Aaron Chamberlain has been in the bike industry since 2012, and was a member of the Singletracks staff from 2015 - 2018. He's written dozens of product reviews and travel reports and is an expert on mountain bike components.
Aaron says, "I love any kind of mountain biking, but especially all-day rides with plenty of climbing and descending. Used to race a lot and I still do the occasional endurance event or stage race. Most of my rides now are just about enjoying my time in the woods."
Lindarets "Motorbike" T-shirt (photo: Lindarets) It seems like trail access is becoming a more prominent issue lately, particularly with regards to e-bikes. Post an article on the subject…
My intro to the Niner JET 9 Alloy was short and sweet. I received the bike just days before I left for the Trans-Sylvania Epic in May. After just one shakedown ride,…
Photo: Industry Nine Asheville, NC-based Industry Nine is launching a new wheelset they're calling Torch Trail S. The wheels are using a revised version of their Torch hubs…
Nothing finer than an early summer morning in Pisgah (photo: Icon Media Asheville) The Off Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell (ORAMM) has earned a reputation as one of,…
As I mentioned in my preview of the Jerdon Mountain Challenge (JMC), you can think of this race as an intro to the much longer (and much tougher) Off Road Assault on…
Jerome Clementz on the new Habit (photo: Cannondale) Cannondale has an all-new bike, the Habit. It's a 120mm-travel full suspension rig with 27.5" wheels. Numerous spec levels are…
The Pony Rustler in prototype form at the Sea Otter Classic We first spotted the new Salsa at the WTB booth during the Sea Otter Classic, and at…
A review of the Lazer Ultrax mountain bike helmet.
Racing the Trans-Sylvania Epic in the Lazer Way1 glasses (image courtesy of TSEpic Media Team) The Waymaker series of sunglasses from Lazer are available in two variations: the…
When I ride, I prefer to carry only the essentials with me: a tube, CO2 cartridges or a pump, and a multitool. I only break out the hydration pack for rides that…
photo: Specialized Specialized recently announced the Turbo Levo, an electric pedal-assist trail bike. In the press release, Specialized is sure to mention the pedal-assist thing several times. They…
The Jerdon Mountain Challenge will take place July 25th in Old Fort, NC, a short drive east from Asheville. Some of you may be familiar with the Off Road Assault on Mount…
Emily Batty on the new Trek Top Fuel (photo Matt Delorme) Listen up hammerheads: today Trek announced an updated Top Fuel -- their full suspension XC bike --…
Powell River is home to some Jurassic Park-esque trails. The trees are large and spaced far apart with little undergrowth. Moss and ferns cover just about everything. There isn't a whole lot…
The legendary BC Bike Race is underway! This seven-day stage race is a tour of some of the best trails in British Columbia. Cumberland Island hosted the first stage of the week…
The SR Suntour XCT, one of the recalled forks The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that certain models of SR Suntour suspension forks are being recalled. Apparently,…
RADr Cage and 42T Sprocket from OneUp Components First, a bit of history... I've been a big fan of 1x drivetrains since I was running 9-speed gear. It…
Photo courtesy Pivot Cycles Today, Pivot announced the new Mach 429 Trail. While at first glance, it may appear that they just slapped a longer fork on the…
Click here to read Part 2. Stage 5: R. B. Winter // 32.5 miles // 3,957' climbing // 3:36:11 This was the other remote start stage of the week, about an hour's…
Click here to read Part 1. Stage 2: Cooper's Gap // 37.5 miles // 5,892' climbing // 5:01:06 ride time Breakfast was served each morning at 7am in the dining hall. Huge…
The author on Stage 4 (image courtesy of TSEpic Media Team) As one of six kids in a solidly blue collar family, summer camp wasn't an option. We…
The IMBA 2015 Great Midwest MTB Summit kicks off this Friday, June 12th, in Marquette, Michigan. This three-day summit will cover a range of topics from trail planning and building to fat…
The steel Zen TRAIL frame, made in the US I first saw the Zen TRAIL frame on display at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show. Already a fan…
