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
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The Pro's Closet is shutting down after 18 years of selling new and pre-owned bike and accessories online.
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Plus, OLD bikes from Amazed by Retro, a new Restrap downtube bag, Wolf Tooth 28T direct mount chainrings, and Fox has a new technical fabric.
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There are many factors that affect electric mountain bike range, so we want to know what yours looks like on a typical ride.
The Bike Park at Westside Park in Atlanta, Georgia, takes inspiration from the world-class trails in Bentonville. Construction is slated to begin in 2025.
The UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championship race is coming to West Virginia this weekend. We preview the course and key matchups.
New bikes and gear from Canyon, Cotic, Brompton, Vittoria, State, SQlab, Tifosi, and Crankbrothers.
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Craig Calfee of Calfee Design talks about building bike frames from carbon fiber and bamboo, adjustable geometry, mountain tandems, and more in this wide-ranging conversation.
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We want to know whether you drive a car, truck, SUV, motorcycle, spaceship, or something else to go mountain biking.
The Red Bull Rampage freeride competition returns to Southwestern Utah with a mix of old and new dirt.
Not an REI member yet? A membership pays for itself right now.
Dawid Godziek attempts to land a mountain bike flip and jump his bike between cars on a moving freight train.
Check out the new Ari Superior Peak plus a carbon chainring for gravel bikes and a big handlebar bag for staying organized.
Many bike brands and retailers offer product returns, samples, and used items for sale online at a fraction of the retail price.
We want to know which mechanical problems are most likely to end a mountain bike ride.
The Ritchey WCS Truegrip HD mountain bike grips feature an unusual hexagonal shape that works well without gloves.
High engagement mountain bike hubs are helpful for technical trail riding, though more engagement comes at a cost.
In a quiet week for new MTB releases, Tout Terrain launches a Pinion-driven eMTB and Salsa refreshes their fat bike lineup with updated colors and builds.
These are the deepest mountain bike discounts on gear (50% or more) that are worth a look before Labor Day sales end!
Internal cable routing gives mountain bikes a clean look and reduces the chance of snags at the cost of our collective sanity.
The Trail One Vortex is a composite flat pedal with a smaller platform and sharp pins that delivers excellent grip. Buyers can request a free annual rebuild kit for the life of the pedals.
The Trek Procaliber uses a new IsoBow design for a bit of compliance and sheds Knock Block to save weight.
Plus a single speed conversion kit for microspline driver bodies, a hanging hitch rack that carries up to six bikes, and news from Club Ride and Chumba.
Electronic drivetrains for mountain bikes are becoming more widely available, but the change isn't for everyone.
Labor Day sales are on! If you've held out all summer on a new bike or gear, now is a good time to take advantage of these big discounts on products you can use this fall and all year long.
This is the lowest price we've seen for a mountain bike with SRAM GX Eagle Transmission so far.
The latest bikes from BMC and Kona plus components and accessories from Wolf Tooth, Crankbrothers, and Dragon.
Wes Holland makes quality frame bags and hip packs for biking at his shop in Summerville, Massachusetts.
Upgrade to SRAM G2 Ultimate brakes or splurge on tech like the Quarq TyreWiz air pressure sensor during the Competitive Cyclist Semi-annual sale.
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Founded in 2016, Archer Components is shutting down citing market dynamics.
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If your bike grips are stuck, these tips and tricks will help you get them off your handlebars.
These MTB components can give you additional travel, more progressive geometry, or a whole new ride feel.
These days there are countless options for converting your mountain bike from one type of bike to another.
The top men and women in freeride mountain biking will be competing in Virgin, UT at the 2024 Red Bull Rampage.
The plusses outweigh the minuses for the author when it comes to electronic mountain bike components.
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