New to GT's lineup is the Helion 27.5 cross country rig. While this tweener-sized bike is aimed at the average XC market, it's designed with aggressive cross country in mind, with a…
After spending a couple of months with the Pivot Firebird, it's time to part ways with this interesting bike. For build specs and other details, check out the On Review article. Test…
Throughout the week-long Suzuki Nine Knights, some of the world's finest freeride mountain bikers have been shooting at the impressive setup on Mottolino Fun Mountain in Livigno, Italy. Check out a collection…
Click here to read my race report from Day 1. Day 2 dawned bright and sunny, and with an hour-earlier start time plus a climb to get to the starting line, the…
"Dude, I think my goal will be to make it through this weekend without breaking this rental bike," said my friend Max. "I just want to avoid breaking my body," I responded.…
When I was in college I biked quite a bit. Mostly we used the logging roads all over our 28,000 acre campus at Berry College. On one of these rides, I got…
The weather really couldn't have been better for the first stop of the Big Mountain Enduro series in Snowmass, Colorado: the temps were warm, but the intermittent cloud cover kept the blazing…
A few days ago, the MTB suspension team at Fox released the following video, in which they discuss working with high-end race car suspension gurus at Penske Racing. Penske are known for…
The Eastern USA is a beautiful place in its own right, with deep forests and plentiful rivers and lakes. After over 1,100 votes, here are the top 5 scenic mountain bike trails…
"Baggies," in my opinion, are necessary on the trail. I personally don't like to parade about in spandex, so comfortable trail shorts to wear over said spandex are crucial. But finding a…
The Osprey Rev 12 is a panel-loading hydration pack designed to be light, versatile, and function as the sole pack for endurance athletes in many sports. The Rev…
Did you know it's possible to ferment hops and barley into a beverage called "beer?" Well, I certainly didn't. And I don't think this so-called "beer" will catch on with mountain bikers.…
While many places in the nation are constantly building new singletrack, it's not every day that a new trail system is born. I was already in Moab exploring other brand-new singletrack trails…
I had never taken the opportunity to ride the Klondike Bluffs area in Moab before, but with the recent addition of the new Miner's Loop, I decided to check it out. Klondike…
There are mountain bikes. There are nice mountain bikes. And then there are mountain bikes so nice you just have to paint the words "damn it" on them. The new Jet 9…
The madmen and -women at Niner have impressed us thoroughly with their bikes time and again. This author has been lusting after their products for far too long. But equally impressive to…
When my wife and I relocated to Salida, Colorado in September, it wasn't lost on me that Moab, Utah was located a mere 5-hour drive away. It also wasn't lost on my…
I recently agonized over a new bike purchase, and chose the Santa Cruz Bronson with an X01 build. I dig the build kit, but I wanted better hoops. At Interbike, there were…
A new iPhone app named ActivBeacon is designed to automatically send for help if you crash. Check out this video for a quick introduction to this interesting concept: (Watch the video here.) While this…
Choosing the perfect pair of sunglasses can be a daunting task. Even if you're considering just one brand, the possibilities seem endless! Do I want maximum coverage, or light weight? What style…
Have you ever been frustrated that 1x11 drivetrains cost a small fortune? Well you aren’t alone. At over $1,000 for a groupo, an 11-speed drivetrain upgrade is a big hit to the…
The Niner brand has developed a cult-like following amongst their customers that has made many mountain bikers wary of uttering the simple phrase "I don't like 29ers" for the potential violent lash…
Winter is over. Spring has broken like a downhiller's spokes, and with spring comes that special feeling that blooms in the chamois area of the single rider. Unless you live in the…
The folks over at Bici Adventure have crafted an intriguing infographic about the world's hardest mountain bike challenges. I can think of a few off the top of my head that aren't on…
POC's colorful Trabec helmet has slowly been making its way onto the trails in Grand Junction. I've had the opportunity to be one of those biking around with this uniquely-designed helmet. Even…
Exactly what makes a mountain bike trail beautiful is largely a matter of opinion. For some people, it's great high-alpine views. For others, it's the barren desert. For some, it's massive forests…
I've been around bikes for the better part of 40 years, riding, repairing, fixing, designing, modifying, fixing, cleaning, fixing, and crashing. Oh wait.. did I mention fixing? You get the picture. Bikes…
Be sure to check out Part 1 of this feature. There are a whole host of reasons to take a mountain biking clinic. Heck, Greg Heil's previous article, "why everyone should take mountain…
Learning mountain bike skills at the Beti AllRide Clinic.
One thing I love about forward-thinking companies is their ability to keep innovating and refining a product. Leatt is one such company. With a string of excellent category-appropriate braces, Leatt has produced…
Tom van Steenbergen lays down fresh lines on the newly opened Whistler Mountain Bike Park trails. The video features Steenbergen's signature laid-out whips, manuals and massive flips (including the first-ever front flip…
NiteRider has been designing action sports lights for 25 years, and that experience shows in every one of its products. The company's Performance Light series features a wide range of lights, from…
Road Bike Party has inspired thousands of people, including Italian trials superstar Vittorio Brumotti. Brumotti, a former bike trial World Champion and a 10-times Guinness World Record Holder, met with Martyn Ashton…
Photo: Mountain Top Cycling New Mexico mountain biking is getting more exciting with the introduction of this year's first Enduro Cup. This series of races is being sponsored…
Spring has sprung early around the Kootenays in BC and everyone is eager to shred, especially the Kurt Sorge, aka,Sorglehoff! After breaking his tibial plateau in 2 places last August he has…
All of the trails on this list are more than worthy of your time.
Endurance mountain bike races are becoming increasingly popular. Why suffer for only 20-30 miles when you can prolong that for 12 to 24 hours? That was my exact thought after completing my…
IT HAS ARRIVED! Road riders have, for the last five years, reaped the benefits of perfectly-timed shifts, and now mountain bikers bikers can finally benefit from electronic shifting too. I was so at…
A couple months ago, I wrote a rave review of the Pearl Izumi X-Alp Enduro III Shoe, but lamented the fact that Pearl Izumi was replacing the X-Alp Enduro III with the…
The Bell Volt is a high-octane race-oriented mountain bike helmet designed with light weight, ventilation, and comfort in mind. This top-shelf lid tips the scales at a scant 314 grams. It almost…
I've said it before and I'll say it again: I was a fortunate beginning mountain biker. I had a great teacher: he was patient and willing to explain everything to me. Everything.…
Danny MacAskill journeys to the abandoned city of Epecuen, which was destroyed by flood waters in 1985 that have now receded. Where others see only desolation, Danny sees a playground. Watch…
Shimano's SH-XC90 shoe is their top-of-the-line cross country racing shoe. But even if you don't race at all, you can still love these shoes to death! Read on about my raceless experiences…
I'll be honest: most of the stuff we review on Singletracks is a variation or improvement on an existing product: apparel, tires, components.... even whole bikes don't really change all that much…
I'm not sure what made me sign up for the Oak Flats Race as part of the New Mexico Off Road Series. In all honesty, I've been eyeing the list of races every…
One of my riding goals for 2014 was to do some races, including at least one with my son. When I spotted the 12 Hours of Mesa Verde, I knew I’d found…
Speaking of mountain biking underground, Aaron Chase, Eric Porter, and Chris Van Dine were getting rad in Mexico recently, and built a blind drop into a sink hole in the ground. Check…
Giro's new Cipher, which was on display at Interbike last year, is a totally new fullface mountain bike helmet design for Giro. Taking a hard look at their last iconic helmet, the Remedy,…
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