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
There are a couple different ways you can share mountain bike trail conditions on Singletracks.
Today Wahoo announces their first wrist-mounted GPS device, the $379 ELEMNT RIVAL.
It's not every day that a brand improves an already excellent product, and drops the price at the same time. But that's exactly what PNW Components has done with the new Loam dropper post.
With winter ahead for mountain bikers here in the northern hemisphere, we want to know which part of your body you're most worried about keeping warm this mountain bike season.
If you've ever owned a roof rack, chances are you've been there.
Starting today, Cane Creek is making a limited number of MTB products available as a part of their 2020 small batch series in a beer-inspired color called IPA.
Pro and amateur cycling athletes alike have seen their 2020 race and training schedules disrupted, so we dig into the ways athletes can adapt to the challenges they are facing.
Some mountain bikers ride strictly for recreation, while others occasionally choose to bike for transportation.
The YT Izzo represents a big departure from the rowdy mountain bikes the brand has designed up until this point.
PRO is adding new bike tools to the line, and updating existing ones to improve ergonomics and durability.
There's a right way to correct wrong trail information on Singletracks.
In this week's episode, Gerow, Jeff, and Matt sit down to discuss the latest mountain bike news, starting with a question that seems to come up every few years: is this the golden age of mountain biking?
While not everyone is involved in maintaining their local bike trails (yet), many of us have opinions about what to do with autumn leaves.
These kid-friendly mountain bike cockpit parts from Nukeproof are properly sized and properly priced.
Pump tracks are sprouting like mushrooms this fall, alongside big mountain bike trail projects from the USA to Australia.
Box introduces an affordable and compatible chainring for their Prime 9 drivetrain.
If you've been holding out to take a chance on just the right bike, this Industry Nine/Cane Creek/REEB mashup could be the one for you.
The goal for this build was to put together a fairly capable, yet kid-proof bike with neutral geometry and reasonably-priced parts.
Chris Currie explains what instant center means, and fills us in on his process designing the 3VO suspension system.
The Northwoods Wisconsin group is auctioning a Pivot LES SL carbon hardtail and a Trek Fuel EX 8 to raise funds for MTB trail building and maintenance.
Mountain biking is a risky sport, and with risk comes reward. It's also a lot of work, and when you work hard, you deserve to play hard, amirite?
The proposed USFS e-bike directive classifies eMTBs as motorized which could lead to trail funding and user conflict issues.
The California Mountain Biking Coalition (CAMTB) has teamed up with sponsors to support mountain bike trail builders in the state with a unique twist on the fundraising raffle.
Foul weather rarely excuses foul behavior.
The Diamondback Release 29.1 full suspension trail bike is the most affordable build yet. Here's an overview as we being our testing this fall.
Download free trail maps using your smartphone, and transfer them to a GPS device wirelessly for easy navigation.
The Singletracks staff has tested a ton of great mountain bike gear this year, and this week we're looking back at some of our favorite reviews.
Different types of bike locks offer different levels of protection, and some are more convenient to use than others.
Dr. Leatt, founder of the eponymous protective gear brand, explains how injuries work, and how the right equipment can reduce their severity.
Construction methods can affect a mountain bike trail's look and feel.
Easy Pumptracks uses modular cardboard templates to lay out and shape the perfect berms and rollers for any pump track project.
There's fun, and then there's type 2 fun. As mountain bikers, we tend to embrace both.
The ever-expanding Griffin Bike Park located in Terre Haute, Indiana is officially cutting the ribbon on a new adaptive mountain biking trail called Freedom Trail on October 17 at 11am.
What happens when you mix the front triangle from a Nukeproof Dissent 290 29er with the rear end of a 27.5-inch-wheeled Dissent 275? You get the all-new Nukeproof Dissent 297, of course.
Create your own custom trail lists to help plan an epic road trip, or to share an interactive map of your favorite mountain bike trails with others.
There's no "right" way to mount a light (or lights) for mountain biking at night.
Try to keep up! The newest mountain bike trails from around the world.
Trek's Bontrager brand recently launched a clipless pedal mountain bike shoe called the Avert with a unique look and a feature set geared toward bikepackers and trail riders.
Trips for Kids is a non-profit dedicated to providing "transformative cycling experiences for young people of all communities, especially those most in need."
Some riders, especially racers, are choosing a bit of extra insurance when it comes to mountain bike chain retention.
The best time to start planning a mountain bike trail was 10 years ago. The second best time is now.
Vittorio Platania explains how hydraulic mountain bike brakes work, and shares his tips for maximizing their performance on the trail.
Depending on riding style, body weight, budget, and many other factors, the point where the scale tips from "not bad" to "too heavy" is different for every rider.
Not saying it wouldn't ride great, it just looks a little odd...
Both the cross-country and downhill World Championship races will be held beginning October 7, 2020 in Leogang, Austria after behind postponed due to the pandemic.
The Co-op Cycles DRT 4.1 Fat-Tire Bike is an affordable fat bike with a solid build spec. and is available at REI.
Mountain bike legend Tinker Juarez talks about his career, and offers tips for getting fit, staying strong, and winning races.
Of course how often riders bleed their brakes depends on a number of factors.
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