Nathan Peterson is racing his grandfather's 1994 Merlin Mountain titanium hardtail mountain bike, and in spite of the dated geometry, he's winning.
The newest mountain bike products and news from EXT, Starling, Fox Racing, Velocio, Onza, Fizik, 5DEV, and Knolly.
America's first rideable waterfall trail hub has opened in Ruston, Louisiana.
The new OneUp Hubs for mountain bikes feature 8.2° of engagement with a serviceable design that's lighter and cheaper than much of the competition.
While at this time no trails are expected to close, truck traffic and silica dust could negatively impact access to trailheads and riders on the road heading to the trails.
The Specialized summer sale is ON and some of their best trail bike builds on sale, along with big savings on MTB shorts, shoes, and tires.
Professional product reviewers simply don't have the time to test products to the point of failure (or beyond) — but Greg had the chance to do just that for these 15 products.
We've been writing about e-bikes for over a decade, and we're curious to know how many Singletracks readers own one.
The Trek Marlin+ 8 electric hardtail mountain bike is singletrack-worthy and a fun commuter bike too.
The new "Up at Arapahoe" trail provides a pleasurable uphill climb to reach one of the highest elevation flow trails in the world.
The REI 4th of July Sale & Clearance starts today with big deals on mountain and gravel bikes like 20% off Cannondale, Salsa and Diamondback.
The Domestic Bicycle Production Act proposes suspending tariffs on imported bicycle components and making low-interest loans available to US bike manufacturers.
And the Western North Carolina bike park, co-founded by pro racer Neko Mulally, is hosting the USA Cycling National Downhill Championships again in 2024.
The Upstate Greenways and Trails Alliance has built a new singletrack trail along a popular greenway path to help "people of all ages to experience mountain biking for the first time."
New bikes and gear from Coros, Salsa, Ritchey, Insta360, Ornot, and Velocio.
Almost three years after going dark, the Sustainable Trails Coalition is back, with new legislation introduced in Congress by Senator Mike Lee.
The Specialized Chisel full suspension cross-country mountain bike weighs about 30lb and costs $2,600, making it a good option for high-school athletes.
Norco Senior Development Engineer Colin Ryan fills us in on the advantages of high pivot designs, and explains how pivot placement contributes to ride feel and performance on the trail.
Save up to 50% off these mountain bike tires for riding gravel, XC, trail, enduro, DH or all of them!
With 6,250 feet of vert and 5-10 miles in length, are these the longest rideable granite rock slabs on Planet Earth?
One area in particular tends to offer a big payback when it comes to MTB component upgrades.
You don't NEED a $15 Stan's Tubeless Sealant Injector, but it does make the job cleaner and easier.
"These trails have saved my life." Through a rare private-to-public land swap, the residents at Tehaleh have access to an incredible bike-only trail system.
"When a cycling industry company broke that $25,000 contract, they actually freed me. They freed me from silencing me, from speaking up and speaking the truth."
The road to the top of the epic Spinal Tap shuttle run is long and rough, but Richfield Bike Shuttle can get you there easily.
The Giant Faith is a mixed-wheel kids' bike with 140/135mm of suspension travel front/rear and a component mix that's designed for smaller, lighter riders.
The popular mountain bike trails in DuPont State Forest are off limits to e-bikers... but that hasn't stopped them from riding.
The newest mountain bike gear this week from Otso, SRAM, DVO, Gorewear, and Mavic.
Plus Sara Hunter fills us in on the best way to relate to others on the trail and offers tips for calming nerves before a race or after a bad crash.
Travis argues that a wheel upgrade can make the biggest difference when it comes to mountain bike performance.
The all-new Esker Smokey Ti is a hardcore titanium hardtail that's ready for adventure.
With 36% of Singletracks readers having hired a mountain bike guide before, the guiding industry appears to be alive and well! We rounded up 10 of the best guided trips in the USA.
Many flat pedals aren't actually flat, and we want to know which shape you prefer.
The 7iDP Project.21 mountain bike helmet features 21 vents, an adjustable visor, and a comfortable, protective fit.
Our summer 2024 gear picks, including a stainless-steel Camelbak water bottle, armless sunglasses, sheep-skin gloves, and maple syrup hydration.
Ride Ness plans to build 16 miles of purpose-built MTB trails and a downhill race track, with a year-round shuttle running to the top of the 1,100-foot descents.
Western Spirit put their money where their mouth is by building free housing for their mountain bike guides.
A new national body of mountain bike trail groups, advocates, and bike parks has formed to share knowledge and advocate for riders in the United Kingdom.
20 miles of slick mud was just the beginning of this grueling single-day ride of the White Rim Trail.
The latest mountain bike gear news from Moots, Easton, SRAM, and Dynaplug.
How does pre-race fueling work? What is a "flexible eating style"? We spoke with nutrition expert and endurance athlete Alex Larson to find out.
The Red Bull Rampage freeride competition will include a women's category for the first time in 2024, though details are scant.
Riding the 200-mile Unbound gravel race is hard. Riding it on a $200 beach cruiser is... fun?
A first-of-its-kind gravity flow trail system is now open in Prescott, AZ, with 6.5 miles of new singletrack.
In a proposed list of trail changes at DuPont State Forest, horses get more trails than mountain bikers, hikers are still allowed on downhill flow trails, and new trail development doesn't include mountain bikers.
Directional trails are proving to be an effective strategy for reducing user conflicts and increasing capacity in popular locations.
In terms of value, it's hard to beat Tifosi sunglasses for mountain biking. Here are a few pairs we'll definitely be wearing this summer!
Depending on how you ride and where your saddle is positioned, you may prefer to ride with the nose up, down, or level.
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