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 new Yeti SB100 cross country mountain bike features 100mm of Switch Infinity rear travel and a 120mm Fox 34 Step Cast fork.
RockShox adds 120mm travel options to the lightweight SID mountain bike race fork.
The RockShox TwistLoc is a grip-shift-style control that can lock and unlock a mountain bike fork, shock, or both.
Marzocchi brings back the Bomber Z1 mountain bike fork with up to 170mm of travel. The new Bomber 58 is a gravity fork with 203mm of air-sprung travel at an affordable price. Marzocchi adds a 100mm-travel dropper post to the Transfer line.
Fox introduces the 34 Step-Cast, a lightweight mountain bike fork offering 120mm of suspension travel and a new version of the GRIP suspension damper.
Cane Creek introduces a 29er/27.5+ version of the popular HELM trail / enduro mountain bike suspension fork.
We talk with Neil Beltchenko about bikepacking in Alaska, and the fundamental skills necessary to be a successful bikepack racer.
The Trek Full Stache is a full suspension 29+ mountain bike with 130mm of suspension travel front and rear.
Putting together a mountain bike trip to Pisgah has never been easier. Book a cabin at Pilot Cove and go car-free the entire time.
Singletracks talks about some of the most affordable towns in the USA with great mountain bike trails. We also cover the effects MTB tourism can have on costs of living.
The new elastomer fork from Cane Creek is adaptable to almost any style of mountain biking, and utilizes Thudbuster technology.
Reynolds new TR line of carbon mountain bike wheels is their most affordable line yet, priced at $1,299.
The weather report looks great for the 4th Annual Singletracks Brutal Weekend at Mulberry Gap near Ellijay, GA.
We highlight the best mountain bike trails and destinations in the Central USA, from Copper Harbor, MI to Houston, TX. Sponsored by keweenawadventure.com.
Wildlife encounters are a part of mountain biking. We talk about our own run-ins with animals on the trail, and offer tips for interacting with wildlife.
We talk about ways to keep mountain bikers engaged and active. If you have a friend who is losing the fire, or you find yourself starting to ride less, this is the episode for you.
Mountain bike tourism is growing as communities embrace the economic benefits. However, rising housing costs, a shifting job market, and increased government expenditures may be an unintended consequence.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, we talk about the origins of mountain biking and explain the various forms of mountain biking that exist today.
The Sumter National Forest is home to nearly 100 miles of singletrack mountain bike trails. This list includes 5 must-rides like FATS and the Long Cane Horse Trail.
The Singletracks Brutal Loop weekend is happening March 31 - April 1, 2018 at Mulberry Gap in Ellijay, GA. There will be two great backcountry mountain bike rides that include the Pinhoti, Mountaintown Creek, and Windy Gap trails.
In 2017, Colorado passed a law allowing e-bikes on any path where bicycles are authorized to travel. However, interpretation and implementation of the law has been inconsistent at best.
Learn about the pros and cons of steel, aluminum, titanium, and carbon mountain bike frames. We also discuss the various fabrication techniques used for different frame materials.
Intense will offer just 15 M29 FRO 29er downhill mountain bikes for sale to the public during the summer of 2018.
2018 Canyon Spectral trail mountain bike models are now available for purchase and shipping in the USA.
Singletracks tested 5 enduro mountain bikes in 24 hours, including the Santa Cruz Nomad, Intense Tracer, Mondraker Dune, Marin Wolf Ridge, and Santa Cruz Nomad.
The RXL SL is a lightweight, inexpensive carbon mountain bike saddle available on Amazon.com and eBay. The saddle is comfortable enough, but probably best reserved for race day only.
The Fezzari Cascade Peak 27.5 Plus mountain bike is an aggressive trail / all mountain bike at an affordable price. Jeff put the Cascade Peak 27.5+ through it's paces in the real world, and shared his conclusions in this review.
Singletracks shares the best mountain bike trails in the Southeast with recommendations for everything from multi-day bike trips to half day excursions.
Moots is adding colorful graphics to their titanium mountain bikes using a unique set of processes. The company is also teasing a softail bike meant for gravel grinding on 700c or 27.5 wheels and tires.
The Trans Pyrenees Coast to Coast stage race is offering an electric mountain bike version of the iconic race this year.
Mountain biking has developed a language all its own. In this podcast, we talk mountain bike terms, vocabulary, and definitions for everything from taco to peanut butter.
Sadly, Aaron Chamberlain is moving on from Singletracks. Here are 5 of the most popular articles that he's written over his 3-year tenure with Singletracks.
The Fox Transfer dropper seat post for mountain bikes is fast, reliable, and easy to use.
Donna Iannicelli's struggle to become the first African American female downhill racer shows that we can do more to make mountain biking better for everyone.
Getting the right bike fit reduces pain and improves both power and bike handling. In this podcast we share tips for diagnosing a poor fit, and offer tips and resources for getting dialed.
Sticking with mountain biking can be difficult due to family and time constraints, financial costs, and a lack of trail access. We explore the reasons people quit mountain biking, and suggest that former mountain bikers might just be worth bringing back into our sport.
Fuji is stepping up their enduro game in 2018, sponsoring a new Factory Enduro Team and promising a redesigned line of full suspension mountain bikes with MLink suspension.
The USA Cycling National Fat Bike Championship will be held at Cannonsburg Ski Area near Grand Rapids, Michigan on February 10, 2018.
Staying on top of mountain bike maintenance keeps bikes running smoothly and helps diagnose problems before they become major.
There are hundreds of mountain bike trails in Georgia to choose from. Five of the best bike trails are the Bear Creek, Pinhoti, Bull Mountain, Five Points, and Blankets Creek trail systems.
We talk about the recent legislative push to end the blanket ban on mountain bikes in wilderness areas, and what the current debate means for the future of mountain biking.
This plan for building your own hanging bike storage rack uses just 3 boards and 1 pipe, making it simple and cheap to build.
Learn about the history of mountain bike suspension, fork and shock parts, and how suspension systems are designed to work. Get tips for dialing in various settings like compression, rebound, and air pressure for bike shocks and suspension forks.
Finding and setting the right mountain bike seat height is simple, and ensures both comfort and maximum power transfer on the bike.
The Niterider Lumina 1100 Boost headlight has a lot to offer, and at a budget price of $100.
Get caught up on 150 episodes of the Singletracks podcast as we share our favorite topics, interviews, and episodes so far. Plus, get a preview of what's to come in 2018.
Dean Jensen is an over the road truck driver who brings his mountain bike with him as he travels the USA in his semi-trailer truck.
Singletracks talks about the most interesting bikes, trails, news, and trends from the mountain bike world in 2017.
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