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
Unless you're on the World Cup race circuit, the Pinarello Dogma XC mountain bike probably isn't designed for you.
All the new and updated mountain bikes announced ahead of the 2024 Sea Otter Classic.
New Race Face handlebars come in three widths for optimized compliance plus the all new Marzocchi Super Z long-travel fork, redesigned Ride Concepts Livewire and 8K Insta360 camera.
The RockShox Psylo suspension fork is designed to be a more affordable option for trail bikes and eMTBs and features the new Isolator RC damper.
Arkansas has mountain bike trails to challenge even the most experienced riders. These are the spots to visit.
The Cane Creek Invert is an upside down gravel suspension fork that's lightweight and simple to operate.
New and updated mountain bikes: need to know info or couldn't care less?
The Opinel No. 18 folding saw looks good, feels good, and makes quick work of downed trees and branches on the trail.
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The Wolf Tooth Ripsaw is a lightweight aluminum flat pedal optimized for mid-foot placement.
New mountain bikes and gear including a new Liv bike, Intend inverted fork, Norco eMTBs, and Specialized shoes.
Fox has updated their fork dampers with new Grip X2, Grip X, and Grip SL offerings.
Former pro mountain bike racer and cycling coach Sara Bresnick shares tips for busy folks who want to ride faster.
The latest SDG Tellis dropper post delivers up to 230mm of travel and is priced at just $199.
Some mountain bike upgrades are more worthwhile than others.
We've scoped out some of the best mountain bike trails located within the path of the 2024 total solar eclipse, including a few bike parks and IMBA Epics.
With bike park projects around the world, Claudio Calouri and his company Velosolutions are delivering the stoke, from pro race courses to neighborhood pump tracks.
There are advantages to carbon mountain bike wheels but not everyone owns a set.
The Marin Rift Zone XR is an aluminum trail bike with a quality build that includes a SRAM GX Eagle Transmission drivetrain.
After six years of writing and editing at Singletracks, Matt Miller is moving on. We take a look back at his contributions over the years and wish him well.
With mountain bike weights seemingly creeping up over time, we dive into the pros and cons.
When it comes to mountain bikes and financial investments, buy and hold can be a solid strategy.
You don't have to spend over $2,000 to get a set of carbon mountain bike wheels. Here are more than a dozen wheelsets priced under $1,500.
Singletracks is hiring. Learn more about the position and how to apply here.
The Yeti ASR cross-country mountain bike is back after a nearly 10 year hiatus and ready to race.
We learn how coil shocks work and talk advantages and disadvantages for mountain bikes.
Have we reached peak reach or more, more?
The Marin Oso nylon flat pedals are a solid value with a big, grippy platform mountain bikers can appreciate.
The Mullet Peacemaker is a mixed-wheel, 160/150mm all-mountain bike with a simple, well-executed design.
Mountain bike mechanicals are becoming a thing of the past. That's great! But will we miss them?
A new mountain bike program for elementary school students called Trail Rangers is set to launch in 2025.
The local bike shop can be a nice place to hang out, especially if there is coffee and/or beer involved.
The Loam Pass gives mountain bikers access to 30 bike parks (and counting) around the US for one low price.
Jarrod's Place is a shuttle-served bike park with flowy, jump-style trails and steep, natural trails that's open year 'round, rain or shine.
Sean Leader and his company Southern Gravity provide bike parks with the things they need from ramps and shuttle vehicles to (possibly, one day) US-made DH bikes.
The Roval Traverse SL II is a carbon MTB wheelset that's "engineered to be ridden recklessly." We literally put that claim to the test.
The Schwalbe Hans Dampf is one of the brand's top selling tires thanks to its performance in a variety of challenging conditions for trail and enduro bikes.
The Revel Rascal got a lot right with the first release, and V2 nearly perfects this winning trail bike formula.
The stealthy, sexy Specialized Epic World Cup Pro full-suspension, cross-country bike is on sale and comes with SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission and RockShox ultimate suspension.
The 2024 Canyon Spectral CF gets in-frame storage, a chainstay flip chip for mixed wheels, and makes the K.I.S. steering stabilizer standard.
We speak with two mountain bike wheel experts from Reserve, a Santa Cruz, California brand that sells high-end carbon and aluminum wheels.
Ride Kanuga bike park is located just outside Pisgah National Forest and offers progressive, expertly maintained trails that are e-bike friendly.
Setting your mountain bike suspension sag properly is by far the most important thing you can do to get the most out of your bike. These are the steps to get dialed.
We want to know if your mountain bike has in-frame storage and if/how you use it.
The Aeroe Spider Rear Rack is a great alternative to a seat bag for bikepacking, especially for those running a dropper post and rear suspension.
In Brevard, North Carolina, riders discover a cycling paradise that has it all, from gravel to trail to town.
We dive into gravel bike geometry charts and talk with a frame builder to understand which angles and measurements matter most, and where gravel frames might progress in the future.
For some there is fun in the suffering. For others, there is only suffering.
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