Author Archives: maddslacker
Dakine Girls’ Amp 8L Hydration Pack Review
Hydration packs must be catching on because just about every accessory company has added them to their product lines, and women’s specific models are starting to become more common. Dakine is no exception and they have added a number of … Continue reading
Contour Roam Helmet Camera Review
I owned the first version of the Contour HD helmet cam., and if I was to use one word to compare the new Roam model to the original it would be: refined. While the original Contour captured great video, it … Continue reading
How To Choose Your First Mountain Bike
Soon after getting bitten by the mountain biking bug, you will be ready to purchase your first ‘real’ mountain bike. The myriad of prices, models and types of mountain bikes available makes the process not unlike buying a car. This guide will … Continue reading
Trailside Repairs: Fixing A Broken Chain
A broken chain is a surefire way to turn an epic ride into an epic hike. Fortunately, with the right tools, it is a quick and easy fix, getting you cranking again in no time. What to Carry The only … Continue reading
Frame Geometry: Part 2 – Trail Handling
If you’ve spent any time here on Singletracks or at the LBS, you’ve likely heard people talking about the “geometry” of their bike. You’ll have heard terms like slack, steep, aggressive and of course every mountain biker’s favorite: DIALED! Let’s … Continue reading
Trailside Repairs: Fixing A Flat Tire
Whether you run tubes or tubeless, eventually you will have a flat out on the trail. A surprising number of riders, including Lance Armstrong, don’t know how to fix a flat tire, so here is everything you need to know … Continue reading
MTB Frame Geometry Part 1: How It Fits
Finding a bike that fits is crucial to enjoying the sport of mountain biking. A well-fitting bike will handle better on the trail, and of course be more comfortable for longer rides. When I first shopped for a mountain bike, … Continue reading
Review: Funkier Apparel MTB Shorts and Jersey
Funkier Apparel, a cycling clothing company based in Israel, recently sent me a pair of 3/4 length baggy pants, padded spandex undershorts, and a jersey for review. I’ll get right to the point: this stuff is incredibly well made, super comfortable … Continue reading
Giant Trail Gloves Review
I’ve been wearing the Giant Trail full fingered mountain biking gloves for a while now and I wanted to share my review. First, let me say that these gloves have survived one whole season and some occasional winter riding, and … Continue reading
Powder Coating: New Life For An Old MTB Frame
I had always pictured powder coating as something done to Jeep bumpers and wrought iron fences. I knew it could be done to bike frames, but the ones I had seen looked unimpressive, and they were expensive. This past winter, … Continue reading
How To Carry More Speed Through Turns
First a story… A couple of years ago a friend of mine who is a former pro rider came out to Colorado and naturally, we went for a bike ride. While he can pretty much drop me at will, through … Continue reading
Are You A Weight Weenie?
In the tradition of Jeff Foxworthy: If you have ever weighed your bike before and after washing the dirt off… you might be a weight weenie. If you have ever taken your bike completely apart and weighed each component on a … Continue reading
