The Drop is a new mountain bike apparel brand based out of North Carolina that was built by two brothers, Jon and Josh Bomba
First impressions of the Orbea Rallon enduro bike, which will see a long-term review.
A mountain biking pack that keeps water cold and looks great. We check out the first-ever hydration pack from Hydro Flask.
Colorado-based non-profit Sacred Cycle is working with survivors of sexual trauma, and part of their therapy methods include taking clients mountain biking.
Garmin adds a host of mountain bike specific features to their latest GPS units, and even offers a mountain bike bundle with optional accessories.
These are five of the best beginner mountain bike trails in the Phoenix area.
The Patagonia Nine Trails 8L Waist Pack includes a hydration bladder and room for two bottles for all-day MTB shreds.
The GT Force Expert is an all-mountain bike that is eager to pop off whatever you point it at. With 27.5" wheels and 150mm of rear travel, this all-carbon, aggressive trail bike retails for $4,000.
We check out a Singletracks reader's customized bike. This Scott Contessa is decked out in pink and ready to race.
Pietra Ligure: Come for the beach, and stay for the mountain bike trails! Plus, an epic report from a surprisingly snowy enduro race.
We check out Pearl iZUMi's 2019 mountain bike line up, including rain jackets, bib liners, shorts, and jerseys.
Riders know the obvious dangers of mountain biking, but the woods harbor insects that carry all kinds of diseases. One bite from the lone star tick can cause the victim to develop an allergy to meat.
Matt takes a brief test ride on the Santa Cruz Megatower on the singletrack mountain bike trails just outside Santa Cruz headquarters.
Sea Otter recap: The mountain bikes we tested, the new and wacky products we found, and what Sea Otter means for mountain bike culture.
Jill Kintner shares her outlook on how mountain bike races are won, gives cornering tips, and dishes on her favorite places to ride.
The Axis hip pack from Mission Workshop is a simple, sturdy pack designed to carry just the right amount of trail gear.
The first two races of the 2019 NAES series visit Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and Revelstoke, Canada, leaving all of the celebratory duties to the final event at Snow Summit, California.
This was the weirdest looking new product at Sea Otter. We had to take it for a ride to see what this front end linkage mountain bike is all about.
Brands like Rotor and e*thirteen are finding new and innovative ways to add more range to one-by mountain bike drivetrains.
A stand up mountain bike, full suspension gravel bike, vintage telescoping fork, race day tire sealant, and more from Sea Otter 2019. Or maybe it's 3019?
Remot Bikes are igniting their brand new fire with a carbon trail bike for under $4,000 that looks ready to party.
CushCore has new product with wider applications, and some science they say backs up their claims.
The Raleigh Tokul 3 hardtail mountain bike ticks most of the right boxes on the spec chart and looks great too.
The MRP Ramp Control PRO gives riders even more adjustability than the MRP Ramp Control. We also check out the new Raven mountain bike fork.
We round up 6 notable and interesting hardtail mountain bikes from Sea Otter 2019, ranging from steel to carbon and titanium. Every one of them sports at least 120mm of front travel.
A few new items around Sea Otter including shoes with impact-resistant soles, waterless bike wash, and lights by Knog.
Giant launches a brand new flat pedal mountain bike shoe, the Shuttle Flat. Here's what we know so far after wearing them for a couple days.
Go big or small on your mountain bike rides with these bags from Ortlieb and Evoc.
Walmart's Viathon M.1 mountain bike is a racy, XC bike being marketed as fun, comfortable, and practical which begs a few questions.
US distributor Cycle Monkey brings German Brands Nicolai and Tout Terrain to the states with Gates Carbon Drive and Pinion gear boxes.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we talk about what enduro is, and why it matters to the sport of mountain biking. From athletes and races to bikes and gear, enduro is a reflection of how many of us approach riding.
This multi-sport GPS watch has a ton of features, but it misses the mark in a couple key areas.
We test out Patagonia's 2019 mountain bike line which includes the Dirt Roamer short, Nine Trails jersey, and Endless Ride bib liner.
Hutchison's pro mountain bikers asked for a faster gravity tire, and worked alongside company engineers to create just that.
The Urge Archi-Enduro RR full face mountain bike helmet was designed by the most qualified enduro experts in the business.
Oak trees are native to six of the seven continents on earth, so chances are you have mountain biked among them. Learn more about this magnificent tree species.
