Matt lives in the Front Range of Colorado and started working at Singletracks as a staff writer in 2018. He served in the Marines and has a journalism degree from MSU-Denver. Since joining Singletracks, he’s covered every corner of mountain biking, from racing, to tech development, and trail building efforts in remote corners of Central and South America.
Though he writes about all aspects of mountain biking, he's used his journalism education to excel as a reporter covering trail access issues and the intersection with wildlife, and population growth, and competing recreational interests. Still, he loves writing about a $30 camp stove or must-have piece of gear that elevates the outdoor experience. Want to talk MTB news? Send him an email.
Author snapshot
MTB Background and expertise
- Riding experience: Primarily trail, with occasional dabbling in XC and enduro racing and bikepacking
- Mountain biking since: 2012
- Number of products reviewed: Too many count—I started reviewing MTB and outdoor products full time in 2018.
- Current stable: Canfield Lithium, Ibis Ripley AF, Obed Boundary
Education and writing experience
- Bachelors of Arts, Psychology, University of Colorado, Denver
- Bachelor Arts, Journalism, Metropolitan State University of Denver
- Other publications: Colorado Community Newspapers, VeloNews, The News Station, 5280 Magazine, Eskapee, GearJunkie
Try before you buy. Tips for finding and testing a mountain bike at a demo event before purchase.
Saris enters the premium bike rack market with their Modular Tray Rack, a hitch rack that will be available in 2019.
Yeti is the latest to add a long-travel 29er to their lineup. The SB150 has 170/150mm of travel front/rear and a slack 64.5-degree head tube angle.
The Silver Mountain bike park in Kellogg, Idaho offers 3,600 vertical feet of descending and mountain bike trails rated for all skill levels.
Trail bike geometry is still shifting for both wheel sizes, more in some areas and less in others.
Nicholi Rogatkin was the final athlete to drop in for the Red Bull Joyride and ended up taking the top spot. Plus, he is the first to win the Crankworx Triple Crown of slopestyle.
The air DH race in Whistler takes place on the famous A-line trail and draws in a variety of pros.
Volume spacers can be used to tune and improve the feel and performance of your mountain bike suspension fork or shock.
The Devinci Wilson is the latest downhill bike to get a 29er option.
The new ENVE M7 line of carbon mountain bike handlebars and stems feature a 35mm diameter.
The Cannondale Jekyll enduro mountain bike is now available with 29-inch wheels.
A look at how two mountain bike brands, big and small, create their image and portray it to consumers.
The new GT Fury accepts both 29er and 27.5 wheel sizes, goes up to 200mm of travel.
Bottom line: Enduro racing is not scary; you're going to get passed; and you'll have fun, meet new friends, and will become a better mountain biker.
Lance Armstrong was injured in a mountain bike crash on the Tom Blake trail in Aspen, CO.
The Cannondale Scalpel SE is a burlier, trail-worthy version of the Scalpel Si. Climbs like a bull-whipped horse and descends with confidence.
The new Trance 29 is slacker, with less travel than last year's 27.5 model.
The new RaceFace Next R36 carbon mountain bike wheels are designed for wide tires, come with a 2-year no-fault warranty, and cost $1,499.
A mountain biker was nearly shot by a rifle while riding the Blown Away trail in the Mt. McIntyre area outside Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada.
These are 10 of the worst mountain bike climbs in the USA, with thousands of feet of climbing and grades up to 42%.
North of Nightfall is the latest Red Bull freeride movie, but it's very different from previous films like Where the Trail Ends.
Ibis adjustable-width carbon MTB handlebars are 750mm wide and feature 25mm extensions to bring the total width to 800mm.
Safari Bike Africa puts tourists on mountain bikes to experience the flora and fauna of Tanzania up close.
A mountain biker was injured by a neck-heigh trip wire on a trail in South Africa.
The Giant Stance trail bike has been updated for 2019, yet it's still affordable at $1,700.
The Hell Cat from Horse Cycles is a 27.5+ hardtail designed to handle the toughest mountain bike trails the East Coast has to offer.
Recap of the 2018 World Cup XC and DH mountain bike season so far, and things to look for in the upcoming races.
What to look for when buying a new enduro bike, from geometry to suspension to components.
Juliana updates the Furtado trail bike and Rubion enduro bike with longer reach and in the case of the Roubion, a reconfigured rear shock.
WTB released a chunky new mountain bike tire, the Judge, and updated the Trail Boss & Vigilante tires. Updated KOM Light and KOM Tough rims are on tap too.
Santa Cruz has updated the Bronson and 5010 trail bike, with some big changes.
Commencal updates the Meta TR trail bike and goes from 27.5" wheels to 29er.
Nelson, BC is an epic mountain bike destination with a good mix of trails to explore.
Devinci has updated the 140mm-travel Troy trail bike with a slacker head tube angle. Aluminum builds start at $3,200.
The Canyon Lux XC mountain bike gets an update, with lighter weight and room for 2 water bottles.
The full E*Thirteen 12-speed conversion kit. Photo: E*Thirteen. It's hard to keep a mountain bike current with the ever-changing standards in the industry. It feels like…
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As IMBA celebrates 30 years, we take a short look back at the history of mountain bike advocacy.
Pivot updates the long-travel Firebird with 29er wheels. With 162mm of rear travel, the Pivot Firebird 29 is designed to enduro.
Ten more affordable mountain bike upgrades for under $100 including dropper post remotes, stash tools, tire inserts, and drivetrain updates.
The SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain offers 12 gears at an affordable pricepoint. The new cassette is compatible with standard, 8-, 9-, and 10-speed splined driver bodies.
Ben Weaver is bikepacking the 2,700-mile Great Divide Mountain Bike route with his instruments so he can play 15 concerts along the way.
The new Jamis Portal trail bike and Hardline enduro bike will utilize a unique mountain bike suspension platform known as 3VO.
Trek recently settled a lawsuit brought by the estate of comedian Chris Farley over the name of the Farley fat bike.
XC mountain bike race courses are becoming more technical in a bid to become more spectator-friendly and also to keep up with bike design and suspension technology.
Jefferson County, Colorado is testing mountain bike only trails within the popular park system.
The Prestacycle TorqRatchet is a compact, packable torque wrench for trailside mountain bike repairs.
Another mountain biker falls victim to a trail trip, this time barbed wire in Ontario, Canada.
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