I haven't ridden a bike in winter since I was a teenager, however I have learned from skiing and backpacking that the right clothing can make outdoor activities more enjoyable regardless of…
Thanksgiving Day proved to be the perfect time to try out some new gear from Giro including gloves, socks, and shoes. Since the temps were in the 50s, I chose a lighter…
When I hit the road this summer, the Forest of Nisene Marks & Soquel Demonstration Forest held a respectable #8 place on our list of the top mountain bike trails in the…
Bikes of Singletracks is series of blog posts that takes an in-depth look at the bikes the Singletracks crew rides. These are our personal bikes, not bikes we have in for review. This…
Heading to Interbike was much more pleasant for me this year, partly due to a set of bags that arrived just in time for my trip. I knew I had to pack…
A lot of people don’t get it. Why would a grown man want to wear funny looking clothes and ride a bicycle through the woods? In the heat of summer, cold of…
It's that time of year again: the nights are getting longer and the sun is setting sooner. A few of the bloggers here on Singletracks have already written about the fun that…
In my quest to tackle all of our local trails, I convinced the BF to ride The Ribbon trail with me this past weekend. This trail is one of the few in…
For those of you who love trail riding, Dakine has you covered. Literally. The Chorus Short and Reflex 3/4 Jersey is the perfect combo for a rider looking for loose-fitting clothing that…
Bikes of Singletracks is series of blog posts that takes an in-depth look at the bikes the Singletracks crew rides. These are our personal bikes, not bikes we have in for review. …
We're stoked to announce a new feature here on Singletracks called "My Bike." My Bike pulls together some of the features we've had for a while like Sweet Bike and My Bike…
The massive popularity of Strava has changed the way many of us analyze data from our trail rides and has even changed how some people ride their mountain bikes. What some people…
Choosing a mountain bike tire is all about tradeoffs: More traction means greater rolling resistance. Stickier rubber isn't as durable. Hardpack tires get bogged down in wet conditions. If it were even…
It's no secret: mountain biking can be an expensive sport at times. With the economy as rocky as it has been, it can be tough to keep up with the latest and…
How do you conquer those trail loops in one shot without having to stop over and over again to correct mistakes and catch your breath? You start out all excited to hit…
Click here to read the "On Test" blog post, and to get more information on the Goblin's specs. In the initial "On Test" blog post I mentioned all of the modifications that…
In 2008, Trek Bikes co-founder Richard Burke passed away due to complications from heart surgery. Burke's son John, current president of Trek, shares his memories of his dad in One Last Great…
A while back I managed to get myself a beautiful new Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon. This time 'round I opted to pick up a whole bike and bypass the build-up headache. I…
Rider: Jeff Barber. Photo: Michael Paul In my last blog post, I shared sweet seven climbs. But mountain biking isn’t all about cardio-punishment and “character building.”…
In case you missed it, be sure to read Jeff's longer (but still short) review of this bike here. At Outerbike I got my chance to throw a leg over the Turner…
In addition to being a photographer, my buddy Michael is also a heck of a rider. Due to our size difference, he was able to ride some stuff at Outerbike that I…
I'm just going to say it: I love the Moxie Cycledelic jersey. I love how pretty it is, I love the smooth lines, and I love the fit. This jersey kept me…
If ever there was an under-acclaimed trail system, a network of trails that flies way, way below the radar, it is the Liberty Mountain Trail System in Lynchburg, Virginia. [caption id="attachment_27575" align="alignnone"…
As long-time readers may recall, I was a member of the Airborne Flight Crew in 2010 and 2011. As a member of the Crew, we got free bikes from Airborne to ride…
I specifically waited to write my final review of the $750 Easton EA70 XCT wheels after my annual Kenosha Pass to Georgia Pass ride. On this…
"Pilgrimage" is the story of Sam’s journey through Japan, and his search for the seeds of a freeride movement there. The love of biking is a universal human feeling, and it is…
With many people getting into the long travel MTB market and really pushing themselves and their equipment to the limit, accidents are more and more likely to occur. Further, a head strike…
Let me start by mentioning that these wheels retail for $2,600. Two thousand, six hundred American dollars. For wheels. With that out of the way, Enve makes their wheels out of carbon fiber using a highly specialized,…
I got in a quick ride on a Yeti SB95 at Outerbike last month and had a great time. In case you missed it, mtbgreg1 rode this bike at Interbike and jeff…
Bent Creek, located outside of Asheville, NC, offers mountain bikers plenty of trails to explore.
Did you ever wonder how some of the mountain bike photos you see here on Singletracks and in magazines were taken? Well today is your lucky day, as I'm going to spend…
With daylight savings dropping recently, it's time to start thinking about a quality bike light for night riding. Just a couple of years ago a decent mountain biking light would have run you…
Few riders, even dedicated ones, plan rides with the climb in mind. The climb is a means to the end—the downhill! Fighting gravity is a necessary evil to be endured as the…
As an employee of Singletracks.com, there is no such thing as just "going for a mountain bike ride" anymore. I'm not complaining--working for Singletracks is pretty much the coolest job on the…
Coldwater Mountain in Anniston, AL might just offer a glimpse into the future of mountain bike trail building. Yes, the trails are expertly sculpted and offer plenty of flow but they're part…
The clean lines. The beautiful features. The finest components in the land. The very sight of her fills a man with desire, and what could be better, I ask you, than throwing…
Fat bike fever seems to be sweeping across the country like crazy. I wanted to see what all the fuss is about, so my first demo of Outerbike was from Fatback Bikes,…
Michael demo'ed the Felt Edict Nine 1 before I did and he wouldn't quit bugging me about it until I rode it too. Oh man, what an awesome bike! For both of us the…
Sometimes I wish I'd started mountain biking technical terrain in my 20s, or even my teens. If I had, by now the obstacles that scare me would seem easy. Most of my…
I really wanted to ride one of the Jamis full suspension 650b bikes, but the one they brought in my size was always out. So instead I threw a leg over the…
Having developed a solid relationship with the great folks at Answer over the last several years, whenever new products are sent to market they give us a call and let us put…
Late last month I got a chance to attend the Pearl Izumi X-Project media camp in Laguna Beach, CA, home to Brian Lopes, CrankBrothers, and the mountain bike trails at Aliso and…
One of the cool things about events like Outerbike is being able to try something you normally wouldn't. For me that meant taking a spin on a carbon hardtail race bike that…
Full disclosure: I am a huge Giant fanboi, and as such, this was the one bike I had to get a ride on while I was at Outerbike. The Good The Trance…
Some people denounce the smartphone as a technological leash forever tying those who own them to the world of digital screens and the internet. I, on the other hand, choose to think…
The third year of this direct-to-consumer trade show is in the books. Over a dozen bike vendors with tons of bikes were on hand, as well as other vendors with all kids…
Ask any rider which tire comes to mind when you mention the Kenda name and they'll probably name the Nevegal or Small Block Eight--or both. So what would happen if you could…
Pearl Izumi is famous for making high-quality apparel for running, road biking, and, of course, mountain biking. While you can easily get decked out in Pearl gear from head to toe, the…
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