The Quanta sunglasses from Spy Optic are constructed from solid materials and sport a number of features that any mountain biker can appreciate. Plus, unlike a lot of other mountain bike gear,…
At Interbike this year we saw a number of mountain bike brake refinements along with a few interesting new developments from companies like Avid and Formula. Here's what we found. SRAM /…
While technically part of the Colorado Trail, the section from CO Highway 285 to Georgia Pass is commonly referred to simply as the Kenosha Pass Trail, and is typically ridden as an…
If you haven't heard, Eurobike just exploded with the best bikes ever in the history of bikes existing earlier this month. This post will differ from most of the others you may…
Mountain bike suspension manufacturers seem to have raised the bar yet again this year. Everyone from Fox and Rockshox to DT Swiss and Marzocchi to newcomer Formula was proud to show off…
At Interbike Syd and I spoke with a number of mountain bike tire companies and while we didn't see any shocking changes, we did take note of some interesting trends affecting the…
Not everyone can afford the latest and greatest all the time. But if you find that you're in need of a rebuild on your older 2005-2008 or 2009-2011 Fox 40 and want…
A test ride review of the 2012 Marin Rift Zone trail bike.
At the Interbike Outdoor Demo there was no shortage of full suspension 29ers to test, though the Yeti SB95 definitely stood out. With 5 inches of front and rear travel and the…
At Interbike this year many companies had brand new hoops to show boasting lighter weights, tubeless compatibility, increased stiffness/durability, and additional 29er offerings. Fulcrum Red Power 29 SL Easton and Mavic are…
All the 2011/12 mountain bikes from Interbike 2011.
After an mellow morning ride on the Lower Loop in Crested Butte, we returned to our campsite at the Oh-Be-Joyful campground for some lunch and a well-deserved break. Since it was our…
Branding is a powerful thing. Most of us don't want to admit it or perhaps we're not even aware of it but when it comes to mountain bikes, something as simple as…
These days the trend seems to be toward fatter and fatter mountain bike tires and no one is pushing the envelope more than Surly. By now you've probably seen the Pugsly but…
The Trek Rumblefish is a beautiful mountain bike with clean lines, modern hydroformed tubing, asymmetrical chainstays, and hot graphics that I had to ride during my time at Interbike. Like the other…
The Specialized Camber Pro 29er is more mountain bike than most riders deserve and yet it's not even top of the Specialized line. With decades of experience designing and building mountain bikes,…
As many of you know, I've been riding a Redline d660 29er for about three years now and I love it. The frame is lightweight, the geometry fits me well, and the…
We tested the first generation Santa Cruz Tallboy cross-country mountain bike at Bootleg Canyon.
Most riders are told that a powerful, efficient pedal stroke means that you need to spin circles or pull through the top of your pedal stroke. However, some recent studies are calling…
A few weeks back I had a chance to go on a road trip down to Seven Springs in Pennsylvania with my buddies. I was so stoked to pack up the gear…
Don't worry about derailleurs, we'll screw those up later. And reflectors? Really? One can acquire a mountain bike frame. In these dark times one can also acquire name-brand Japanese drivetrain parts on…
At Interbike next week Syd and I will be previewing the newest MTB gear for 2012 which means it's time to look back at the top gear of 2011. Our "Best of…
The Shore goggles from Ryders is designed by mountain bikers, for mountain biking. In order to provide a mountain bike-specific fit, Ryders has incorporated a high bridge over the nose so as…
There's a big race coming up. You've spent weeks, or even months, preparing yourself, riding as much as possible, watching what you eat, and even ditching friends and family so you could…
Ok Android users, this one is for you: the singletracks Android app was officially published yesterday afternoon! Download it for free to find nearby trails, read and post reviews, and read the…
Crested Butte is legendary as one of the birth places of mountain biking. While Marin, California may receive most of the fame (infamy?), Crested Butte was also one of the places that…
Oakley is a name that nearly all people know, and when you think about Oakley you automatically think high-end eyewear. Well Oakley also has a bunch of soft goods available, from pants…
Over the last couple of model years Giant has made an effort to create women's-specific versions of their more popular mountain bikes: the Trance X and Anthem X. Unfortunately, no one really…
I recently wrote that I'm in the middle of testing out Ibex's full suspension trail bike, the Asta Pro. When I was talking with Ibex about the possibility of doing a bike…
Time has come out with a new set of mountain bike pedals for 2011, the X-Roc S, with a stable platform for aggressive riders. The X-Roc is slightly smaller that the Z-Control…
When I first heard that the 2011 Singlespeed World Championships (SSWC) would be held in Ireland, I immediately marked down the date on my calendar hoping to make it to the race…
The Fool's Gold 50 and 100 mile mountain bike race is presented by 55Nine Performance and takes place in the mountains of North Georgia. It utilizes lots of forest service roads, some…
Just a quick note to everyone that we updated the singletracks iPhone app this week and the new version should be showing up in iTunes today. This is officially version 1.0 (the…
Not too long ago I reviewed the Mavic Razor MTB shoe which is perfect for those who are into XC riding and want a durable, race-ready shoe without spending a lot of…
I'm not sure if you know this, but Crested Butte is a long way from the Front Range of Colorado. It took us hours of driving (with a few stops thrown in)…
People frequently come to the Singletracks forums looking for guidance on mountain bike fork upgrades. Will it fit my bike? Tapered headset? How much travel? Disc or V-brake compatible? QR, 15mm, 20mm…
If you were to ask 100 mountain bikers which brand of eyewear they desire most, I'm pretty sure there's one brand that would stand out - Oakley.
Rocks! Tell me if this has ever happened to you during a group ride. You're cruising along and the guy in front of you yells out "low branch!" every time there's something…
The Stage 6 route circles North Table Mountain. Steamboat Springs is the only city fortunate enough to host both a race start and finish during the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge (USAPCC)…
This summer I was blessed enough to take a week-long vacation to Colorado with my wife and a couple of our friends. Over the next few weeks I will be writing about…
A review of the Hayes Prime hydraulic mountain bike disc brakes.
photo courtesy vail.com. The USA Pro Cycling Challenge (USAPCC) hits Vail for Stage 3 with an uphill individual time trial that should be super spectator friendly. Riders will climb almost 1,800 feet…
Way back in the dark cold wintery month of March I posted an "On Test" article about thehardware in the WTB LaserDisc Trail 29er wheelset. Several hundred miles of dirt have passed…
Installing and adjusting a front derailleur can be tricky. These tips should help.
After three seasons on my Giant Trance full suspension 26er, I was feeling the itch to try something new. Specifically, I was jonesing for a hardtail 29er with a 2x10 gearing setup.…
On Wednesday, August 24 the USA Pro Cycling Challenge (USAPCC) will run 131.1 miles from Gunnison to Aspen, taking riders to the highest point of the entire race - Cottonwood Pass at…
On Tuesday, August 23 the USA Pro Cycling Challenge (USAPCC) will kick off stage 1 where the racers will get their first real taste of the mountains.The folks in Salida are clearly…
Some of you may not be familiar with the name Nukeproof but the company has actually been around since 1992. Nukeproof started off in Grand Rapids, MI producing high quality carbon bar…
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