A couple of months ago I received a cache of Giro gear in the mail for my reviewing pleasure. Among the goods were a pair of Xen gloves. Photo by Sydnah Swails.…
Road Tripping to Seven Springs element22 I have to say my highlight of the year was a road trip with some of my closest friends to Seven Springs. Seven Springs is a…
After installing the fork and headset on my new Santa Cruz V-10 build, it was time to install the drivetrain. I started off by adding a bit of grease to the bottom…
On more than one occasion, I have heard people respond to product reviews with, "You got it for free, of course you like it." As a reviewer, I can say that it…
Goals. We all have them, whether we've written them down, spoken them aloud, made a pact with some friends, or just thought about them to ourselves... we all have goals for most…
Specs The WTB Nano Race 29er 2.1" tire features an Aramid bead, DNA rubber, and a lightweight casing. The Aramid bead and lightweight casing definitely help drop weight, and at only 560…
I've been playing around with a cool new chain retention device from cSixx for a while now. cSixx (pronounced simply as "six") hails from South Africa, and they presently offer two chain…
This could be your dream bike. Hans Rey's charity, Wheels4Life has teamed up with Crankbrothers to auction some amazing mountain bikes with all the proceeds going to the charity. The goal: to…
You have probably heard terms like 3x9, 2x10, or 1x9 thrown around in discussions about mountain bike gearing. In case you are not familiar with the jargon, here is a quick review.…
It took me nearly two months but I finally finished it: my Santa Cruz Tallboy FS 29er was ready to ride! After dialing in the suspension, checking every cable, and adjusting brake…
This is the first in a series of how-to articles based on my 2012 DH bike build, the Santa Cruz V-10. Headset Installation When it came time to select a headset, I…
If you've watched this video once, you've probably seen it a half-dozen times, and know how insane Danny Hart's mud-riding skills are and how hilarious the announcers are. If you haven't already…
A few weeks back I reviewed the 2012 Fox TALAS RLC FIT. While I was reviewing that fork I also had the new RP23 installed to control the rear of the bike.…
Cyclo-cross isthe fastest growing segment of competitive cycling in the country right now. Chances are, if you don't race cross (as it's also called, or, CX for short) you know a few…
It's official: we reached our fundraising goal to give 10 kids bikes this Christmas! Late last week JensonUSA came through and put us over the top PLUS they're hooking us up with…
Can you think of anything more exotic than Carbon? Neither can I. Introducing the gorgeous 2012 Santa Cruz V-10 Carbon! I seem to recall that Gordon Murry, a well-known engineer in motorsports,…
Winter is officially just a few weeks away for us here in the US and Canada but in New Zealand, the summer is right around the corner. And just in time for…
When I think about Italian-made cycling products, I almost always think about road racing gear. Swinging by the Fulcrum booth at Interbike this year changed my perspective. After looking over the lineup…
It happens to the best of us if you ride enough, its almost guaranteed that youll get saddle sores sooner or later. Theyre uncomfortable, even painful, and they threaten to make every…
Setting up a home bike shop makes it easy to perform basic maintenance on your bike.
This is the final installment in my series of ride reports from my vacation to Colorado during the first week of August, 2011. By the time this blog post goes live, it…
It's clear at this point that in general, 29ers are here to stay, and even with incredible developments in full suspension technology, 29" wheels are allowing hardtails to see aresurgence in popularity…
With Christmas right around the corner, a new mountain bike can be a great gift for the grom in your life. Severalmanufacturers have models in this market segment, and it is possible…
Fulcrum is a division of Campagnolo, the Italian component manufacturer with a cult-like following of highly dedicated and loyal fans. The Red Metal 29 XL (XL stands for "extra light") is their…
photos: Don Feeley. The whole weekend was a mud fest. This is how Team Floridas premier mountain bike racer Victor Alber sums up the 2011 Collegiate Mountain Bike Championships, which were held…
The second annual London Bike is happening January 12-15, 2012 at ExCeL with something for everyone from newbs to pros. There will be tons of new gear on display plus great deals…
The Glacier Glove company has been making neoprene gloves for various wet and cold activities for almost 30 years and their products have been used by the likes of the Navy Seals,…
Askany roadie and they will tell you that mountain bikers survive on a diet of burritos, pizza and beer or soda. While that is mostly true, it turns out that good nutrition…
IMBA recently partnered with Hans Rey and trail designer Diddie Schneider to certify Flow Country Trails around the world and so far five trails have made the cut. We first wrote about…
Logs - they're a fundamental part of mountain biking in most areas of the country since where there are trees, there are trees that fall. Many riders hate logs and would like…
Dakine is one of the big mountain bike apparel companies that really keeps an eye on performance as well as style. Add in durability and a good fit and you have the…
It's 31 degrees at 5 am. I walk out the door to a clear moonlit sky. Walking to the car, I see the fiery destruction of a meteorite as it streaks across…
Judging by the number of new and improved helmet cameras that hit the market each year, manufacturers are still trying to find the sweet spot where quality, dependability, usability, and affordability intersect.…
We love top 10 lists but one list we couldn't find anywhere: the top 10 most technical mountain bike trails in the world. Admittedly it's a tough list to compile - unless…
This holiday season the Singletracks community has the opportunity to give the gift of biking to 10 underprivileged kids through two different groups. Our goal: raise $100 to purchase a bike and…
The Ibex Maroc 29er has multiple personality disorder - but it's the most wonderful disorder a mountain bike can have! The Test Any bike that shows up on my doorstep is bound…
Here are some tips for going night riding for the first time.
Fox has revamped their entire lineup for the 2012 production year. As a part of this revamp Fox has delineated the lines between their products so that you and I can understand…
IMBA announced their list of 2011 Epic rides late last month and in case you missed it, here are the trails that made the cut. Two of the five new Epics are…
A little bird answered my prayers. Just the other day I was thinking to myself: "Self, you've got this great Gary Fisher Collection Rig single speed. Why don't you buy the drive…
“Hmm, that doesn’t look good,” I thought to myself as I examined my face in the bathroom mirror. A dark red scrape oozed blood above my right eye, just below the visor…
Sentry Jersey The Sentry Jersey from Dakine is a baggy t-shirt-style jersey designed for downhill mountain bikers. It features a very roomy design to accommodate bulky pads and body armor underneath. Special…
Who is Twenty6? I met with owner Tyler Jarosz at Interbikeand, judging by our conversation, he is highly passionate about riding and his products definitely reflect that. The company is based in…
As the morning sunlight of our last day crested the mountain peaks near our campground outside of Crested Butte, CO, we knew that there were a ton of trails that we still…
The best few months of riding are upon us: fall! The heat from summer has finally broken and leaves are changing color - it's truly a great time to be in the…
I've been a serious mountain biker for a little more than 6 years now. I enjoy exploring new trails, traveling the country, and pushing myself and my bike to the limit. I…
Exploring the superb mountain bike trails in Bent Creek Experimental Forest.
I did a bit of an introduction to Spank's Spike pedal a while back and since then I've been rocking the Spike pedal on my Banshee DH bike. Today I'm finally ready…
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