Singletracks Best MTB Reads: July
Our best reads of the month include grappling with what’s worth buying in this tight bike market, checking out trips and trails in the southern US and the southern hemisphere, and learning about Italian trail development.
These Women-Owned Brands Are Making Fierce Mountain Bike Apparel
Who better recognizes the apparel needs of women mountain bikers better than women? Four looks from four brands.
New Mountain Bike Trails [July 2021]
This month sees some truly impressive mountain bike trail openings, many of which have been years in the making.
3 Takeaways from Olympics MTB and Why XC is the Most Watchable Discipline
XC is still the most spectate-able discipline and the Olympics again proved to be a great international playing ground for mountain biking.
Rapha Trail Hip Pack is Made Tough and Cozy, with 100% Recycled Nylon Fabric [Review]
It’s patently clear that there are some mountain bikers behind this new gear from Rapha, and the Trail Hip Pack is a sweet option any time you need to carry more than your pockets can manage.
Quick Question: How do I Fix a Slow Dropper Post or One That Won’t Stay Up?
Dropper post problems? Here are a few fixes you can try at home.
Coal Basin Ranch: A Tale of Trails and Transformation
A unique public-private partnership at Coal Basin Ranch in Pitkin County, Colorado leads to new trails and environmental restoration.
Fuel for Life: Blake Hansen [Video]
Some people spend their entire life discovering who they really are, and what they’re meant to do. Blake Hansen knew early on.
New Ibis Exie Cross-Country MTB Frame is Made in Their California Factory
Ibis is making the carbon fiber Exie XC mountain bike in California. Complete builds start at $8,000.
TOP 3 Downhill Runs of Red Bull Hardline 2021 [Video]
Highlights from the 2021 Red Bull Hardline downhill competition.
Guerrilla Gravity Adds Mixed-Wheel Builds to MegaTrail and Shred Dogg
The MX Rally is a limited edition Guerilla Gravity build with mixed wheels for the Megatrail and Shred Dogg enduro and trail bikes.
A Peek at the Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper for the Upcoming Singletracks Mid-Travel MTB Mashup
The Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper is the next mid-travel trail bike that’s in for testing as a part of our upcoming Mid-Travel Mountain Bike Mashup which drops this fall.
