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
Oskar Blues is known primarily as a beer company, but the brand also has a big toe in the mountain bike world with the Reeb bike brand based in Lyons, Colorado.
A while back we asked you how wide your mountain bike handlebars are, and on average you said 763mm. When it comes to hand position, the other half of the equation is the stem length.
Mountain bike drivetrains can be confusing.
The Schwinn Axum is a 29er with 2.6-inch-wide tires and a one-by drivetrain for under $500.
Professional mountain biker Rebecca Rusch shares how she approaches challenges, talks about why gravel riding is so attractive to all types of riders, and tells us about what her foundation is doing to help others around the world.
Do you mountain bike with a helmet camera often, sometimes, or never?
The mountain bike trails at Redstone Arsenal near Huntsville, Alabama were officially opened to the public in February, 2020.
The e*Thirteen Race Carbon handlebar and Base 35 stem are a good choice for a comfortable trail bike cockpit.
In this episode, we dig deep into the design decisions that go into creating clothing that mountain bikers want to wear on the trail and in the world.
Mountain biking is an incredible way to experience the natural environment, and many of us ride to explore new places and ecosystems.
Professional mountain bike photography Paris Gore talks about how he got his start, and offers tips for capturing the moment.
With full face mountain bike helmets becoming lighter and better ventilated, and convertible helmet offerings increasing, more and more riders seem to be upgrading the safety of their skid lid.
The Gloworm XSV is a bright and versatile light for mountain biking at night with performance-oriented features.
When it comes to mountain bike handlebars, wider is better... up until a certain point.
We'll find out what macro nutrients are, and how tracking them can help mountain bikers reach their fitness goals. Keri weighs in on current diets and intermittent fasting, muscle imbalance in cyclists, and the idea that food is fuel.
Mountain bikers rely on chain lube to perform a number of vital functions, and optimizing one often means trading off another.
This year is off to a rockin' start with big mountain bike trail openings from New Zealand to Arkansas.
In this podcast episode I'll share two recent stories about e-bike trail access and a study that looks at the health benefits of riding an electric mountain bike, and how riders' perceptions change (or don't change) after riding one.
Everyone knows bikes aren't free but beyond that, we rarely agree on how much a good mountain bike should cost.
The Pactimo Ridgeline Hoodie is a mid-weight jacket that's purposely designed for the bar first, mountain biking second.
The latest iteration of the Yakima HoldUp bike rack is even more compatible and user-friendly than previous versions.
Luv Trails is an app that makes it easy to give back to the mountain bike trails you ride, no matter where you go.
The Sage Powerline titanium 29er mountain bike features timeless construction with a fairly progressive design that should serve riders for years to come. It's like getting an XC race bike, bikepacking rig, and everyday trail bike in a single package.
The reviews in this show include an affordable drivetrain from Box, a knock-off 4K helmet camera from VanTop, bikes from Marin and Raleigh. I'll also share nine tips for saving money from Singletracks contributor Ray Southwick.
Some mountain bikers prefer fingerless gloves, while others like full-finger models. Some riders don't wear gloves at all!
What happened to the fat bike class of 2015? We dig in to see where models introduced more than four years ago are today.
The Pro Koryak mountain bike dropper post is easy to install, is solidly constructed, and proves to be reliable on the trail.
Kurt Refsnider is a badass bikepacker who is the only person to have won all three events in the Triple Crown of Bikepacking. Connect with Kurt at Ultramtb.net and bikepackingroots.org.
Leaves make it harder to see obstacles on mountain bike trails and tend to provide unreliable traction, but they can serve to protect the soil beneath
Jeremiah Bishop gets us stoked for mountain biking in 2020 and shares his tips for racing and recovery along with his personal story. Sponsored by boeshield.com.
A sick paint color can make a huge difference in the look of any mountain bike.
Trail builders around the world are closing out the year with grand openings! Here are the newest mountain bike trails offering fresh dirt this month.
Gerow and Jeff share tips for making mountain bike repairs in an emergency.
Now is the time to plan for your best mountain biking year yet! All of us can progress in our riding and in our experience, so let us know what you're setting your sights on for 2020.
Find a New Year's day mountain bike group ride to join, and start 2020 off the right way.
The Teravail Honcho is billed as an all-around trail tire for mountain biking. Is it a Jack of all trades, and master of none?
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, we talk about the three main considerations when designing a set of mountain bike wheels, and break down the pieces that make up a wheelset from the rims to the hubs.
Clearly there are steps we can take to secure our bikes, but no method is fool proof. Despite our best efforts, many of us have had bikes stolen over the years.
The Reynolds TR 309 S carbon mountain bike wheel set is competitively priced and delivers a great performance upgrade.
We test these world cup winning mountain bike brakes to see what advantages (if any) a mere mortal can gain.
Enrico Guala is the founder of Italy’s Superenduro series and an Enduro World Series board member. We talk about the history of enduro, doping, e-bikes, and much more.
A squeaky mountain bike might be no big deal to some riders, while for others even the faintest whisper is like fingernails on a chalkboard.
We test and review 13 pairs of clipless mountain bike shoes for everything from XC to gravity riding.
Fitness tracking devices and apps can encourage positive, but also negative thoughts and behaviors.
Wendy Engelberg is the founder of Girlz Gone Riding, a mountain bike group working to get more women riding and enjoying themselves. We talk about how to lead a group ride and how we can all be better ambassadors for our sport.
Based on our cold-weather riding experiences, many of us have settled on a cutoff to decide when it's just too cold to saddle up.
The Box Prime 9 mountain bike drivetrain has just 9 gears but offers a big range. Fewer speeds also promises a more affordable price and improved durability.
Alex Gardner, Nick Gibson, and Tommy Magrath started the Trans Cascadia 4-day enduro race five years ago as a way to allow riders to experience forgotten trails and incredible riding in the Pacific Northwest. Over the years they've forged relationships with other trail user groups and have used the race as a way to give back to the trails.
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