I recently received the Tour Jersey from Dakine for testing and have put it through its paces out on the trail. Tour Jersey The Dakine Tour Jersey is clearly geared toward the freeride crowd with its 3/4 length sleeves, loose … Continue reading
Category Archives: MTB Gear
What’s in your hydration pack?
Lately I’ve been interested in decreasing the weight of my pack for mountain biking. I want to climb better and it seems like having less weight to carry will help. The other day I weighed my pack, an older Camelbak; … Continue reading
Review: Feedback Sports Sprint Work Stand
Finding a bike work stand that can handle the larger weight and size of the gravity-oriented bikes I normally work on can be a challenge. The Sprint stand from Feedback Sports conquers the stability obstacle by holding the front fork … Continue reading
DiY Bike Racks
When I walked into my local bike shop last summer and asked the salesperson what would be the absolute cheapest option for hauling a bike on top of my minivan—which already had a luggage rack on it—he told me I … Continue reading
Review: Raleigh XXIX+G Steel 29er
The Raleigh XXIX+G is a steel hardtail 29er that sports classic styling with a real disposition toward modern technology and real performance. While it’s available as a singlespeed or with a 3×10 drivetrain, I chose to test the 3×10—Raliegh calls … Continue reading
Cat5Gear Cyclist Case Review
As a Canadian, it’s always cool to see a new company from my homeland like Cat5Gear hit the scene. The Cat5Gear Cyclist Case is designed for carrying bike gear when you travel in a single, easy-to-carry bag. No need for multiple … Continue reading
Shimano Unzen 6 Hydration Pack
Hang on a second, guys. I’m going to throw on my robe and pointy hat. There we go. Now I’m walking across the hallway to my special wizarding room. Yes, I’m lighting some candles now. What am I doing? Oh, … Continue reading
Chrome Industries Niko Bag and Storm Cobra Jacket: Reviewed
Chrome Industries always makes a big splash at Interbike with tattoo artists, DJs, and free beer. So naturally the first thing that came to mind when thinking about Chrome gear was the urban bike messenger. Yes, Chrome Industries does produce … Continue reading
Sombrio Burst (Women’s) Long Sleeve Jersey Review
I finally got a chance to get out and truly trail test my latest piece of Sombrio Gear: the Burst long sleeve jersey. Unlike the last Sombrio shirt I reviewed, this one is an FRD Fit, meaning it has a … Continue reading
Review: SKINS RY400 Recovery Compression Tights
SKINS specializes in compression clothing for athletes of various sports. Some pieces of their clothing are designed for use during the activity while others are designed for afterward, to help with recovery. When SKINS contacted Singletracks about doing a review, … Continue reading
Fanformed: Crowd Designing Mountain Bike Gear
How often have you thought to yourself, “this hydration pack (or sunglasses, shoes, etc.) is excellent, but there’s this one feature that would make it better…”? In today’s age of technology and social media, we are used to talking and … Continue reading
Review: Vassago OptimusTi Mountain Bike Frame
Vassago only builds big-wheeled bikes, and is best known for their steel single speed frame, the Jabberwocky. I have been riding one for over three years now, and really like it, so I was sad to see the company go … Continue reading


