Manon Carpenter is a downhill mountain bike world champion and advocate for the environment.
Let's learn how to pick the best testing track for balancing our bike suspension with squish expert Chris Mandell.
Pick up a smartwatch or smart trainer to ramp up your training, and refresh your kit with a new helmet and shoes at discounted prices.
The waterproof Thunder Pant from Squamish-based 7Mesh is the most storm-ready we've tested to date, and we're confident Perun would give 'em the thumbs up.
More and more people are finding time to mountain bike, and in many places that can result in crowded trails at times.
The SKS Explorer EXP handlebar bag is waterproof and carries up to 9L of gear securely.
Here are some options for mountain biking with your dog when being off-leash isn’t an option.
Riser bars can benefit certain types of mountain bikes, and certain types of riders too. Taller handlebars may even help with manuals.
Ground breaking planned for trails in FL and SC, clubs in Colorado and New York are partnering with IMBA, and Pisgah SORBA is hiring. Plus, more trail news from around the world.
Mountain bikers today have the choice between lighter weight, electric trail bikes or heavier, all-mountain and enduro e-shredders. As usual, there are tradeoffs between the two.
This week we've got an eMTB from Transition, two pairs of short shorts, gear bags, snacks, and more.
Chase Blanton is a fiercely driven Type 1 diabetic planning to mountain bike the Tour Divide this summer.
The Öhlins RXF 34 m.2 trail fork will only work with 29" wheels, it has a 44mm offset, and either 120 or 130mm of travel that can be changed by swapping part of the air spring.
We tagged along with a pair of longtime MTB trail builders to learn how eliminate puddles by cutting and maintaining drainage on singletrack.
The Knog PWR Trail 1100 bike light is great for trail riding and is part of a modular system that can do everything from charging devices to lighting up camp and pumping out the jams.
That giant drop or rock garden at the start of the trail is there for a reason, and it's becoming a standard part of trail building.
We learn about the work NEMBA is doing to grow and improve mountain bike trail access in New England.
Mountain bikes for every budget are available online now, from the $500 Schwinn Axum hardtail to the nearly $10,000 Santa Cruz Heckler.
The Five Ten Trailcross Gore-Tex mountain bike shoes are waterproof and stick tenaciously to both rocks and pedal pins, even with a good amount of mud caked into the soles.
There's been an explosion of innovative and packable multi-tool designs over the years, and mountain bikers have some pretty great choices.
The Pearl Izumi Expedition Pro bib chamois is a premium piece of cycling kit that's comfortable and functional.
This week we learned about major bike park investments in Utah and BC, expanded off-road bike access in Missouri, 55+ miles of trails approved for Pine Valley, UT, an impressive Pisgah forest cleanup, and much more.
We check out the Scott Gravel Tuned shoe to see what (if anything) makes it different from an XC mountain bike shoe.
Orbea has a new hardtail in the lineup, and this one's all about grassroots cross country racing.
Which parts of a brand's narrative matter to you when you're on the fence about a bike purchase?
The Teravail Warwick mountain bike tires tumble and roll with a broad variety of casing firmness and grip durability.
Revel just announced a new 155mm, 29-inch version of the Rail all-mountain bike.
This prototype trail bike features flex stays and uses a 3D printing process that makes future production tweaks possible.
After announcing online sales through the brand's website, Specialized mountain bike frames are now available at Competitive Cyclist as well.
Here are a dozen interesting new mountain bike products that were announced or launched this week.
Sticky brake pistons can be an absolute nightmare, making it difficult or even impossible to align your calipers. Learn how to quickly and easily service your caliper for free-spinning brakes.
It's been a minute since we last saw a 27.5" rear wheel paired with the same diameter up front, and the new Pivot Shadowcat offers just such a platform.
The Fezzari La Sal Peak enduro bike has been updated with new geometry and updated suspension kinematics.
Endura just released new trail shoes for mountain biking. Here's an early look at the Endura MT500 Burner flat pedal shoe.
The newest Ride Concepts clipless and flat mountain bike shoes feature a beefy, wrap-around tread that promises to shine in hike-a-bike situations.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Matt interviews Jeff about his first big bikepacking trip, the Huracan 300 in Central Florida.
Save $700 off a set of carbon wheels with Hydra hubs plus Minions and MIPS-equipped helmets on sale.
These are the new mountain bike trails that popped up, from England to Arkansas.
This month Singletracks covered trail stories in North Carolina, Texas, and Spain and dug into the keto diet, how brake pads retract, and the current state of MTB supply chains.
The Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay electric mountain bike features a unique mid-high-pivot design, short chainstays, and a responsive motor.
We round up the latest mountain bike athlete and racing news this week.
A ton of winter and layering pieces of MTB clothing are on sale now at Club Ride.
Ryan Howard was born and raised in the small beach town of Aptos, California - just outside of Santa Cruz and home to some of the best mountain biking on offer and the grounds of the iconic Post Office.
Germany's Nicolai Bicycles has a pair of new hardtail mountain bike frames on offer, each in five different sizes or fully custom if you prefer.
Diet, along with mountain biking regularly, can go a long way toward improving and maintaining long-term health.
Are you intimidated by the idea of installing or removing a tire insert? Worry not, we've got you! Check out this full guide to CushCore removal and installation.
After decades of battling for access, and being ticketed and fined for riding singletrack trails, Chris Beratlis along with other members of the mountain bike community in Pleasanton, California are fed up.
We learn how the pros recover following an ultra-endurance bikepacking effort.
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