Free Singletracks MTB iPhone App is Here!
After several months of work we’re stoked to finally tell everyone about the Singletracks Mountain Bike Trails, Reviews, and News iPhone app! Download it free from the iTunes store right now.
Here’s a little bit about what the app includes and how it works. Screenshots attached for those who aren’t on iPhone yet.
Trail Info
The trail tab gives you two options for searching: map and list. The map view allows you to enter a city or region (say Denver or North Carolina) and shows all trails within 150 miles of that location. You can also click the “Current” button on the map page to automatically center the map on your current location (great for road trips). As on the main website, blue pins show exact trailhead locations while white pins show approximate locations. Click a pin to see the trail’s name and difficulty rating; click the trail name to view a photo, average rating, description, and more.
The trail list organizes trails by state (or country outside the US and Canada). Admittedly the list can get a little hairy for states like Colorado and California and we’re workin’ on it; for now, we recommend sticking with the map view if you live in a state with a lot of trails.
Once you’re on a trail page you can click the “Rating” link to read member trail reviews. On many trail pages the “Directions” heading will also be a clickable link that automatically calculates driving directions to the trailhead from your current location. Shazam!
Gear Tab
The gear tab gives you access to the entire singletracks MTB review catalog on the go so you can check ratings and reviews as you drool over the latest bling at your local bike shop. Mountain bike reviews are categorized and alphabetized to make stuff easy to find. Individual review pages show a small pic of the item, average rating, MSRP (if available), and basic info about the item. Click the “Rating” block to read individual member reviews.
Blog Tab
Some of you may be reading this very post via the Singletracks iPhone app right now via the blog tab. The latest news is on top and articles and pics are formatted for easy reading.
Officially this is version 0.9 of the Singletracks iPhone app and we’re already thinking about how we can make the app better and easier to use. We’re also exploring other mobile app platforms as well so stay tuned! And don’t forget you can also check out the singletracks mobile website on any phone, m.singletracks.com.
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August 23rd, 2010 at 8:08 am
Two things I forgot to mention:
1. Mad props to my little bro John for building the app. John is a Junior at UGA and is a mountain biker.
2. The app is also available for iPod Touch.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:34 am
Cool…I might just have to get an iPhone..
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:52 am
PSYCHED!
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:58 am
Got it, like it! Some thoughts for the next update.
1. It would be nice to be able to read the trail reviews, not just the description.
2. Seeing trail pics wouldn’t hurt either.
3. From map view, it would be cool to have the option to get directions from current location using Apple’s stock Maps app.
4. Having an “add pics” button that would open the camera app and allow you to upload photos right from the trail would be pretty sweet too.
Awesome start. I’ll use it a lot.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:01 am
question??? can you check you private messages throught the app???
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:43 am
@joetutt, did you read the article?
As I mentioned above, the app already does #1-3 from your comments. #1 – click the “rating” link to read the reviews. #2 – trail listing shows the top rated trail pic (we may add the ability to view additional trail pics). #3 – click the directions link on the trail page. #4 will take some work, see response to BUDDAH below.
@BUDDAH – No way to check PMs yet. Right now the app is “read only” meaning you can’t login to your singletracks account or add content.
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Not working so hot for me. The “current” button doesn’t do anything, and, searching for trails around Portland, OR just says “searching”…never finds anything.
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:43 pm
@crizo – hmmm… sounds like you have a slow or weak internet connection. All app screens are served from the internet meaning you’ll need to use the app before you head out of cell range.
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:55 pm
@trek7k – yeah I have a solid 3g and wireless signal. I’ve tried isolating the issue by turning on one(3g/wireless) at a time. All of my other apps are working fine. I even tried deleting/reinstalling. I’m on a 3gs ios4.01.
August 23rd, 2010 at 2:20 pm
@trek7k – All right man, I admit it. I didn’t even glance at the article. Sorry dude! I just saw the app icon, figured the app was available, downloaded it and started playing with it. Didn’t notice the links though. Thanks! Works great by the way.
@crizo – You probably already have, but make sure you “allow” the app to use your current location or the current button will not work.
August 23rd, 2010 at 2:38 pm
@joetutt – yes, m.singletracks.com was granted “use my location” every time. I must be the only one having this issue. Weird..
August 23rd, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Looks great, I used to use the mobile site on my iPhone alot! I switched over to droid a while back, so I hope you guys come out with an equally awesome app for that!
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:07 pm
Looks very sweet! I wish I had an iphone just for this app
-Greg
http://gregridestrails.com
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Me too shhlacker,I just got a droid and hope there will be an app for droid too
August 26th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
I can’t believe more people aren’t commenting on issues?? This app didn’t work on my 3gs. I just went and bought a 4g…still doesn’t work. How did this make it through QA?
August 26th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
sorry..I meant iphone 4….not “4g”
December 10th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Any plans for a Droid app?