Dan has been a Singletracks contributor since 2020 and has written countless reviews covering e-bikes, tools, cameras and accessories, helmets, and men’s apparel. He's also an expert photographer and has officially covered events including the Sea Otter Classic and has contributed to Singletracks sponsored content projects.
Mountain biking since 2015, he has ridden in Arkansas, Wisconsin, and Iowa. In addition to XC, trail, and enduro mountain biking, Dan also rides gravel bikes.
Author snapshot
- Instagram: @TrailShutter
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area
- Previous locations: Oaxaca, Mexico
MTB experience
- Mountain biking since 2015
- Current bike stable: Specialized Kenevo SL and a Cervélo Áspero
- Favorite place to ride: Santa Cruz Mountains
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Community Health
The Altangle Connect is a portable clamp for working on bikes and transporting them too. It just might replace your work stand.
The Insta360 Ace Pro 2 action camera shoots at up to 8K and delivers excellent video stabilization and low-light performance on the trail.
KOO, Smith, Roka, Tifosi, Ombraz, and YouZee all offer slightly different solutions for prescription-strength MTB eyewear. So we compared all six.
The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro is the latest camera from the drone maker, and mountain bikers will find it's a great trail companion for recording video.
The Pearl Izumi Expedition Pro is a race-ready cycling shoe is designed for gravel and XC riding.
The portable Flextail battery-powered bike pump is compact enough to carry on the trail and can inflate 3-4 mountain bike tires to 40psi.
We tested tailgate pads from BomberStrap, Dakine, Kuat, and Nadive for hauling bikes to the trailhead.
1UP USA has been designing and manufacturing premium bike racks in Wisconsin since 2001. We took a tour inside their new factory and experienced the riding nearby.
The DJI Osmo Action 4 is a fun and easy to use action camera for recording mountain bike videos.
The Fix Manufacturing bike multi-tool boasts 17 functions and is designed to go everywhere.
The PNW Range dropper post features a high-quality cartridge in an alloy package for maximum value.
The 7iDP Project.21 mountain bike helmet features 21 vents, an adjustable visor, and a comfortable, protective fit.
Check out the latest mountain bike suspension tech, including forks and shocks from smaller brands and even a rear suspension wheel.
The Cascade Components Rise link transforms an Orbea Rise, giving it an extra 10mm of rear suspension travel and increasing progressivity for a fresh ride feel.
The Berd HAWK30 carbon MTB wheels utilize unique polymer spokes paired with We Are One carbon rims for a tough yet comfortable ride feel.
The Norco Sight straddles the line between trail and enduro bikes giving riders plenty of options for the weekend.
We put six mini bike pumps to the test to find which ones performed the best for gravel and mountain bike tires.
The WTB HTZ i30 alloy wheels are a burly set designed for the rigors of e-bike riding.
The new Troy Lee Designs Flowline MTB helmet series brings the brand's renowned fit and function to a mid-range price point.
The ABUS Cliffhanger trail helmet features MIPS and a 3-position visor. Unfortunately the straps may not be long enough for some wearers.
The Specialized Flux 1250 bike light comes with four mounts in the box and features narrow and wide beam modes for riding at night.
The Lars Rover Power 850 bike light packs good power to illuminate your ride when you get caught in the dark.
The WTB Verdict is the brand's more heavyweight and aggressive, front-focused tire designed for eMTB and enduro mountain biking.
The Giro Tracker is a flat pedal shoe that's lightweight, comfortable, and secure.
This summer we put 5 pairs of mountain bike elbow pads to the test out on the trail.
This summer we tested four pairs of mountain bike knee pads for trail and enduro riding from thin and lightweight to full-on protection.
Here's a look at some of the most interesting and unique mountain bikes spotted at Sea Otter 2022. Which one is your favorite?
On our last day at Sea Otter we checked out an install tool from Cush Core, new Kenda tires, brake lever grips, and new Park Tools.
We check out a vibration damping stem, eyewear from Smith and POC, a new wireless dropper post, new MTB tires from Continental, the updated Camelbak MULE, and much more.
Our California team made it to Sea Otter this week to see what's new. Take a look at the new and interesting products they found so far.
A few new mountain bike products that caught our eye this fall that *hopefully* will be available for purchase soon.
A mountain bike flannel, vest, and pants from Club Ride.
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