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
Leah, Matt, and Jeff share dozens of ideas for unlocking more mountain biking time for those facing family, work, and other time pressures.
The Canyon Spectral CF 9.0 Pro is a solid trail bike with a high-end build kit, but an affordable price. The geometry and suspension platform offer a safe choice for riders who want a modern all-rounder.
New GPS, torque tool, bike tire plugs, mountain bike lights, and a floor pump with tools in the handle from Lezyne.
Northwave introduces two new flat pedal mountain bike shoes: The Tribe and Clan.
Evoc adds a new line of packs called Neo, featuring a robust back protector and a crash replacement guarantee.
Mountain bike brands are starting to address value-conscious consumers with more affordable bikes, components, apparel, and accessories.
The Wren Inverted Fat Bike fork offers up to 150mm with an adjustable spring rate. Wren also offers some crazy lightweight mountain bike stems, plus 840mm carbon handlebars.
We talk about some of the latest mountain bikes to go 29er, and speculate on what's to come.
Jeff reports on the first Interbike Reno tradeshow, and compares it to past events held in Las Vegas.
The Magura Vyron eLect is a wireless mountain bike dropper post that solves some problems for some riders. Magura celebrates its 125th anniversary.
More protection than knee warmers, but not bulky like a knee guard. Are mountain bike rash guards a new thing?
The latest GoPro -- the Hero7 -- is here, and promises gimbal-like stabilization plus voice control and other features. Prices start at $199.
Allite Super Magnesium can be used to build mountain bike frames and components that are lighter than aluminum, and more affordable than carbon fiber.
Hydrapak has the first insulated reservoir, a bite valve dust cover, and 20% better flow.
Foam and bar tape style lock-on mountain bike grips from Velo.
Osprey introduces two new hip packs designed specifically for mountain biking: the Seral and Savu.
Contact your US Representative and ask them to re-authorize LWCF funding for trails and conservation.
The Mondraker Foxy RR is a 29er with 150mm of rear travel and offers the longest reach of just about any mountain bike on the market today.
The 7mesh Desperado Merino Henley is lightweight and breathable, plus it feels great for mountain biking.
The FiveTen Hellcat mountain bike shoe mashes up a flat pedal shoe design with a one that works with clipless pedals.
The new Maxxis Rekon Race is a fast-rolling, semi-slick mountain bike tire that designed to win races.
An expert in bike frame building fills us in on materials, fabrication techniques, and what it takes to become a pro.
Electric mountain bikes are already allowed on many fun and scenic USFS singletrack trails like those in the Greenhorn Gulch trail system near Ketchum, Idaho.
Panzer mountain bike tire inserts promise to reduce flats without adding too much weight or altering the performance of the tire.
Which is better for mountain biking at night: a bar-mounted light, a helmet-mounted light, or both? We test to see which configuration is the fastest.
The 7mesh Glidepath shorts are highly technical mountain bike shorts design for ridin', not chillin'.
Ride Concepts is launching a complete line of mountain bike shoes, including the Livewire which we tested.
The new Scott Random enduro mountain bike is compatible with 29er and 27.5-inch wheels. It also features an exclusive Scott Fox Nude TR shock with ramp control to adjust how linear or progressive the shock feels.
The Fox Live Valve electronic suspension control system automatically opens and closes mountain bike forks and shocks based on the terrain.
How bright does your light need to be to mountain bike at night? We ran an experiment to find out how lumens affect riding speed.
Matt spent five days at Crankworx Whistler this year and fills us in on the new products, racing, trails, and athletes at Whistler in British Columbia.
Vittoria claims Air-Liner mountain bike tire inserts increase control, durability, performance, and protection. We investigate to see how those claims hold up.
A short test ride review of the 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert 29er at the Galena Lodge trail system in Idaho.
Killington, Vermont is a mountain bike destination riders don't want to miss. Plan at least 3 days to ride 30+ miles of lift-served trails and to experience the delicious craft beer and high-energy bike scene.
Tom talks with Singletracks about the history of mountain biking, wheel sizes, the pros and cons of industry standards, and even electric bikes.
Esker Cycles announces the Elkat carbon trail bike which is the first to utilize the patented Orion suspension platform.
Killington Bike Park in Vermont makes it easy to try DH mountain biking for the first time with a learning package that includes a lift ticket, bike and gear rental, and professional instruction.
Bald Mountain bike park in Sun Valley, ID added two new MTB trails in 2018: Mindbender and the double-black-diamond Pale Rider.
Joe Breeze practically invented the mountain bike and has accomplished many firsts in our sport. I talk with Joe about how mountain biking got started, and the influence early riders have had on mountain bike culture.
The Rylo is a 360-degree video camera that offers multiple views and image stabilization that promises to smooth mountain bike footage.
Whether you're getting in shape for mountain bike racing or just trying to hang with the group, we offer our tips for improving mountain bike fitness.
The 2019 BMC Speedfox trail bike drops $1,000 off the price of the high-end build, keeps innovative features like Trailsync and integrated mud flap.
Eric Porter is a professional mountain biker has done it all from slopestyle competition to epic bikepacking adventures. Follow Eric on Instagram @portermtb.
The BH Lynx Race RC is a capable, lightweight, XC race bike with 100mm of travel front and rear.
No matter your skill level, there is always room for improvement when it comes to descending skills. We share our tips for getting faster at mountain biking downhill.
We talk about the things women should look for in a new mountain bike, and hear directly from MTB brands about how they're accommodating riders of all sizes.
Whyte introduces two new mountain bikes: The S-120 trail bike and the G-170 29er enduro bike.
We talk about some of the most common mountain bike pitfalls and offer hard-won advice that's useful for everyone from newbs to pros.
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