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 Hitcase Pro transforms your iPhone into a waterproof, mountable action camera with wide-angle lens, offering more features than dedicated helmet cams.
Singletracks launches TrailAPI, a free data service giving developers access to 16,000+ trails, campgrounds, and ski resorts across North America.
Chattanooga offers diverse trail systems from flowy Enterprise South to technical White Oak Mountain, plus excellent eats and accommodations for mountain bikers.
3D printers could revolutionize mountain biking by letting riders and shops print custom parts on demand, from derailleur hangers to perfectly-sized stems.
The Second Annual Southeast Bike Expo returns this weekend to Georgia International Horse Park with demos from top brands and on-site camping available.
Durango delivers world-class singletrack from downtown, with trails ranging from fast, flowing descents at Overend Park to hidden gems at Log Chutes.
Prestacycle offers innovative workshop tools including the Prestaflator air compressor adapter, a compact ratchet set, and cleverly-designed tire levers that actually work.
Pearly's Possum socks blend New Zealand brushtail possum fur with merino wool to create surprisingly warm, compressible cold-weather cycling socks worth their premium price.
The Drift HD Ghost helmet camera offers premium features like WiFi connectivity, adjustable field of view, and impressive 3-hour battery life for $399.
THE Industries Maxi Guard knee and elbow pads offer surprisingly comfortable protection with viscoelastic foam that stays soft while riding but hardens on impact.
Pearl Izumi's X-Project shoes blend scientific research with Brian Lopes' input to create flexible mountain bike footwear that hikes and pedals efficiently.
Smith Pivlock V2 sunglasses offer excellent wrap-around coverage, top-notch optics, and easy lens swapping in a performance-focused package built for serious mountain bikers.
Create shareable profiles for each of your bikes with photos, component specs, weights, and notes—perfect for tracking parts and seeking upgrade advice.
The Kenda Happy Medium tire balances fast-rolling center knobs with burly cornering lugs, offering an intriguing compromise between speed and traction.
Trek president John Burke shares emotional memories of his father Richard in this memoir about family, business lessons, and the legacy of Trek's co-founder.
An ambitious new mountain bike trail system, Coldwater Mountain, recently opened in an unassuming location: Anniston, Alabama.
Pearl Izumi's X-Project media camp at Aliso and Wood Parks delivered 35 miles of dusty SoCal singletrack with MTB Hall-of-Famer Brian Lopes.
The Kenda Slant Six blends Small Block Eight speed with Nevegal versatility, excelling on hardpack but lacking cornering bite in aggressive terrain.
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Night riding reveals a whole different world on familiar trails, from amorous couples and sleeping homeless to guard dogs protecting goats eating kudzu.
Can't keep up with our 25+ Interbike articles? Check out this photo gallery of the coolest mountain bikes from the show.
Early 29ers were heavy, but today's lightweight carbon builds from Niner, Pivot, and Breezer prove big wheels no longer mean big weight.
From Wi-Fi helmet cams to electronic suspension control, digital technology is making its way onto mountain bike trails in exciting new ways.
Sweat-cooling insoles, long-travel fat bikes, anti-lock V-brakes, and art deco helmets—here are the weirdest products we spotted at Interbike this year.
Thomson expands beyond seatposts and stems with new carbon and titanium handlebars plus a premium Elite Dropper, prioritizing quality over affordability.
Pearl Izumi's X Project MTB shoe balances stiff power transfer with walk-friendly flexibility, weighing just 320g while keeping pros like Brian Lopes competitive.
Niterider's 2013 lighting lineup includes the blazing 3600-lumen Pro model, USB-rechargeable Lumina series, and innovative tail lights for night riding.
Funkier, Israel's #1 cycling apparel brand, impresses at Interbike with lightweight MTB shorts and innovative features like water-resistant jersey pockets and expandable rain shells.
The Intense Spider 29comp is a new full-carbon trail bike with 5 inches of travel that climbs efficiently and absolutely rips on descents.
The Turner Burner 650b impressed with its DW Link suspension and balanced trail performance, making wheel size fade into the background.
The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert EVO 29 is a lightweight, nimble long-travel trail bike that climbs almost as well as it descends.
We test ride the all-wheel-drive Tretta 29er at Interbike and discover surprising momentum conservation along with the expected climbing traction benefits.
SRAM's new XX1 11-speed drivetrain eliminates chain retention devices with clutch technology and offers a massive 10-42 gear range for 1x setups.
A skeptical grip shift critic becomes a believer after testing SRAM's redesigned X0 shifters, praising their lighter weight and improved control.
Each year ahead of Interbike we score the user-generated mountain bike product reviews on Singletracks and compile a "best of" list. There was a ton of cool gear released in 2012 so…
This weekend during the Southern Spokes Festival I got a chance to visit MOMBAT, located inside First Flight Bicycles in Statesville, NC and it was a revelation. Like Moab, MOMBAT is one…
Downhill MTB banner in Steamboat Springs. Despite living in Colorado four years and spending part of the past three summers there, I had never visited the town of Steamboat Springs. Well known…
Last month on my drive back to Georgia from Colorado I decided to make a detour to check out the IMBA Epic Syllamo trails in the Arkansas Ozarks. The riding was pretty…
Cliff Cave trail work. Photo: Matt Hayes / GORC. Congratulations to the 2012 Singletracks trail grant recipients, the Gateway Off Road Cyclists (GORC) of St. Louis, MO and the Birmingham Urban Mountain…
In early 2000 I was preparing to graduate from college and decided it was time for a new mountain bike. After browsing the local shops I fell in love with an electric…
Most mountain bikers probably don't know this but the "World's Greatest" bike trail is located in Eagle, CO, less than 30 minutes from the well known ski resorts at Vail and Beaver…
Singletracks members have posted GPS data for nearly 2,000 unique mountain bike trails over the years, not to mention countless updates and additions to existing trail maps. In that time we've refined…
The latest IMBA Trail News report featured a short note about IMBA's 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and supporting charts and graphs showing how the organization is funded and where those funds…
Last week Greg and I were in Colorado where we hooked up with Corey (maddslacker) for a couple of classic Front Range rides, and as usual, we had a blast! Fair warning:…
Even the local beer is MTB-flavored in Boulder. Boulder, CO has a bit of reputation for being unfriendly toward mountain bikers and that reputation isn't entirely undeserved. Still, judging by the number…
We review the Race Face Turbine mountain bike riser handlebar and stem.
Switchgrass Trail. photo:Sucio_Sanchez / Adrenaline Images. Driving through Kansas on my way to Colorado I've often thought Kansas must be the worst place on the planet for mountain biking. At 75 mph…
Breckenridge 100. Photo: Mountain Moon Photography. In the mountain bike world the closest thing we have to the runners' Marathon is the dirty century, or 100-miler as some like to call it.…
It's hard to believe that just last year RaceFace closed their doors. Judging by the comments on the forum at that time, there were a lot of disappointed mountain bikers out there.…
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