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
Joe McEwan is the founder of Starling Cycles, a brand that builds high performance, steel full suspension mountain bikes in the UK.
Technical seems like a strange word to apply to bike trails. Then again, maybe it's not.
The dark, recessed spokes on the SRAM HS2 rotors feature a special thermal paint designed to provide improved heat management. They're also said to be quieter.
The Pacific Southwest Region of the US Forest Service is closing recreational access to all National Forests in California, with the exception of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, starting today due to ongoing and potential future wild fires.
The affordable Magicshine MJ 900S checks the important boxes for a bike light, delivering plenty of brightness for hours on end while squeezing in smart features like USB charging and standardized mounts.
Pro introduces a more affordable dropper post, a Smart Bottle Cage, and tools for internal cable routing.
This kid-sized mountain bike dropper post is just $199 and is tuned for lightweight riders.
More than a dozen new mountain bike trails opened in August, including two lift-served bike parks in surprising locations.
Gene Hamilton has taught mountain bike skills clinics around the world to thousands of riders looking to ride faster and more confidently.
With the current supply shortage, people will buy anything that's up for sale.
The Rocky Mountain Blizzard fat bike gets progressive geometry and a new carbon frame option for 2022.
We talk with Sean Madsen, an expert on bike fitting and bike saddle designs.
Nic Sims time travels to bring back lessons from the past by racing his 1990s-era mountain bike.
Finding a good bike storage spot can be a challenge.
Yesterday, after roughly four days of riding, Lael Wilcox has decided to abort her FKT attempt along the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route amid smoky conditions due to western wildfires.
Dre Hestler and Stephen Matthews of Rocky Mountain join Singletracks' Editor in Chief to talk about the pioneering brand’s history, and to look to the future.
On Wednesday Lael Wilcox set out to set the fastest known time (FKT) on the the 2,745 Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR) stretching from Banff, Alberta to Antelope Wells, New Mexico.
After sitting out 2020, Red Bull recently released the athlete lineup for the 2021 freeride competition and there are two rookies -- Jaxson Riddle and Brage Vestavik -- among a field of familiar faces.
We find out how bike helmets are constructed, why mountain bike helmets have visors and extended rear coverage, and how to get the best helmet fit.
High pivot mountain bikes have been kicking around for years, but recently a number of gravity-oriented bikes have given the concept a fresh look.
No bottle cage mount, no problem. The Topeak Versa Mounts make adding a bottle cage to almost any bike frame safe and easy.
The Verde Valley Cyclist Coalition (VVCC) is one of the main groups supporting mountain bike trails in Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek, Arizona and they could use your help securing additional funding for youth MTB programs.
A group of mountain bikers in New Zealand is being blamed for the death of three pregnant cows after spooking the animals along a narrow gravel road.
The Trek Roscoe hardtail trail bike sees big updates for the 2022 model year with new geometry and improved features.
Batteries on some Specialized electric mountain bikes sold between 2016-2021 may allow moisture to get inside, leading to a fire or burn hazard.
Jon Yazzie and Nadine Johnson own Dzil Ta’ah Adventures, an adventure travel company based in Arizona offer bike trips on Navajo land, and use the proceeds to help fund a local youth cycling program.
The Canyon Spectral:ON features 150mm of mixed wheel travel front and rear. We put this bike to the test over four months of hard riding.
Mountain bikers have been known to wear tight lycra shorts, cut off jorts, polyester baggies, khaki work pants, mesh basketball shorts, and just about anything else that's been available.
This month sees some truly impressive mountain bike trail openings, many of which have been years in the making.
Swiss mountain bikers take the top three spots in the women's Olympic race.
How does tubeless mountain bike tire sealant work? We find out from Mike Bush, President of Stans.
With a chair lift ride to the top, mountain bikers don't need to earn their turns.
Here are a few of the mountain bikes we can expect to see at the Olympic starting line on July 26.
Today's mountain bikes are more capable than ever. At the same time trails have been improved too. What happens when you add the two together?
The second-generation Gloworm XSV bike light offers customizable brightness modes and optics, a long-lasting battery, well-considered plugs and cables, and a flexible mounting system.
A man biking at Halpatiokee Regional Park in Stuart, Florida was attacked by an alligator after falling off the trail and into the water below.
Ride like a local on the North Shore of Vancouver, British Columbia. Penny Deck is our guide as we explore this mountain bike destination to discover the best trails and learn about the folks who maintain them.
Leg cramps are the worst. Well ok, a pedal strike to the shin is pretty terrible too, but cramps are definitely near the tops of the list.
Why does my friend's GPS show a longer or shorter ride than mine? We look at six units, and offer tips for improving GPS tracking accuracy on any device.
We tested 8 pairs of cheap mountain bike grips to see which ones, if any, are worth buying.
Tinker Juarez has been a professional mountain biker for more than 30 years. This year he turns 60, and he's still racing strong.
Many mountain bike brands have addd mixed-wheel bikes to their lines in the past year or two, and we're curious to know what real riders think about them.
As far as mountain bike GPS units go, the Bryton Rider Neo 15, priced at about $70, appears to be a steal.
The popular Sedona Mountain Bike Festival is on for 2021, and tickets are available starting July 12.
Ride like a local in Sun Valley and Ketchum, Idaho. Julian Tyo is our guide as we explore this mountain bike destination to discover the best trails and learn about the folks who maintain them.
While no solution is perfect, there's more than one way to haul water on the trail, and some methods are more preferred than others.
The folks at Arapahoe Basin going to do their best to keep things light at the Reverse Enduro MTB Race on July 31, encouraging riders to wear costumes and to hit the Brewfest afterward to keep the good times rolling.
From Georgia to California, it was another big month for mountain bike trail openings. From re-builds and re-openings to massive new networks, there is a lot more to explore this month.
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