Depending on where you live, you could either be trying to get up the determination to brave the chill and ride, or putting away your bike and waxing up the downhill skis.
Here's a quick update on the 29 Trails project. It's raining here in Atlanta today which means I won't get to go on my regular Tuesday night ride for the third week…
We're stoked to announce four new additions to the singletracks blog team for 2011! dgaddis (Dustin) - North Augusta, SC Dustin has been active on singletracks for a while now and we…
This weekend I loaded up my bike and drove to Augusta, GA for days 14-16 of my 29 Trail challenge where I notched some of my best rides yet. Clear skies, tacky…
Yesterday was day 13 of my 29 Day / 29 Trail challenge and I managed to bag three - count 'em - three mountain bike trails, including one that wasn't even listed…
Sometimes it's not about the bike at all. Sometimes, through circumstances outside of your control, you're taking a ride outside your comfort zone. But regardless of the gear, the weather, or the…
As mountain bikers we all have an arch nemesis - something that keeps beating us. It might be a steep technical climb, a man-made stunt, or a rock garden you just cant…
2010 was a big year for me. After a little soul searching I decided I would like to work in the bike industry. It seems like a natural progression given my lifelong…
photo courtesy gizmodo. We're not sure whether to call this totally awesome or completely uncalled for. At CES GoPro announced a 3D version of their popular Helmet HERO helmet camera that promises…
When it comes to gravity riders, depending on who you talk to you get two basic types: those who care about the weight of their rig and those who pretend not to…
It's day 10 of my 29 Trail challenge and I managed to ride just one more trail today. While the ice and snow have melted a good bit here in Georgia, a…
Bull Mountain photo by K2K. It's day seven of my 29 Trails in 29 Days challenge and things aren't going so well. I've only ridden 2 trails so far and while the…
A little while back I did a write up on the CycleOps Powertap SL+ for mountain bikes. At the time I raved about how well it worked and how useful the data…
The Dissent 2.5 mountain bike tire from WTB is a beefy DH/FR-specific tire that's built tough to withstand the gnarliest conditions. The 2010 model I tested features wider tread block spacing than…
It's day four of my 29 day trail challenge and I'm already falling behind. We got about 5 inches of snow here in Atlanta on Monday which makes mountain biking difficult, though…
On Saturday I started my 29 Trails in 29 Days challenge with a bang, riding the 34-mile Snake Creek Gap Time Trail in Dalton, GA. Temperatures were predictably cold at the start…
Helmet cameras for mountain biking are becoming more and more popular every year, thanks to declining costs, smaller form factors, and improved image quality. If you're in the market for a helmet…
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is happening in Las Vegas this week and we caught wind of a few tech items that may be of interest to mountain bikers. Bluetooth-enabled ContourGPS Helmet…
The Blag Flag Expert wheelset from SUNRingle quite possibly represents the most complete mountain bike wheelset you can buy. With Stan's Bead Socket Technology (BST) baked in and plenty of options like…
Looking at the photo above you might be thinking: are these Avid Codes?!? Yup they sure are. Totally revamped and improved for 2011 and you can see the difference right away. Gone…
Behold, the high tech mountain bikes of 1995.
The Air BackPack 2Core from Topeak is a curiously awesome hydration pack. Its small in form, but packs tons of gear among its cleverly hidden pockets. Its quite light at 645g yet…
As we close out another year of mountain biking we thought we'd look back on some of your (and our) favorite posts from 2010. Here are five articles we think are worth…
I have a feeling this article is going to be a lot more interesting (or perhaps comical) when you read it five years from now. When I sat down to make a…
It seems like there's no shortage of GPS applications for the iPhone these days but honestly most of them suck. Confusing interfaces, limited functionality, and poor reliability are par for the course,…
photo courtesy uci.ch. Last week the UCI published updated mountain bike regulations and there are a few interesting new developments in the 4X and Marathon arenas. The new regulations go into effect…
Today I have something from Truvativ that has just been "declassified" from the company's Blackbox technology group. The Descendant crank has actually been around since 2009 and was initially tested by Peaty…
Word on the street is Teva will release its first mountain bike shoe, the Links in fall 2011. Sponsored pro mountain biker Jeff Lenosky collaborated on the freeride shoe design that features…
As a mountain biker, winter can sometimes get a little depressing. Memories of summer epics have long faded while the cold temperatures keep us (and our buddies) indoors more often than we'd…
Yep, it's that time of year when folks are parking the bike and pulling out winter gear (that is unless you're blessed with sun all year round - if so then I'm…
With less than 2 weeks to go in the Diamondback Gear Review Contest on singletracks, we thought we'd let you know a little more about the 2010 Diamondback Sortie Black frame that's…
Pssst - hey you on that DH bike - wanna drop some weight and increase performance on your rig? I though so. At 5.98lbs, the BoXXer WC is probably the lightest 200mm…
Ah December - when most of the mountain bike news seems to be coming from places outside the US! Here's what we're reading about this week. Ikea Mountain Bikes: Don't get your…
The JoeBlow Mountain is new and a welcome addition to the Topeak bike pump line-up. Finally, a pump that is made specifically for us fat tire riders! Now for those of you…
We just got a press release from the folks at Manitou with news about the Circus DJ forks. The 2011 models have arrived and feature a new casting and crown design while…
And we thought foreclosures were just for homeowners! Last month creditor Factors Southwest foreclosed on Titus Bikes in Arizona for failure to pay the bills. British bike company Planet X Ltd. scooped…
Sometimes you just gotta go for a ride. Greg (Goo), Jeremy (GoldenGoose), and I were looking for a place to ride on Wednesday and after our first two choices - Dawson Forest…
SRAM is coming in hard this year with some sick components and most notably is offering a 2x10 ring set-up from the top of the line down to the bottom. From XX…
Ever since Interbike I have been spending a ton of time assembling and rebuilding my bikes. To make the job go more smoothly (pun intended) I've been using Bike Line products from…
We're stoked to kick off the final contest of 2010 and clearly we saved the best for last! On December 24, 2010 someone will win a Diamondback Sortie Black mountain bike frame…
Mountain bike trails can have many different features that draw the rider in and create an enjoyable outdoor experience. These different features could include challenging, rewarding climbs, rough, technical tread, amazing flow,…
As 29ers move beyond the world of XC and into all-mountain territory, the need for burlier, high performance suspension forks has quickly become apparent. While many manufacturers work just to get their…
photo courtesy redbull.co.nz. On December 4, the Red Bull Rock Drop will challenge 80 DH mountain bikers to race to the bottom of a gold mine in New Zealand. The Martha Mine…
photo courtesy larutadelosconquistadores.com. The 2010 La Ruta de Conquistadores mountain bike race across Costa Rica kicked off this week and the stage 1 results are already in with Benjamin Sonntag in first…
Ohhh yeah! Finally, after what seemed like ages of waiting, my Banshee Legend II is ready to ride - and this past weekend I got to break it in. After the final…
Giant is recalling approximately 370 2011 Anthem X 29er mountain bikes because "the frame can crack at the junction of the seat post and top tube, posing a fall hazard to riders."…
Just came across this post about a jet-powered mountain bike using an AMT miniature gas turbine jet engine. This mini rocket booster is designed for propelling remote control airplanes which explains the…
According to RoadRacingWorld.com, Lance Armstrong dropped out out the Mellow Johnny's 6-Hour Classic mountain bike race this weekend after aggravating a previous knee injury. Eventual men's solo winner, Ben Bostrom, even held…
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