In mountain biking, as in life, it feels good to look on the bright side of things. Take new standards, for example.
The Giro Insurgent full face mountain bike helmet breathes well, though it's not as lightweight as some competitors.
A machine built trail takes shape above treeline and Whirlpool opens a new trail at their headquarters today. Plus Idaho Falls opens a bike park and New Brunswick, Canada receives $400k for trails.
The Vorsprung Secus is a mountain bike fork air spring upgrade that allows an air fork to ride more like a coil fork.
There's a lot of colorful gear out this week including decidedly Adidas gravel shoes and purple bikepacking bags from Ortlieb.
These are the best mountain bike destinations around the world according to Singletracks staff and readers.
Fall is the best time to go bikepacking! Get ready with these bikepacking stories and 12 recommended products.
Cedric Eveleigh's idea came to him in the middle of a fat bike ride: separate the derailleur and its functions while keeping it protected in the frame.
While most mountain bikers agree that descending is the fun part, some of us like to take it slow and savor the flow while others like to gun and be done.
The Limar Alben is a lightweight, vented helmet with MIPS that works well for XC and gravel riding for a reasonable price.
This summer we tested four pairs of mountain bike knee pads for trail and enduro riding from thin and lightweight to full-on protection.
The Trek Fuel EX gets a travel bump to 150/140mm front and rear plus a slew of frame and geo updates to suit a wide spectrum of trail riding styles.
The latest mountain bike trail news including trail openings, planning, and funding from Switzerland to British Columbia, New York, Wisconsin, and Georgia.
The 2023 Santa Cruz 5010 is a trail bike with a playful edge. Rocking mixed wheels, short-ish travel and long and low geometry, the name of the game is fun.
New MTB gear this week: Specialized Turbo Levo, Club Ride spoke denim collection, tire and handlebar in for test, and the latest Nukeproof Blackline jersey.
Bike racks increase drag on vehicles, and for electric vehicles where range is limited, it's helpful to know by how much.
COTA's mission is to "develop, protect, and enhance the Central Oregon mountain bike experience through trail stewardship, advocacy, collaboration, and education."
This week we were stoked to find great deals on some of our favorite items like the SRAM GX Eagle Groupset, Wahoo Roam, and Niterider Lumina, not to mention Five Ten shoes and Tifosi sunglasses.
Tell us who your mountain bike hero is: a friend, an athlete, an advocate, or someone else!
The Akaso Brave 8 action camera boasts impressive specs but delivers a frustrating experience capturing and editing MTB footage.
Looking for decent but cheap mountain bike shorts? We are too.
The Pivot Shuttle LT is a long-travel electric mountain bike that features a big battery and a Shimano EP8 drive system.
Updates from Eddie O'Dea's Eastern Divide Trail attempt, an Eagle Scout project brings MTB to town, and sweet new jump trails.
New gear including a gravel dropper from OneUp, Juice Lubes tubeless tire valves, WTV tech fabric from 7Mesh, and more.
The Hope Union TC clipless mountain bike pedals may look like SPDs but their proprietary cleat and retention mechanism offers a distinctly positive ride feel.
This past weekend Blevins crashed during the short track race (XCC) at Les Gets but still managed a top-20 finish. We're re-sharing our interview with him from last year.
The newest Santa Cruz Megatower enduro bike is slightly longer and slacker, and picks up speed quickly on the descents.
Bash guards protect both chain and chainring, but they also add a bit of weight and cost to any bike build.
The State Bicycle Co. Klunker is as pure as a mountain bike can get. And it will crush your ego.
Get that gear off your back AND your hips with one or more of these mountain bike frame and handlebar bags.
The low price on this complete mountain bike with a wireless electronic drivetrain has us doing a double and triple take.
Some professional downhill mountain bikers are calling for a riders' union to address course and track safety concerns.
Mountain bike trail news from Western Australia, South Dakota, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and elsewhere.
This week we're covering trail rompers, belts, and a CBD sports cream, plus tires, a steel hardtail, and a rack attachment from 1UP.
The Ride Concepts Hellion Clip shoes are a great all-around trail choice that can be used on almost every type of ride.
Professional mountain biker and coach Rab Wardell passed away in his sleep last night at the age of 37. The cause of death is unknown at this time.
Ride these three up and coming, under the radar US mountain bike destinations before they completely blow up.
In this episode Chris Schieffer, Jeff Barber, and Matt Miller talk about the 12 best mountain bike destinations in the United States that was recently shared on Singletracks.
Complete that new bike build now with these marked down components.
The Liv Embolden is a well-priced, entry-level trail bike that is fun to ride.
Among trail surfaces, loam holds an almost mythical status. Mountain bikers prize it for its soft landings, hero-like traction, and roost-ability.
The Alpinestars Vector Tech MIPS helmet is a great trail helmet that provides excellent protection, specifically for those who wear goggles or are venturing into the enduro scene.
The Inflation Reduction Act was passed this week. It may just improve mountain bike access around the country.
The Banshee Prime is a 135mm travel 29er that rides bigger than it is thanks to its progression geometry and KS2 suspension design.
Bike parks opening in Nevada and Washington, a fancy pumptrack in Brisbane, National Forest System Trail Stewardship grants awards, and vandals strike Canada Summer Games trail.
The Wildhorn Corvair half shell mountain bike helmet offers style and function in an affordable package.
End of the season sales? Ok, we'll bite.
The Transition Patrol gets a carbon option, Nukeproof brings back their DJ bike, Bontrager releases their lightest MTB wheels yet, plus more new gear.
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