Network marketing businesses can have a negative connotation, and while it's unlikely that any mountain bike brand would set out to create a network marketing business on purpose, Ellsworth's new brand ambassador program appears to move toward this business model.
The iSSi Flash III SPD bike pedal utilizes three sealed bearings and is offered in a wide variety of colors. Buyers can choose from various spindle lengths, and pedal tension is adjustable.
Finish Line is marketing a Kevlar-based, tubeless mountain bike tire sealant they claim will never, ever dry out.
Training tips for your first endurance mountain bike race.
A bike shop has opened inside a Colorado craft brewery, and customers get a free beer with their purchase of shop services.
RockShox has just released a new DebonAir air spring that is now available across much of their product line, including in the new Lyrik RC2 mountain bike fork and Super Deluxe RCT shock.
The Santa Cruz Blur full suspension cross-country mountain bike is back with modern geometry and updated features. Santa Cruz has also revamped their Highball 29er hardtail for 2018.
Sea Otter Europe brought in 30,000 visitors in 2017, and for 2018 over 300 brands will be in attendance. The festival will offer 400 bikes for demo rides and over 20 races and events.
The Nantahala National Forest features excellent mountain bike trails in Western North Carolina.
Rocky Mountain has released completely revamped the Vertex XC hardtail race bike, with an all-new carbon frame, trail-friendly geometry, new features, and updated build kits.
Singletracks recommends Enduro mountain bike for less than $4,000, the Singletracks editors recommend the Canyon Strive CF 7.0, Commencal Meta AM V4.2 Race, Giant Reign SX, Ibis Mojo HD4 NX Build, Pivot Mach 6 AL, Santa Cruz Nomad R, Specialized Enduro Comp 29/6Fattie, Transition Patrol GX Build, and the YT Capra 29 CF.
Wildlife encounters are a part of mountain biking. We talk about our own run-ins with animals on the trail, and offer tips for interacting with wildlife.
The folks in Marquette, MI are building old school singletrack mountain bike trails the hard way.
Everyone is busy, but Ray found a way to triple his mountain bike mileage. Learn how to find more time for mountain biking.
Fat bike races after dark are historically niche events. Though cold and often uncomfortable, these bike races are memorable thanks to the low-key environment, difficult conditions, and of course, the post-race party.
E-bikes have been banned by default from singletrack mountain bike trails in Washington State in a new bill passed by the state legislature.
The Light & Motion Imjin 800 is compact and bright, with a claimed battery life of 2 hours on high. However, the battery life indicator is not visible when mounted to a bike helmet.
The Sweet Protection Delirious Rain Jacket incorporates Gore-Tex fabrics and mountain bike-specific features, but lacks a hood.
The excitement that our dogs have for going outside every single day can teach us a valuable lesson about what's worthwhile in our life on this planet.
Like your bikes a little different? Do you still have 3/4 length ripped jeans from your teens at the back of the closet? Well meet Sick Bicycles, an emerging bike brand from the UK building bikes at the extreme fringes of the spectrum.
After riding the same trails over and over again, the cliche "familiarity breeds contempt" rings oh-so-true. But if you take a step back, you'll realize that your home trails are actually somebody else's epic destination.
Niner Bikes has officially been purchased by the parent company of Huffy Bikes.
The 10 most affordable mountain bike towns in the United States include cities in the southeast and Rocky Mountains. This analysis considers housing prices, cost of living, and accessibility to great singletrack bike trails.
We talk about ways to keep mountain bikers engaged and active. If you have a friend who is losing the fire, or you find yourself starting to ride less, this is the episode for you.
The Lezyne Micro Floor Drive trail mini pump for mountain biking is shockingly light, not too expensive, and compact, yet it offers unique features like a 24" hose that make airing up tires on the trail an absolute breeze.
The Fatback Corvus is fast and competent on everything from rocky, dry trails to groomed snow conditions. Designed to dominate the Iditarod Trail Invitational, this is a great fat bike for even a recreational rider.
Choosing the perfect type of mountain bike can seem very complicated. Asking yourself these 5 questions can help make your bike buying decision significantly easier.
Intense has just released their new Sniper mountain bike in both XC and Trail configurations. The Trail model is slightly slacker than the XC model and features 20mm more suspension travel--120mm vs 100mm. The XC version, on the other hand, is available in more build kits, soaring up to $8,499 MSRP.
Terrene's McFly plus tire is available for both 27.5+ and 29+ wheels and in two different casing weights. It's burly enough for technical descending, yet fast-rolling enough for long days in the saddle.
The nuts-and-bolts of mountain bike advocacy is surprisingly mundane, and boils down to attending a lot of meetings. But meeting-goers are absolutely vital to getting legal mountain bike trails built.
The Altai mountains of Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, and Russia are stunningly-beautiful. Get a taste of one of the most landlocked mountain ranges in the world in this photo epic from a 950-mile circumnavigation of the range.
Jen Charrette of Pedal Adventures provides 5 key tips for how to take a family mountain bike trip... and enjoy it!
Mountain bike tourism is growing as communities embrace the economic benefits. However, rising housing costs, a shifting job market, and increased government expenditures may be an unintended consequence.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, we talk about the origins of mountain biking and explain the various forms of mountain biking that exist today.
In response to a petition, REI has halted orders for products from popular mountain bike brands like CamelBak, Giro, Bell, and Blackburn, due to their ownership by Vista Outdoor, a conglomerate that also owns gun-related businesses.
Mountain bikers have received a rare approval to ride on a trail in a National Park that was formerly only open to equestrians and hikers. A two-mile portion of the East Shore Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado is set to open to mountain bikes.
The X-Alp Launch from Pearl Izumi is a new flat pedal version of the popular X-Alp. John puts the new shoes through the wringer in this gear review.
The Sumter National Forest is home to nearly 100 miles of singletrack mountain bike trails. This list includes 5 must-rides like FATS and the Long Cane Horse Trail.
IMBA, in partnership with the Walton Family Foundation, is launching a new grant fund called the "Trail Accelerator" that's designed to help new trail systems get started.
The Session is Smith's latest mountain bike helmet, incorporating their Koroyd structure, MIPS technology, and plenty of vents.
This video shows how to use a derailleur hanger alignment tool to straighten a bent derailleur hanger.
What sets a trail bike apart from an enduro bike? We look at the differences in geometry and components between these two different segments of mountain biking.
A new 1,100-mile bikepacking route, dubbed the Arkansas High Country Mountain Bike Route, is well on its way to development, thanks to a $100,000 grant from the Walton Family Foundation.
Learn from the experts how to treat common mountain bike injuries like a broken arm when you're far from home.
For Greg, mountain biking -- and cycling in general -- isn't motivated by fitness. Instead, it's motivated by adventure.
The Singletracks Brutal Loop weekend is happening March 31 - April 1, 2018 at Mulberry Gap in Ellijay, GA. There will be two great backcountry mountain bike rides that include the Pinhoti, Mountaintown Creek, and Windy Gap trails.
e*thirteen has revamped the internals of their TRS+ dropper post, eeking out an extra 20mm of post drop while shortening the overall length of the dropper post.
Experiencing history on the back of your mountain bike is an unparalleled, immersive experience. Here's how to visit historic sites on your mountain bike.
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