Corey Maddocks has tested and reviewed dozens of mountain bike products while living in Colorado.
Logging GPS tracks of your rides can be fun and informative. You can compare your times from previous rides, use the data to make full-blown maps for yourself or others, and you…
I've always found small tire pumps to be annoying at best, and even though they will eventually fill a fat MTB tire with air, I'd rather get on with my ride. CO2…
On more than one occasion, I have heard people respond to product reviews with, "You got it for free, of course you like it." As a reviewer, I can say that it…
You have probably heard terms like 3x9, 2x10, or 1x9 thrown around in discussions about mountain bike gearing. In case you are not familiar with the jargon, here is a quick review.…
It's clear at this point that in general, 29ers are here to stay, and even with incredible developments in full suspension technology, 29" wheels are allowing hardtails to see aresurgence in popularity…
With Christmas right around the corner, a new mountain bike can be a great gift for the grom in your life. Severalmanufacturers have models in this market segment, and it is possible…
The Glacier Glove company has been making neoprene gloves for various wet and cold activities for almost 30 years and their products have been used by the likes of the Navy Seals,…
Askany roadie and they will tell you that mountain bikers survive on a diet of burritos, pizza and beer or soda. While that is mostly true, it turns out that good nutrition…
Here are some tips for going night riding for the first time.
After upgrading to that shiny new full suspension, disc brake equipped, 25 pound trail slayer, your trusty old hardtail gotrelegatedto the back of the garage. You look at it from time to…
Photo courtesy Granny Gear Productions, Inc. Last fall I rode 24 Hours of Moab as my first mountain bike race ever. Seeing a tent city pop up in the middle of the…
While technically part of the Colorado Trail, the section from CO Highway 285 to Georgia Pass is commonly referred to simply as the Kenosha Pass Trail, and is typically ridden as an…
Over the last couple of model years Giant has made an effort to create women's-specific versions of their more popular mountain bikes: the Trance X and Anthem X. Unfortunately, no one really…
People frequently come to the Singletracks forums looking for guidance on mountain bike fork upgrades. Will it fit my bike? Tapered headset? How much travel? Disc or V-brake compatible? QR, 15mm, 20mm…
After three seasons on my Giant Trance full suspension 26er, I was feeling the itch to try something new. Specifically, I was jonesing for a hardtail 29er with a 2x10 gearing setup.…
Monarch Crest, an IMBA epic ride,is definitely one of the top trails in Colorado. Factor in the ratio of downhill to climbing, and it's even sweeter. The only downside is that due…
Hardtail or full suspension? This question comes up all the time on the Singletracks Forums so hopefully this quick list of the pros and cons of each of mountain bike style will…
A good bike work stand makes cleaning, maintaining, and repairing your bike exponentially easier. Commercial models start at about $150 and a really good one can be as much as $275. But…
I love popping into my local bike shop and chatting with the guys there, and their service is top notch. It's fun to throw a leg over the newest models from Giant,…
I recently had a chance to sit down with Walt Wehner, a mountain bike XC racer and the guy behind Waltworks Custom Bicycles, to talk about local trail use, bike commuting, beer,…
Here in the Rocky Mountains we don't really have mud to deal with and serious roots exist only on some specific, high altitude trails. Most of our trails are rocky, sandy, hardpack,…
Favorite mountain bike trails in Moab, Utah.
For the last five years I've been riding WTB Velociraptor tires on my mountain bike because they're inexpensive and have the traction and durability of a tractor tire. Unfortunately they also have…
Singletracks lists a couple hundred mountain bike trails in the Denver "Front Range" area. How could I possibly pick just five?
You've just dropped more money on your new mountain bike than your first 3 cars combined. It's well tuned to handle all the rough stuff you can throw at it, but the…
There's no denying that Camelbak is the established leader in the hydration pack market. As such, any newcomer gets the benefit of learning from their past mistakes, but they also face the…
The singletracks.com repair forums are a great place for maintenance and tech info, but what if you could have a wealth of that type of info right in your hands? The Bicycling…
Winter riding in Colorado is a balancing act of temperatures, short days, snow and trail access. Rides after work require decent lights, and most of the popular trails close an hour after…
Any serious mountain biker who hasn't been yet probably has Moab on their wish list. However, most don't realizehow affordable it can be to get there and they never end up going.…
With all the responsibilities we have, finding enough time to ride can be difficult. Commuting to work or school by bike can be a great way to spend more time in the…
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