In our recent survey, the Pivot Mach 6 was voted one of the 5 best trail/enduro mountain bikes by Singletracks readers, which was no small feat given the competition from much larger companies…
I want to be cool, but I'm not. To compensate, I cultivate interest in things that also aren't cool, such as wearing road kits on mountain rides, enjoying professional bike racing, and…
I attended a Shimano presentation at Outdoor Demo this year to get the scoop on their newest enduro shoes and packs. I walked away with a brand-new pair of enduro shoes and…
I'm taking a quick break from Interbike coverage--without my editor Greg's consent, I might add--to do some quick speculation about the Apple Watch. The Singletracks team was on its way to Las…
I never did go to my high school prom but if I did, I would have been voted most likely to break a bone. Yep, I was walking around Interbike last week…
BMC was in attendance at Interbike this year with bikes that actually cost significantly less than previous years models. Unlike their jaw-dropping prices of the past, this year BMC has produced bikes…
On the last day of Interbike last week, the official IB Award winners were officially announced. In case you missed it, here are the winners from around the MTB world! Mountain Bike…
ENDURO!! Sorry, I added a little Enduro to my cappuccino this morning. At Interbike I saw several great new items for riders who like to go downhill really fast and use climbs…
Last week I got a chance to check out a couple of the newest bikes from Niner--a cyclocross bike called the BSB 9 RDO and a fat bike (sorta) called the ROS…
If there's one thing that any mountain bike marketer or writer worth his salt loves to do, it's to bandy about big statistics that work great as a sound bite or an…
I haven't ridden nearly as many fat bikes as I want to, which is why I leapt at the chance to check a bunch out at Outdoor Demo. They were all fun,…
After reading Corey's mixed review of the Borealis Yampa, I was interested to get on one myself to see if I would have the same results. Finally, this year at Interbike's Outdoor…
I stopped racing 'cross in 2012, and as soon as I stopped I went insane. I know that I went insane because I sold my Surly Crosscheck, and selling off a Crosscheck…
Electronic circuits and computer wizardry are taking the mountain bike world by storm, and Magura isn't immune to the techno bike fever. I had a chance to chat with Magura at Interbike…
At Outdoor Demo on Tuesday I got to ride two Rocky Mountain bikes back-to-back--the Thunderbolt and Element--to see where one leaves off and the other takes over. While each bike has a…
Chumba made a big showing at Interbike this year--it seemed like we were bumping into these bikes all over the show floor--and I got a chance to take a spin on the…
At Interbike I got a chance to test the Felt Virtue Nine, a carbon 29er trail bike with a full 130mm of front and rear travel and I was surprised at just…
Di2 is Shimano's electronic shifting system and the technology recently made its way into the company's XTR mountain bike drivetrain line. I got a chance to test one of the few mountain…
Have you ever tried to steal a horse while riding a bicycle? No? Well if you ever decide to do so, the Salsa Horsethief Carbon 1 is your tool for the job.…
This year Mavic released two no-nonsense packs: the Crossmax Hydropack 15 and it's younger brother, the Hydropack 8.5. The Hydropack 15 is a perfect size for a day-long ride, with plenty of…
I'm a new believer in the idea of summer fat biking and in particular, the merits of pairing suspension with fat tires. So I jumped at the chance to test the Salsa…
If there's one model name that's synonymous mountain biking, it's the moniker "Stumpjumper." The Stumpjumper has been around basically as long as mountain bikes have existed, but it has continued to morph…
These hoops are a breeze to set up and compliment almost any bike A few weeks ago Reynolds contacted me to test their new All Mountain aluminum wheel,…
Finding the right mountain bike is like searching for that special someone that completes your world. Here are six 29ers you should test ride before getting into a serious mountain bike relationship.…
There has been a lot of recent product development in the area of bike components that are tough enough for downhill, but light enough to pedal back up, and the Vigilante 27.5…
This weekend, the Georgia International Horse Park will host the first mountain bike race in the 2014 Georgia High School Cycling League series. Entrants will race on the course originally designed for the…
What happens at Singletracks.com when Niner announces their newest iteration of their flagship carbon hardtail, the Air 9 RDO? Lots of things. Drooling. Envy. Bank account checking. Thoughts of how to introduce…
The fat bike is a victim of stereotyping. It seems like whenever someone asks about fat bikes, the response is usually "oh, those are for riding in the snow." Slightly more knowledgeable…
I'm ashamed to admit that I have never ridden an e-bike. Yes, ashamed! Because that lack of experience has left me ill-equipped to talk about the recent release by S+ARCKBIKE and Moustache…
The skill of riding straight--holding a line, as it's commonly called--is one of the most fundamental mountain bike skills. It's not just used for riding skinnies, like the length of logs, planks,…
I took part in my first XC race over the weekend: the 6th Round of the Ontario Cup at Mountainview in Midland. It nearly broke me, and I loved every lung-burning, testicle-crushing,…
The Dakine Descent Mountain Bike Short is squarely aimed at riders who ride unforgiving trails usually pointed in the down direction only. It is not a wispy ultralight cross country piece of underwear.…
For the past few weeks I have been testing the Dakine Descent Jersey, a short sleeved, all mountain, Enduro-oriented jersey designed for the rowdy crowd. It is lightweight and supple, yet designed to…
Our latest infographic is a heavy on the info, light on the graphics, but it does a great job highlighting some of the best mountain bike products of 2014! We…
Along with their new DH fork, Marzocchi also recently released a new long travel rear shock also aimed for the racer in you. The new Moto C2R w/ Progression booster represents the…
You know we love to review mountain bikes, and we've been doing a lot of test riding lately. Here are five 27.5 mountain bikes that you may want to take for a…
Following on the heels of their Approach cycling sunglasses, Smith Optics also sent over their new Forefront helmet for review. Although Smith has years of experience in making helmets for snow sports,…
Bell isn't the only company to push forward their helmet technology this year. Giro has also jumped on the MIPS wagon, and is partnering with MIPS Technologies on 5 new helmets this…
Exploring some of the lesser known backcountry mountain bike trails around Canmore, Alberta.
My predictions a month and a half ago have been proven correct, and Yeti officially launched the SB6c at Eurobike this week. Get the scoop on the SB6c in this short 1-minute…
For years Canmore has been marketed as "15 minutes from Banff," but for mountain bikers at least, Canmore shouldn't be an after thought: it should be the primary attraction! While Banff National…
New Mexico hosted it's 2014 XC championship race just outside of sunny Albuquerque, NM. While the course looked short on paper for all categories, there wasn't a racer who finished that was…
Bell announced yesterday that they will be adding the MIPS Brain Protection System and ICEdot Emergency Identification and Notification Service into several of their helmet models. The addition of these important safety…
After spending a couple days biking in and around the town of Banff, Greg and I headed north about 50km to Lake Louise inside Banff National Park. The area around Lake Louise…
Banff is one of Singletracks' top 10 mountain bike destinations in North America, and we want to help you plan your trip! The best Banff area trails are concentrated around the towns…
SRAM has just announced one of the first mountain bike-specific power meters: the Quarq XX1. Since Quarq falls under the SRAM umbrella, it seems fitting that this MTB power meter will be…
Rolling along Topp Notch in Banff, Alberta, it's hard to believe this trail is located in a National Park. The narrow track snakes its way over boulders, in between trees, and around…
Despite having to postpone the race a day to Sunday and shortening the course to just include Burro Pass and Hazard County, the Big Mountain Enduro Series Finale in Moab this past…
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