After his eTrex Vista died, the author explores repair costs versus replacement and wonders what to do with a broken GPS unit.
Spring is the ideal time to GPS map mountain bike trails with warmer weather, longer days, bare trees for better signals, and clear trails.
Singletracks founder offers to change his username, worth 181,000 Google mentions, plus ad space in exchange for a new mountain bike.
A review of the Garmin Edge 205 GPS.
Singletracks launches redesigned mountain bike gear review pages with images, manufacturer links, wishlists, and community ownership tracking for better product research.
The Dahon Fuego is a full-suspension folding mountain bike that packs down to airline-checkable size in just 15 minutes for $2,300.
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Blue Collar Mountain Biking shares gnarly quick fixes like using quick release levers to change tires and creative duct tape hacks for trail repairs.
We've focused on trail coverage but neglected gear reviews—now we're asking for your help to build something better than what's out there.
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When winter keeps you off the trails, do mountain bike video games like Downhill Domination satisfy your shredding fix?
High-quality helmet-cam videos with narration and trail maps are revolutionizing how riders share trail experiences beyond basic guidebook descriptions.
Chad Hungerford's roller riding skills—including no-hands, one-foot-unclipped moves—will blow your mind, especially if you've struggled to master basic roller techniques yourself.
iPod speakers for your mountain bike? This blast-from-the-past accessory had us reminiscing about childhood bikes loaded with radios, speedometers, and sirens.
300 riders will brave potentially icy conditions at Fontana Village this weekend, including a unique nighttime downhill race at the Icycle Mountain Bike Event.
After years of avoiding trainers to protect his carbon frame, Jeff switches to rollers for winter training—and discovers they're terrifyingly difficult to master.
These iPod cycling earphones mount inside your helmet to block wind noise while letting ambient sounds through—all for just $12.99.
While racing in New Zealand, ultra-distance legend Mike Hendershot's $10K custom Santa Cruz was stolen—one of only 10 like it worldwide.
The Ktrax system replaces your front wheel with a ski and rear wheel with a track for year-round mountain biking on snow.
Clipless pedals aren't about pedaling efficiency or upstroke power—they're about control, making them the single most beneficial upgrade you can make to your mountain bike.
Zip-tie your tire for improved traction on snow and ice, but beware: this DIY winter hack only works on disc brake-equipped bikes.
Sweetskinz offers mountain bike tires in wild patterns that glow in the dark, with multiple tread options for different riding styles.
The Twenty 20 helmet cam looks promising, but my own DIY attempts at capturing mountain bike footage ended in spectacular failure and neck pain.
Mountain bikers aren't conformists, so why should their socks be boring? One rider laments the disappearing art of outrageous cycling sock designs.
H2O Audio announced a waterproof iPod nano mounting system for mountain bikes at CES, though durability concerns remain about handling trail vibrations and impacts.
Amazon is offering the Suunto T3 watch with heart rate monitor and mountain bike pod for $60 off at $159.99 with free shipping.
Evomo is selling mountain bike lifestyle clothing, filling a gap left by performance-focused brands in the MTB world.
Learn how to upload GPS track data from your computer to your Garmin eTrex unit and use TracBack to navigate downloaded trails.
**Managing GPS data between your device and computer can be confusing, but the right hardware, software, and data conversion tools make it manageable.**
The wait is over: Santa Cruz Blur with full Shimano XT is the sexiest thing under 26 lbs and ready to conquer roots.
After a five-month wait, my new Santa Cruz Blur frame finally arrived—almost too beautiful to build up and actually ride.
Learn how to use your mountain bike for geocaching. MTB geocaching involves using a GPS to navigate to a set of coordinates where a treasure awaits.
Mapping software paired with GPS receivers lets mountain bikers preplan routes, mark waypoints, measure terrain changes, and upload data for smarter trail adventures.
GPS units offer mountain bikers advanced ride data, navigation tools, and safety features that go far beyond what traditional cycling computers can provide.
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