Its that time of year when I get to call up my good friends in the industry and see whats up and coming and possibly squeeze out some interesting tidbits about new…
photos: CBP Man tries to smuggle marijuana across border in bike tires Yep, that headline just about sums it up but here are some more details (the Examiner said it was a…
photo: ANNIKA ENDERBORG, Manly Daily. Here's an example of what not to do if you want increased mountain bike trail access: get quoted in the local paper saying you'll continue to ride…
A review of the Look Quartz clipless mountain bike pedals.
photo by Nicole Goodhue Boyd, WickedLocal.com. I feel like this is something we've written about before but a recent article about ice biking got us thinking about this extreme form of MTB…
WTB has come out swinging in 2010 with a new and much improved product line for downhill bikes. Three items in particular stand out as products with excellent value: WTB Laserdisc DH…
photo from Jill Valerius / Susitna 100. Is that a mountain bike or a motorcycle? If you're still making excuses about mountain biking this winter, this should make you feel really bad:…
photo courtesy Wikipedia. It's snowing here in Atlanta today but that's nothing compared to what a team of adventurers will encounter when they attempt to bike around Lake Baikal in Russia later…
Looking for the perfect mountain bike fit? We cover everything you need to know, from frame size to seat height and handlebar width, plus much more.
image courtesy The Daily Mail. This week we came across an article showcasing some interesting bike concepts and as always it got us thinking about the future of mountain bikes. Of course…
The Sportourer Touch Beat is a watch that neatly conceals a heart rate monitor into the face of the watch.
New for 2010 is the WTB Aviator, a saddle so tough it flies through the air wearing Carhartts! WTB built this saddle to withstand the abuses of a downhiller or freerider, meaning…
An Idaho legislator is seeking approval for a special vehicle license plate to benefit mountain bike trails. While many states (including our home state, GA) offer cycling-themed plates, as far as we…
There's a new documentary film out about mountain biking women and judging by the previews it looks to be as adrenaline packed as any MTB film we've seen. Of course, this movie…
As a mountain biker for many years, I've seen dozens of riders and companies come and go. One company I have always admired is Manitou but lately (the past few years) I…
Over last 5 years, more and more riders have been choosing to equip their DH and freeride bikes with Syncros FR Wheelsets. These wheels are easy to identify thanks to their distinctive…
Hi folks, not too long back I wrote about the Formula RX brake set and since then I have really been enjoying the great modulation and awesome power. I recently installed a…
In mountain biking there are very few "classic" designs that haven't been torn to shreds over the years as tech advances to produce bigger and better MTB components. Sometimes, though, designers and…
If you're bummed about being shut out from Interbike every year, the folks at Western Spirit in Moab have just the thing for you: Outerbike. From September 30 through October 3 this…
A little while back I did a review on the INK helmet from THE and absolutely fell in love. Well, Toby Henderson and the boys at THE Industries did it once again.…
A guide to choosing a GPS for mountain biking.
photo via RidingtheSpine.com Incredible news: After three and a half years and 21,000 miles in the saddle, the Riding the Spine crew has made it to the southernmost city in South America.…
photo courtesy konaworld.com. Kona is sponsoring a really cool and unique event starting Friday called "White Style" at the Kona Leogang Bike Park in Austria. White Style basically creates a DH/FR course…
Words by Justin Mann, Photos by Allison Mann and Justyna Wlusek I think that everyone can agree that the purest form of bicycle racing is the Individual Time Trial. ITTs are elegant:…
Hi folks, here's another cool product from KEEN geared toward mountain bikers: The Coronado Cruiser ($80 MSRP). Although it's not really a technical riding shoe, this is one of those products that…
Over the last few months we've been reviewing Easton products and the Haven wheel set in particular stirred up a lot of interest. Even when I'm on the trail I get questions…
When I was a kid I had this idea for a clear bubble that enclosed my bike so I could ride in the rain and not get wet. Of course the idea…
Even though the weather may not be ideal for riding at the moment, we're busy preparing singletracks for the 2010 season and we're super stoked! In case you missed it, here's what's…
After a recent accident on the trail that toasted both body and bike, I figured I needed to learn something from the experience. Otherwise I might repeat the same thing over again…
Titus Cycles is running 3 contests to give away some seriously sweet bikes to some seriously dedicated fans. They're handing out a total of 4 bikes and here's what you can do…
A review of the Maxxis Aspen cross-country mountain bike tire.
In the past 30 days alone, nearly 3,000 visits to singletracks.com were on an iPhone or iPod Touch (plus hundreds more on other handheld devices). If you were one of those visitors,…
If you're tired of getting lost on the mountain bike trail or are just looking for a new toy to play with on your ride, 2010 is the year for you to…
Camelbak is a name that needs no introduction. It's a name that's synonymous with hydration and hydration packs for cycling both on and off road, adventure racing, hunting, and military applications. Where…
Many of us take a small first aid kit on the trail whenever we go mountain biking but for epic, backcountry rides I like to be prepared for anything. Even on fairly…
Scott Morris over at TopoFusion posted up a cool video visualizing thousands of mountain bike rides he's taken starting from his Tucson, AZ home. For those who don't know, Scott is a…
Here is some stylish bling from Italy for your AM / DH rig. Let's face it, some of the best things come from Italy like cars, motorcycles, shoes, and yes, bike saddles.…
photo courtesy ColoradoDaily.com // MARK LEFFINGWELL Boulder Indoor Cycling is offering classes for surprisingly young mountain bikers over holiday breaks from school and teaching skills that many adult riders have yet to…
A review of the Time ATAC XS clipless mountain bike pedals.
photo courtesy BlueRidgeAdventures.net. Over on the Facebook fan page we asked for 2010 mountain bike goals and many of the responses had to do with long format racing (anything over 6 hours)…
Here's a quick guide to installing (or not installing) the Fox 32 Float 150 FIT RLC fork and how to dial it in for max performance on the trail. If you're looking…
2010 marks an exciting year for Fox Racing Shox with a ton of new and truly innovative products coming from Bob Fox's team of engineers and factory test riders. Boost valve technology…
Checkpoint map from a recent trail nav competition. Courtesy trailbreak.co.uk. We wrote about mountain bike orienteering a couple years ago and noted that it was a mostly UK phenomenon involving navigating a…
Here's one for the DH/FR crowd: the Easton Havoc DH-specific wheel set. Can you say awesome?! I can, and will. For starters, the Havoc DH wheels are reasonably priced at $799 MSRP…
If youve been following the Singletracks.com series on trailbuilding, youve read Choosing Your Line Part 1 and Part 2 and Trailbuilding 101. Congratulations, youve learned a lot about trailbuilding and youre almost…
Selecting the perfect mountain bike saddle usually involves balancing the trade-off between comfort and weight. Super lightweight saddles often feel worse than metal folding chairs while really comfy seats are generally wide,…
Mountain bike paramedic in London. Photo via Firegeezer. By now you've probably seen police officers on mountain bikes but here's something I hadn't heard of: mountain bike paramedics. Apparently this has been…
Living in the Great White North I get very cold weather and snow during the winter months so staying motivated and in shape for mountain biking can be a challenge. When the…
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