To chamois or to bib? That is the question. If you like a little padding betwixt your sensitive bits, we've found the ultimate padding deals for you.
Dre Hestler and Stephen Matthews of Rocky Mountain join Singletracks' Editor in Chief to talk about the pioneering brand’s history, and to look to the future.
European Divide Trail founder Andy Cox fills us in on the Norway-to-Portugal route, and shares excerpts from his travel diary.
Singletracks is helping Rocky Mountain celebrate the brand's 40th anniversary by rewarding five lucky readers with limited edition prize packs.
Mountain biking can be multiple things for riders, and those things can even change over time.
The Showers Pass Cloudburst jacket is a highly breathable rain layer for folks who get out and work hard in all elements.
On Wednesday Lael Wilcox set out to set the fastest known time (FKT) on the the 2,745 Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR) stretching from Banff, Alberta to Antelope Wells, New Mexico.
The SE Bikes OM Duro is a BMX bike rolling on 27.5+ wheels with gears and routing for a dropper post.
If you're in the market for a fresh set of mountain bike grips, there's likely a pair of handlebar grips that will make your hands and bike happy.
After sitting out 2020, Red Bull recently released the athlete lineup for the 2021 freeride competition and there are two rookies -- Jaxson Riddle and Brage Vestavik -- among a field of familiar faces.
"Enduro is who I am. It's part of my identity, like I have little bicycles in my DNA. Sure I can try different things, but this is my journey."
A torque wrench is a valuable and important tool for any home mechanic.
The Kuat Piston Pro X debuts as the brand's first bike rack that ditches the wheel hook and straps in favor of four Kashima-coated arms on both sides which close on the wheels. This premium hitch rack is priced at $1,389.
The folks behind the renowned 7-day stage race, the BC Bike Race, are launching an all-new event for e-bikers, and the format sounds quite unique.
This latest kids bike seat from Kids Ride Shotgun is designed to avoid touching most mountain bike frames.
SRAM dropped new gravel bike gear including a dedicated drivetrain, dropper post, suspension fork, and wheel set.
The updated GT Force enduro bike gains an idler pulley and fresh geometry.
The latest Pivot Firebird enduro bike features a new vertical shock orientation, longer reach, slacker head tube, and a steeper seat tube.
The 2022 Juliana Wilder is essentially an XC Trail bike that lands on the fun side of the MTB racing spectrum.
There are ways advanced riders can help beginners before, during, and after rides to really help them enjoy mountain biking.
New hip packs and backpacks, a 6-bike Yakima hitch rack, lightweight tire inserts, lighter TRP brakes, and updated Five Ten shoes.
We find out how bike helmets are constructed, why mountain bike helmets have visors and extended rear coverage, and how to get the best helmet fit.
There have to be a few agreed-upon standards so that the mountain bike puzzle can all click together, and few are as hotly debated as Boost and Super Boost axle spacing.
High pivot mountain bikes have been kicking around for years, but recently a number of gravity-oriented bikes have given the concept a fresh look.
No bottle cage mount, no problem. The Topeak Versa Mounts make adding a bottle cage to almost any bike frame safe and easy.
Fezzari has a new 24" kids version of their Lone Peak hardtail for young riders that includes geometry and components that will give them a good start, and it all sells for $999.
Finish Line added Kevlar fibers to the latex that they claim will provide a stronger and longer-lasting seal to mountain bike tire punctures.
Muc-Off has a new bike cleaning product called Punk Powder to fill your reusable spray bottle with suds, and it includes zero plastic material in the packaging or the powder.
The Verde Valley Cyclist Coalition (VVCC) is one of the main groups supporting mountain bike trails in Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek, Arizona and they could use your help securing additional funding for youth MTB programs.
Hannah, Drew, Oliver and Skye rip trails in Oregon.
A group of mountain bikers in New Zealand is being blamed for the death of three pregnant cows after spooking the animals along a narrow gravel road.
The story of how Wahoo is supporting athletes from East Africa with the opportunity to race against the top gravel riders in the World.
Spontaneity just might be the most convenient variable for adding a dose of adventure to a stale mountain bike routine.
Bontrager's Rally shoe is burly, affordable, and comfortable enough to wear on all day epic rides.
The luckiest teams in the Enduro World Series have a physical therapist who accompanies them at all the races, helping them maintain and gain mobility and strength with warm ups, cool downs, and overall better training. It's like having a world-class mechanic, for your body.
New rim technology from We Are One takes all of the carbon material of its taller predecessor and packs it into a smaller package for better impact management in a more tunable rim layup.
The Impossible Route: Trans Appalachia is a 3-day gravel bikepacking adventure that follows the first attempt of the Lost Roads Route.
We try using an Apple Air Tag to track a stolen bike. Finding a place to mount the tracker on a mountain bike is just the first hurdle to overcome.
The Ibis Ripley AF is the next mid-travel trail bike that’s in for testing as a part of our upcoming Mid-Travel Mountain Bike Mashup which drops this fall.
The Trek Roscoe hardtail trail bike sees big updates for the 2022 model year with new geometry and improved features.
Batteries on some Specialized electric mountain bikes sold between 2016-2021 may allow moisture to get inside, leading to a fire or burn hazard.
Japanese trials bike Ninja rider Tomomi Nishikubo takes up on a challenge to compete for 110m hurdles, long jump, 3000m steeplechase, high jump and 100m sprint on two wheels.
Jon Yazzie and Nadine Johnson own Dzil Ta’ah Adventures, an adventure travel company based in Arizona offer bike trips on Navajo land, and use the proceeds to help fund a local youth cycling program.
The Canyon Spectral:ON features 150mm of mixed wheel travel front and rear. We put this bike to the test over four months of hard riding.
The IXS Trigger AM helmet features 19 vents, MIPS protection, and weighs 360g. Our tester recommends it for cross country and trail riding.
Mountain bikers have been known to wear tight lycra shorts, cut off jorts, polyester baggies, khaki work pants, mesh basketball shorts, and just about anything else that's been available.
Wearing a pair of mountain bike jorts transforms the ride for this reviewer.
Our best reads of the month include grappling with what's worth buying in this tight bike market, checking out trips and trails in the southern US and the southern hemisphere, and learning about Italian trail development.
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