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…
Believe it or not, many of the mountain bikes we get in for review for Singletracks aren't the exact style of mountain bike we'd personally prefer. Sure, many of them are excellent…
We review Shimano's budget-friendly downhill mountain bike component group.
When SRAM released its unique XX1 drivetrain last year, we all knew this day was coming: the new 1x11 drivetrain technology is trickling down to more affordable component groups. (For more information…
Check out the series pilot for more information about bike parks in general. I-5 Colonnade Bike Park, Seattle, Washington The I-5 Colonnade bike park in Seattle was the first of a new breed of…
Ragley is a small company out of the UK specializing in aggressive hardtails--something we need more of on this side of the pond. The company make bikes for applications ranging from trail…
Today's video is very different from the ones that we normally post. It lacks the extreme stoke that you'll normally find, but replaces it with an interesting and mostly unknown piece of…
I have been a dedicated mountain biker for over eight years now, and despite having used friends' repair stands and repair stands at shops, I have never shelled out the money to…
Protection, comfort, and good looks are all important when choosing a pair of goggles. The Giro Station goggles provide good-quality optics, protection, and a wide range of view. The Station fits a…
You might remember that back in 2002, Dave Watson tried to jump a mountain bike over the Tour de France peloton, but crashed and got arrested. According to reports, this year's successful…
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