A bikepacking trip report from the Sierra Valley, the largest alpine valley in the Western United States, and the location of a future 600-mile network of multi-use trails.
Whether you're into riding on dirt or road, Polar Bottle’s innovative bike bottles give you the freedom to go further.
Singletracks has tested nearly 100 pairs of mountain bike shorts, and these are the best we've found so far.
We check in with Pat and Doug from Kona to learn how hardtail mountain bikes are specced, and what makes for a 'hardcore hardtail.'
Given the choice between riding on a paved road or on gravel, we'll take the gravel every time. Yet there are only so many hours in the day, and the singletrack siren calls.
The Kuat Piston Pro X is a premium, no-touch bike rack that looks good, is feature-rich, and is well constructed. Not surprisingly, it's also pricey.
The UCI Mountain Bike World Cup returns to West Virginia next year and for the first time, the Enduro World Series shares a calendar with XC and downhill.
Some of the most interesting MTB gear and tech from Crankworx Whistler, 2022. New bikes, suspension tech, clothing, pedals, and more.
Eddie O'Dea set out on August 1 to raise funds for the Georgia Cycling Association and to be the first to complete the Eastern Divide bikepacking route, a meandering chain of dirt roads, pavement, and singletrack first imagined several years ago.
The latest mountain bike trail builds and openings from California, Colorado, Georgia, Michigan, and Tennessee.
The Moon Rigel Power bike light blasts up to 3,600 lumens for two hours, and the all-in-one design packs three distinct beam patterns that can be switched at the push of a button.
Sometimes we find mountain bike skills progression through pure accident.
In Gear Watch this week, Garmin announces the latest Enduro smartwatch, Pole opens a new factory in Finland, Bianchi previews a full range of electric mountain bikes, and Enve begins shipping their inverted dropper post.
We check in with two local Boise, Idaho mountain bikers to learn about the best trails to ride.
New tires are easily the #1 upgrade you can make to your bike, and you get even more bang for your buck when they're on sale.
Is there a secret to riding webby trails? We're asking for a friend.
The Leatt 6.0 Clip V22 is the brand's latest take on an efficiency-minded, lightweight trail shoe which comes with a stiff sole and an Atop dial and a sleek look.
Check singletracks.com/deals to find the best prices on gear, and help Singletracks at the same time. It's a win-win!
City officials and local mountain bike advocates are trying to find a path forward after a study reveals 60 miles of unsanctioned trails in a single park.
JensonUSA has complete, 2022 Ibis Ripley AF bikes in stock (sizes M, L, XL) AND on sale for $2,849.25.
The Continental Kryptotal Re is a mixed conditions MTB tire with with strong braking bars in the center and tall side knobs for grip off camber and in corners.
New trails are being planned and opened this week from Queensland, Australia to Missouri, USA.
Ride Workshop is leading singletrack bike tours on Emerald Mountain in Steamboat Springs with a focus on stewardship and sustainability.
Race Face adds a chainring optimized for Super Boost bikes, Ritchey announces new gravel wheel, UNNO updates the Dash, and more.
We learn how bike engineers and designers work together, and how brands like Evil approach e-bike design.
The Evil Epocalypse electric mountain bike features 170/166mm of travel front and rear, and a big battery for shuttling lap after lap.
The latest Santa Cruz Nomad swaps balanced, 27.5 wheels for a mixed-wheel configuration, adds Glove Box in-tube storage, and tweaks the geo and suspension.
The Pivot Shuttle SL is meant to bridge a gap between analog bikes and e-bikes, with the nimble characteristics of a mountain bike plus the extra power of an e-bike, according to the brand.
Summer riding is still in full effect and so are the savings. Don't miss this special 50% off offer on a MTB skills clinic!
Carbon fiber construction makes it possible to tune a bike frame for stiffness and compliance in all the right places. We visited Alchemy to learn how and why it works.
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) bike brands like Canyon, YT, and Commencal are growing, and it seems buyers are becoming more comfortable choosing and purchasing bikes online.
The Abus MoDrop MIPS is a quality bike helmet for trail riding, and is compatible with the brand's Bluetooth crash sensor.
The Manitou Jack dropper post is solidly built with an easy-to-maintain design.
New bike trails, and new trail funding announced from California to West Virginia.
It's been a minute since we've seen this many in-stock, and on-sale mountain bikes available.
The "world's best-selling helmet" gets an update, a dialed OneUp dropper remote, and an off-road-ready bike rack.
The singletrack mountain bike trails in Eastern Tennessee offer something for everyone.
You may not know what a grade reversal is, but you've likely ridden across hundreds of them. Find out why they're such an important part of trail building.
We're suckers for sunglasses, especially when we find a pair on sale. And take advantage of these new coupons from our MTB partners.
Dee Tidwell breaks down mountain bike performance training for us with the Power Pyramid, and shares tips for avoiding injury.
These are currently the best mountain bike destinations in the United States.
You've probably felt some arm pump by this point in the season, and we want to know how you deal with it.
The MXXY Hydration Pack utilizes a unique dual-chamber reservoir for carrying and mixing two different drinks on the trail.
Come for the scenic, hand-built trails around Lake Placid, New York, and stay for the Booze Cruise and epic Adirondack singletrack.
Park City opens a new downhill trail, Seattle gets some singletrack, Fire Mountain is set to double in size, and a Vail trail is getting a re-route.
12-speed Shimano bike chains remain difficult to find, and a quick check shows them backordered everywhere from JensonUSA to REI and Worldwide Cyclery. However a few sellers on Amazon seem to have chains available.
Bothies and the right to roam make Scotland a wonderful place to ride mountain bikes.
This week we bring you a new link offering a kinematic update to the Rocky Mountain Altitude plus an updated Maxxis tire, and new duds.
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