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
After moving into a new, larger office in February, Singletracks finally had the space for a proper bike repair workbench. I wanted a workbench that could be used as a work surface…
photo: Destination Great Lake Taupo The Te Iringa Trail in the Great Lake Taupo region in New Zealand wasn't known for being mountain bike friendly due to challenging terrain…
Eric Hites is a man on a mission: he's riding his bike across the USA in a quest to prove his love for his wife and to take back his health. This…
I've met a lot of mountain bikers over the years and I'm always fascinated to meet people with diverse occupations out on the trail. So as a part of our enduro survey,…
Photo: Marin Museum of Bicycling. Each year the mountain bike hall of fame inducts individuals who have contributed to the sport of mountain biking in a big way…
The "Gravity Cavity" in the CAMBA trail system. I'll be honest: when I hear the word "gala" I usually imagine an event where mountain bikers are not welcome.…
Arizona Trail. Photo: TMWJR777. Arthur Thomas "Tom" Lillquist and Michael Dionne are planning quite the adventure for 2016: mountain biking the Colorado, Great Divide, and Arizona trails, plus others…
Yesterday Loaded Precision announced the availability of their AmX 35 line of bars and stems. With riders moving to more aggressive bikes and wider bars, 35mm bars and stems are gaining more…
Mountain bikers love them some craft beer! At least, that's the rather unsurprising conclusion our survey on mountain bikers' favorite beer found. For many of us, mountain biking is about connecting with…
photo: mtkenyaepik.co.ke The Mt. Kenya Epik is a new 6-day MTB stage race throughout the foothills of Mt. Kenya, and it's hard to imagine a better way to…
photo: Syd Patricio In case you missed it, Tenneco, the Lake Forest, IL company that owns Marzocchi, announced its "intention to discontinue its Marzocchi motor bike fork suspension…
As mountain bikers, we're always in search of the next great adventure. While it's interesting to debate which destinations are "up and coming" and which ones have already arrived, there's an…
Northwave announced a few shoes from the 2016 Spring-Summer collection including the Northwave Enduro Mid, a shoe designed specifically for the demands of enduro racing. Pro rider Cedric Gracia worked with Northwave…
Yes, I know: the price on this hydration pack is shocking. But still, I've never wanted to own a hydration pack as badly as this one! Of course it looks super badass--Mission…
All photos: thepioneer.co.nz Mountain biking in New Zealand is on many mountain bikers' to-do lists, and now there's one more reason to visit: The Pioneer stage race. New…
The 2015 Suzuki Nine Knights freeride competition starts August 31, and event organizers released this rad trailer today. Hopefully this is just a taste of what's to come next month! Along with…
I love watching video from the Red Bull Rampage in Utah each year, and seeing the action in person is definitely on my bucket list! The competition heads back to Virgin, UT…
As a mountain biker, you can be forgiven for not being sure what to make of the Niner RLT 9. Niner is a brand that's synonymous with 29er mountain bikes so on…
Today GoPro announced a new version of the Hero4 action camera called the Hero4 Session that's 50% smaller and 40% lighter than the Hero4 Silver and Black models. Surprisingly, it appears the…
In case you missed it over the weekend, Santa Cruz bikes was sold to Dutch company Pon Holdings, which also owns bike brands Focus, Cervelo, and others. In addition to bicycles, Pon…
Garmin announced three new eTrex GPS units today: the eTrex 25, 35, and 35t, each equipped with a touchscreen display. This is the first time the entry-level eTrex line has featured models…
In a recent Singletracks survey of mountain bikers in Europe, Wales is the second most popular MTB destination on the continent, beating out places like the Alps and Pyrenees. Sure, Wales might…
photo: riderungu.com Rungu is a bike trike company with an interesting solution for gaining traction in loose terrain. Sure, two fat tires offer great traction in sand and…
Photo: Randy Dreiling For 11 years, mountain bikers from all over the world have been coming to Oakridge, OR as part of Mountain Bike Oregon, a 3-day "mountain…
Almost exactly two months ago a massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit the mountainous country of Nepal, killing almost 9,000 people and injuring another 23,000 (wikipedia). Many of those who were injured live in…
Western Australia is Australia's fourth most populous state with just under 2.5 million residents. However, given that Western Australia covers roughly a third of the country-continent, the state's population density is less…
With summer officially hitting the northern hemisphere Sunday, it's time to gear up for enduro racing! Here's a list of 9 of the most popular enduro race series, according to our recent…
photo: Yeti Cycles Today Yeti announces the Yeti Beti line of mountain bikes geared toward women. The first two bikes in the line--the Beti ASRc and SB5c--offer tweaks…
Over the past few years the term "enduro" has been infiltrating the mountain bike lexicon, quickly moving from adjective to verb as more and more riders identify with the term. But what…
photo: H&I Adventures. In yet another sign that mountain biking demographics are shifting (or at least, widening), H&I Adventures announces a slate of "culinary mountain biking trips" all…
Many are already familiar with the concept of heli-skiing--using a helicopter to drop skiers at the top of snowy peaks inaccessible via a traditional lift system. But perhaps a lesser-known variant is…
Reviewing the Box Components 35mm carbon handlebar and alloy stem.
The Cusp stem from Box Components is a no nonsense stem designed to work hand-in-hand with the company's "X" 35mm carbon bars. I've been running this stem on my 29er for several…
The Industry Nine Torch Classic mountain bike hubs are nothing short of iconic. From oversized disc flanges to the eye popping color ways, it's easy to spot a set of Torch Classics…
Explore the benefits of converting your 29er to a 27.5+ bike, enhancing handling and versatility for varied terrain without sacrificing your original setup.
The Trailblazer from WTB is a 2.8-inch, 27.5+ tire designed to fit many existing 29er frames and forks. Say what?! Read this first, then read my review. The WTB Trailblazer features a…
I've been testing the WTB Scraper 27.5 mountain bike rims for several weeks now and they have quickly transformed my bike from a capable XC trail bike into an adventure rig worthy…
Pretty sure the title says it all. Makes this antelope look like a mouse. Youtube link.
Tennessee is the "Volunteer State" and judging by the quality and creativity of the mountain bike trails found in the state, it's clear residents take the motto to heart, especially when it…
Photo: BMC BMC is launching its US Trailcrew Program this summer and is looking for mountain bikers who share the company's passion for trail riding. Successful applicants will…
Photo: Chub via IndieGoGo campaign page. For many riders, a fat bike is a second (or third, or fourth, or fifth...) mountain bike so affordability is important. Chub…
Photo: YonderJournal.com / SeekAndEnjoy.com Specialized, like many other US companies, has started focusing attention on adventure travel bikes lately and has even launched a microsite called Seek And…
Calling the Remount a doohicky isn't meant to diminish the utility of this product in any way: I'm actually really stoked to see something like this! Bar clutter is increasing, and it's…
Ultimate strength testing at the Thomson factory. Photo: Dustin Gaddis Trek Bikes ordered a massive mountain bike recall a few weeks back which affected nearly 1 million bikes…
An outlet mall threatens the best mountain bike trails in Tulsa, OK.
The Garmin eTrex is pretty much the grandaddy of every portable recreational GPS device on the trail and today Garmin announces two updated models, the 30x and 20x. Each supports both GPS…
Kali Protectives just announced a new skate-style helmet, the Viva, that seeks to lower the profile of traditional skate style helmets. The company claims it's "the most technologically advanced BMX/Dirt Jump helmet…
Time to gear up and make your plans for hitting the park this summer! Here's a quick reference list with 2015 opening dates for key bike parks. Did we miss one or…
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