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 Vermont Mountain Bike Association (VMBA.org) is a state-level group that supports grass-roots clubs building and maintaining trails, while also promoting tourism. Other states are taking note and considering how this model might work for them.
The Tantrum Shinning enduro 29er mountain bike uses a unique suspension platform called Missing Link, and it seems to deliver the goods.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, we ask Jeff for his climbing tips, and talk about the skills involved in mountain bike trials riding. Jeff tells us about his favorite places to ride, including some unexpected discoveries, plus he shares his tips for being successful on YouTube.
Our panel of 8 hungry mountain bikers taste tested 10 different energy bars to find out which ones taste best.
Backcountry Lifeline provides mountain bikers and event organizers with the tools and knowledge to make riding safer. Bonnie McDonald shares tips riders can use in an emergency.
Enve just launched a new fat bike fork, the Enve Fat Fork, and a fat bike wheelset called the M685.
Over the summer we tested 4 of the best vented mountain bike helmets on the market, and here's how they stack up.
The Milkit Valve system includes a syringe and valves to make filling and checking tubeless tire sealant levels.
The Vittoria Martello is an aggressive all mountain 29er and 27.5" tire that punches through kitty litter to find hard ground.
The Wahoo Elemnt cycling GPS is dead simple to use, yet packed with features mountain bikers will find very useful.
We talk with a mountain biking couple about the pros and cons of living the van life, and get tips for those who might be thinking of making the plunge. Follow the Singhs on Instagram @wherethewildsinghsare.
This is what modern, high-end mountain bike components might look like on a high wheel (Penny Farthing) bike.
Light & Motion is an American company that builds and assembles high quality bike lights in the USA.
Matt and Jeff recap all the news from Interbike 2018, from test rides at Northstar to new mountain bike products spotted in Reno.
Blackburn has a new line of bikepacking bags including a seatpost bag that works with dropper posts, a handlebar roll, and frame bags to fit many bike sizes.
Tips and hacks for mountain biking at night.
Mash-ups between mountain bike sunglasses and goggles from 100% and Smith.
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.
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