Mountain bike trails & Mountain bike reviews

If you're able to pay for the fastest featherweight in the biz, a set of Crankbrothers Synthesis XCT 11 wheels should top the list of trail and XC considerations.

Gear

2 days ago

Summer MTB Looks from 10 Brands

Summertime means dry trails and post-ride parking lot hangs, and WE ARE HERE FOR IT. Here are some of the MTB shorts and jerseys we've been checking out ahead of the season.

Gear

3 days ago

Shimano SLX 4-Piston Brakes Offer a Familiar Feel and Similar Power at a Better Price [Review]

The Shimano SLX 4-piston brakes offer nearly identical features and performance to more expensive models.

Trails

3 days ago

Sinkhole Covered, 4 New Trails from Nebraska to BC, and a Pennsylvania Bike Park Opens for the Season [Trail Flow]

In mountain bike trail news this week, a sinkhole finally got covered up in North Carolina, 4 new trails opened from Nebraska to BC, and a bike parks in Pennsylvania and Michigan are opening for the season.⁠

Trails

4 days ago

Tremp, Spain: A Bike-Optimized Trail Oasis Below the Pyrenees

Tremp, Spain, has a dedicated trail building association that is uniting a whole community around mountain biking.

Gear

4 days ago

A Sneaky Stash Spot, Fresh Brakes, Titanium Hardtails, and More [Gear Watch]

The new Esker Hayduke Ti, Muc-off tag holder, TRP Slate EVO brakes, and Orbea Urrun e-hardtail.

Community

5 days ago

Women’s Freeride Progression this Past Week has Been Absolutely Insane: Red Bull Formation 2022

History has been made. Red Bull Formation 2022 was a huge stepping stone for the continuing progression of women's freeride.

Oakland/Berkeley bike thieves arrested

started by Jeff Barber

on May 13, 2022

Good news recently: https://www.berkeleyside.org/2022/05/12/men-arrested-bay-area-carjacking-spree-berkeley-mountain-bike-team These seem to be the folks responsible for the robberies Maureen covered earlier this month: https://www.singletracks.com/community/oakland-victims-recount-mountain-bike-robberies-and-share-how-theyre-changing-habits-to-stay-safe/

3 REPLIES | Last reply 1 day ago

Lost weight by mountain biking?

started by Matt Miller

on Dec 4, 2018

Hi everyone, I'm working on a story that highlights the success of those who have lost weight by mountain biking, or have incorporated riding into...

13 REPLIES | Last reply 1 day ago

Looking for some help (buying my 1st mtb)

started by kreid0811

on Mar 28, 2020

Hey everyone, I'm about to buy my first MTB and I'm looking for a hardtail trail bike. I did a bunch of research and...

11 REPLIES | Last reply 2 days ago

What was your first mountain bike?

started by Jeff Barber

on Dec 21, 2016

My first mountain bike was actually a Western Flyer, probably like the one pictured above, which I received as a Christmas gift in the late 80s/early...

146 REPLIES | Last reply 4 days ago