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
The Twin Cities offer year-round mountain biking with groomed winter fat bike trails, flowy summer singletrack, and convenient urban access earning an IMBA Bronze Ride Center designation.
The Funkier Monza Elite bib shorts feature a 10-chamber gel chamois and grippy leg cuffs, offering comfortable support at a reasonable price.
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Just 7% of mountain bikers own a custom frame, but those who do say the personalized fit and feel are worth the extra cost and wait.
We'll cover the basics for getting started, how to increase distance and speed, nutrition, and more.
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The 1,270-mile Southern Highlands Traverse is the East Coast's first 1,000+ mile bikepacking route, connecting Virginia to Alabama through epic mountain terrain.
Mountain bike travel experts from around the globe share their picks for the best must-ride trails in over a dozen countries spanning six continents.
A mountain bike podcast with Chris Tavel of Loose Nuts Cycles, a bike shop in Atlanta, Georgia.
Despite winning "most innovative product" in 2015, only 1.4% of surveyed mountain bikers have adopted Shimano's pricey Di2 electronic shifting system.
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In this episode of the Singletracks mountain bike podcast, we share tips for getting faster on the descents.
Discover must-ride mountain bike trails in major Midwest and Texas cities, from Chicago to Houston, proving great singletrack thrives everywhere.
Check out these five excellent mountain bike trails in the Chicago area
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Detroit-area mountain bikers must drive at least 30 minutes for quality singletrack, but these seven trail systems are worth the trip.
We talk about the best mountain bike upgrades priced under $100.
Specialized's redesigned Epic FSR gets slacker geometry, a modified single-pivot suspension, updated Brain 2.0 shock, and sheds over a pound.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, and I discuss some common mountain bike mistakes we've made or seen others make, and how to avoid those mistakes.
The 2018 Giant Anthem 29 XC race bike gets longer, slacker geometry with shorter chainstays and reduced rear travel for technical descents.
In this episode I talk with Leah, my Singletracks co-founder (and wife,) about her mountain biking experiences over the last 15 years and some of the challenges women face in our sport.
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Discover the best singletrack in 13 major Northeastern metros—from NYC's Queens to Montreal's gravity trails, where urban riders find epic mountain biking close to home.
Learn about bike setup, component choices, and suspension settings to make your uphill climbs more efficient.
The Selle Italia SLR TM Flow offers an excellent price point for mountain bikers looking for a smartly-designed and expertly-executed saddle.
Starting with bikes, we'll talk about how buying a tool can save you money, bike warranties and insurance, and how to shop for new or used bikes.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, and I discuss the ways we use our smartphones to make mountain biking easier.
The Catlike Leaf 2C helmet offers comfortable, stable protection with innovative pressure-reducing retention system, extended rear coverage, and excellent light-mounting capabilities for just $129.99.
We'll share our picks for the best bike parks, backcountry rides, and urban trail systems that are begging to be explored by bike.
Leg cramps can be painful and debilitating on the trail. Here are some tips for avoiding them.
Leatt is known for offering mountain bikers high performance protection from head to toe. So it might seem strange that the company is producing a pair of shorts; after all, shorts are…
We'll touch on handlebars, stems, grips, controls (shifters, brake levers, remotes, and accessories), saddles, seatposts, and finally pedals.
TexPlex opens June 3 near Dallas, offering 250 acres of mountain biking with pump tracks, jumps, and slopestyle courses for all skill levels.
Bracken Preserve. photo: Leah Barber Years ago I had a chance to ride several trails within the CAMBA system in Northern Wisconsin, and on that trip someone…
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Over the past few years, 27.5+ wheels have come a long way from a DIY conversion project to a full-fledged, standalone wheel standard embraced by nearly every wheel manufacturer on the planet. In…
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In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, we talk about our favorite rides in Utah, from iconic rides like Slickrock to the best bike parks and trails with the most epic scenery.
Mountain bikers often ask if their bike is appropriate for certain trails, but the real answer depends on rider skill and attitude.
Aaron and I talk about the highlights from this year's Sea Otter Classic.
Vittoria is infusing graphene into carbon resin to create lighter, stiffer mountain bike wheels with improved material properties and increased spoke hole strength.
The Trek Powerfly 8 e-MTB excels at fast-forwarding through boring climbs, but its weight and noisy motor compromise the singletrack experience we love.
Garmin's new Varia UT800 is an 800-lumen bike light that automatically adjusts brightness based on speed and ambient light when paired with Edge computers.
Vittoria's new Gato XC tire features circumferential mud-clearing channels, siped knobs, and Graphene-enhanced 4C rubber compound for competitive wet-weather racing.
GORE Bike Wear claims mountain bikers sit differently than roadies, and they've designed mountain bike-specific chamois padding and baggy bib shorts to prove it.
Niner teams up with Colorado's Push Industries to create a limited RIP 9 RDO featuring the premium Elevensix coil shock for aggressive descending.
Teravail debuts a smart mountain bike tire lineup designed for bikepacking and ultra-endurance riding, with tires launching in July 2017.
Cush Core's foam tire insert claims to add damping to pneumatic tires, reduce squirm at low pressures, and protect rims from damage.
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