Hope's lightweight Slick Chain Device pairs machined aluminum with engineered plastic to silently prevent chain drops on demanding 1x drivetrains.
Aaron and Jeff discuss indoor bike parks, welcome the newest Singletracks Community board member, and share their favorite mountain bike videos from the week.
Escape your local loop and rediscover mountain biking's true spirit of adventure on New Zealand's hidden trails beyond Queenstown and Rotorua.
Kyle Mears rides Moab's notorious Portal Trail, where one wrong move on the exposed slickrock could be fatal. Respect the consequences.
Indoor mountain bike parks are sweeping the nation, offering refuge from bad weather, closed trails, and winter snow while providing year-round skill development.
Frozen Fat is an intimate Pennsylvania fat bike festival featuring winter camping, bonfires, beer, and two days of rowdy riding with great friends.
A grizzly sow charged two mountain bikers three times on a Jasper, Alberta trail in this heart-pounding GoPro footage from 2013.
Former IMBA chair John Bliss explains why he joined the Sustainable Trails Coalition, citing bureaucracy and IMBA's unwillingness to challenge Wilderness access restrictions.
Indoor bike parks offer a physically demanding off-season alternative to fat biking, helping riders perfect skills like pumping, jumping, and cornering in a controlled environment.
Aspire's Acclaimed sunglasses combine model-worthy style with featherweight flexibility, though sizing down is recommended to prevent slippage on rough terrain.
The 2016 Kona Wo is a nimble, lightweight fat bike with natural handling and solid components that won't break the bank.
Former IMBA board president John Bliss joins Sustainable Trails Coalition's board as the group prepares to introduce legislation addressing the bicycle ban in wilderness areas.
While the rest of the United States has been blanketed in snow, rendering all but the fortunate owners of fat bikes left to dream of summer singletrack, Florida has refused to participate…
Wolf Tooth's USA-made narrow-wide chainring delivered flawless chain retention on a 9-speed hardtail, even when ignoring the manufacturer's optimization recommendations.
Exploring the deep connection between mountain biking and craft beer culture, plus why riders can't seem to get enough of IPAs and Pale Ales.
Lindarets' Boostinator adapts select 100x15mm and 142x12mm hubs to Boost spacing for $25-$40, requiring wheel re-dishing and rotor spacers.
The Virb X and XE were first announced in April 2015, after Garmin recognized that "without data, it's just video," which has become the springboard phrase to market their latest contribution to the…
Garmin's Combo Mount consolidates GPS and camera into one handlebar clamp, but low camera angles and incompatibility with 35mm bars limit its appeal.
Five women will bikepack through Nepal's Himalayas to build a greenhouse, proving that selfish motivations can lead to selfless adventures that inspire change.
Marines confiscated 45+ mountain bikes from riders who allegedly strayed from Sycamore Canyon trails onto military property, facing $500 fines to reclaim them.
When frigid Pennsylvania temperatures froze an 8,300-acre lake solid, this mountain biker seized a rare opportunity to commute to work across the ice.
Editor Greg Heil skipped racing in 2015 and argues that mountain biking is better without the costs, stress, and constraints of competition.
Winter riding is easier than you think—we share tips for staying warm using gear you already own, plus groomed fat bike trail stoke.
Blackburn Design is accepting applications for six Rangers to ride the 2,500-mile Great Divide route on fully-equipped Niners while testing prototype gear.
SRAM's Rail 40 wheelsets offer stiff, durable performance for aggressive riding, but narrow rims and low spoke count hold them back.
Looking for custom bikepacking bags? Bike Bag Dude crafts waterproof, lightweight frame bags in Australia with tailored precision and over one million color combinations.
Mountain biker discovers cyclocross racing is organized chaos with skinny tires, barriers, mud, and beer—proving that fun on two wheels transcends tire width.
Mountain biking in Mississippi? These are the five trail systems you should ride.
We discuss preventable trail damage pet peeves, how to determine if trails are too wet to ride, and decode the dirt sprays in MTB videos.
Spirit Mountain in Duluth, Minnesota is opening its lifts for downhill fat biking on Sundays, possibly the first ski resort to offer lift-served winter riding.
After years away from riding, one dad rediscovers his passion for mountain biking and shares practical tips for getting back on the trail.
While the Southeastern US is a popular mountain bike getaway for northeasterners and midwesterners during the dead of winter, riders in the northern rockies need an escape, too!
The Mio Fuse offers accurate wrist-based heart rate monitoring and impressive battery life, but app syncing issues and band design quirks hold it back.
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Escape winter's grip at these six southern mountain bike destinations where warm temps and snow-free trails await cold-weary riders.
Testing the 4-inch-wide Maxxis Mammoth fat bike tire.
Plan your 2016 mountain bike adventures with tips on handling rainy rides, dirt-bag travel strategies, and taking epic trips on a gas-money budget.
Fat bike races have exploded from just 5% to 42% of winter events, with 52 races across 17 states proving fat biking is here to stay.
A review of the Zoic Navaeh 7 mountain bike shorts.
The Zoic Milos women's jersey combines funky argyle style with excellent moisture-wicking performance and versatile warmth for year-round riding comfort.
Zoic's Arm in Arm warmers are packable, breathable pieces that make layering easy when temperatures swing from frigid mornings to mild afternoons.
Canfield Brothers' Crampon Ultimate pedals deliver exceptional grip and featherweight performance with a slim profile that lives up to their lofty name.
Building endurance is the first step to epic mountain bike adventures—we discuss training methods, challenges, and how far you'll push yourself this year.
Nate Hills returns to Sedona's most iconic trail, sending the exposed White Line with smooth precision and nerves of steel.
Editor's Note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are Michael Paul's alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Singletracks.com. The world can be a dangerous place. As you venture into…
The Scott MTB Comp shoes prove you don't need to spend $300+ for durable, high-performing XC clipless shoes that actually last.
Nate Hills tackles Sedona's infamous Hangover Trail, capturing the exposed, high-consequence riding that makes this one of Arizona's sketchiest mountain bike routes.
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From Sedona's exposed slickrock to Michigan's Upper Peninsula trails, one rider shares his top 15 new-to-him trail discoveries spanning eight states in 2015.
A review of the Kali Protectives Maya half shell mountain bike helmet.
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