Greg Mazu is the "Chief Dreamer" behind Backslope Tools and the founder of Singletrack Trails, a trail building company that was behind iconic builds including 18 Road and the Palisade Plunge.
The TRP EVO 12 is a complete 12-speed mechanical drivetrain that features distinct tech like the Hall Lock that buyers won't get from Shimano and SRAM.
The best mountain bike gloves for summer riding are thin and well-vented while offering sticky bar grip and some level of protection against scrapes.
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance employs 15-24 full-time year-round trail builders, with that number swelling to roughly 35 trail builders during the peak summer season. Here's how they do it.
Mountain biking on the hottest days of the year is not only uncomfortable, in some cases it can be unsafe. We want to know what you do on those days instead.
The Fix Manufacturing bike multi-tool boasts 17 functions and is designed to go everywhere.
Grease was poured on technical rock features at Beacon Hill and threatening notes were left at the trailhead.
The aluminum Specialized Status 2 is designed with durability and affordability in mind, and is available in smart all-mountain, enduro, and DH builds.
The Monday Lick trail system in West Virginia will eventually be home to 27 miles of bike-optimized singletrack, including several shuttleable downhills.
The east side of Anchorage, Alaska is a rough part of town, but two forward-thinking riders transformed a local park into the city's newest MTB trail system.
From forest fires to landslides and even tornadoes, natural disasters have devastated mountain bike trails across the nation, yet the resilient local communities continue to rebuild and come back better than ever.
Plus a Rocky Mountain kids' eMTB, a new steel enduro hardtail, and a backpack made with 3D printing.
There's a new path into the trail building industry, thanks to a Trail Technician Program being offer by the Northwest Arkansas Community College.
A new video from Oz Trails documents the massive undertaking of reopening Bentonville's trails following catastrophic damage from a series of tornadoes.
In this podcast episode we talk with Hannah Otto about what it takes to set an FKT, both physically and mentally.
The all-new Ibis Ripley trail bike features DW-Link suspension and all the latest touches like UDH-compatability and in-frame storage.
These are the best Amazon Prime Day deals for mountain bikers that we've found (so far).
The PNW Range dropper post features a high-quality cartridge in an alloy package for maximum value.
100 miles of trail and up to five chairlifts are proposed for the Trails at Mena project in Arkansas — but the chairlifts are not guaranteed.
After talking to eight experts across three different continents, it's clear: nobody can agree on how to assign mountain bike trail difficulties. But why not?
E-bike trail access is great in some destinations but terrible in others. How is it where you live?
Holey moley! These vented mountain bike shorts are marked down as low as $36.75
The Mammoth Bike Park barely opened in 2023, and some of the trails remained closed the entire season. This year, the bike park is back to its full glory.
The USFS has brought forward a proposal to open 160 miles of non-motorized singletrack near Bend, OR, to e-bikes.
Hard to believe, but we've been running SRAM GX Eagle Transmission for over a year now. Here's what we've learned.
The Wolf Tooth Resolve dropper post is offered in even more sizes and travel lengths, and the self-bleeding function is said to be improved. We put one to the test.
Today Canyon is launching mountain bike shoes, and we've been testing the Tempr CFR Offroads for months to see how they perform.
The Kona Process trail and enduro bikes see a few key changes that should have buyers stoked.
Plus, a mountain bike chest protector with a built-in air bag and a new, lightweight YT e-enduro bike.
In the past two years, Flagstaff has built over 25 miles of new and rerouted trails, including two downhill-only mountain bike trails.
Specialized engineer Chuck Teixeira explains why aluminum is still a great choice for mountain bike frames and why early carbon MTB rims caused so many pinch flats.
While Evergreen MTB Alliance won't be able to build as many trails at Raging River as originally planned, the third phase adds a series of exciting new singletrack trails.
Lael Wilcox is attempting to set the fastest known time for cycling around the globe.
Here are 8 Five Ten mountain bike styles you can get for cheap, now through Tuesday, July 9.
DuPont State Forest outside Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina has seen a 10x increase in trail traffic since it opened to recreation 25 years ago.
The Clik Valve system is designed to make bicycle tire inflation quick and easy, though buyers will need to go all in to get away from Presta.
A proposed trail system is in the final stages of the approval process near Oregon's dairy capital: Tillamook.
The new G-Form Terra mountain bike knee guards are the most secure and most comfortable knee pads I've ever worn.
These are the most popular MTB articles Singletracks has published in the first half of 2024.
Eurobike starts today, and these are the latest products from Knog, WTB, Wolf Tooth, Crankbrothers, Maxxis, and Shimano.
The WTB Macro is the first XC race tire from the brand. It's lightweight, fast rolling, and 2.4" wide.
The Specialized Stumpjumper 15 gets a new look, updated geometry, and new shock tech that moves closer to the Stumpy EVO.
... it's only available to OEM buyers. The upshot: Eagle Transmission on lower-priced mountain bikes!
The Arkansas State Parks Department is all about tourism—and with a $167 million budget, they're getting things done for mountain bikers.
Many of these helmets are VA Tech 5-star rated, and most if not all feature rotational impact protection.
We want to know if you prefer round mountain bike grips or grips with an ovalized/ergonomic profile.
The Bontrager Gunnison is a new "all around trail tire" that gets the job done.
The addition of an uphill climbing trail in North Cheyenne Canon Park create a potentially dangerous intersection — but the parks staff came up with a creative solution.
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