Do you think that we have a responsibility to recruit new mountain bikers?
If you type in denverbomb.com into your browser, you might expect a visit from guys in suits and dark sedans. Although I visit this mountain bike site regularly, those guys still haven't shown…
As mentioned in my previous test ride review of the Commencal Meta V4, the trails around Laguna Seca are no place for an all-mountain bike. They are, however, a great testing ground…
The Specialized Fatboy has been around for a while now, so it's long past time for me to throw a leg over this 5"-tired fat bike! The Fatboy I tested--the "Pro" model--was…
Oval chainrings are not a new invention. Those that have been in the sport long enough will likely remember Shimano's Bio-Pace chainring, and possibly even shudder. It's important to note up front…
The big story at the 2015 Sea Otter Classic is the widespread introduction of the 27.5+ wheelsize. For those unfamiliar, this is a mid-fat wheelsize featuring approximately 3-inch tires. Stay tuned for…
Interbike is a lot like a gentleman's club for three reasons. First of all, it's in Las Vegas. Second, there's lots to look at, but you're usually not supposed to put your…
It was almost exactly a year ago when the interwebs started buzzing about a new concept bike which paired a 95mm rear suspension frame to a plus-sized 27.5-inch wheel. Making things even…
If any state can claim to be located in Appalachia, it's West Virginia. While geographers and US Census folks may disagree about whether or not West Virginia is located in the South,…
I've been waiting for this ever since I saw my first legit GoPro action camera in person--over 5 years ago. And now it's finally here: the GoPro HEROCast is the smallest, lightest…
Just in time for Sea Otter, Shimano today announces the new Deore XT M8000 group, featuring 11-speed components. For those who aren't familiar with Shimano's (sometimes confusing) naming system, the top of…
My grandmother used to say: "You can't ride two horses with one arse." However, Grandma didn't mountain bike. And if she did, she would completely understand why you need more bikes than…
With all the new product releases this time of year, there's been some talk lately about emerging "standards." Well, not talk so much--mostly just complaining. And hey, I totally get it--we spend…
Photo by Kristen Livingston It's that time of year again: the temperature is rising, the snow is melting, and special interest groups are launching campaigns to allow motorized…
The crew at Sky Tavern is ready to roll the dice as one of three West Coast semi-finalists in the 2015 Bell Built Grant program. Just 20 minutes outside of Reno, NV,…
Photo: 100% For those that follow motocross and downhill racing, 100% is probably a familiar brand. They make a variety of gloves and goggles in an array of…
I've set a lot of mountain biking goals for myself over the years. Some have been challenging, some have been easy. Some have been good ideas, and others turned out very badly.…
The Shimano XTR 11-speed drivetrain has all the quality mountain bikers have come to expect from the XTR name and should be a worthy upgrade for riders looking for an edge.
Halfway between Eugene and Corvallis, nestled in Oregon's majestic coastal range, sits the Alsea Falls Recreational Site which, before Fall 2013, offered little more for mountain bikers than an overgrown, primitive hiking trail among abandoned…
With the full support of land manager Merced Irrigation District, it wouldn't seem right not to build a downhill line through the 700-acre site of wide open terrain descending 800 feet to…
Let me be the first to say that I made a lot of mistakes as a student. For instance, I attempted to grow a beard before any hair would grow on my…
Sure, you could go to a place like Moab or Whistler for a weekend, but you'd barely scratch the surface, and would ultimately do yourself and the wealth of amazing riding there a disservice.
They're calling them the next generation of HD action cameras, and they're named the Garmin VIRB X and VIRB XE. I've read the press release that Garmin sent over, and it reads…
Let me start by saying that details are light on this particular piece. It has not officially hit the street yet. The Singletracks team obtained the sample I have at Interbike's Outdoor…
Everybody has a race that they circle on their calendar and plan for year-round. This event is "the big one," the one you train for, the one that motivates you. For 365…
I can feel the piercing death stares and hear the mumbled expletives even through the magical interwebs. "Why would any mountain biker in their right mind choose to actively bike like a roadie?" Though…
Looking for a stage race to tackle this year? We have you covered! In this preview we've rounded up a handful of the most exotic, highest, longest, unique, and epic multi-day stage…
Last December Jeff reported on a massive trail system coming to Beatty, Nevada. We just received word: the trails in Beatty will be opening on May 2, 2015. …
Brand marketers are in a bit of a pickle these days. They can count Twitter followers and Facebook likes, but sifting through the casual fans to find the die hards is a…
Few people think of visiting the Midwest to begin with but when they do, they don't usually think of Wisconsin. Want to visit lakes? Minnesota claims to have 10,000 of 'em. Want…
Sure, you can do a standard mountain bike race that typically consists of 20-30 miles and maybe 2000 feet of elevation gain. But if you don't finish feeling as though you've been run over…
The New Mexico Enduro Series kicked off with a rocky start for this year's series at the Franklin Mountain State Park at Tom Mays Unit in El Paso, Texas. Franklin Mountain State…
I imagined hosting a mountain bike race was a lot of work, but I didn’t realize how much work until I helped make stop #3 of the 2014 Montana Enduro Series (MES) in…
The 24-hour racing format makes for a very fun race, especially for the somewhat less competitive who just want to get out and push themselves turning cranks and enjoying the revelries that…
Mountain biking is all about pushing your limits and trying something you have never done before. This can mean trying new terrain, hitting that feature that you always skip, or participating in…
Though held in Texas, the kick-off race for the New Mexico Off-Road Series (NMORS) every year is El Paso's Coyote Classic. Since El Paso consistently offers summer-time temperatures and weather, even in early Spring,…
Photo: Brad Holmes If you're a gravity lover, you're most likely painfully aware of how important your helmet can be. Helmets are important for all of us, of…
As Kiefer Sutherland learned all too well, a lot can happen in 24 hours. Certainly, putting in 24 continuous hours on a bike lines up among the greatest of physical challenges. Fortunately,…
I used to get nervous at the start of races. The night prior to an event, I'd toss and turn and fret over how a lack of sleep might affect my performance.…
Many of us riders love a good competition every now and then, but for some of us who may or may not have a few screws loose, a 100k race just isn't…
The view from the Bear Creek Overlook The idea behind the Singletracks Brutal Loop was to put together a long route that hit as much great North Georgia singletrack…
While checking out the race schedule on the Mountain Goat Adventures website, I noticed a company called Traxxion Dynamics listed under the sponsor section. I have lived and raced bikes in Georgia…
This titanium mountain bike frame is built up with high-end components.
We're excited to announce that Singletracks has partnered with Google Field Trip to provide mountain bike trail and travel information in the free Google Field Trip app (Android and iOS). Field Trip…
SRAM has just announced their brand-new drivetrain groupset, dubbed "GX." GX is available in 3 different configurations: 2x11 (previously only available in Shimano XTR), 1x11, and 2x10, depending on your preference. However,…
The first stop in our new Five2Ride series is Wyoming. If any state in the union can still claim to be the Wild West, it's Wyoming. With only 584,000 people residing in…
Cycling apparel can be split into two different categories: one category of gear will draw wide-eyed stares and will have mothers covering their childrens' eyes if you wear it anytime you're off…
The best thing about bikes is going. Going up hill. Going down hill. Going big or going home. But all that going has to end some time, and if you're not equipped…
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