Updated Norco Revolver XC bike comes with 100mm or 120mm of rear travel. Plus, there are new forks from Cane Creek and Marzocchi, moto-inspired MTB rims from Zipp, and tall tires for wet and loose conditions from WTB.
The Vee Flow Snap is an enduro mountain bike tire from the Thai company. It's a little on the heavy side, but seems to be a great aggressive trail tire.
The Mountainsmith Cycle Cube is a bike-specific duffel bag meant to manage lots of awkward and stinky bike gear.
Deborah Meghen and Niall Davie talk about the development of new mountain bike trails all over Ireland.
The Bluegrass Eagle Armour Lite D3O is a lightweight and simple vented spine protector.
A San Diego mountain biker finds a barbed wire trail trap and a rider in Colorado leaves the scene of another trap with several broken bones.
There's a lot of hype about the new WaveCel structure in new Bontrager helmets. Competitor responses came just as quickly, and it's hard to recognize who's right in the end.
We check out mountain bike multi-tools from top brands like Pro, SIlca, Pedro's, Topeak and Pro Bike Tool.
New 12-speed hub options, alongside a more affordable 4-piston brake and 203mm rotor option, show Shimano's dedication to entry-level riders.
Link your Singletracks and Wahoo accounts to get free mountain bike trail routes on your GPS.
It's easy to let negative externalities ruin mountain biking's moments. Here are a few tips and philosophies to focus on the now.
Pro mountain bikers like Katy Curd know how to adapt and learn a new game. Katy shares her tips for building skills and managing fear.
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![[caption id="attachment_261196" align="alignnone" width="1200"]<img class="size-full wp-image-261196" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/the-drop-bennet-gap.jpg" alt="Bennet Gap Trail, Brevard, North Carolina The Drop" width="1200" height="800" /> Bennet Gap Trail, Brevard, North Carolina. Photo: The Drop[/caption]
<a href="https://thedropmtb.com/?utm_source=singletracks&utm_medium=sponsored_article&utm_campaign=spring_2019_mtb_apparel">The Drop</a> is a new mountain bike apparel brand based out of North Carolina that was built by two brothers, Jon and Josh Bomba. The brand was created out of pure love for the sport because, at the end of the day, the founders are riders first and everything else second. The brothers saw an opportunity for a quality apparel brand, without the bloated markup and marketing fluff of the big brands with a simple goal: to produce high quality gear at reasonable prices, constantly push the needle up, and give back to the community and environment whenever possible.
"We love mountain biking, especially the mountain biking community and this is our own way of immersing ourselves into that community and culture even more. We're selling more than just mountain bike apparel, we're selling good times!"
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This season The Drop offers functional and trail-ready <a href="https://thedropmtb.com/collections/jerseys">jerseys for just $45</a>. Made of velvety-soft, light, 4-way stretch polyester, the jerseys are moisture-wicking and anti-microbial because for those summer rides in Pisgah, no matter how humid it gets. Plus, the jerseys have a side zippered stash pocket for keys, credit cards, or a small wallet and of course, a lower rear jersey tail for #noplumberscrack.
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The trail shorts by The Drop offer a crisp, modern look with lots of stretch and breathability. The best part might be the price, at just $65.
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<a href="https://thedropmtb.com/?utm_source=singletracks&utm_medium=sponsored_article&utm_campaign=spring_2019_mtb_apparel"> Shop The Drop online</a> to see their full clothing line or catch Jon and Josh at an event this year:
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<li>May 11th: <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-races/North-Carolina/Trails--Dales-Day_13869">Trails & Dale's Day</a> @ Oscar Blues Brewery - Brevard, NC</li>
<li>May 18th & 19th: <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-races/North-Carolina/Green-River-Games-VII_13986">Green River Games</a> @ The Green River Ranch - Saluda, NC</li>
<li>June 28th-30th: <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-races/Vermont/NEMBAfest-2019_13939">NEMBAfest</a> @ Kingdom Trails - Lyndonville, VT</li>
<li>July 12th-14th: <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-races/Pennsylvania/Dirt-Rag-Dirt-Fest-PA-2019_13764">Dirt Rag Dirt Fest</a> West Virginia @ Big Bear Lake Camplands - Bruceton Mills, WV</li>
<li>October 11th-13th: <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-races/North-Carolina/Outdoor-Market_13117">Outdoor Market</a> @ USNWC - Charlotte, NC</li>
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