A year ago, Singletracks included Santa Fe, New Mexico on its list of the top 10 mountain bike destinations. The capitol of "The Land of Enchantment" does indeed sport a superb variety of…
The Trail Doctor is IN, and he's writing you a prescription for packing for an overseas bike adventure. Delving into his big bag of travel knowledge, the Doc gives you the lowdown…
Race Face sent down their new Atlas flat pedals for testing. These all-new pedals are low profile, with a 14.5-12mm-thick double concave platform, and a 101 x 114mm overall dimension. Coming in…
I purchased my first mountain bike in 2000, by which time aluminum had largely displaced steel as the frame material of choice (which has since been displaced by carbon fiber), and front…
Many times when I talk to other people--people who don’t mountain bike--about the sport of mountain biking, they seem to think that it’s like some sort of hobby that I have. Perhaps…
We've all heard the hilarious story about how to tell the difference between black bears and grizzlies, right? Black bears will have remnants of berries in their scat, and grizzlies will have…
Think back to the first time you showed up for a group ride with a brand new mountain bike. As your "experienced" buddy looked over your rig, you probably noticed a grin…
Have you ever owned a piece of gear that became such an integral part of your daily life that you forget to think of it as anything other than absolutely necessary? The…
We'll admit it: we've fallen in love with full suspension fat bikes here on Singletracks.com. Jeff rode the Salsa Bucksaw at Interbike this year, and he dubbed it the best bike he's…
The last time Scott Thigpen had been on a bicycle, he was a 12-year-old kid with a love of Star Wars and Disney. Twenty-five years later, he was sedentary and rapidly gaining weight.…
Garmin has been producing smart wearables for years (I actually owned this watch in 2005--yowza!) and over that time the company has found new ways to pack a ton of features into a…
We compared the elevation accuracy of dedicated Garmin GPS devices to smartphone apps to see which is better at plotting climbs.
#whyMTB Chapter 4: Evergreen MTB Alliance from Vertical Online on Vimeo. In this fourth chapter in the Kitsbow series we are introduced to the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance — a Seattle area…
Are GPS units more accurate than smartphone apps for recording bike distances and elevations? We test to find out.
I'm a self-professed lover of bib shorts, and my never-ending quest for the perfect bibs took me to Hincapie's lineup and the Power GT. While no longer listed on the Hincapie website,…
There are many elements to successfully riding a difficult technical obstacle like a high skinny, but one that doesn't get much attention is when and where to focus your eyes. I've found that…
This year I was unlucky enough to sustain a major injury, which has made me understand again why quality protective gear is so important. But my knees never got injured. It wasn't…
One of my favorite things about having the Absolute Truth 27.5" in for review is the reactions when I show up to a ride on it. I imagine it must be a…
Steamboat Springs is a mountain biking destination on the rise--and not slowly. In fact, the web of trails surrounding Steamboat is expanding in leaps and bounds with new trail development taking place…
Many times, it is easier to go over an obstacle than around it. Top free-rider Richard Gasperotti, who took part in the legendary Red Bull Rampage contest four times, will be your…
This 2014 weekend getaway to Steamboat was my second bout of exploration in the area. Last year, easily the best ride I did in the region--and one of the best rides of…
In this episode we’ll learn how to go through flat corners and bermed ones. Top free-rider Richard Gasperotti, who took part in the legendary Red Bull Rampage contest four times, will be…
Always striving to take better photos for Singletracks, I have spent a lot of time learning how to get the best shot possible in a specific situation. But to be honest, I'm…
Before the snow started falling I had to squeeze in one last trip in the high mountains, so my wife and I headed up to Steamboat Springs for a quick weekend trip.…
Processing and Editing Editing a photograph can be just as important as composing the perfect image. Adjusting color, contrast, shadows, highlights, and several other features can really make a photo stand out.…
Mountain Bikes! We love them. But if you're riding without recording the fact that you rode, forget it. You might as well have stayed home. Ask any doctor, and they'll tell you:…
The Basics: A Short Primer This article is meant to provide you with some quick tips on taking photos while on the trail. Certainly, volumes can be written about photography, covering topics…
I already have--and will again--apologize to Enve's PR guys. Have you ever read something online or in print and just said, "no way"? Well, I was one of those people. Ever since…
As previously reported,Taos's South Boundary trail is a world class epic for strong riders and experienced adventurers that belongs on every serious rider's bikeit list. But while Taos's marquee ride is for the strong…
I recently purchased a Motobecane Boris X9 fat bike. Of course, I immediately started to customize it! I was very unfamiliar with how, or if I could, go tubeless with my Vee…
Click here to check out part 2: Mid-Range Models. Last updated by Greg Heil on 10/23/14. For a more up-to-date list of the best fat bikes, check out "The 10 Best Fat…
Out of the Box As I mentioned in my review of the Triple Eight Compass helmet, the Invader Full Faced helmet came in a neat and tidy package--not unlike unwrapping an…
Click here to read part 1: Budget Models. Click here for a more up-to-date list of mid-range fat bikes, from $1,000-$2,000. Last updated by Greg Heil on 10/22/14. If you've already demoed…
Click here to read about day 4. As I drove down to Crested Butte and grabbed breakfast at the gas station on the way to the resort, I was excited for day…
The Endura Guppy fits snug and secure, but comfortable. Hydrophobic--that's me! Many years ago, when I chose to serve, there's a reason I walked into the Air Force…
Photo: delphinide. Fat biking has transitioned relatively quickly from a fringe novelty to a central facet of the mountain bike experience. In my opinion, fat biking…
FSA is a familiar name when it comes to components like stems and cranksets, but this year the company is making a big splash in the MTB brake market with two new…
Having used and loved previous versions of the Cane Creek Double Barrel line of shocks, I was super stoked to test out the new DBInline, especially because I wasn't happy with the stock…
Yo, you got a light? It's that time of year again! In just a few short weeks it will be too dark for most people to ride after work. Instead of sitting…
This morning, I rose from my sleeping pallet, cast aside my gold filigreed sleeping rifles, and called for my manservant Standish. I donned my silken riding costume and bade Standish to complete…
Click here to read about day 3. With only 9.6 miles of riding in store for day four, we had a still-early but rather-leisurely morning, with a chill roll out directly from…
Having kids can be both a pain and pleasure (look at that devilish smile)... it really depends on the day. Lately, my kid has been stepping up his mountain biking game, with…
Click here to read about day 2. Photo: Nick Ontiveros / Big Mountain Enduro As my alarm buzzed yet again at 5:15 in the morning, I seriously considered…
Click here to read about day 1. My alarm buzzed loudly on the plastic side table, and I bolted upright out of my sleeping bag. "What's going on?" I thought. "Is someone…
I have a confession and apology to make: I was the jerk on the trail today. While I had a pleasant ride, the unlucky few to encounter me likely had a less…
Photo: Nick Ontiveros / Big Mountain Enduro The build up to this day was incredible. It all started back during the cold winter months when I first heard…
The Trance has been a fixture in the Giant product line-up since it's introduction in 2006. Originally it was a 4" travel 26er, and subsequent years saw the travel grow to 5.5"…
The 5th annual Outerbike consumer expo in Moab, Utah was bigger than ever before, with hundreds of riders and dozens of bike brands in attendance. Outerbike's popularity is spurring rapid growth, and…
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