The Alchemy Arktos 120 stands out among the crowded field of trail bikes thanks to its ability to chameleon between short-travel, trail, and all-mountain with a single frame, and the Sine Suspension System that places a premium on anti-squat while delivering a supple ride feel.
The Mesa County Sheriff's office reports that a 52-year-old mountain biker died on the Palisade Plunge trail on Saturday after suffering a "heat-related illness."
Brands design tires for many different uses and situations, giving buyers the ability to dial in exactly what they need.
The Scott Argo Plus is lightweight, stylish, well vented, and has rotational impact protection at a bargain price.
Five Ten will launch their first gravel/downcountry/endurance shoe next year.
We caught up with Vaea Verbeeck after Red Bull Formation to hear about her thoughts going into the event, how it went, what changed, and what's next for the reigning Queen of Crankworx.
It turns out the Knog Oi is a useful trail tool for parting seas of hikers.
More mountain bike trails, more stoke coming to the Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The Orucase B2 is designed to pack mountain bikes into a compact package for travel. We tested the bag on a recent flight to South America.
New and updated products including a bike, GPS, handlebar, coil shock, dropper post, and sunglasses.
A recently established mountain biking area named Wolf Creek is taking shape near the New River Gorge in West Virginia.
Riding off-camber trails can be tricky. Jeremiah Stone shares his tips for balance, body position, and bike setup.
It doesn't get much better than this. Save while you can on these deals under $50.
Otis Guy has been there for many firsts in the sport of MTB including racing Repack in the 70s and the first World Champs in 1990. Today he's still building frames and mentoring the next generation of riders.
We tested the longest OneUp dropper post with 240mm of travel and we're finally getting as low as we want to go.
Husband and wife team Adam and Mica Harju dove into the dirt feet first and started Dirt Candy trail building.
Maybe this is a dumb question, but is it ever too hot to go mountain biking?
San Util packs are hand made in Winter Park, Colorado.
The Quebec Singletrack Experience is a stage race like no other with a basecamp in the city and some of the most scenic and fun singletrack on the planet.
The Shimano XC7 mountain bike shoes are incredibly comfortable and should fit a wide range of foot sizes.
Plus more trail news from Guernsey, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, and Michigan.
For this mountain biker, enjoying gravel rides requires a bit of an adjustment.
Rockshox adds more control to forks and shocks, EVOC launches a hydration pack for racing, and Canyon boosts their eMTB battery.
The Diamondback Haanjo gravel bike excels at dirt road biking, and is fine for riding singletrack and tarmac too.
E-bike batteries require additional safety precautions compared to non-electric bikes as recent reports of battery fires have shown.
Singletracks covered a lot of ground in May from new e-bike rules to bike fitting, new trails, and incredible events.
These products are some of our favorites for getting organized, loading up, and having fun on mountain bike trips, whether it's to the local trailhead or halfway around the world.
In this podcast episode we talk about how mountain bikes are specced, and how product managers make decisions about which parts to include.
The Eagle Eye and Falcon Flow trails in Moab, Utah are part of the "Raptor Route," offering riders a more forgiving finish to the Whole Enchilada.
Has anything ever caused you to regret a mountain bike purchase?
The Hope 35mm carbon handlebars are recommended for trail and all-mountain use with an 800mm width, 20mm rise, 5° of upsweep, 7° of backsweep, and a weight of 225g.
Foam grips don't sound terribly exciting, and in the past I've completely dismissed them for a whole bunch of reasons. But after testing some, it turns out they are pretty comfortable.
A group of volunteers is working to build and maintain mountain bike trails around Lake Como in Montana.
New trails and skills parks opened in Colorado, West Virginia, and Michigan while wildfire risk forces New Mexico trail closures.
The Suunto 5 Peak GPS tracks all the usual metrics; speed, distance, and basic navigation for hitting the trail in a compact package.
Devinci has two new e-bikes today, giving their electric assist mountain bikes a little more flavor.
The Nukeproof Scout gravity hardtail gets an update plus a handy bar for bikepacking, new components, and a Harley Davidson rigid eMTB.
Jeremiah "Scratch" Stone shares tips and techniques for riding rock gardens with confidence.
A proposal to expand trails for multiple user groups in the Ochoco National Forest in Oregon is facing opposition from a group calling itself "Don't Bend Prineville."
Dedicated shin guards protect against pedal strikes and trail ejecta without the discomfort of knee pads.
The We Are One Arrival is an all-Canadian all-mountain bike, handmade and designed to be a premium product. Will it ride as good as it looks? We have one in for test to find out.
We talk with a fit expert to understand optimal bike saddle angle, shape, and position for bikes from XC to enduro.
It's gettin' hot in here. So what's in your water bottle?
The Abus Sportflex 2504 bike lock is easily one of the flimsiest the brand offers yet it's also one of the most clever and convenient.
By reading Singletracks and sharing comments, you're helping a global community of mountain bikers.
If you're able to pay for the fastest featherweight in the biz, a set of Crankbrothers Synthesis XCT 11 wheels should top the list of trail and XC considerations.
Summertime means dry trails and post-ride parking lot hangs, and WE ARE HERE FOR IT. Here are some of the MTB shorts and jerseys we've been checking out ahead of the season.
The Shimano SLX 4-piston brakes offer nearly identical features and performance to more expensive models.
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