Paul stumbled upon mountain biking in his twenties after upgrading his rigid purple Roadmaster to a shiny yellow Cannondale Super V900. He resides in central Colorado and is an experienced photographer and mountain bike product reviewer.
Aggressive geometry with a steep 73.5 degree seat angle help this bike climb and descend well. Guerrilla Gravity (GG) has developed a new bike to satisfy customers…
Once you learn how to ride the features, Dakota Ridge is about as much fun as you can have on two wheels What should be one…
Feedback Sports has spent the past few years crafting a reputation in the cycling world for manufacturing innovative bike stands and accessories, for both road and mountain bikers. Nestled in the foothills of…
The Terrene Wazia is designed to be a durable and competitive fat bike tire for snow trails and beyond.
Editor's Note: Michael Paul spends his days mountain biking the increasingly popular (read: crowded) trails of the Colorado Front Range. While Michael is a regular contributor to Singletracks.com, any opinions expressed in this article are his…
We review the Canfield Brothers Crampon flat pedals.
Rocks, rocks, and more rocks. They keep getting easier the more you ride them Like most of you, I am not a downhill racer. In fact,…
The Trail Pistol in its natural habitat: Front Range Colorado Trails The Trail Pistol is the newest offering from Denver-based Guerrilla Gravity, which fills the gap…
How does Orange Seal Endurance formula compare to the original? We put it to the test.
This is a very nice pump, from the way it handles to how fast it shoves air into your tires Looking for a super sexy Italian-styled…
Mountain biking in Moab may seem daunting to newer riders, but rest assured there are mountain bike trails for every ability.
The Commencal DH V4 is a bike that really stands out The direct-to-consumer company Commencal is not only giving larger manufacturers a run for their money on…
The overall design and shape are designed to shed muck and provide a light, wide, stable platform Canfield Bros has just launched a re-iteration of their…
We test the Endura Singletrack 10L hydration backpack for mountain biking.
Having just completed an 11-day circuit that included The Mighty 5, among others, I have a few suggestions to help you fit some quick rides in, especially if your time is limited.
I recently returned from a long road trip to The Mighty 5 National Parks in Utah, including Bryce Canyon, and I made it a point to ride my mountain bike in every single…
Fezzari, a direct-to-consumer manufacturer based in Utah, has been working hard to produce competitive bikes at much more affordable prices than the standard brands that you'll find at your LBS. We have communicated…
While other mountain bike manufacturers have been investing in consumer-direct channels, Guerrilla Gravity (GG) has introduced a somewhat novel "Shop Direct" channel: basically, order any GG bike from any shop, whether they are…
If you've ever searched for padded shorts online, you'll find a wide array of briefs that mostly resemble a corrugated diaper. Most padded shorts seem well suited if you plan to crash at…
I never really imagined myself on a full-suspension fatbike. My very first fatty a few years ago was a black Surly Pug Ops, a capable but beefy steed weighing in around 38…
Just last week, SRAM released the new Eagle XX1 and XO1 drivetrain that left many riders scratching their heads. Questions immediately swirled about the viability and utility of a 1x12 system, and…
Is it just me, or did the "Godzilla El Nino" not get the memo? It's winter, or at least it should be for a few more weeks. Both winter and spring in Colorado…
Apex Park is one of the most popular places to ride and hike in the Colorado Front Range, and until recently, lay somewhat dormant during winter when big dumps would envelope the trails…
Since my initial review of the Borealis Crestone, I've put a couple of hundred miles on it in both snowy and dry conditions. I tested this bike in deep powder, on packed trails,…
I was offered to test the Primal Modenza Short pretty late in the mountain biking season in Colorado, but I jumped at the chance to try these out despite looming frigid weather, given…
I'm often skeptical, if not resistant, to radically-different technology. Oval chainrings seemed like a fringe product until I noticed more and more riders that I admire using them. So, when Absolute Black asked…
With family obligations, finding deep backcountry fat bike opportunities are rare for a lot of us. One of my goals this season was to search out fat bike trails on the way…
Silver Plume is a small historic mining town located along the I-70 corridor in central Colorado, one of many kitschy attractions en route to the ski resorts that dot the same stretch of…
Borealis is relatively new to the fat bike market, but made a very big impression with the introduction of the Yampa and Echo. The Crestone is a refinement of those technologies, with…
While the rest of the United States has been blanketed in snow, rendering all but the fortunate owners of fat bikes left to dream of summer singletrack, Florida has refused to participate…
The Virb X and XE were first announced in April 2015, after Garmin recognized that "without data, it's just video," which has become the springboard phrase to market their latest contribution to the…
The Garmin Combo Mount was engineered to reduce clutter for riders that want to use both a GPS and POV camera mounted to the handlebar. This mount consolidates those devices into a…
Editor's Note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are Michael Paul's alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Singletracks.com. The world can be a dangerous place. As you venture into…
It's no secret that fat biking has exploded across the country, even in places that don't have much snow or sand. Is fatter better? A lot of riders find themselves fat-bike-curious, wanting…
Many of us count ourselves fortunate to be able to afford just one decent bike in our garage. Usually, that bike is not a fat bike. More and more riders, however, are hoping to…
Argentina is arguably one of the most beautiful countries in the world. There are ubiquitous opportunities to explore it on a bike, and partake in exotic experiences when not in the saddle.…
The KS Southpaw is a 1-by style dropper post remote.
Age is a state of mind, but the reality is your body will break down with time no matter how well you take care of it. There are ways to remain a strong…
Aaron wrote an excellent article about selling bikes online, but when it comes to purchasing a bike, the rules can be completely different for potential buyers. This article focuses on purchasing bikes…
As I mentioned in my initial review article on the Megatrail, this bike is a handmade, versatile, long travel bike designed for riding fast, sketchy lines. After several weeks on this all…
Chances are, most of the time that you ride you will never need anything but water and nutrition. Being prepared with an emergency kit, however, could help you give the ol' middle finger…
Situated just a stone's throw away from Denver's Mile High Stadium sits an unassuming shop cranking out some of the best bikes in the business... and chances are most riders have never heard…
Mark Wilson is an unassuming man. A proud father of three, he works with students across the globe on various projects and when he has time, he loves to ride his mountain…
In September 2013 Mark Wilson crashed on Porcupine Rim, taking a sharp rock a few inches below the rim of his helmet, sustaining a facial skull fracture, and developing a concussion that…
I first commented on this bike in my initial article about the Mach 6, and I have put quite a few miles on it since then. The Build To recap, this review tests…
Michael Paul takes the Guide RSCs out for testing.
Leatt has developed a new breed of armor in the form of the Arm Guard 3DF Hybrid and the Knee and Shin Guard 3DF Hybrid, which are re-incarnations of the company's popular 3DF line with…
A review of the Rockshox Bluto fat bike suspension fork.
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