Oval chainrings are nothing new in mountain biking, let alone cycling. We've tested numerous oval rings ourselves here at Singletracks over the past few years, but they've typically been from…
All photos courtesy Santa Cruz Santa Cruz has just announced a brand new bike: the Hightower LT with 150mm of rear travel. The new Hightower LT doesn't…
photo: Jason Liske I have had the good fortune of needing to travel across Kansas from time to time. I say "good fortune" because I always…
Recently I reviewed the Feiyu Tech WG, a wearable gimbal that adapts to GoPro and similar action cameras. The WG is a phenomenal product that turns unwatchable shaky GoPro footage into buttery…
WTB Semper Fi Fund Mountain Bike Skills Camp 2017 from WTB on Vimeo. Earlier this spring, WTB teamed up with the Semper Fi Fund to host a mountain bike skills…
Real life takes place behind bars. Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for…
A review of the Adidas Horizor sunglasses.
NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) testing is nothing new. In the automotive world there are volumes of books on NVH testing. It is probably the biggest concern that both bikes and automobiles…
all photos from Specialized.com Cross-country mountain bike racing has undergone a noticeable transformation lately, adding challenging technical features that would've made DH riders tap the brakes just a few…
Outdoor Demo. Photo: Interbike Demo days provide a perfect opportunity to properly try a mountain bike before you buy. Here you can test the fit, feel, and handling of…
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, and I discuss some common mountain bike mistakes we've made or seen others make, and how to avoid those mistakes.
Shimano's mountain bike shoes have long been a personal favorite since I was but a wee 24-year-old making the switch to clipless pedals from flats. Over the intervening 10+ years,…
A review of the Topeak Ninja C bicycle multi-tool.
A review of the Topeak Mini 10 bicycle multi-tool.
No matter what you're riding on, it can be sweet! (photo: Greg Heil) "Variety is the spice of life" goes the old cliché. It is not…
After twisting and turning through the maze of options in the greater Slaughter Pen complex, Back 40, in contrast, promised a lengthy 30-mile loop with minimal navigation required.
I recently reviewed the SL-K Carbon Wheelset from Full Speed Ahead, or FSA, and loved it. FSA was kind enough to send me the matching SL-K cockpit set up (handlebar, stem, and seatpost)…
It's hard to believe it's been 12 years since Giant launched the first Anthem full suspension XC mountain bike. Over the years, the bike has gone through several changes, including adding a carbon fiber…
THE SYNDICATE is back. This time around we follow one of the newest recruits, Loris Vergier, around his home in Cagne-sur-Mer. Loris gives us the lowdown on racing in denim, Ferrari-esque…
The serene view from Table Mountain, the Sutter Buttes in the horizon. Legend has it, they fit perfectly upon the Table Mountain plateau. I estimate that…
We knew going into it that the Upper Buffalo Headwaters Trail System was in the middle of nowhere--close to two hours of driving from our base for the weekend in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Today, Intense Cycles announced an updated version of their Carbine. In addition to gaining 15mm of rear squish -- up to 155mm now -- Intense reworked the geometry substantially. The…
Day 6 would see riders making the final push to complete the 269km adventure to the Mediterranean Sea that began 5 days ago. Switchbacks would bring the riders ever closer…
All images courtesy OneUp Components At Sea Otter a common question among attendees is, "What's the coolest thing you've seen?" This year the answer, more often…
Rider: Greg Heil. Photo: Nathan W. Building the profile of a mountain bike destination is a nebulous art form. Movers and shakers in towns who want to capitalize on mountain bike tourism are…
After coming across a DIY carbon fiber repair kit on Amazon, I decided to try my hand at fixing my frame.
Rider: Eddie O'Dea. Photo: Greg Heil Eddie O'Dea is an accomplished ultra endurance racer from Georgia who has set records in the Trans North Georgia, the…
Photo courtesy SRAM Truvativ, one of the brands under the SRAM umbrella, recently launched a few new cranksets as well as a pair of DH-ready handlebars.…
In this episode I talk with Leah, my Singletracks co-founder (and wife,) about her mountain biking experiences over the last 15 years and some of the challenges women face in our sport.
Photo: Rafal Skiendzielewski Spice Up Your Mountain Biking Life this Summer Sadly, it is a fact of life that not all of us are destined to…
When Maxxis announced offerings of some of their current treads in 2.6", I was like whaaa?! I was excited. Earlier this year, the 2.6" Maxxis Forekaster won me over for its proficient,…
Celebrating happy trails with Primal's Sky Hoodie For years, Primal has stuck to creating the core clothing needs of the cyclist -- the jersey and the…
The Pivot LES 27.5: World Cup Performance from Pivot Cycles on Vimeo. Pivot has just announced a new addition to their LES hardtail line, the LES 27.5. Previously the LES…
Pivot Cycles Mach 4 Carbon from Pivot Cycles on Vimeo. Pivot has updated their go-fast full suspension bike, the Mach 4 Carbon, for 2018. New for next year is "a fully…
For such a small state, Maryland offers a good deal of geographic diversity. Housing the major metropolis of Baltimore and sitting adjacent to Washington D.C., there's lots of population and all…
In June of 2016 I did a "first impressions" video on my thoughts of the Catalyst Pedal by Pedaling Innovations. At the time I was a bit skeptical about some of the claims behind these…
Rider: Thomas Genon. Photo: Dean Treml / Red Bull Content Pool “Fear isn't only a guide to keep us safe; it's also a manipulative emotion that…
Every guide on the trip was a volunteer, but you'd think this was their profession.
Defining the term "affordable" is impossible. What is affordable for one person is astronomically expensive for another. Yet too often, when we talk about affordable mountain bikes, I think we…
During long rides or races when my pedal stroke gets sloppy, my feet tend to over supinate (that's a new word to me, too). It means my feet roll outwards,…
Traveling out of town or out of state for the sole purpose of riding mountain bikes is rare for many of us. Instead, we often bring our bikes in tow or borrow…
Learn about bike setup, component choices, and suspension settings to make your uphill climbs more efficient.
All photos courtesy Scott Sports After testing the new Scott Spark last year in both the plus and 29er versions, I've been waiting eagerly for Scott to bring…
In many ways, downhill can be viewed as the pinnacle of the sport of mountain biking. Above and beyond the extreme difficulty of this discipline, the equipment required is the burliest…
6:00 AM The room is dark, the blankets are warm, and beyond the noise of the fan there is utter silence. Lost somewhere deep in a dream, I am in my…
Rider: Zach. Photo: Greg Heil Mongoose's self-proclaimed purpose in life is to help get more people into riding bikes and then once they're hooked, helping them…
2018 Mongoose Teocalli Pro. Photo: Greg Heil Mongoose has just lifted the curtain on the drastically revamped Teocalli for model year 2018, and I traveled to…
Do you need a way to transport you bike but don't feel like shelling out hundreds of dollars for a hitch rack? Well, look no further because I've got a solution…
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