I recently worked with my buddy Chris to pimp out his 2010 Fox 40 to 2012 specs and it was a big success. Well, Fox decided to send down a brand new…
There's one piece of gear that every mountain biker has, but most of us rarely think about: a helmet. That is, we rarely think about it until we really need it. The…
Heading into the weekend it had been sunny and in the 60's for three days, and my planned ski trip with my daughter was derailed by a birthday parry and a youth…
I remember seeing these trails signs this summer and thinking "What's with that guy's feet?" Those of you in the northern parts of the US and in Canada know, right about now…
And now for something totally different: the Ripper 29, produced by Slingshot Bikes. It's so different that I'm not even sure where to beginthis post. I mean, it's got a cable instead…
Over the Christmas break I had a chance to put together a new DJ bike after retiring my older Opus. This year I decided to go with the Banshee AMP after a…
This past weekend mudhunny and I hit Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, UT to check out the latest and greatest outdoor gear. And while Outdoor Retailer isn't all about bikes like…
Smartphone GPS apps have come a long way in just a few short years - but don't count out the dedicated GPS unit for mountain biking just yet. This year at CES,…
We've seen a recent surge of interest in trail building here on Singletracks and we just started a new forum for discussions about building mountain bike trails. But building the trail is…
Installing or replacing the cables on your mountain bike can do wonders to improve shifting performance on the trail and you might be surprised just how easy it is to do yourself.…
Ok, so I may have been a little over-ambitious in my New Year's resolutions this year. Earlier this month I signed up to complete my first 100-mile mountain bike ride, the Cohutta…
Logging GPS tracks of your rides can be fun and informative. You can compare your times from previous rides, use the data to make full-blown maps for yourself or others, and you…
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GaDNR) is currently proposing a new fee toride mountain bikes on trails in three state parks: Unicoi, Fort Yargo, and Hard Labor Creek (which will have…
Years ago, IMBA's only designation for truly excellent singletrack was the term "Epic." Over the last several years that has slowly been changing, with new designations including "Gateway Trails," "Flow Trails," and…
After testing six different full suspension 29ers at Interbike last year, I decided it was finally time to get one for myself. I've owned several hardtail mountain bikes since 1992, including a…
This is the final post in a series of how-to articles describing my 2012 DH bike build, the Santa Cruz V-10. Stem and Bar Installation Before shifters and brakes could be installed,…
Sadly, it seems the local bike shop may be on the verge becoming irrelevant to many mountain bikers - and that's a shame. Aside from dispensing the gear you need to get…
Most of the country has been suffering from a horrible snow year, but for many people this just means that the mountain biking season hasn't come to an end yet! When I…
Six fantastic guided mountain bike trips
SunRingle has been on a roll lately, as they have revamped their entire line of wheels. Beginning last year with a revamp of their XC, Trail, and AM lines of wheels, they've…
I've always found small tire pumps to be annoying at best, and even though they will eventually fill a fat MTB tire with air, I'd rather get on with my ride. CO2…
This is the third in a series of how-to articles detailing my 2012 DH bike build, the Santa Cruz V-10. Trimming Brake Hoses I tend to save the brake hoses until last,…
This time of year really messes with my mountain bike mojo. Yes its cold, but the mountain bike industry makes all sorts of doodads that allow tough guys and girls to keep…
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…
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