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
The 2020 Trek X-Caliber offers a nice feature set at an affordable price and in a wide range of sizes. It also includes a couple head-scratchers like a kickstand mount and Boost 141 rear spacing.
Cam McCaul talks about the history of freeride, his career, risk taking, injuries, and mountain bike trail building.
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Darcy Wittenburg talks about what it takes to make a successful mountain bike movie, and shares tricks of the trade. He also takes us behind the scenes of Anthill Films' latest epic, Return to Earth.
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The Jamis Portal offers 130mm of front and rear suspension and utilizes the unique 3VO suspension design.
A novel insurance offering launches today to cover medical expenses -- up to $20,000 out-of-pocket -- related to mountain biking injuries.
Sonya talks about gaining confidence, taking risks, mountain bike training, and nutrition.
We all (hopefully) wash our socks after every ride, but not everyone is so diligent about their gloves.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, we share our experiences and tips for choosing your next (or your first) mountain bike.
Is your budget higher or lower than your previous mountain bike buy? How has your budget changed compared to the first bike you bought?
With 60mm of rear travel, the new Trek Supercaliber utilizes a unique IsoStrut for lateral stiffness and weight savings.
VAAST is selling the first mountain bikes made from Allite Super Magnesium, priced around $2,000.
Niner is updating their popular RLT line of gravel bikes, adding features like wider tire clearance and routing for dropper posts, and narrowing the gap with full-on mountain bikes.
The Trust Performance Shout mountain bike fork offers 178mm of travel using a trailing, linkage-driven design.
Trek is teasing a mountain bike release for Thursday, September 5. We snapped a photo of the unnamed, new full suspension bike at the UCI World Champs this weekend.
Mountain bike trail builders have been busy this summer, opening new trails and bike parks from British Columbia to Georgia.
Greg Jacob is a self-described
Bikepacking seems to be becoming more popular, and with so many great bikes and products designed specifically for multi-day off road trips, it's more accessible than ever.
Testing the 2020 Giant Reign Advanced Pro mountain bike through the climbs, technical descents, and flowy features at the Whistler Bike Park.
These racy XC shoes are impeccably constructed with grippy rubber lugs, a stiff carbon sole, and durable materials. They're also surprisingly comfortable.
Mountain bikers are using the sport to deal with depression, PTSD, learning disabilities, anxiety, seasonal affective disorder, and lack of confidence in inspiring ways, and we look at how this might work.
The bike industry is in a state of transition, and today consumers have a few choices when it comes to how they make their purchase. We want to know how you bought your last bike, and how you plan to buy your next one.
Mulberry Gap is a hub for mountain bikers and gateway to the best trail riding the state of Georgia has to offer.
Adding a water purification tool to your pack saves weight overall and can extend your mountain bike adventures indefinitely. We break down the options, and offer a few product recommendations.
Overall, the Trek Fuel EX appears to be an even more capable descender than ever before with minimal compromise in its climbing abilities.
The new Specialized Enduro mountain bike stays planted on trail descents and offers a firm platform for climbing.
Magical, beautiful, and a little scary, the Dark Crystal mountain bike trail in Whistler is a gem.
Gerow, Matt, and Jeff share updates and impressions from recent and upcoming mountain bike tests, from gravel and XC to enduro bikes
Does a person become a mountain biker when they buy their first mountain bike, or is it more of an attitude and a lifestyle?
Aussie Grit Ignite mountain bike shorts pair a nice bib chamois with baggy shorts to make a lightweight and comfortable combo.
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Not everyone is a member of a local bike club, though most of us benefit directly or indirectly from their work. Tell us about your relationship with your local mountain bike club.
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The new Specialized Epic hardtail mountain bike is the lightest yet, and it's also longer and slacker.
New mountain bike trail grand openings in Ohio, Arkansas, Colorado, Virginia, Pennsylvania, British Columbia, and Oregon. Did we miss one? Tell us about it!
Mark Weir is a legend in the mountain bike world, having won the Downieville Downhill eight times and making his mark at WTB as a demanding product tester over two decades. We talk with Mark about enduro racing, climbing a million vertical feet in a year, his near heart attack, trail advocacy, and electric bikes.
Research suggests most riders will spend $500 or less on their first mountain bike. How much did you spend on yours?
What is your favorite IPA? In honor of National IPA Day, Jeff shares his highest rated IPAs among 187 tasted.
In this interview, I talk about trying mountain biking for the first time, trail dos and don'ts, how to shop for a bike, and how to find the best trails to ride.
If you haven't set a goal to learn a new skill before the end of the season, now is the time to get serious. And if you already have a goal, consider this a mid-season accountability check-in.
In this episode, Dylan shares his tips for descending on a mountain bike. Whether you're interested in racing downhill or just want to gain some confidence, these are the skills you need.
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