The Atlanta Cycling Festival just released the Ride Calendar for the week-long (June 13-20) celebration of bikes! The mission of the ACF is simple: To connect cyclists of all experience levels to the Atlanta…
East Coast rocks! photo courtesy Trans-Sylvania Epic A seven-day stage race like the Trans-Sylvania Epic is a big undertaking. You have to make sure that you can handle a week…
The Niner JET 9 Alloy with 3-Star build After taking a couple years off of doing a full schedule of races, I'm feeling the itch of competition again.…
The new Prizm knee guard from FLY Racing Late last week FLY Racing announced the Prizm, a new low-profile knee guard. It uses a thin, high density foam cut…
Fat bikes. 11-speed drivetrains. Boost spacing on hubs, forks, and frames. 27.5 (or 29) plus. Electronic shifting and suspension. Enduro blue. Visit any mountain bike website--including ours--and you'll see articles about new…
This past weekend, a group of around 30-40 riders met at Mulberry Gap Mountain Bike Getaway in Ellijay, GA, for a long day in the saddle. There were two route options: 20 miles…
The Limited Edition GoatKit from Lindarets Lindarets, makers of the GoatLink, are releasing a limited edition GoatKit to celebrate their collaboration with Wolf Tooth Components. The GoatKit includes…
The Syncline race hard tail Polygon started in 1989 in Indonesia where their factory is still located. They have quite the following in Southeast Asia, but are looking…
The high-end Axon Werx, for the kids SR Suntour has been in the suspension business since 1988, but has really come on strong in the past few years…
The beefy Bridger, a new 27.5x3.00 tire from WTB A visit to the WTB booth at Sea Otter revealed a company that's been hard at work developing new…
The Solitude race bike from Fezzari We already covered the Cascade Peak from Fezzari in our 27.5+ round-up here, but as a recovering (and sometimes relapsing) XC racer,…
The new HDH bar is up top ENVE had some new bars and stems on display at Sea Otter this year. The HDH bar was developed with input…
Commencal Meta V4 Commencal is pretty new to the US, having been shipping bikes here for around six months. I had the chance to ride their Meta V4…
The RS-1 compatible hub from American Classic Bill Shook from American Classic is constantly looking to build better wheels and hubs: they were early adopters of tubeless and…
If you were following the Singletracks feed on Instagram, you probably noticed Greg and I posting a lot of 27.5+ and 29+ bikes, components, and tires. While there was plenty to see…
As mentioned in my previous test ride review of the Commencal Meta V4, the trails around Laguna Seca are no place for an all-mountain bike. They are, however, a great testing ground…
Photo: 100% For those that follow motocross and downhill racing, 100% is probably a familiar brand. They make a variety of gloves and goggles in an array of…
The view from the Bear Creek Overlook The idea behind the Singletracks Brutal Loop was to put together a long route that hit as much great North Georgia singletrack…
While checking out the race schedule on the Mountain Goat Adventures website, I noticed a company called Traxxion Dynamics listed under the sponsor section. I have lived and raced bikes in Georgia…
While bikes are the main attraction at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS), there is a lot more to see. From handmade goods to component giants, there was a mix of…
The NiteRider Lumina 700 mountain bike light is a high-quality, dependable choice for riding at night.
The North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) is a yearly trade show that allows custom builders to showcase their craft. This year the show was held in Louisville, Kentucky, home of horse…
With Shimano now offering its Di2 electronic shifting in their XTR drivetrain, PRO Components has released bars, stems, and seatposts that allow integration of the wires. The Tharsis XC bar is available in…
Faster Mustache and Loose Nuts Cycles present Wheels to the Farm It's hard to believe that Faster Mustache (FM) is turning 10 this year. The diverse group has put…
The view from Bear Creek Overlook If you mountain bike in the Southeast, there is a good chance you've heard of Mulberry Gap Mountain Bike Getaway in Ellijay.…
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