Jeff co-founded Singletracks with his wife Leah in 1998 and has been dedicated to sharing the mountain bike information that inspires others to take epic adventures ever since. He started mountain biking in high school and served in the US Air Force before devoting himself full time to Singletracks in 2007.
Though formally educated as an engineer, Jeff began writing stories at an early stage, inspired by his mother who is a longtime accomplished author. He enjoys covering the world of mountain biking from every possible angle, whether it's trails or gear or skills. His goal for every story: that readers learn at least one new thing.
Author snapshot
MTB Background and expertise
- Riding experience: Trail, XC, and bikepacking.
- Mountain biking since: 1992
- Number of products reviewed: ?. I think my first product review for the site was this one for a plastic wallet.
- Current stable: Canyon Neuron, Orange P7 hardtail, and Scott Fun XC
Education and writing experience
- Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Duke University
- Masters of Business Administration, Duke University
- Other publications: Panther Press (Lakeside High School - Augusta, GA), CitySearch.com
It's easy to add a Singletracks shortcut to your smartphone for quick access to trail info and the latest mountain bike news.
From what we've hard, Santa had a hard time keeping up with the demand for bike gear this year. Still, some good boys and girls got what they asked for.
The 12-speed Shimano Deore drivetrain offers excellent performance at a budget-friendly price.
Singletracks is partnering with Trail Care to make it easier for mountain bikers to support trail groups financially.
Full suspension bikes tend to get all the hype in mountain biking, but hardtails are the real work horses. They're also a ton of fun to ride!
Mountain bikes work hard. Sometimes they need a ride too.
This cardboard kit is designed to help buyers lay out and shape a backyard pump track
Check in when you ride trails to earn badges and track the places you've mountain biked.
Mat walks us through the process for trail and bike park approval, funding, and construction to help others who may be considering a similar project in their own community.
The new Lazer Jackal mountain bike helmet is fully-featured and includes MIPS.
Being prepared for a mountain bike ride means bringing a lot of stuff, and remembering all the pieces can be a challenge.
Mountain bike crashing and pad usage tend to get locked in a vicious cycle.
One of the founding fathers of mountain biking, and certainly one of its most colorful characters, Gary Fisher, has a new autobiography available today.
Tubeless tire air leaks aren't always due to a puncture. Sometimes rims and valves can be the culprit. Here's how to zero in on the problem.
The Canyon Stoic features a 140mm fork and aluminum frame, priced around $1,000.
Some people just don't get it.
A $6 million Federal grant was awarded to create 50-75 miles of mountain bike trails in Cooke County, Tennessee near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The Diamondback Release 29.1 is one of the newest and most affordable full suspension 29ers in the brand's line.
Mountain bikers around the world are enjoying new mountain bike trails this month thanks to the hard work of dedicated volunteers and land managers.
Adding a trail map to your own travel blog or mountain bike club website is a snap with Singletracks trail map widgets. Here's how to do it.
The Shotgun Kids Tow Rope helps tired riders when the trail gets climby.
The Knog Bilby is a headlamp in the truest sense, designed to be strapped to a head or in the case of mountain biking, to a helmet.
CAMBA recently worked with River Falls Research Center on a study linking trail visits to $7.8 million in economic impact within two surrounding counties.
We're not sure about you, but we often have a hard time finding knee pads that fit properly.
No need for a garage full of bikes! All you need is one bike with a flip chip.
Little Bellas teams up with Specialized to offer a limited edition Rockhopper, with a portion of the proceeds supporting the girls' mountain biking group.
Scott releases a full suspension mountain bike for Future Pro riders that can grow with its kid pilot.
There are a couple different ways you can share mountain bike trail conditions on Singletracks.
Today Wahoo announces their first wrist-mounted GPS device, the $379 ELEMNT RIVAL.
It's not every day that a brand improves an already excellent product, and drops the price at the same time. But that's exactly what PNW Components has done with the new Loam dropper post.
With winter ahead for mountain bikers here in the northern hemisphere, we want to know which part of your body you're most worried about keeping warm this mountain bike season.
If you've ever owned a roof rack, chances are you've been there.
Starting today, Cane Creek is making a limited number of MTB products available as a part of their 2020 small batch series in a beer-inspired color called IPA.
Pro and amateur cycling athletes alike have seen their 2020 race and training schedules disrupted, so we dig into the ways athletes can adapt to the challenges they are facing.
Some mountain bikers ride strictly for recreation, while others occasionally choose to bike for transportation.
The YT Izzo represents a big departure from the rowdy mountain bikes the brand has designed up until this point.
PRO is adding new bike tools to the line, and updating existing ones to improve ergonomics and durability.
There's a right way to correct wrong trail information on Singletracks.
In this week's episode, Gerow, Jeff, and Matt sit down to discuss the latest mountain bike news, starting with a question that seems to come up every few years: is this the golden age of mountain biking?
While not everyone is involved in maintaining their local bike trails (yet), many of us have opinions about what to do with autumn leaves.
These kid-friendly mountain bike cockpit parts from Nukeproof are properly sized and properly priced.
Pump tracks are sprouting like mushrooms this fall, alongside big mountain bike trail projects from the USA to Australia.
Box introduces an affordable and compatible chainring for their Prime 9 drivetrain.
If you've been holding out to take a chance on just the right bike, this Industry Nine/Cane Creek/REEB mashup could be the one for you.
The goal for this build was to put together a fairly capable, yet kid-proof bike with neutral geometry and reasonably-priced parts.
Chris Currie explains what instant center means, and fills us in on his process designing the 3VO suspension system.
The Northwoods Wisconsin group is auctioning a Pivot LES SL carbon hardtail and a Trek Fuel EX 8 to raise funds for MTB trail building and maintenance.
Mountain biking is a risky sport, and with risk comes reward. It's also a lot of work, and when you work hard, you deserve to play hard, amirite?
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