The Bell Super 3R is a great convertible full face helmet. It isn't the cheapest helmet, but the versatility is worth it for anyone who only occasionally needs extra protection.
IMBA launches a new US national enduro series with six races, $12,000 in equal prize money, and volunteer trail days at each stop.
A round up of 44 fat bike tires on the market.
Each pair comes with two different sets of cleats, 4 degrees and 8 degrees of float, to allow you to get the feel you like in the pedal. The retention system these…
Greg Heil explores why "enduro" has evolved from a race format to describe bikes, gear, and riding style—replacing "all-mountain" in modern MTB culture.
Here in the US, "lift rides" and "backcountry" are two mutually-exclusive terms. But in Europe, they don't have to be. On my second day riding in Switzerland we used a pair…
The Vee Snow Shoe 2XL is more than five inches wide.
Find a rad Air BNB to book for your next trip to a top mountain biking destination.
Have you ever heard a friend tell you a tale of an epic trail, and knew that you just had to go and experience that mountain bike ride for yourself? That's exactly how…
Frosty's Fat Bike Race Series adds gravity racing to winter fat biking, with lift-served downhill courses at ski resorts alongside traditional XC events.
Chuckwagon Trail, Sedona, Arizona. Photo: Michael Paul Usually the most famous trails deserve their renown and respect, as they provide those features most mountain bikers seek for maximum entertainment value. However, for a…
Winter bike maintenance saves money on discounted parts, avoids spring shop rushes, and ensures your ride is ready when trails dry out.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, and I share (almost) everything you need to know about mountain bike brakes.
CatEye makes a number of rechargeable light for biking at night.
The Santa Cruz Syndicate welcomes two 20-year-old downhill rippers for 2017 as legends Steve Peat and Josh Bryceland retire from World Cup racing.
Troy Brosnan leaves Specialized to join Canyon's new Factory Downhill Team alongside Ruaridh Cunningham, Mark Wallace, and legendary coach Fabien Barel.
SRAM joins SCOTT as title sponsor in a four-year deal, with RockShox suspension replacing DT Swiss on Olympic champions' bikes.
World Cup DH racer Neko Mulally joins Aaron Gwin on the YT Mob team for 2017 after proving their Tues CF can win.
In 1999, pro rider Juliana Furtado created the first women's-specific mountain bike with the help of Santa Cruz Bicycles. Called the "Juliana," this first bike eventually evolved into its own…
Cane Creek's new DB Air IL shock features improved reliability and four-way adjustment, with free upgrades available for previous DB Inline owners.
Last year, Strava users logged 9.6 fitness activities per second. Think about it: in the time it took you to read that sentence, 50 rides, runs, and workouts were logged by athletes…
Being slow on a mountain bike doesn't make you a lesser person—it's time to let go of ego and embrace the joy of riding.
USFS environmental assessment finds mountain bike use on Pennsylvania's Tracy Ridge trail wouldn't degrade resources or prevent future wilderness designation.
9:zero:7 launches the Tundra all-rounder fat bike and Squall kids fat bike, featuring shorter chainstays, lighter weight, and premium components.
Mountain Biking Dependence Disorder (MBDD) is a common but serious condition in which an individual is physically and/or psychologically dependent upon riding a bicycle upon the earth's natural surfaces. MBDD occurs…
When a fat bike race lost its venue weeks before the event, Google Maps' aerial views and measurement tools helped organizers scout and design an entirely new course.
At 105 years old, French cyclist Robert Marchand proves that thinking long-term about your riding health today pays dividends for decades to come.
Guerrilla Gravity updates their Megatrail enduro rig with shorter chainstays, improved geometry, and introduces a new shorter-travel Megatrail SS slopestyle model.
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We analyzed 2016 traffic data to reveal the 20 most popular mountain bike trails readers searched, from Florida's Santos to Colorado's epic Trail.
Mountain biking year-round is healthy and recommended, but only if you balance training intensity with proper recovery to avoid overtraining syndrome.
Durango is mountain biking's Hollywood: home to the sport's first world championship, hundreds of accessible trails, and a star-studded cast of riders.
Stacy Kohut overcame a life-changing accident to become the world's fastest four-wheeled mountain biker on a custom-designed bike.
Schwalbe's new Treadcutter tool lets riders customize tire tread patterns by precisely trimming knobs to adjust rolling resistance and traction characteristics.
The best possible bike buying advice you can take to heart is to set a budget for yourself, stick to it, and don't go hopelessly into debt when it's time to upgrade…
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, and Jeff talk about their favorite winter mountain biking destinations.
The Raleigh Rumson and its sporting profile A Proletariat Porker As nice as it is to wish for the latest and greatest in the world of…
Smith's ChromaPop lens technology delivers impressive clarity and contrast, making trail features pop even in challenging light conditions like dappled shade and fallen leaves.
For those of you who like your bike your way, here you go. For those who follow strict component color matching protocols, yawn at the sight of drab OEM parts,…
Greg Heil explores how mountain bikers can become their best selves in 2017 through small, intentional actions rather than comparing themselves to cycling heroes.
photo: trekbikes.com For many, 2017 will finally be the year of the new bike. Getting a new set of wheels is exciting, but it can also be stressful to make…
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Seven unexpected mountain bike destinations along I-70 transform a monotonous cross-country drive into an epic trail adventure from Ohio to Kansas.
Montana mountain bikers are suing the Forest Service after losing 200,000 more acres to restrictions, claiming the agency arbitrarily banned bikes from wilderness study areas.
An early shot of skibum’s ol’ 26er, here at home in the high country above Butte, Montana Author's Note: From Interbike and Outerbike through the holidays, we…
New to mountain biking? Learn how to find your first trail, what to expect, and essential trail etiquette to avoid rookie mistakes.
While in general sense riding a bike is not overly complicated, once you move beyond the confines of the local bike path and hit some real mountain bike trails, and then…
UK builder Starling Cycles launches the Murmur, a handbuilt steel 29er with 145mm travel, single-pivot suspension, and customizable geometry starting at £1850.
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