Unless you only ride park, baggy shorts can start to feel pretty warm during 90-degree mid-summer rides. While you could easily strip down to the bare essentials and rock XC bibs,…
The XA Pro Under Bib Shorts from Mavic offer excellent ventilation and a thick, comfortable chamois. The chamois is very absorbant, so much so that it left me feeling dry.
In the alpine high above Whistler (photo: Aaron Chamberlain) I'm crouched off the side of the Flank trail in Whistler, carefully moving individual sticks and leaves…
These are five must ride bike trails in the Columbus, OH area. When visiting Columbus, be sure to check out Alum Creek Phase II, Chestnut Ridge Metro Park, and Mohican State Park.
The Gunnison National Forest in Colorado is home to some of the best mountain bike trails in the world, including Trail 401, Doctor Park, and Mt. Crested Butte.
On September 14th, Tim Watkins, a popular, longstanding member of the southern Colorado mountain bike community, set out to ride one of his hometown trails near the small town of Monument, just…
Discover five of the best mountain bike trails in the state of New Hampshire.
By now, most parents are hip to the concept of starting young kids on balance bikes -- basically tiny bikes without pedals -- to get them comfortable riding two-wheel bikes. But…
Mondraker Dune Carbon RR. Photo: Thomas Woodson | Thomaswoodson.com Spanish mountain bike brand Mondraker is partnering with QARV Imports to bring its line of DH, enduro, Trail,…
Learn how to identify trail traps and find out what to do if you encounter one on your next mountain bike ride.
Ultra-endurance mountain bike racer and record holder Eddie O'Dea talks about what it takes to be a bikepacking champion. (Hint: it involves staying awake for long periods of time.)
Mountain bike trails in Texas and Florida suffered extreme damage from flooding and fallen trees associated with Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Learn how you can help rebuild popular bike trails.
Five must-ride bike trails in Maine, including the Carrabassett Valley trail system, Mt. Agamenticus, Camden Snow Bowl, and Bradbury Mountain State Park.
Box Components got their start in BMX but over the past few years, they've been making waves in mountain biking. You've probably seen Box's drivetrain reviewed on Singletracks. They also offer…
John profiles the incredible riding at Ponderosa State Park, Twentymile Creek, Bear Basin, Loon Lake, and Jug Mountain Ranch in McCall, Idaho.
The second generation Kona Process line includes a carbon fiber option, Boost spacing, and metric shock sizing.
The city of St. Louis is located on the banks of the mighty Mississippi river, dotted with rolling hills that are perfect for mountain biking, particularly on the southwest side of the metro area. The…
Bikepacking is both complex, and yet very simple.
Summer is a busy time at Singletracks, with mountain bike events and trips seemingly booked solid from May to September.
A serious look at how marijuana affects mountain bike performance.
Why Sleep in Your Car When You Can Sleep ON Your Car?
A test ride review of the 2018 Rocky Mountain Altitude.
I have a confession to make: I've been mountain biking for 12 years, and have been riding fairly seriously for the past 5. I currently ride 4-6 days a week but despite all…
Out of all types of bike racks, hitch racks garner the most coverage on our website, but roof top racks are still a great choice for many mountain bikers. For…
Ensuring that all of the gear that you need to mountain bike makes it into your vehicle and to the trailhead with you may seem like the most basic of tasks.…
All photos by Chris Daniels|@chrizdan unless noted otherwise When Cannondale announced the latest iteration of the Trigger, there were (for better or worse) a few things…
Photo: j3n53r, via Flickr Creative Commons Those who have had the opportunity to visit Deutschland know the many historical and cultural treasures that lie within. From…
The Wolf Tooth ReMote Sustain is a new, cable-actuated remote for the RockShox Reverb (photo: Wolf Tooth) Most dropper posts use hydraulic internals paired with a…
66% of mountain bikers use a smartphone app to track trail distances, and 42% use a GPS device.
Photo: Chris Daniels Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, any opinions…
See the top rated hardtail mountain bikes from Trek, Specialized, Santa Cruz, and Kona. These hardtails are not just for beginners, models range from under $500 to nearly $10k for carbon race bikes.
The PNW Cascade dropper seat post for mountain bikes is based on a simple design that's proven to be reliable, easy to use, and simple to install.
Arizona is rad, most mountain bikers will agree.
The history of the 29-inch wheel size, the advantages and disadvantages of 29er wheels compared to other wheel sizes, and the future of long-travel and even downhill 29er bikes.
A review of the Niner SIR 9 hardtail mountain bike, tested for bikepacking.
A new Niner SIR 9 decked out with Blackburn's Outpost bags (photo: Aaron Chamberlain) I recently visited Colorado for the Steamboat Ramble, a three-day bikepacking trip from Fort Collins to Steamboat Springs.…
As a part of our annual mountain bike gear survey, we asked questions about several fringe but potentially up-and-coming mountain bike technologies to gauge current adoption rates. For example, we found 1.2% of our…
Ryan Kikauka, living on the edge. "If you aren't living on the edge, you're taking up too much space," our lead guide, Ryan Kikauka, quipped as we rode quite literally on the…
When you glance at the latest version of the Scott Genius hanging from a demo rack in a parking lot or in a photo on the internet, the amount of technology present…
All photos: Stan's No Tubes Podium SRD 29er Wheelset Stan's No Tubes just announced the Podium SRD 29er racing wheelset, weighing in at just 1,287g for…
Full torso protection from Dainese If my recent trip to Whistler taught me anything, it's that kids today are shredding harder than ever. The future of…
Has it really been 10 years already?! To celebrate a decade of making bad ass mountain bikes, Pivot is offering a limited edition version of their Mach 5.5 trail bike.…
Riding the new Cane Creek Helm Coil in Whistler (photo: Aaron Chamberlain) Even the best air sprung forks and shocks can't quite match the suppleness of…
Spike 350 Vibrocore Spank began injecting handlebars with a proprietary foam that they call "Vibrocore" a couple of years ago, and it succeeded in damping vibrations in…
Rudy Project is known for their eyewear, but the company also offers a number of eyewear-compatible bike helmets. Today the company announced its first mountain bike specific helmet, the Protera. The Protera…
Ridgemont Trail System, Fernie, BC. Rider: Ryan Kikauka British Columbia is filthy-rich with mountain bike destinations. One day over lunch I asked our guides, Ryan and Johanna, to tell me what they thought…
Photo: Kent Kanouse, via Flickr Creative Commons Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief…
All photos courtesy WTB WTB has spent two years developing the Koda saddle, which is optimized for the female anatomy. However, WTB is quick to note that…
3
