The Hincapie Kessel Bibshorts feature a snug, secure fit with excellent breathability and a perforated chamois that wicks moisture effectively for XC riders.
Mountain biking is an incredible luxury that requires disposable income, trail access, and free time—luxuries many around the world don't have.
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Three harrowing tales of getting lost in fog, heat exhaustion in the badlands, and crashing on technical terrain prove valuable lessons learned the hard way.
Bikepacking races demand mental toughness, smart nutrition, reliable gear, and backup plans, but the reward is unforgettable multi-day singletrack adventures in remote wilderness.
The Denver-built Guerrilla Gravity Pedalhead hardtail combines slack geometry with plus-tire capability, creating an unexpectedly playful all-mountain machine that handles technical terrain like a full-suspension bike.
A bent derailleur hanger often causes shifting problems, but a simple alignment tool can straighten it out and get you back on the trail.
So, let's keep this real simple by focusing on some quick and easy gifts that fit the needs of nearly ANY mountain biker
Global Fatbike Day takes place the first Saturday in December, celebrating fat bikes with grassroots rides and events happening worldwide.
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From insulated boots and bar mitts to low-pressure gauges and fat-tire-compatible bike racks, here are 10 essential products for winter fat biking.
why is stiffness important to mountain bikers, and aren't bikes stiff enough already?
Pennsylvania's Allegrippis Trails add a free 5-acre skills park featuring beginner to advanced lines, marking the first bike park on Army Corps land.
Mavic's budget-friendly Crossride Elite enduro shoes showed promise initially, but catastrophic sole failure after just 300 miles ended the honeymoon early.
Gamut's Podium pedals offer a large, thin platform that excels on DH bikes, though a short axle may cause heel rub on certain frames.
A mountain biker's journey through decades of riding solo, chasing technical challenges, teaching his son, and learning that sometimes alone is best.
A review of the Pactimo Apex women's mountain bike shorts.
Pactimo's new women's Apex Jersey offers lightweight, breathable comfort with bold styling at a competitive $50 price point for mountain bikers.
After years of recurring injuries, Greg Heil shares why giving up on mountain biking—and physical therapy—will never be an option.
The 2017 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 gets slacker, longer geometry and more travel, transforming into a confident descender that still climbs surprisingly well.
Grace Ragland refuses to let Multiple Sclerosis slow her down, racing endurance events and coaching youth cyclists across the country.
North Carolina's Eleven Bikes offers a US-made aluminum fat bike with 167 million customizable build options, starting at $2,895 and engineered by motorsports professionals.
Kansas City's best-kept secret is out: over 100 miles of primo singletrack less than an hour from downtown will surprise you.
Singletracks readers choose their favorite fat bikes for 2016.
Aaron and I discuss the history of waterproof gear, from animal skins to Gore-Tex and everything in between.
A UK mountain bike instructor found 80% liable after student paralyzed in crash may owe over $3.7 million in damages.
From early bikepacking to folding eMTBs, the US military has been quietly shaping mountain bike technology and riding culture for over a century.
The Five Ten Kestrel offers race-ready stiffness and legendary Stealth rubber grip, though a second BOA dial would improve the fit.
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Pedal just five minutes from Morzine's crowded bike parks and discover solitary backcountry trails with steep exposure, endless switchbacks, and classic Alps singletrack.
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The Trail Pistol is a versatile mid-travel ripper with adjustable geometry and interchangeable wheel sizes that punches well above its 120mm travel weight.
The Sugoi RSE NeoShell jacket claims to be 100% waterproof yet fully breathable—an audacious promise we put to the test.
Greg Heil reflects on finding control in uncertain times by focusing on what we can control: getting out and riding our mountain bikes.
GoPro recalls all 2,500 Karma Drones after reports of mid-flight power loss, dealing another blow to the company following massive third-quarter losses.
Greg Heil argues that bike shops must stock essential products to compete with online retailers, or risk losing customers to Amazon Prime's convenience.
Touring the best trails along the Portes du Soleil and in the Les Gets bike park in the Morzine Valley, France.
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**From brutal technical terrain and ultra-steep descents to convenient alpine huts and endless lift access, mountain biking in the Alps differs dramatically from the Rockies.**
Fox recalls 7,300 Float X2 rear shocks from 2016-2017 that can rupture during compression; stop riding immediately if affected.
We discuss both subjective and objective measures of trail difficulty, and explain the difference between technically and physically difficult trails.
The legendary Kamikaze Downhill at Mammoth Mountain, created by Hall of Famer Bill Cockroft, celebrates speed, innovation, and mountain biking history.
How does Orange Seal Endurance formula compare to the original? We put it to the test.
Trek is recalling nearly 3,000 Farley fat bikes from 2014-2015 due to a fork separation issue that could cause riders to crash.
These are the best mountain bike grips according to Singletracks readers and our editors.
A review of the Shimano Deore XT M8000 mountain bike brakes.
A review of the Bell Super 2R MIPS convertible mountain bike helmet.
IMBA's 2016 member survey reveals that 76% of respondents have seen increased local trail access, with federal land access ranking as the top priority.
A dangerous punji stake trap was discovered in a jump landing at UK's Delamere trail system, prompting removal by authorities and safety concerns.
Singletracks tests the third generation Santa Cruz Tallboy in North Carolina.
Greg Heil argues that constant excuses and complaints defeat the purpose of mountain biking: escaping daily BS and building mental toughness through physical challenges.
Inside Cane Creek's North Carolina headquarters, where twin-tube shocks, headsets, and the new simplified C-Quent are assembled and tested in-house.
Specialized's updated Epic Hardtail is their lightest frame ever—yes, even lighter than their road bikes—with slacker geometry and dropper-post routing.
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