Like almost every other company in the mountain bike industry, Yeti is jumping on the 27.5in bandwagon. This year, Yeti has discontinued the 26in wheels in the venerable 575 model and has…
Dakine always impresses me. This year, Dakine has embraced some cool new patterns and ideas. A new shirt expands what people want to wear: the Wrench Button Up is pretty far out.…
As I was checking out the latest and greatest bikes from Niner, I spotted something entirely new on one of their bikes: Brand-new carbon XTR rims from Shimano! A little digging around…
Some of the best mountain bike trails I have ever ridden are locals' favorites and have never been written about in a magazine or on a website. Other trails have developed a…
POC is at it again with a visual feast of a booth featuring bold, broad-stroked colors. This year, not too much has come about on the trail and DH side of things…
Last year we slung a veritable well of virtual ink at the emergence of the 650b/27.5in wheel size. For all of our coverage to date on the 'tweener wheels, check out our…
Bell was hanging out at the Outdoor Demo this year and they put on a fantastic show, complete with cold water-relief from a Supersoaker for any rider who rolled by wearing a…
One of the big, over-arching stories from Interbike this year is e-mountain bikes. So, I decided that before I could write an article hating on mountain bikes with electric motors, I had…
The folks at Leatt are relentless. If you're a rider who thinks about safety as much as going fast or making your ride as light as possible, read on. I got a chance…
At Outdoor Demo this week I got a chance to ride the Haibike XDuroRX29 electric (assist) mountain bike on the trails at Bootleg Canyon. This was my first ride off road on…
I've always been a fan of Litespeed bikes: lightweight, simple, and in many ways, just plain elegant. This week I got a chance to throw a leg over the Sewanee full suspension…
I dropped in on Stan's No Tubes at Interbike Wednesday and got a sneak peak at the latest from the company: carbon rims and a new fat bike wheel prototype. Many riders…
WTB attended Interbike's Outdoor Demo, and they had all of their new 2014 tires on display. It's not every day that I can say I'm excited about new tires, but after checking…
Since my recent relocation to Salida, Colorado, I decided that driving to Interbike this year would be just as easy as driving to the Front Range to hop a plane, get a…
I totally don't need a fat bike where I live but after riding the Surly Pug Ops today I need to find an excuse to get one. Not only are these bikes…
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…
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