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…
A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article about all the reasons people give for not biking. But perhaps instead of giving you a list of reasons why they…
Hitchin' up to the Road Pig Being the captain of a land yacht such as my 1995 Chevrolet Suburban, a.k.a. The Road Pig, is a lot of fun.…
I love when companies produce new components that weigh less and yet perform better than the previous renditions. For a long time the Fox 40 was on the heavy end of the…
The formerly Epic Syllamo trails in Arkansas. We received a number of comments on our article last week about dozens of IMBA Epic rides being retired to the…
You've had their wine. You've eaten their cheese. If you're lucky, you've even tried their style of kissing. Yes, nearly everything that comes out of France is wonderful, and the latest MTB…
I recently spent a grand four days exploring the trails and town of Steamboat Springs. While I think they have a little ways to go before that whole "Bike Town USA" title…
SRAM has updated its RISE 60 wheelset with improved hubs and rims to improve their already solid XC / Trail offering in both 27.5 and 29 configurations. New hubs The new RISE…
I bumped into Shawn Gillis, the owner of Absolute Bikes in Salida, Colorado, and we started chatting about an article I was working on about pros' favorite trails. While I wasn't able to…
Saddle up, ladies! Sacred Rides, the #1 mountain bike tour company according to National Geographic Adventure magazine, is offering women-only mountain bike trips. Some are nearer than others, some offer skills classes.…
Yeti has just announced the release of their new AS-Rc cross country bike. Featuring 100mm of rear wheel travel and a 120mm fork, this is the first XC offering from Yeti in…
If there's anything a mountain biker could envy about the life of a roadie, it might be how long road cycling gear can go without adjustment. Mountain biking components jostle over rocks…
Maxxis just published the latest episode of Rubber Side Down, featuring riders Josh "Ratboy" Bryceland, Matt Walker, and Geoff Kabush at Mont Sainte Anne and Windham. We also spotted a set of prototype 29+…
Picture this: You're renting a mountain bike for a trip to Whistler or Park City and on the rental form, they ask you to rate your riding ability: beginner, intermediate, advanced, or…
Announcing the new 2015 carbon version of the Slash at Crankworks Whistler last week seemed appropriate as Trek continues to tweak their quiver to satisfy a diverse group of riders, in this…
Race 3 of the New Mexico Enduro Cup Series was held at the Sandia Peak Ski Area, just outside of Albuquerque. This race brought in over 80 riders in the amateur categories…
The brand-new Rivet from Giro is an all-purpose riding glove for mountain bikers who want full finger protection without the associated bulk. Designed to provide just a thin layer of protection while…
Who says maximum protection has to cost an arm and a leg? The folks at Bell have not only been making excellent-quality mountain bike helmets, but they've taken all that great knowledge and…
If you've been thinking your bike might ride a lot better without the pesky bouncy bouncy of your front suspension and you want to go all-out, no-compromises, the mad scientists at ENVE…
The Monarch Crest trail no longer qualifies as Epic. Photo: Greg Heil IMBA recently updated its list of Epic trails, adding new criteria for judging Epic trails both…
An impromptu opportunity to visit my brother in Crested Butte arose, and of course I had to take it! I've unabashedly claimed that Crested Butte is my favorite place of all time... but it…
Niner just introduced the ROS 9 Plus, a steel 29er with fat 3" tires and a custom rigid fork to maximize clearance. The company describes the geometry as "playful with very…
Every year the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market attracts thousands of exhibitors, vendors, buyers, and industry representatives to Salt Lake City for four full days of intense tradeshow interactions. The Summer OR is…
The Compass helmet, made by NYC-based Triple Eight, is designed to be a multi-purpose helmet for mountain bikers as well as commuters, with a design nods towards the slopestyle lids of many…
Clippin it with the JBL Clip Normally, the only sounds fellow riders hear from me are natural ones, like wheezing, swear words I learned from a stevedore, and…
If you enjoyed the trail infographic we posted yesterday, you can help us with our next project: the 2014 MTB Gear Survey. There is a ton of great MTB gear out there…
A few months ago I picked up a 10 speed, Type 2 derailleur from SRAM, and I've enjoyed the difference it's made for me out on the trail. Here are a few…
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