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
Amid all the excitement about fat bikes--mountain bikes with 4" or wider tires--a few companies have started to push frames that can accommodate fatter-than-normal but not-quite-fat tires. Some call it mid-fat, others…
The Marin County Bicycle Coalition and Access4Bikes are working to open more singletrack to mountain bikes in Marin County and they're raffling the top-of-the-line Marin Mount Vision XM9 ($6,799) to raise funds.…
In our fat bike survey earlier this year, 96% of fat bike riders reported running rigid forks on their bikes. Of course, the survey was conducted a couple months before the RockShox…
In the recent Singletracks gear survey the KS Lev was voted the #2 dropper seat post, which is remarkable given that companies like Specialized and Fox compete in the same category. Not…
I love finding unusual MTB products at Interbike and this year, there was even a whole section of the show in the basement called "The Lab" where many new companies showed off…
In case you hadn't noticed, mountain bike tires are getting wider (some say fatter, but I think that's rude) and tubeless-ready designs are taking over. Check out the latest tires from Maxxis…
GPS units are getting smarter and more powerful every year, and while some mountain bikers are starting to use smartphones to record tracks and navigate trail rides, brands like Magellan and Garmin…
Everyone knows Thomson for their insanely nice handlebars, stems, and seatposts but let's be honest: those parts are kinda boring because they just sit there. Bikes parts that bounce and spin get…
In our recent survey, the Pivot Mach 6 was voted one of the 5 best trail/enduro mountain bikes by Singletracks readers, which was no small feat given the competition from much larger companies…
On the last day of Interbike last week, the official IB Award winners were officially announced. In case you missed it, here are the winners from around the MTB world! Mountain Bike…
Last week I got a chance to check out a couple of the newest bikes from Niner--a cyclocross bike called the BSB 9 RDO and a fat bike (sorta) called the ROS…
At Outdoor Demo on Tuesday I got to ride two Rocky Mountain bikes back-to-back--the Thunderbolt and Element--to see where one leaves off and the other takes over. While each bike has a…
Chumba made a big showing at Interbike this year--it seemed like we were bumping into these bikes all over the show floor--and I got a chance to take a spin on the…
At Interbike I got a chance to test the Felt Virtue Nine, a carbon 29er trail bike with a full 130mm of front and rear travel and I was surprised at just…
Di2 is Shimano's electronic shifting system and the technology recently made its way into the company's XTR mountain bike drivetrain line. I got a chance to test one of the few mountain…
I'm a new believer in the idea of summer fat biking and in particular, the merits of pairing suspension with fat tires. So I jumped at the chance to test the Salsa…
The fat bike is a victim of stereotyping. It seems like whenever someone asks about fat bikes, the response is usually "oh, those are for riding in the snow." Slightly more knowledgeable…
Our latest infographic is a heavy on the info, light on the graphics, but it does a great job highlighting some of the best mountain bike products of 2014! We…
After spending a couple days biking in and around the town of Banff, Greg and I headed north about 50km to Lake Louise inside Banff National Park. The area around Lake Louise…
Banff is one of Singletracks' top 10 mountain bike destinations in North America, and we want to help you plan your trip! The best Banff area trails are concentrated around the towns…
Rolling along Topp Notch in Banff, Alberta, it's hard to believe this trail is located in a National Park. The narrow track snakes its way over boulders, in between trees, and around…
The formerly Epic Syllamo trails in Arkansas. We received a number of comments on our article last week about dozens of IMBA Epic rides being retired to the…
SRAM has updated its RISE 60 wheelset with improved hubs and rims to improve their already solid XC / Trail offering in both 27.5 and 29 configurations. New hubs The new RISE…
Maxxis just published the latest episode of Rubber Side Down, featuring riders Josh "Ratboy" Bryceland, Matt Walker, and Geoff Kabush at Mont Sainte Anne and Windham. We also spotted a set of prototype 29+…
Picture this: You're renting a mountain bike for a trip to Whistler or Park City and on the rental form, they ask you to rate your riding ability: beginner, intermediate, advanced, or…
The Monarch Crest trail no longer qualifies as Epic. Photo: Greg Heil IMBA recently updated its list of Epic trails, adding new criteria for judging Epic trails both…
Niner just introduced the ROS 9 Plus, a steel 29er with fat 3" tires and a custom rigid fork to maximize clearance. The company describes the geometry as "playful with very…
If you enjoyed the trail infographic we posted yesterday, you can help us with our next project: the 2014 MTB Gear Survey. There is a ton of great MTB gear out there…
A few months ago I picked up a 10 speed, Type 2 derailleur from SRAM, and I've enjoyed the difference it's made for me out on the trail. Here are a few…
We put together this infographic based on the survey we ran last month. and gained a ton of great insights! Feel free to draw your own conclusions; this information wasn't compiled to…
Chainbuster and NiteRider are hosting the first-ever Nite Nationals mountain bike race on October 25, 2014 at Chewacla State Park in Alabama. The 12-hour, night race format is a fairly new development,…
The 2015 Motobecane NightTrain Bullet ($1499 MSRP) is a full-featured fatbike that is willing and able to tackle almost any terrain on planet Earth. Although this RockShox Bluto-equipped bike is currently only available…
Mountain bikers come in all shapes, sizes, and financial situations, but one thing most of us can agree on is that taking a mountain bike trip to Park City is a must…
By now most mountain bikers have tried Strava, and they often either love it or hate it. I personally really like using Strava to track my rides, but there are a few…
Kaenon's Trade sunglasses feature excellent coverage and superior optics in a murdered out, black matte finish as part of the company's new Black Label Collection. I've been testing the Trades on the…
Park City is home to hundreds of miles of mostly buff, alpine trails with scenic vistas at nearly every turn. But some mountain bikers just want to get rad... and The Canyons…
The HEXO+ is an autonomous, GoPro-toting drone designed to follow a rider as he or she moves down the trail for what promises to be incredible footage. Currently on Kickstarter, the HEXO+…
Park City is already on every mountain biker's wishlist as a top destination thanks to hundreds of miles of trails, excellent scenery, and plenty of in-town amenities for riders and families alike. So, since you're going to Park City--here are the five things you have to do while you're in town!
NiteRider has been designing action sports lights for 25 years, and that experience shows in every one of its products. The company's Performance Light series features a wide range of lights, from…
photo: joshreep Singletracks has been covering the Bell Built grant competition over the past several weeks, sharing videos from each nominee in all 3 regions. With the East…
Note: check out the latest list of the best mountain bike trails in the USA and Canada. Singletracks collects reviews of mountain bike trails all around the world. Once a year we…
It's no secret: I'm not a fan of hydration packs. And judging by the plethora of options on the market today, I'm guessing a lot of people have issues with their hydration…
I use my iPhone on the mountain bike trail all the time, but that usually involves taking my gloves off to even get past the lock screen. Smartphone touch screens and most…
Hey everyone, just a quick note that mudhunny is our biker on the ground at Sea Otter this weekend and she'll be posting photos and news to our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook…
Singletracks has partnered with Georgia State Parks to offer a new badge in the Singletracks Trail Challenge to mountain bikers who ride in at least six of the twelve GA State Parks…
Hot off the presses, we've just added the latest Sedona topographic trail map from Beartooth Publishing to the Singletracks online store. The map, just published this spring, includes descriptions of 14 of…
I've always been fascinated with maps, and over the years I've collected hundreds of mountain bike maps from the places I've ridden (and some from places I plan to ride someday). I…
I live in Georgia, which isn't exactly fat bike country, but even Georgians get tired of winter--it's just that "cold" to us is any temperature below 50 degrees. In fact, we were…
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