It was a long time coming, but I finally gathered all the components I needed to build up my DH rig for the up-and-coming season! Shimano sent over their most anticipated (and…
While searching online for a presta adapter for my air compressor last fall I came across the Prestaflator and immediately set up an appointment to chat with the creator, David Finlayson at…
Mountain biking is full of the joy of discovery; you discover new techniques, friends, places and trails. Of course, these are just new to you at the moment--it's unlikely that you are…
A few months back Twin Six was kind enough to send me some of their winter apparel for review. I've been using their summer gear for months now and love it--I even…
El Prieto has been hailed by many as one of the best singletrack rides in the Los Angeles area. After hearing such accolades, I just had to check it out! And let…
When I first got into mountain biking I rode a 1996 Specialized Hardrock, which at that point, was probably 10 or 12 years old. Not knowing any better, I was learning to rip…
Okay, so you're passionate about mountain biking and not so keen on jumping on a road bike. But I'm going to try to convince you to add road riding to your routine…
Need help finding the perfect mountain bike disc brakes? Here is everything we've reviewed and what kind of MTB they're best for.
During our 2 week stay in the Los Angeles area this past summer, I had the opportunity to ride numerous trails all over the region. To be frank, while I added and/or…
If you’re heading from greater Los Angeles to interior Canada, then I-15 is your ticket. Heck, even if you don’t have a need to travel that direction, you may just want to…
Much of what the Broadaxe is, and much of what it isn't, hinges on Foundry's mission statement. According to the Foundry website, Foundry believes that a bike is a tool, a means…
One of the major destinations on my road trip this past summer was the SoCal area. California in general is pretty famous in the mountain biking world, with Marin County the acclaimed…
The hydration pack "Goldilocks zone" can be hard to pin down. You know what I'm talking about: the perfect balance between adequate water, sufficient storage room for gear, all without being too bulky.…
If there's anything we here on Singletracks.com are passionate about, it's mountain bike trails. We ride trails, we map trails, we categorize trails, we talk about trails, we write about trails... yeah,…
Stan’s NoTubes has quickly become one of the most recognized names in the mountain bike world. Popularized first by their tubeless sealant and conversion kits, which allow nearly any wheel and tire…
Having ridden and reviewed Kore products in the past, I was stoked to test the OCD 7050 T6 triple butted aluminum riser bar and Repute stem. Specs This version of the OCD…
Every time I click my cleats into my Shimanos, I expect to have a wonderful interaction with the trail, and those expectations are almost always met. But some rides end up being…
Riding my new Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon on stock tires left me with a desire for a tire with less rolling resistance and better cornering and climbing capabilities. When I had the…
The report of a gun rings out in the middle of the dusty town square as one of the bandits takes a pot shot at John Wayne's back. Wayne (or Clint Eastwood,…
If you're like me you have a drawer full of cycling socks but I doubt you have any quite like Pearly's Possum socks. These cold weather socks have kept my feet warmer…
There are a lot of helmet cameras on the market today and it's amazing to consider how far things have come in just the last couple years. A little over a year…
Butterknife is a shared-use trail that begins about 5.5 miles up Little Park Road near Grand Junction.
Everyone has their particular formula for hydration and energy replenishment on the trail. For me, my formula has evolved over time into the following: water in my pack, Heed electrolyte drink in a bottle,…
Stretching from Baltimore in the East to the great Southwestern plateaus, Interstate 70 spans a broad range of American geography—and provides easy access to some of our most excellent singletrack. While the…
Having recently reviewed the RaceFace Atlas bar, stems, and grips, the second part of my Atlas review is all about the cranks. The Atlas cranks have long been a part of the…
Bike parks...feet dangling, the gentle swaying of the lift as it carries you upward. There is just something about being sky high, surveying the runs below from a bird's eye view that…
Finding the perfect, or even the best, mountain bike shoe is a real challenge--at least for me. When one has a hard-to-fit foot, high demands, and is a cheapskate to boot, it's…
New to the Ryders sunglasses line for 2013 is the Face. Specs Weighing in at 32 grams, the Face has a medium-large fit with a huge amount of lens coverage and anti-slip…
Imagine yourself pedaling over rock and tundra surrounded by a dense fog. Every breath is labored, and you feel lighter, as though your sense of gravity is fading. In the horizon lies…
I'm not the kind of mountain biker who wears protective pads but recently I started thinking about it. After noticing some of the older, wiser guys I ride with wearing protective gear,…
On my recent fall trip to North Carolina, my main goal was to ride Bent Creek Experimental Forest... but there was no way I was going to visit the Pisgah area without…
There are a dizzying number of choices in the hydration pack market these days, and most of them are pretty darn good, but with the Drafter, Dakine has gone all out to…
For those who don't know, the Athertons (Dan, Gee, and Rachel) are a family of extremely talented downhill racers hailing from the UK. Nicknamed "The Royal Family," you can usually find one…
If you've never heard of Foundry Cycles before, don't be ashamed: they're one of the newest bike companies around. But if you have heard of them, I wouldn't be surprised! Officially launched…
Like any recreational activity we pursue, we mountain bike because it's fun. Sure, mountain biking is great exercise, but so is running, something a lot of hard core cyclists really don't care…
Not too long ago some internal problems at RaceFace nearly caused them to go broke. Well, with new managers at the controls and an ever-loyal following, RaceFace is running strong yet again.…
There’s nothing like dropping your knobbies onto a new trail, and travel offers great opportunities to do so. Whenever I hit the road, I try to finagle a way to bring my…
The Pearl Izumi X Project started off with a simple-enough premise: create a mountain bike shoe that hikes and runs as well as it pedals. But before firing up the computer or…
After riding the top 10 mountain bike trails in the world as ranked by users on Singletracks.com, I thought I'd take some time to review my initial impressions of those trails and…
2012 has been an awesome year here on the Singletracks.com blog, even if I do say so myself! We have published hundreds of original destination features, gear reviews, how-tos, race reports, news…
L.H. Thomson has two sides of their business: contract manufacturing, mostly for the aerospace industry, and producing their own line of cycling components. In the cycling world they are well known for…
I started riding with the Smith Pivlock V2 sunglasses a few months ago and the trail hasn't looked the same since. These are performance-oriented shades that offer excellent coverage in a simple and…
As many of you may know, I spent almost two months this summer traveling the nation and riding my mountain bike. One of my main goals when I was out west this…
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…
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