you first arrive at Big Bear Lake, West Virginia, you may not necessarily be inclined…
Commencal updates their popular META trail bike with more travel, Boost spacing, metric shocks, and refined geometry while keeping prices impressively competitive.
Does $37 for a cycling GPS sound too good to be true? With name-brand cycling GPS units starting at $130 and selling for as much as $500 (or even more), mountain bikers may be…
The Acre shorts by Mission Workshop - a supremely classy addition to any rider's wardrobe Due to societal norms, the vast majority of the population will…
The Wolf Tooth crew launches Otso Cycles with the versatile Voytek carbon hardtail, accommodating 26" fat, 27.5+, and 29+ wheels with adjustable geometry.
Stop drinking from that funky bladder and follow these tips to get your reservoir back into pristine condition!
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**BLM investigation reveals Colorado wire incident was an old electric fence on unofficial cattle trail, not intentional booby trap.**
Switzerland's Nino Schurter and Sweden's Jenny Rissveds claimed XC mountain bike gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics, both riding Scott's new ultralight Spark.
The comment section of our article, "Yelp Reviews Reveal 8 Ways Bike Shops Fail Customers" was loaded and enlightening, and we thank you for well-thought input. Here is what we gleaned…
In this episode we discuss the use of electronics on the trail, everything from GPS to cameras, smartphones to music.
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