Updated 9/2/2015: The wrong version of the Riot was referenced originally. This article has been updated to reflect the correct bike model and specs from the REI website. REI recently brought the…
See what I did there? Get a grip? Because this article is about grips. Don't roll your eyes like that. Bad puns are required by law in this bicycle journalism game. Ask…
Late last week WTB announced a new 27.5+ tire, the Trail Boss 3.0. The Trail Boss has always been a popular "all rounder" tire, and the 3.0 version promises to take things…
The local bike shop (LBS) is dying. Maybe not in the same lightning speed fashion 26-inch wheels are, but at the very least local bike brick-and-mortar is bonking. In fact, independent bicycle dealers…
A couple Yeti Bettys grinding out a climb during the 14th Annual Yeti Tribe Gathering in Steamboat. Photo: Bob Ward Local bike shops (LBS) are dropping faster than…
Many people dub tandems the “divorce bike,” especially tandem mountain bikes. After all, what would possess two people to want to maneuver the same vehicle through twisty, turny singletrack and through rock…
Chris Boice, winner of the Pro Men's category, getting air prior to crossing the finish line of stage 3. The New Mexico enduro state champs were recently crowned…
This week Lazer announced the Revolution enduro helmet with a removable chin guard, similar to the wildly-popular Bell Super 2R. Not only that, this modular enduro lid also features an integrated SMS…
Norco Torrent 7.1 Norco quietly added a new bike to their website called the Torrent 7, a 27.5+ trail bike that looks like a blast to ride! The Torrent…
This spring I had the opportunity of a lifetime: I got to spend a full week riding in Sweden. I had an absolutely fantastic time shredding the trails there, and would love to…
Giro has just launched the Montaro helmet, a new MIPS-equipped mountain bike helmet with enhanced coverage over a standard XC model. All photos courtesy of Giro With both…
Yeti revamped their suspension design in 2014 to the Switch Infinity design, and has continued to migrate this design to all of the top-tier bikes in their lineup. With the SB5C and…
In today's mountain biking landscape, you'd be forgiven for thinking that the only way to experience bikepacking would be to head to your local bike shop and pony up your hard-earned Benjamins…
Of all avid cyclists, the percentage who ride with protection (beyond a standard helmet) is pretty low. Many of us don't regularly ride terrain that really demands pads, and for those of…
Keystone Bike Park in Colorado redesigned the TNT trail and man, it looks like a blast! This is the first trail the new Keystone Bike Park Trail Crew has built and judging…
photos: Antonino Palumbo Ahead of Eurobike this week Bianchi has announced two new 27.5+ bikes: the Jab Plus and e-Jab Plus. The Jab Plus is an aluminum hardtail…
Earlier today Pivot announced a revamp of the Mach 6 that promises to "up the enduro ante," and based on what we've read, this is a big upgrade. Already one of the…
Here are a 8 must-visit resorts for your upcoming mountain bike weekend trip.
The closure of the Boulder-White Clouds to mountain bikes thanks to its new Wilderness designation and the coincidentally-timed launch of the Sustainable Trails Coalition is brewing a controversy of epic proportions in…
Snowbasin Ski Resort might be the most underrated XC destination in Utah. If you don’t mind (or like me are kind of a junkie for) a long, technical climb, you’ll be rewarded…
The RFX is back in black! When Turner Bikes released its first RFX in 1999 it was a purpose-built freeride bike and has since seen three revisions. For its fourth showing, the…
Ryders Eyewear has shaken up the sunglasses scene with a new offering designed for those of us that battle the elements for pleasure. There are few things worse than losing visibility due…
In a couple of weeks, I’ll be making the trip from Huntingdon, Pennsylvania to Salida, Colorado for a Singletracks Editorial Team Meet-Up. I decided to take a little extra time off and…
I think Henry Ford said it best: “Whether you think you can, or think you can’t. You’re right.” Self talk has a positive or negative effect on your mountain biking performance and…
The results are in! We surveyed 1,123 mountain bikers to determine the best mountain bike products of 2015, and these are the winners! (Jump to commentary below.) MTB Trends in 2015 This…
Last week IMBA announced their 2015 Epics and as usual, each one of these picks is truly lust-worthy! This year's class includes a trail in Iceland among the US picks and, in…
Fatback announced two new fat bike models this week: the Skookum and Rhino. Each new bike is designed around a 4.8" 26er tire and Fatback claims you can fit a 27.5+ or…
SR Suntour has been in the suspension game for over 25 years, but they've really been making a push into the high-performance end of the market over the past few years. Greg…
While the Alps run for 750 miles and span eight different countries, whenever I dream of going to the Alps to ride or ski, I immediately think of Switzerland. (Source) The Swiss…
Lindarets "Motorbike" T-shirt (photo: Lindarets) It seems like trail access is becoming a more prominent issue lately, particularly with regards to e-bikes. Post an article on the subject…
The "Wilderness Act" of 1964 set governmental wheels in motion banning all mechanized transport in areas deemed "wilderness" by the U.S. Forest Service. As Greg Heil recently wrote about, many are working to…
My intro to the Niner JET 9 Alloy was short and sweet. I received the bike just days before I left for the Trans-Sylvania Epic in May. After just one shakedown ride,…
After moving into a new, larger office in February, Singletracks finally had the space for a proper bike repair workbench. I wanted a workbench that could be used as a work surface…
Editor's Note: Greg Heil is a self-stated fan of backcountry mountain biking, and he can see four different Wilderness areas from his house. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com,…
Over the past couple of years, I've begun to notice that I can no longer beat my body up and expect no consequences. Like it or not, it's a part of getting…
For years Park City, Utah was notable as the only gold-level IMBA Ride Center. Of course, there are a plethora of incredible destinations that haven't chosen to apply as ride centers, so…
If you don't have a strap mount for your GoPro then you aren't getting enough out of your camera. It's as simple as that. I used to think I could get by…
Photo: Industry Nine Asheville, NC-based Industry Nine is launching a new wheelset they're calling Torch Trail S. The wheels are using a revised version of their Torch hubs…
Victoria is geographically the smallest state on the Austrlian mainland, yet it's an extremely diverse location! With a climate that ranges from wet, temperate forests to semi-arid plains to snowy alpine mountains…
It started like the opening scene to a mountain bike movie: in the predawn hours, sleepy cyclists roll out of bed to screeching alarms and pre-packed bags, signaling the anticipation of an…
Nothing finer than an early summer morning in Pisgah (photo: Icon Media Asheville) The Off Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell (ORAMM) has earned a reputation as one of,…
As I mentioned in my preview of the Jerdon Mountain Challenge (JMC), you can think of this race as an intro to the much longer (and much tougher) Off Road Assault on…
Are you passionate about mountain biking, and do you love to share your adventures through carefully-crafted words and photos? We’re looking for an enthusiastic, dependable writer based in California to contribute to…
Trek has just announced that they are going to begin online bike sales, as reported by Bicycle Retailer. This is big news, as they're the first brand of the big three to…
photo: Destination Great Lake Taupo The Te Iringa Trail in the Great Lake Taupo region in New Zealand wasn't known for being mountain bike friendly due to challenging terrain…
Getting to experience a mountain bike destination during the early stages of its development is a rare treat. Such an experience is even more rare in the state of Colorado, a mountain…
Del Norte is home to a very diverse climate, with everything from high alpine trails above treeline to low-desert, and everything in between. For more on Del Norte's geography and what the…
The metaphor of a child entertaining himself on a playground is often used in an attempt to express the sheer joy that we adults find in riding our bikes in the forest.…
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