YT Industries' Jeffsy CF One 29 pairs confident descending prowess with eager climbing legs, offering progressive suspension and premium components at a competitive price point.
You can still improve your mountain biking skills at any age by reading, watching experts, practicing drills, and taking clinics.
Greg Heil discovers that uphill flow isn't just for e-bikes after railing bermed corners while climbing Bentonville's bidirectional machine-built trails.
Caldera IPA from Ashland, Oregon delivers a solid, sessionable take on the American IPA that's perfectly suited for post-ride refreshment.
A mountain biker was violently assaulted by an aggressive trail runner on North Table Mountain in Colorado after a passing dispute.
Research shows music boosts mountain bike performance, regulates mood, and helps riders find flow by syncing mind and body with rhythm.
The Forekaster from Maxxis was designed to go where you want, when you want regardless of conditions and, given its overall design, aims specifically at shoulder seasons when such conditions often…
Not wanting to put a lot of money into an old bike that wasn't my primary singletrack slayer, I chose to put on an entry level fork…
Aaron and I discuss mountain bike shoes and share tips for finding the best shoe.
IMBA relaunches its Model Trails program with tiered fees, potentially ending the free Epic trail designation process that once honored exceptional rides.
Enjoying Packsaddle Lake all to myself in the Big Hole Mountains "Microadventure." The word sounds contradictory. Originally coined by Alastair Humphreys, the word challenges the idea that “adventures”…
Given their high turnover rate, ability to boost your bike's performance at a relatively low cost, and ever-widening wheels, if there's one thing I won't hate on, it's more tire options!…
After two months off the bike, that first ride of the season is a humbling reminder that fitness and trail conditions require patience.
Greg Heil explores how pushing beyond mountain biking into completely unfamiliar activities like backcountry skiing can shatter comfort zones and foster personal growth.
photo: Leah Barber Camelbak claims the new Palos reservoir-based waist pack is the first designed specifically for mountain biking. This comes as a surprise to me,…
Commencal's new Furious DH bike features simple single-pivot suspension and targets freeriders who prioritize style over race-pace speed, starting at $2,500.
Photo: Rebecca's Private Idaho Have you raced your bike yet? Some of the writers at Singletracks are a little conflicted whether we should or should not…
Mountain biking is a full sensory experience, with a barrage of sounds hitting your ears: the rush of the wind on a downhill; the buzz of a freehub while coasting; the quick,…
If you rode the first top 10 mountain bike destinations, congrats! Hope you enjoy the next ten trails (and breweries) just as much.
Aaron talks about his 340-mile Florida bikepacking adventure, also known as the Huracan 300.
A proposed housing development near Corona, California threatens to close the historic "Troy Lee" trail and limit access to the intersecting Block Trail.
During Scott's press camp in Crested Butte, CO last summer, our Chief Editor, Greg Heil, unveiled the latest revisions to the Scott Spark line of XC and trail bikes. Due to…
The Magicshine MJ-908 mountain bike light kit is designed for serious night riding, and the company makes some pretty big claims for this reasonably priced light set.
Mountain bikers in New Zealand discovered deliberately placed obstacles on popular trails, highlighting the ongoing problem of trail sabotage and rider safety concerns.
At just 23 years old, Montana framebuilder Adam Sklar took home the Best Mountain Bike award at NAHBS with his rigid singlespeed trail bike.
A review of the TRP Slate T4 mountain bike disc brakes.
Feedback Sports has spent the past few years crafting a reputation in the cycling world for manufacturing innovative bike stands and accessories, for both road and mountain bikers. Nestled in the foothills of…
Join Singletracks for the third annual Brutal Loop ride on April 29, featuring challenging climbs, epic descents, lunch, beer, and a custom knife.
Beeline Bikes will offer free assembly and setup for bikes over $500 purchased on Amazon, potentially disrupting traditional bike shop sales.
Mountain bikers encounter all kinds of obstacles on the trail, and each one requires a slightly different technique to address. Today I want to share some tips for making it across a stream…
Hawaii! Surfing, sun, snorkeling, luaus, pineapple, volcanoes, and... mountain biking? Yep. Despite being small in area and isolated from pretty much anywhere else on the planet, sitting smack dab in the middle…
Pulling the chunky Race Face Next SL G4 carbon arms of the out of the packaging, I let out an audible, Keanu-worthy, "Whoa!" These things are stupid light. And pretty to…
Photo: Wil Matthews Michelin is an absolutely massive tire company. On a global scale, Michelin nets €21 billion per year in revenue, and last year this French behemoth…
I couldn't not include this photo of Superwoman Rachel Lloyd in an article about being a chick on a bike. Though, to be clear, I'm pretty sure Rachel…
Today we talk about mountain bike helmets: the history of helmets in cycling, how helmets are constructed, and what mountain bikers should look for when purchasing a new helmet.
A Forest Service investigation reveals details of a fatal grizzly bear collision with a mountain biker and offers recommendations for riding in bear country.
The Terrene Wazia is designed to be a durable and competitive fat bike tire for snow trails and beyond.
Last week, Maxxis hosted media from various mountain bike publications at the Mulberry Gap Mountain Bike Get-A-Way. They teamed up with Pivot to provide bikes for us to ride on the nearby…
Niner has updated the JET 9 once again, going longer and slacker to make this trail bike even more capable. I've been testing the JET 9 Alloy, 1-star build, a relatively…
Rocky Mountain debuted their new fat bike, the Suzi Q, for 2017 which is intended to be a much more agile, fast fat bike, rather than a powder floating big wheeled monster. The…
Troy Lee Designs debuts their 2017 bike collection featuring the new A2 trail helmet with dual-density foam and MIPS, plus women's Ruckus apparel.
Pro downhillers Dakotah Norton and Jake Smith shred Windrock's gnarly terrain while Phil Kmetz struggles to keep up on a borrowed trail bike.
Photo: Scott Anderson 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…
We pulled off to the side of the dirt highway we had been bouncing along in great anticipation. The bikes came off their rack, their chains were lubed, and the last…
In the early stages of my craft beer epiphany, you would definitely categorize me as a beer snob. Maybe snob is putting it lightly... I was a beer jerk. If I…
Fox's new Proframe helmet promises to be one of the lightest, most breathable DH-certified full face helmets available, featuring integrated MIPS protection.
CBP, Border Patrol agents from the Laredo Bike Patrol unit on patrol in South Texas. Photo: Donna Burton, US Government Work Border security has been a controversial topic…
US Border Patrol agents use mountain bikes to patrol the Rio Grande, tracking smugglers through harsh terrain in tactical operations along America's southern border.
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