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
Singletracks reviewed dozens of products and mountain bikes in 2023. We look back on some of our favorites tested, and also some of the more notable releases this year.
With a scooped rear, wide nose, and thicker EVA foam padding, the SDG Bel-Air V3 Max mountain bike saddle is a good choice for eMTBs and for anyone who spends hours pedaling trails.
We want to know how closely your bike size matches your relative height.
Have we reached peak drivetrain? Not according to John Calendrille, a product designer who has been dreaming up new and improved bike components for decades.
If you've ever lost a pair of sunglasses on the trail, you know how difficult it can be to find a secure stash spot that won't scratch your lenses.
Specialized just put a fresh batch of bikes on sale, including the Stumpjumper Pro T-Type, Enduro Comp, Turbo Levo Comp alloy, and Diverge Comp carbon gravel bike.
The Mud Springs trail system would add up to 25 miles of new singletrack for mountain bikers of all abilities to the south side of Moab.
Kurt Refsnider recently completed a 3-month mountain bike ride along the Continental Divide trail. We dive in to understand what makes this is such a big deal.
Tell us what you want for yourself (or your bike), but haven't been able to purchase.
The Patagonia Dirt Roamer hip pack is designed specifically for mountain biking, and it shows.
The Canyon Lux Trail cross-country bike gets a little extra rear travel plus updated suspension kinematics and in-frame storage.
These are the jerseys, jackets, pants, gloves, and socks that mountain bikers are wearing for fall and winter 2023/24.
More and more mountain bike frames are including accessory mounts in addition to water bottle mounts. Tell us what yours are holding!
The Stan's Arch MK4 alloy mountain bike wheels are a high quality set designed for riding downcountry to all-mountain.
The Transition TransAm hardtail features a slack head angle, 150mm of travel, and a chromoly steel frame.
Bicycle bearings tend to be out of sight, out of mind for most riders but they're crucial for smooth suspension pivots, quiet bottom brackets, and fast spinning pedals.
The Bookman Volume 1500 mountain bike light is bright, easy to use, and long lasting thanks to a swappable battery and pass-through charging.
The Peak Design Everyday Case is slim and protective, and works seamlessly with the brand's sturdy handlebar mount.
The third generation YT Jeffsy trail bike is available in alloy and carbon models with all new geometry.
The Garage Bunny is is designed to make learning to bunny hop and manual your mountain bike safer and easier.
The 2024 UCI mountain bike calendar brings a mix of familiar venues plus new stops in the Americas and Europe.
When it comes to mountain biking, some like it technical.
Yeti joins other brands by offering direct-to-consumer bike sales via their website. Buyers can now choose to buy Yeti bikes directly online, through local dealers, or via online retailers like JensonUSA.
Alternative trail lines appear to offer riders a choice, but for regular mountain bikers, it's all about living that Alt Life.
Some mountain bikers break out the hose after every ride. Others like to keep a constant crust covering their bike.
Your MTB strength and fitness questions, answered! Are body weight exercises enough? Do pros train differently than amateurs? Ben explains.
The lightweight Coros Pace 3 GPS smartwatch boasts enviable battery life, accurate tracking, and delivers more ride and fitness data than most mountain bikers will ever need.
SRAM Powertrain is an electric bike motor system that integrates with Eagle Transmission to deliver auto shifting and pedal assist.
The HoverAir X1 camera drone is designed to make it easy to capture footage on the trail thanks to simple preset flight patterns along with a portable and rugged design.
We want to know how many riders own mixed-wheel mountain bikes.
The Vivo F3 12-speed mechanical shifter can be customized to give mountain bikers a unique look and feel.
Tell us what you value most - price, durability, weight, performance, or something else - when it comes to MTB gear.
The Hutchinson Wyrm is designed to cover all the ground between XC and enduro with its file tread center and aggressive cornering knobs.
The world-class course built for last month's World Championship mountain bike race at Glentress has been demolished, leaving riders and business owners frustrated. Officials say this was the plan all along.
The all-new Santa Cruz Heckler SL mixed wheel trail bike drops weight off the original for a more natural ride feel.
Trail building and maintenance aren't free; both cost time and/or money.
Topeak Stealth bike repair tools are designed to occupy unused space on your bike until you need them in an emergency.
The new and improved Specialized Purgatory mountain bike tire is designed for most conditions that trail riders will encounter.
The patent for the acclaimed DW-Link suspension design is about to expire. What does its expiration mean for the mountain bike industry?
Ding! To check your phone or not, that is the question...
Shimano GRX shifters and rear derailleurs have been updated to give gravel riders access to a wider, 12-speed gearing range.
The REI Co-op Junction line of bike bags are value-priced and designed to offer convenient on-bike storage for everyday rides.
Bike trail use fees could become more common as land managers and volunteer groups struggle to fund maintenance.
Angi Weston is a mountain bike skills coach who helps riders progress with everything from the basics to gapping jumps.
Depending on where and how you ride most often, there's likely a point where a certain amount of travel becomes overkill.
We speak with Registered Dietician Nutritionist Nichole Dandrea-Russert to learn how anyone can improve MTB performance by incorporating more plants in their diet.
The Yeti SB135 is a highly capable premium trail bike that makes both climbs and descents fast and fun.
Big upgrades -- to suspension, wheels, or drivetrain -- can totally transform how a bike rides, and in many cases is a less expensive alternative to buying a whole new bike.
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