Syd has been riding and wrenching on mountain bikes since 1987 when he picked up his very first Rocky Mountain bike. He's an educator and mechanical expert who has written hundreds of MTB how-tos and product reviews.
NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) testing is nothing new. In the automotive world there are volumes of books on NVH testing. It is probably the biggest concern that both bikes and automobiles…
We test the Osprey Moki, a mountain bike hydration backpack designed specifically for kids.
The Ritchey Vector EVO Streem is a minimally padded and lightweight mountain bike saddle with a unique support system.
Take something simple we largely ignore, then re-think it, and maximize it to the highest degree. Now let's talk about the seat post. Most saddle-to-post junctions use a set of metal or…
So you did what I did. That or you just have a morbid fascination with broken body parts. Breaking a bone really sucks. It impacts a rider in so many ways. For…
The writing was on the wall with the introduction of the present Pike fork. Well, RockShox announced their totally revamped Lyrik and all-new Yari forks today! The new Lyrik sports a 35mm…
Early season practicing For some people gravity riding is a seasonal thing, and with time, you can forget thingsr. Before setting out on your first run this year,…
This just in: OneUp has release its new 45-tooth extender ring for XTR cassettes! The new 45T add on ring sets your bike up nicely for a 1x11. If you've followed along…
I could honestly say that I wouldn't dream of putting bags on my trail bike. My trail bike is all about light weight and agility! That said, my fat bike is a…
Having reviewed CycleOps products before, I was looking forward to reviewing the new PowerSync trainer... even if I'm not generally a fan of being stuck indoors for a long time. But still,…
I have to admit: I'm a sucker when it comes to riding in the cold--as I get older I tolerate the cold less. Getting a fat bike to force myself to get…
In the dead of winter with all kinds of nast hailing down on you, the last thing you need to feel is cold. The folks at 45NRTH understand where you're coming from.…
Whenever the name Ritchey comes to my mind, I always think back to the 80s when I first started mountain biking. In fact, Tom Ritchey started out producing components and frames in…
The folks at 45NRTH live and breath cold weather riding and are focused on keeping us comfortable and safe when riding in the winter. 45NRTH focuses heavily on tires, gloves, footwear, and…
New bicycle tools from Park Tool, including a pair of chain whip pliers.
A few months back I reviewed Race Face's new Turbine Cinch Crank. At that time I had it installed on my Santa Cruz Bronson. I have since upgraded my Bronson to a…
The Mountain King is best described as an all conditions tire. Featuring an open design and an alternating pattern, this tire self-cleans while it rolls. Alternating intermediate knobs and aggressive cornering knobs…
Normally I don't carry a big pump with me when I ride, but after I got a fat bike, I realized that a decent-sized pump is necessary. A small pump just doesn't…
While buzz words and new tech can be good, sometimes it's nice to simplify and just focus on producing a great product. The all new Fox 36 Float FiT does just that.…
Way back in October 2013, Greg posted a short review of the Santa Cruz Bronson. At that time I was fully in love with my Nomad... but during Interbike of that same…
The Sasquatch is Norco's first fat bike that uses a suspension fork. Compared to the Bigfoot line, the Sasquatch's geometry has been tweaked to accommodate the RockShox Bluto. The 6061 hydroformed aluminum…
No one in the service industry has your back more when it comes to the well being of your bike than Park Tool. On my last visit to Interbike, Park had a few very…
Tips for changing a hydraulic brake line on your mountain bike.
Bottom bracket service falls into one of two categories: you either change them with a new one or exchange bearings. Older square tapered bottom brackets with loose ball bearings were full service,…
We've published a bunch of great how-tos on Singletracks over the years, but what if you just don't care about your bike? What if you want to destroy it so you have…
Shopping for a hydration pack is a very personal matter. Different people want different things out of them. Lucky for you, Dakine has you covered with a pack for just about everyone.…
Review of the Schwalbe Hans Dampf mountain bike tire.
Race Face sent down their new Atlas flat pedals for testing. These all-new pedals are low profile, with a 14.5-12mm-thick double concave platform, and a 101 x 114mm overall dimension. Coming in…
This year I was unlucky enough to sustain a major injury, which has made me understand again why quality protective gear is so important. But my knees never got injured. It wasn't…
Always striving to take better photos for Singletracks, I have spent a lot of time learning how to get the best shot possible in a specific situation. But to be honest, I'm…
I already have--and will again--apologize to Enve's PR guys. Have you ever read something online or in print and just said, "no way"? Well, I was one of those people. Ever since…
Having used and loved previous versions of the Cane Creek Double Barrel line of shocks, I was super stoked to test out the new DBInline, especially because I wasn't happy with the stock…
Having kids can be both a pain and pleasure (look at that devilish smile)... it really depends on the day. Lately, my kid has been stepping up his mountain biking game, with…
Whenever I hear the word "Crossmax," I instantly envision the iconic Mavic Crossmax wheelset: These wheels sport big, bold graphics that instantly set themselves apart from the rest of the pack. Well,…
I've long been a fan of Race Face products, so one of the first changes I made to my new Santa Cruz Bronson was to install the new Race Face Next SL 35mm…
Leatt’s top shelf soft body vest for this year, the 3DF Air Fit Body Vest, is a major improvement over an already good vest, with a host of enhanced features. The new…
I had to stop at DVO at Interbike this year. DVO is kinda like a mystical unicorn as far as their rarity in suspension. Yes they are pretty new to the game...…
While we've been keeping you up-to-date on the latest from Mavic right here on the Singletracks blog, a new Crossmax SL, Crossmax XL, Crossmax Enduro and other bits round out Mavic's updates…
I swung by Corsair and Atomlab at Interbike and managed to check out some pretty interesting stuff. Corsair's Revo was on display, which is their all mountain 27.5" rig. The highlight here:…
Interbike is one crazy show with so much to see. My poor camera racked up 1500 shots in two days, filling my SD cards. Narrowing it down is tough. Such gorgeous bikes…
I never did go to my high school prom but if I did, I would have been voted most likely to break a bone. Yep, I was walking around Interbike last week…
BMC was in attendance at Interbike this year with bikes that actually cost significantly less than previous years models. Unlike their jaw-dropping prices of the past, this year BMC has produced bikes…
ENDURO!! Sorry, I added a little Enduro to my cappuccino this morning. At Interbike I saw several great new items for riders who like to go downhill really fast and use climbs…
This year Mavic released two no-nonsense packs: the Crossmax Hydropack 15 and it's younger brother, the Hydropack 8.5. The Hydropack 15 is a perfect size for a day-long ride, with plenty of…
Along with their new DH fork, Marzocchi also recently released a new long travel rear shock also aimed for the racer in you. The new Moto C2R w/ Progression booster represents the…
Bell announced yesterday that they will be adding the MIPS Brain Protection System and ICEdot Emergency Identification and Notification Service into several of their helmet models. The addition of these important safety…
I love when companies produce new components that weigh less and yet perform better than the previous renditions. For a long time the Fox 40 was on the heavy end of the…
The brand-new Rivet from Giro is an all-purpose riding glove for mountain bikers who want full finger protection without the associated bulk. Designed to provide just a thin layer of protection while…
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