Recently I was thinking about all the mountain bikes I have owned. While many memories stand out, I realized that the first and last rides on each bike are the easiest to…
These are the days, the ones that really matter. Memorable laps with friends, summer time vibes and golden sunsets. Nothing beats time at home, it is paradise to say the least. From…
After reviewing the Hydrapak Selva last year, I was very excited to get my hands on the Selva's big brother, the Big Sur, for testing while I'm out on the road this…
I have identified the biggest problem with my mountain bike riding: turning. Sure, I might also be slow on the climbs because, well, because I enjoy beer more than fitness, but typically…
At Interbike last year we wrote a bit about some exciting new gear from Spank. Well not too long ago Spank sent over a couple items for review! The new Spank Spike…
Downhill MTB banner in Steamboat Springs. Despite living in Colorado four years and spending part of the past three summers there, I had never visited the town of Steamboat Springs. Well known…
If there's one thing that every mountain biker needs, it's a good pair of riding shorts. Some riders lean toward bibs and other tight, lycra-infused affairs, while others (including myself) feel much…
After a comedy of errors getting the correct pair of wheels to fit my ride, complicated by how insanely back-ordered the EA70 29er wheels are, I finally have a pair of these…
So after a lot of planning and waiting, I managed to finally take a trip out to Mountain Creek bike park in Vernon, NJ. Living in Toronto (that's Canada) it would be…
If you're like me then you appreciate the performance of real cycling clothes, but you don't want to look like a Tour de France wannabe with lots of logos and crazy 'colorways.'…
When you roll into the town of Downieville, California you can just feel it in the air: you have arrived at a true mountain bike destination. "Destination" is definitely the operative term.…
Back in April Greg reviewed the basic Remedy full-face helmet and now that I've put the Remedy CF through its paces, I'm ready to share my review. I'll also share my thoughts…
Last month on my drive back to Georgia from Colorado I decided to make a detour to check out the IMBA Epic Syllamo trails in the Arkansas Ozarks. The riding was pretty…
The first time I attempted to ride the Turkey Flats trail near Glade Park, CO, I made it about half a mile down the trail before I collapsed in a heap and…
Front the website of Ultimate Direction, describing the Grind 12 hydration pack: "Loaded with features such as pump and tool pockets, organization for spare tubes and adequate room for an extra layer,…
When we rolled into South Lake Tahoe, I was totally unprepared and had no idea what to expect. Tahoe hadnt originally been on my to-do list, but thanks to Jeffs recommendation and…
Cliff Cave trail work. Photo: Matt Hayes / GORC. Congratulations to the 2012 Singletracks trail grant recipients, the Gateway Off Road Cyclists (GORC) of St. Louis, MO and the Birmingham Urban Mountain…
Yes, I know: I desecrated mountain bike mecca by breezing in and out of Moab in just two days. Moab has enough mountain bike trails to fill a month of vacation time…
In early 2000 I was preparing to graduate from college and decided it was time for a new mountain bike. After browsing the local shops I fell in love with an electric…
As my wife and I travel the nation, stopping at some of the best mountain bike trails in the country between Georgia and California, I just had to spend a couple days…
If you're really into riding (and the fact that you're reading this tells me you are), you're already familiar with the Topeak brand. As a techy kinda guy who does all his…
Here is a MAJOR release from SRAM: the all new XX1! The XX1 is a new single ring, 11spd drivetrain. Noting that many riders were striving for a simpler, lighter solution for…
Most mountain bikers probably don't know this but the "World's Greatest" bike trail is located in Eagle, CO, less than 30 minutes from the well known ski resorts at Vail and Beaver…
Singletracks members have posted GPS data for nearly 2,000 unique mountain bike trails over the years, not to mention countless updates and additions to existing trail maps. In that time we've refined…
The latest IMBA Trail News report featured a short note about IMBA's 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and supporting charts and graphs showing how the organization is funded and where those funds…
As we travel the west and embrace the nomadic lifestyle, Metallica's "Wherever I May Roam" is the theme song for this summer: "But I'll take my time anywhere I'm free to speak…
I switch back and forth between flat pedals and clipless pedals on my bike so I have a need for decent shoes for each discipline. When Shimano contacted me recently to arrange…
I lived in the Bailey, CO area for a summer back in 2008, guiding wilderness trips for Narrow Way Expeditions, a part of Camp IdRaHaJe. As I mentioned in a previous blog…
It's hot here in Grand Junction. Really hot. This weekend's temps are projected to hit 100 degrees. Hot. The one good thing about biking in this weather is that you have to…
When the trail turns truly tough and technical, body protection is a must (unless you enjoy picking at scabs for weeks). But many traditional hard-shell pads are just so uncomfortable that it…
Editor's note: this guest post is by Malcolm Russell of Ride Guide Blog. What do you do when you have a partner and children waiting and you are going out on another…
I've spent the last month riding almost exclusively on the Civilian Luddite - a steel framed, rigid forked, single speed 29er. On paper the Luddite looks like a good ride and a…
Identifying a "favorite" bike trail is tough. Sometimes a favorite trail one day isn't a favorite the next day. Sometimes I'm in the mood for a tough technical trail; other days I…
Looking for an affordable dual-crown freeride fork for your gravity rig? Look no further than the RockShoxDomain Dual Crown R. The single-crown Domain R is a long-time favorite fork of freeriders, but…
Last week Greg and I were in Colorado where we hooked up with Corey (maddslacker) for a couple of classic Front Range rides, and as usual, we had a blast! Fair warning:…
As anyone who has ridden with me knows: I am not easy on my bike gear. It's not that I'm abusive or anything... I try to take care of what I own…
Keeping with the trend of wide bars and short stems for gravity-oriented bikes, Truvativ has two good offerings that are starting to show up on many builds. Wanting to complete my Santa…
Even the local beer is MTB-flavored in Boulder. Boulder, CO has a bit of reputation for being unfriendly toward mountain bikers and that reputation isn't entirely undeserved. Still, judging by the number…
Mavic has stepped it up, yet again. Many wheel manufacturers have been coming out with some kickass wheels lately, and Mavic is definitely out front. Always seeking to improve their products, Mavic…
We review the Race Face Turbine mountain bike riser handlebar and stem.
The Luddites were Industrial Revolution era English textile workers who were pissed about being replaced by new machinery that did their jobs faster than they could. Many of them even went postal…
The Ritchey WCS Lady bike saddle arrived at my doorstep recently and I promptly got my live-in bike mechanic to install it for me. To be honest, it looked a little thin…
Switchgrass Trail. photo:Sucio_Sanchez / Adrenaline Images. Driving through Kansas on my way to Colorado I've often thought Kansas must be the worst place on the planet for mountain biking. At 75 mph…
This is the third and final installment in our series on spring mountain bike maintenance. You can read Part 2: Drive Train, Frame, and Brake Maintenancehere. Headset Maintenance After a year of…
This video comes to you today courtesy of downhill racer Marcelo Gutierrez. But this is no ordinary race--no, this is an urban downhill race in Monserrate, Bogota, Columbia, that sees Gutierrez descending…
Which bike rack do you need? There are three basic types: trunk mount, hitch mount, and roof mount.
Breckenridge 100. Photo: Mountain Moon Photography. In the mountain bike world the closest thing we have to the runners' Marathon is the dirty century, or 100-miler as some like to call it.…
Osprey has taken everything they learned from the Raptor, Manta, and other packs they have produced and used those lessons to release two new ultra-refined pack series: the Syncro and Zealot. Having…
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