The Specialized Epic Expert World Cup is built with one purpose in mind: sending XC racers to the podium. This all-business attitude was clear from the moment I approached the Specialized demo…
The Jet 9 from Niner is a trail-ready 100mm full suspension 29er. Weighing in at one pound more than the carbon-framed Jet 9 RDO, the the aluminum-framed Jet 9 still tips the…
The Surly Instigator is Surly's first bike with a suspension fork. And no, as I already inquired, despite the fact that you see there's a Fox fork on this bike, it does…
My little brother Danny and I drove through Taylor Canyon, overflowing with excitement for our jam-packed two day trip of mountain bike shredding. We arrived at the Doctor's Park trailhead around 5pm,…
With a number of commercially-available tire sealant products on the market and a whole host of "home brew" solutions on the internet, it can be a daunting task to find what works…
It's mid-September, and the Singletracks.com crew is packing their bags and getting ready to head to Interbike! This year, Jeff, Syd, and myself will be in attendance, getting the scoop on the…
Excellent views and singletrack on the Mid-Mountain mountain bike trail in Park City, Utah.
Danny MacAskill has mad skills, there's no question about that. But how many people actually own trials bikes, and how many people are going to ride their mountain bike on a real, live…
Ant Farm trail at Glenwild. Instead of taking a road trip to a variety of western locales this year, we decided to drive straight to Park City, Utah…
A myriad of thoughts swirl through the mind before a race like the Vapor Trail 125. For me, being rather new to the mountain bike race scene, I see a lot of…
As we close out the 2013 mountain bike model year and prep for all the latest and greatest Interbike has to offer, it's time to round up Singletracks members' top picks for…
I am a self-identified "new trail junkie." There’s a reason I have the longest list of trails ridden here on Singletracks: I’m just a short attention span kind of guy. Given the…
As I biked in to work this morning, I started thinking back over the many days I spent biking this summer... not that summer is over yet, but fall is definitely making…
If anywhere in the world is THE mountain bike mecca, the one destination that every mountain biker must visit in his or her lifetime, that mecca is Whistler. Watch the video about here:…
ION isn't a very common name on the lips of mountain bikers. Rather, ION is a part of a much larger group of watersports gear companies that excel in producing high-quality wind…
Several years ago carbon fiber scared most mountain bikers, who tended to think carbon was just for road bikes and too light and fragile for beating on it in the woods. However,…
Since I'm always looking for ways to shave weight off my bike (I should be equally as vigilant with myself), I jump at any chance to loose 100+ grams with a simple…
Four years ago I rode the Flowing Park trail on the Grand Mesa. I swore I'd never ride it again. It was 14 miles long, took us four hours to complete, and…
The POV sports action camera has changed the way we think about action sports. Not only has the action cam personalized video, but it has let every wannabe weekend warrior be seen…
As I mentioned in my on review article, the Diamondback Sortie 3 29er is the type of mountain bike I could ride day-in and day-out. And during my month-long road trip this…
Mountain bikers seem to fall into two different categories: those who wear baggy shorts, and those who wear lycra. Of those who wear lycra, some tend to wear regular shorts, some tend…
Grey winds whipped around us as we stood in the supermarket car park, shopping list in hand to buy enough supplies to last eight people for five days. Top of the list was enough beer and whisky to last us the week!
Thomson is widely known for their quality-machined bike components, but recently the company has started working with a a different, non-metal material... aka carbon fiber. Carbon Flat Bar Specs Thomson's Carbon Flat…
After months of all-out testing and serious enjoyment, I have finally had enough seat time to finish up my assessment of the the Norco Aurum 1 Dorado. I've gotta be honest: my…
In my humble opinion, one of the coolest things about the Singletracks database is the ability to flesh out the amount of information about a specific trail or trail system as much…
A few days ago we shared a recap video of the Red Bull Joyride from Crankworx Whistler 2013, but it didn't feature the entirety of Brandon Semenuk's winning run. To check out…
After my visit to the Big Bear, California area last year, I've been keeping tabs on the trail development in the area... and the rapid progress has been cool to watch! (To…
If you're looking for a new mountain bike saddle, the Selle Italia Flite Flow might be just the ticket. Flite Flow Specs With an idmatch® of L2, the Flite Flow is designed for…
Founded in 2012, the Southeast Bike Expo (SEBX) almost doubled its attendance in February 2013, despite a rainy demo day on Saturday. Soon to be holding its third-annual event, SEBX just announced…
At over 250 acres, Eagle Bike Park is one of the largest around. Located in the town of Eagle, Idaho, a suburb of Boise, the park is packed with technical features and…
I watch mountain bike videos occasionally when I am supposed to be working. They are stunning,…
The Wood's Trail is a downhill trail at Crested Butte Mountain Resort that is chock-full of man made obstacles, including several massive wall rides. I've been fortunate enough to ride this trail…
In my last installment, I introduced you to the Blue Pig – Ragley Bikes' most aggressive steel hardtail. So now that I'd built the frame all up and rode it up and…
Every day of the week we feature an excellent user-submitted mountain bike photo as our Photo of the Day. Just in case you missed one or two from the past week, here are…
Crankworx Whistler is in full swing, and videos are pouring out of British Columbia fast and furious! By far one of the coolest events at Crankworx every year is the Air DH.…
As a long-time downhill mountain biker I find that I am constantly pushing myself to get better, faster, go bigger, etc. Over the years, I have had my fair share of over…
If you ever decide to travel to the mountain bike destination of Bend, Oregon, chances are someone will mention the name "Cog Wild." History Cog Wild is the premiere mountain bike guide…
New Zealand is the place of MTB legends, and until I actually get the time/money to fly halfway around the world to ride there, I'm going to just have to settle for…
The Avana from Kali Protectives provides all of Kali's top technology infused in an all mountain/Enduro-style mountain bike helmet. Avana Mountain Bike Helmet Specs Like the Avatar 2, the Avana…
Located in the southwest corner of Wyoming, Green River is a somewhat unlikely mountain bike destination that is only beginning to gain the national recognition that it deserves.
If you're like me, you've been drooling over the 1x11 drivetrains from SRAM--then reality sets in. Sure, the gear itself is expensive, but honestly it's also a lot of work to convert…
The marketing material for the GO camper on Sylvansport’s website is undoubtedly impressive. But of course, that’s the purpose of marketing material. The marketing material and specification information that Sylvansport presents details…
While looking around for a better way to clean my cassette bodies and other mountain bike components, I stumbled across a company called ChemFree. ChemFree sells an innovative product called the BenchtopPRO…
In July when the temps in Grand Junction get to be too sultry to bear, we head to Crested Butte for cooler days, wildflowers, and fun, flowing singletrack. This year, in an…
Michelin is pushing the boundaries with its new Wild series of tire rubber, so I had to test it out personally. Wild Grip'R Specs For this review, I opted for the 26x2.35in…
Check out the series pilot for more information about bike parks in general. Plainfield Bike Park, Plainfield, Illinois Designed, built, and funded by volunteers, the Plainfield Bike Park has jump lines for all skill…
We just got a press release about the Bult Helmet Camera from C-Preme and on the surface it looks really slick. Everything is integrated and tucked in nicely, and the company touts…
With all of the media hubbub constantly surrounding carbon components, we tend to forget the traditional materials. SUNringle has not forgotten, and has continued to produce lighter and lighter aluminum wheels. For…
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