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
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1 day ago
The Marin Oso nylon flat pedals are a solid value with a big, grippy platform mountain bikers can appreciate.
2 days ago
The Mullet Peacemaker is a mixed-wheel, 160/150mm all-mountain bike with a simple, well-executed design.
3 days ago
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4 days ago
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6 days ago
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1 week ago
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1 week ago
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1 week ago
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1 week ago
Sean Leader and his company Southern Gravity provide bike parks with the things they need from ramps and shuttle vehicles to (possibly, one day) US-made DH bikes.
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The Revel Rascal got a lot right with the first release, and V2 nearly perfects this winning trail bike formula.
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3 weeks ago
The 2024 Canyon Spectral CF gets in-frame storage, a chainstay flip chip for mixed wheels, and makes the K.I.S. steering stabilizer standard.
3 weeks ago
We speak with two mountain bike wheel experts from Reserve, a Santa Cruz, California brand that sells high-end carbon and aluminum wheels.
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Ride Kanuga bike park is located just outside Pisgah National Forest and offers progressive, expertly maintained trails that are e-bike friendly.
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Setting your mountain bike suspension sag properly is by far the most important thing you can do to get the most out of your bike. These are the steps to get dialed.
on Feb 19, 2024
We want to know if your mountain bike has in-frame storage and if/how you use it.
on Feb 18, 2024
The Aeroe Spider Rear Rack is a great alternative to a seat bag for bikepacking, especially for those running a dropper post and rear suspension.
on Feb 17, 2024
In Brevard, North Carolina, riders discover a cycling paradise that has it all, from gravel to trail to town.
on Feb 14, 2024
We dive into gravel bike geometry charts and talk with a frame builder to understand which angles and measurements matter most, and where gravel frames might progress in the future.
on Feb 12, 2024
For some there is fun in the suffering. For others, there is only suffering.
on Feb 11, 2024
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on Feb 6, 2024