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

2 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

4 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 19 hours 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 20 hours 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