The Bryton Rider S500 GPS raises the bar for the brand, and any complaints we have are relatively minor.
"Upside down" mountain bike forks promise some impressive advantages over their mainstream counterparts. Of course there are challenges as well, and Bright Racing Suspension is seeking to produce the optimal solution.
Here are January's MTB feature stories if you missed them. We spoke with innovators pushing the limits of frame design and wheel sizes, and of course, we spoke with mountain bike advocates and trail builders who are out there trying new things.
Three bikes with one frame? Yes please! A $60 lower shock mount swap takes this mountain bike from a 130mm 29er to a 160mm mixed wheel ripper.
The Digit Datum mountain bike frame utilizes a unique "three-bar" suspension design that eliminates extra links for a sleek look.
We tested a pile of waterproof jackets that will make the next few months more bearable.
A ski resort one hour northwest of Las Vegas will add a downhill mountain bike park and trail system for the 2022 season after the resort and a conservation group resolved a dispute over the Mount Charleston Blue Butterfly.
If you've ever raced XC or marathon you likely have an internalized sense of what Red Zone means, and those are precisely the disciplines these MTB wheels were designed for.
If you decide to jump on the electric mountain bike bandwagon, there are a few things to consider as far as handling and fitness are concerned.
The apparel designers at Rapha aren't messing about with their new MTB apparel line and the latest piece of kit is a set of kneepads that retails for $110.
Here are some examples of bike tools that quickly pay for themselves, allowing you to save heaps of cash for more fun things.
Rock Solid Trail Contracting has built 7.5 miles of singletrack outside Copper Harbor at the East Bluff trail system, with plans for up to 40.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast Gerow, Jeff, and Matt discuss current and possible future mountain bike trends, starting with a recap of what's been trending over the past couple of seasons.
Geez, it's cold lately in the Northern Hemisphere. Layer up and keep riding with these jackets and pants.
The California Mountain Biking Coalition is a platform that's helping local clubs and groups across the state advocate for bikers and bike trails.
Switching from clipless pedals to flats for mountain biking may seem like a step backward, but for many riders it's a welcome change.
As mountain bikers, we all have different riding styles. There's more than one way to get down the trail, and how you do so depends on your goals.
For the price, the Fieldsheer heated gloves feel like a life hack that extends trails season deep into the coldest winter days.
We tested the Five Ten Freeriders to the Freerider Pros to compare these two popular mountain bike shoes.
A few basic checks before each ride is all new mountain bikers need for rolling down the trail.
Fezzari has updated the full suspension, carbon fiber Signal Peak mountain bike and now offers two distinct XC and trail models. Complete builds are priced starting at $3,800.
Race Face says that their Atlas flat pedals have been fully redesigned for better serviceability and durability, and they now include a lifetime warranty.
PNW Components has a new alloy set of mountain bike pedals on offer called Loam, and we've enjoyed stamping on them for the past few weeks.
There have been a few unique mountain bike team moves in 2022, with athletes leaving established teams and brands for smaller ones.
Mountain bike seat post diameters are trending toward larger, 34.9mm diameters thanks to a few converging factors.
These are the best prices we've seen so far on the Five Ten Freerider Primeblue shoes and the Troy Lee A3 MIPS helmet.
The Juliana Roubion is a highly capable mountain bike that descends confidently and can climb back to the top for more laps.
Lifting weights is a classic way to build strength, though there are certainly other methods for getting fit and strong for mountain biking.
The Singletracks team tests a smattering of pre- and post-ride gear every season, and this is the stuff that keeps us warm while we get ready to ride, or chill afterward.
We're all looking forward to trying new things, riding new trails, and making new MTB friends in 2022.
Luca is exploring the advantages of 36-inch mountain bike wheels through his bike brand, 36Pollici, while solving problems along the way.
The Wrangler ATG pants work well as budget mountain bike pants thanks to features like articulated knees and drawcord hems.
A basic bike repair tool kit can be a good place to start, but most kits include parts you don't need, and also leave out some that you do.
An effort to build a large network of singletrack mountain bike trails in Western Colorado is gaining steam.
SRAM AXS is usually pretty damn reliable, but occasionally things can go wrong. Check out this guide for some tips and tricks to get back to shifting nirvana.
The Paradox mountain bike suspension design seeks to move the bottom bracket to the rear triangle to increase pedal efficiency.
In this episode we talk about the MTB stories that are on our 2022 editorial calendar in the areas of trails, gear, progression, and community.
Whether you're on a budget or a spending spree, XC to enduro, these bikes are all just a click away and can be delivered right to your door.
Every new year offers a fresh opportunity to delve deeper into the sport of mountain biking.
The Evil Insurgent MX is a 170/168mm enduro bike running mixed wheels and the brand's DELTA single pivot suspension platform.
Cross country mountain bike World Champ Evie Richards shares what it took to reach the top of multiple podiums in 2021.
The DH Junior World Cup Champ and overall winner joins the esteemed Santa Cruz Syndicate downhill mountain bike team.
A different sect of criminals is finding that stealing high end mountain bikes can be a lucrative endeavor.
Endurance athlete Payson McElveen has left one of the biggest brands in the industry, Trek, after several years, and is joining Allied Cycle Works.
The carbon 30|30 enduro mountain bike wheels from Reserve are made from the good stuff.
Tire pressure is one of the most important pieces of pre-ride bike setup, and it's worth playing around with different numbers to find what feels best for you.
A winter mountain bike trip to Brevard offers a great opportunity to explore the area without the hustle and bustle of high tourist season.
The YT Izzo Uncaged dials down the suspension travel and sports top-notch parts, making it the brand's most XC-friendly and lightest weight mountain bike yet.
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