Corey Maddocks has tested and reviewed dozens of mountain bike products while living in Colorado.
A bike shop has opened inside a Colorado craft brewery, and customers get a free beer with their purchase of shop services.
Photo: Sacred Rides Facebook In June of 2016 I chatted with Mike Brcic from Sacred Rides about their upcoming guide sharing product offering, which has now been released to…
While in general sense riding a bike is not overly complicated, once you move beyond the confines of the local bike path and hit some real mountain bike trails, and then…
Credit: UCI The UCI management committee recently met to discuss rule changes across several cycling disciplines, one of which was downhill mountain biking. After already reducing the Female…
While many, if not most, mountain bikes are easy to slot into their intended category such as cross-ountry, downhill, trail, fat, etc., some recent designs have transcended definition and can play comfortably…
Soon after getting bitten by the mountain biking bug, you will be ready to purchase your first "real" mountain bike. The myriad of prices, models and types of mountain bikes available makes…
While out riding with friends, how often have you heard a comment like, "Man, I wish I could get paid to do this!" While a lucky few of us are skilled enough to…
Have you ever participated in a mountain bike race that was poorly run and frustrating? On the flipside, are there races that have had a great vibe and went off without a…
Credit: National Park Service In a recent announcement that marks the successful culmination of lobbying by local mountain bike advocates as well as collaboration between Grand County, Colorado…
With fat bikes taking the market by storm, it is only natural that some races develop around the platform. Even USAC is getting in on the action with a "Fat Bike National…
Zoic has an established reputation when it comes to quality cycling apparel, producing gear that is functional but also stylish. I've purchased their gear with my own money for a while now,…
Deny it all you want, but the days are getting unmistakably shorter. Those of us who like to keep riding into the fall and even winter will need lights... or time off…
Click here to check out part 2: Mid-Range Models. Last updated by Greg Heil on 10/23/14. For a more up-to-date list of the best fat bikes, check out "The 10 Best Fat…
Click here to read part 1: Budget Models. Click here for a more up-to-date list of mid-range fat bikes, from $1,000-$2,000. Last updated by Greg Heil on 10/22/14. If you've already demoed…
The Trance has been a fixture in the Giant product line-up since it's introduction in 2006. Originally it was a 4" travel 26er, and subsequent years saw the travel grow to 5.5"…
Fall is here: there's no mistaking the shorter days and the crispness in the air. Now is the time to start planning ahead for the upcoming cold weather riding season. Enter the…
With the exception of hardcore XC racers, pretty much all mountain bikers have made the switch to baggy shorts by now. Pearl Izumi, long known for their quality race wear, offers a…
Between bright sun, UV rays, flying debris, and the occasional tree branch, protective eyewear is a must-have for any serious mountain biker. Ryders makes a dizzying array of sunglass models, and within most…
With enduro (the racing category) pushing recent bike development, Santa Cruz has re-imagined the venerable Nomad into a gravity-oriented 27.5-equipped park slayer. The carbon-frame-only Nomad comes spec'ed with SLX, XT, or XX1…
Until now the Reign and Glory were 26" hold-outs in Giant's line-up. For 2015, both of these gravity bikes get the 27.5 treatment. While no Glorys were available to test ride at Outerbike,…
With Giant abandoning any wheel size that is not 27.5, it's only natural that their flagship race bike, the Anthem, gets similar treatment. As a former owner of the excellent Anthem X…
I'll be honest. I have never ridden a bike equipped with a Lefty fork, and the idea of doing so scared me a little. I mean, it's just so weird looking! I…
After selling my full suspension 29er, I have been riding my Sarma-equipped fat bike as my main ride for quite a few months now. The On Review article is pretty thorough, so…
There has been a lot of recent product development in the area of bike components that are tough enough for downhill, but light enough to pedal back up, and the Vigilante 27.5…
Following on the heels of their Approach cycling sunglasses, Smith Optics also sent over their new Forefront helmet for review. Although Smith has years of experience in making helmets for snow sports,…
The Raptor series is Osprey's compact hydration pack line geared toward cycling, running, and light day hiking.
After spending a couple of months with the Pivot Firebird, it's time to part ways with this interesting bike. For build specs and other details, check out the On Review article. Test…
I'll be honest: most of the stuff we review on Singletracks is a variation or improvement on an existing product: apparel, tires, components.... even whole bikes don't really change all that much…
Last fall at Outerbike, the Pivot booth had crazy amounts of traffic and their demo bikes were constantly out on the trail. I didn't get to ride any of their models during the…
When you think of fat bikes, you may not think about them being light, but manufacturers are pushing the envelope in design and construction, with some complete bike build weights dipping down…
You finally got that new fat bike you've been drooling over. You rode it around the neighborhood and dialed in the fit. You geared up with every item that 45NRTH carries, and…
It's winter. It's cold. There may or may not be snow on the ground where you live, but despite all that, you probably want to extend your mountain biking season into the…
In a world being overtaken by longer travel, wider bars, and of course, 650b wheels, one company has dedicated themselves to building simple, lightweight, carbon fiber hardtail racing bikes. It's okay if…
Riding alone or with one or two close friends is fun, and definitely a valid way to enjoy our sport, but group rides are also a great option. Group rides provide a…
Mavic is well known for their wheels, but they also have a fairly extensive line of mountain bike shoes. One of the newer models to hit the trails is the Scree, which…
The Notch jersey and shorts from Mavic are designed to bridge the gap between skin-tight XC race apparel and long, loose downhill / freeride gear. These are garments that you throw on…
Here's the gist of an email conversation I had with our tech editor Syd a couple of months ago: Syd: I'm sending you some 740mm bars and a 50mm stem from Spank…
With their extensive experience creating ski goggles, Smith is no stranger to quality eyewear. The Approach sunglasses, one of the latest offerings in their cycling line, aim to be your go-to riding glasses,…
In my opinion, wheels are the best bang for your upgrade buck. Stiffer wheels will improve your ride quality, and reduced rotational mass will make climbs and all-day epic rides a whole…
What do you get when guys from a mountain bike components company go riding with NASA engineers? You end up with a set of grips with a space age rubber compound so…
Continuing on their quest to manufacture parts that are durable, lightweight, and affordable, Loaded Precision offers a stem in their AMXC line of cockpit components. Specs The AMXC stem features the same…
Foundry Cycles recently sent over their brand new Tomahawk carbon fiber hardtail race bike for review. The Tomahawk is an evolution of Foundry's well-tested Broadaxe 29er hardtail, but rendered in new the…
Loaded Precision has burst onto the mountain bike components scene with a full complement of parts that strives to hit the mythical trifecta of light weight, sturdy construction, and affordable cost. Loaded…
As mentioned here on Singletracks before, wheels are one of the most important upgrades you can make on a bike. Many stock wheels are either heavy or noodly, or sadly: both. The…
While mtbgreg1 was out shredding the gnar on the Santa Cruz Bronson, I was enjoying a more laid back ride on the SOLO 5010 Carbon. Santa Cruz pegs the 27.5 wheeled 5010…
For some odd reason, my Giant Anthem X 29er came from the factory with an SLX drivetrain, but brakes from another vendor which shall remain nameless. The stock brakes were annoying at…
Hot on the heels of my long-term Fatback review, I had a chance to demo the new Borealis Yampa carbon fiber fat bike at Outerbike. I ... like…
At a time when the only fat bikes in the world were some one-off custom models and the fairly-heavy, steel-framed Surly Pugsley, Greg Matyas at Speedway Cycles in Anchorage, Alaska was inspired…
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