Editor's Note: Michael Paul spends his days mountain biking the increasingly popular (read: crowded) trails of the Colorado Front Range. While Michael is a regular contributor to Singletracks.com, any opinions expressed in this article are his…
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, and I discuss categories of mountain bike products that frustrate us, including hydration packs, helmet cameras, dropper posts, shoes, and more.
Get stoked for weekend shredding with our weekly roundup of the hottest MTB videos, photos, trails, news, and articles from the past seven days.
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.
The HT T1 clipless pedal offers a wider platform, stronger retention system, and superior durability compared to Shimano SPDs at a lower price point.
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.
In Switzerland, lifts and backcountry aren't mutually exclusive—the Welschtobel Trail delivers remote alpine singletrack after an hour-long hike-a-bike ascent.
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.
Experience 20,000 vertical feet of epic Swiss Alps singletrack in one day on the lift-served Biketicket 2 Ride Tour in Lenzerheide.
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.
The Juliana Joplin is a versatile trail bike that climbs efficiently, descends confidently, and offers the option to run either 29er or 27.5+ wheels.
Cane Creek's new DB Air IL shock features improved reliability and four-way adjustment, with free upgrades available for previous DB Inline owners.
Strava shares aggregated user data with land managers and trail groups to monitor usage, create accurate maps, and support trail building and maintenance efforts.
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 is a serious condition affecting riders who can't stop thinking about, buying, or riding their bikes.
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 fat bike proves you don't need high-end specs to have serious fun on the trails at an unbeatable price.
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.
STIKRD.com lets you customize your bike's look with made-to-order decals in 250+ colors for forks, shocks, frames, and more.
Greg Heil explores how mountain bikers can become their best selves in 2017 through small, intentional actions rather than comparing themselves to cycling heroes.
Thinking through a mountain bike purchase: should you buy a low-spec bike and upgrade later, or invest in a high-end build from the start?
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A humorous guide to identifying and becoming a "bro" mountain biker, complete with bike specs, apparel rules, and essential vocabulary.
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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…
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