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 Vecnum LeveLOC reduces mountain bike suspension fork travel on the fly by up to 80% for improved climbing and transport.
Learn what long, low, and slack mountain bike geometry really means, and why it is becoming popular with manufacturers and riders alike.
Singletracks attempts to spec the most expensive XC mountain bike build imaginable. Carbon fiber and titanium combine to yield a $14,000+ mountain bike.
Enduro races are more dangerous than DH races, despite DH racing having a more aggressive image. Remote courses, limited pre-rides, and pared-down safety gear all increase the risk of racing enduro.
We talk about how electric mountain bikes have evolved, where current regulations regarding eMTBs stand, and how mountain bikers opinions are slowly shifting.
The best mountain bike gloves offer excellent grip, abrasion protection, insulation, and padding. Minimizing blisters is all about getting the right glove fit.
Listen as the Singletracks staff provides personal mountain bike recommendations in 8 categories, including hardtail, XC, trail, enduro, and DH.
The 4-Arm Strong is designed to treat and prevent arm pump associated with sports like mountain biking.
The 2017 IMBA Epic mountain bike trail list includes trails in New Zealand, Finland, Alaska, and Ohio.
Look closely at your bike warranty and you'll find many common issues are not covered. Most warranties, regardless of their term, generally only cover manufacturing defects.
Tps for getting out on your mountain bike this winter without spending a lot of money on specialized gear and equipment.
The Vecnum moveLOC is a lightweight dropper post with 100mm of travel, design for XC and marathon riders.
In this podcast episode we answer questions about how the mountain bike industry works.
The Polygon Siskiu T Series features a dropper post and 1x drivetrain at an affordable price. Depending on the frame size, this full suspension trail bike offers either 140mm or 150mm of travel front and rear.
The 5 most popular knee guards for mountain biking, plus top picks for elbow pads and shin guards.
IMBA's new policy is supportive of electric mountain bikes on non-motorized trails, as long as land managers and local riders are OK with it first.
The RipRow is an indoor mountain bike strength training machine designed to build strength and balance.
The Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper 6Fattie offers a plush ride thanks to Ohlins suspension, 3-inch plus tires, and a fairly relaxed geometry.
This podcast episode explains how concussions work and talks about ways bike companies are seeking to reduce the risk.
Jeff tested five top enduro mountain bikes in 24 hours in a back-to-back comparison test. Find out which one was the best.
In this episode, we share our experiences testing some of the top enduro mountain bikes of 2017, and talk about the mainstreaming of long travel bikes.
IMBA is raising funds for 68 bike trail projects around the USA. Choose to split your donation evenly among all projects OR dedicate your funds to a single project.
Mountain bikers are gradually becoming more interested in electric mountain bikes, but the debate over motorized vs. non-motorized vehicles has not been settled.
Pick up etiquette tips for mountain biking, including rules of thumb for yielding, passing, and getting along with others.
We discuss how mountain bike trails are built, from idea to approval to construction. Walt Bready of B Ready Trails shares his favorite tools and resources too.
Mountain biking in the dark is a great idea because it will extend your season, open up your riding schedule, make you a better rider, and at least 7 more reasons...
The top 10 enduro bikes of 2017 include the Specialized Enduro, Santa Cruz Bronson, and Trek Remedy. Other popular all-mountain bikes from YT Industries, Yeti, Pivot, and Ibis made the list as well.
Learn which bike tools you need to own, and which ones you don't.
Riding the same bike trail over and over can get boring. Here are 10 tips for keeping regular trail rides fresh and exciting, from riding at night to seeking new lines.
The Flat Stopper is a natural tubeless bike tire sealant made from water, minerals, and fibers that lasts a year or more without drying out.
You can use these survival priorities in case of a backcountry, mountain bike emergency. Learn how to stay alive and return from your trip safely, even if you're lost or injured.
These are the five best bike trails in the Cincinnati, OH area. Mountain bikers should not miss Devou Park, Hueston Woods State Park, England Idlewild, or East Fork State Park.
The new 2018 Pivot Mach 6 enduro bike is longer and lower.
The MT500 Plus is a flat pedal bike shoe cover for mountain biking in muddy conditions. The overshoe protects shoes and provides added warmth for winter riding.
Mountain bikers overwhelmingly prefer single chainring drivetrains. New 12-speed cassettes are quickly gaining traction, while 11-speed cassettes are still the most popular.
In this episode of our podcast, Aaron, Greg, and Jeff set the scene at Interbike 2017, talk about the most interesting products on display, and recap news and reviews from the show.
The Arofly is a $249 bicycle power meter that weighs 10g and is easy to install on any tire valve.
The BodyFloat Kinekt is a tunable, vibration damping bike seatpost.
Innova Integrated Tubeless Tech adds a liner to tubeless tires in an attempt to deliver the best features of both tube and tubeless bike tires.
The KHS Team 29 Carbon mountain bike is lightweight and whip fast, yet it's not overly harsh on rocky trails.
The Orange Seal Removable Valve Core (RVC) kit can be customized to fit almost any tubeless bike rim.
Funkier is working on a pair of bib shorts with four pockets you can wear with or without a jersey.
Diamondback has added carbon models to the Release line of mountain bikes, starting at $3,000.
Yakima and Rocky Mounts are both offering single-bike, tray-style hitch-mounted racks for transporting bikes.
The Fumpa is a portable electric pump for inflating bicycle tires.
Tubolito's new TPU mountain bike tubes could be the biggest thing to happen to mountain bike tubes since tubeless tires. Unlike traditional bike tire tubes which are made from butyl rubber,…
We talk with Ross Martin, a PhD candidate at Texas State University, about his research into the environmental impact of mountain biking.
Founded in 2014, Nonstop on Wheels (NOW) is a fairly new brand in the mountain bike industry, but they're quickly making a name for themselves by claiming at Interbike to have…
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