After thieves stole their trail-building DitchWitch, SORBA mid-TN gets help from Moots with a titanium frame raffle to fund a replacement.
An old minesweeper boat serves as floating basecamp for an epic mountain biking expedition through Norway's remote and spectacular fjords.
The 2017 Orbea Loki 27.5+ hardtail features 120mm travel, XT 1x11, and plus-sized tires that plow through Moab's technical terrain with impressive climbing efficiency.
**UCI cuts downhill World Cup field sizes for women and juniors while raising qualification points, citing course protection but sparking controversy over priorities.**
One of the best ways to get to know a mountain biker is to ask what kind of bike they ride.
Canfield Brothers launches first-ever factory complete bikes with quality components and no "take-off" parts, featuring the Riot, Balance, EPO, and Jedi models.
Revant's Elite HC3 lenses use satellite-inspired technology and activity-specific light filtration to deliver exceptional optical clarity and edge-to-edge vision for mountain bikers.
Jug Mountain Ranch near McCall, Idaho offers surprisingly rowdy flow trails, military-surplus shuttles, and free riding at an upscale golf resort.
Greg Heil argues that bike brands should stop spec'ing flimsy XC tires and instead equip all stock bikes with durable, wider trail tires.
Danny MacAskill returns to mountain biking in "A Wee Day Out," shredding Scottish countryside with innovative tricks across rooftops, train tracks, and bridge railings.
Nervous about her first mountain bike race, our author discovers that racing can be fun, welcoming, and surprisingly rewarding—even winning her class!
What are some important factors to consider for that first bikepacking adventure?
Colton Lock tests Ellsworth's new Rogue Forty trail bike in Moab: slack geometry and 140mm travel make it a confident descender.
The Fission Bib Knicker from Hincapie is the perfect pair of riding shorts for cool spring and fall weather, or even as a base layer during mid-winter. While I had gotten along just…
The companion to the Fission Bib Knicker from Hincapie is the Fission Long Sleeve Jersey. Specs The jersey is made of extremely soft, smooth QuadroHot fabric that offers claimed insulation properties. The…
The Polar M200 GPS watch offers wrist-based heart rate monitoring, activity tracking, and smartphone connectivity for mountain bikers at just $149.
WTB introduces 26+ Scraper rims and Ranger tires, allowing 27.5" bike owners to convert to plus-size wheels with optimized 40mm width and multiple casing options.
The redesigned 2017 Rocky Mountain Element is a nimble, playful carbon XC/marathon bike that rides bigger than its 100/120mm travel suggests.
The Thule T2 Pro hitch rack offers easier one-hand operation, fat bike compatibility, and tool-free installation, making it a worthy upgrade.
Mountain bike protection technology advances with impact-hardening materials, ergonomic designs, and breathable construction replacing bulky plastic armor from Dainese, Leatt, Slytech, and G-Form.
A challenging 22-mile Vail loop tackles remote Lost Lake trail at 10,000 feet, ending with a golden aspen descent down Buffehr Creek.
Getting to know the pros and cons of the Pinion internally geared mountain bike drivetrain.
Cool bike tools spotted at Interbike 2016.
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**Bikepacking bags are exploding in popularity and utility, with 30 new options from brands like Revelate, Ortlieb, and Oveja Negra now perfect for day rides.**
Mountain biking Vail in fall offers affordable lodging, stunning aspen colors, and surprisingly fun trails—from downhill cross-country to wild backcountry singletrack.
Industry Nine widens their Enduro rim to 31mm internal for 2017, offering carbon and aluminum options optimized for aggressive 2.4"-2.6" trail tires.
GT's new Pantera line offers three affordable plus-tire hardtails starting at $870, all featuring 6061 aluminum frames and 120mm travel forks.
These are the most popular bikepacking routes in the USA.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Greg talks about his summer MTB trip to Spain.
DT Swiss expands their 1501 Spline One wheelset lineup with multiple rim widths spanning XC to enduro, built on 240s hubs from $1,200.
The 2017 Cannondale Habit Carbon SE is a playful trail bike with 130mm Pike fork, 120mm rear travel, and impressive climbing ability.
Rider-owned startup Terrene Tires launches with three aggressive tread models in Light and Tough constructions, simplifying tire choice for mountain bikers.
SHRED enters mountain biking with helmets featuring Slytech 2nd SKiN impact absorption and MIPS-style concussion protection, starting at $159.99.
Wolf Tooth Components showcases innovative mountain bike solutions including a 49t cassette extender, dropper-friendly saddle bag mount, ergonomic remote lever, and handlebar storage bag.
A Georgia XC rider falls for Surly's versatile Wednesday fat bike after a surprisingly impressive test ride at Bootleg Canyon's desert trails.
Drop bar mountain bikes from Bombtrack, Masi, Wilier, and Moots blend bikepacking capability with cyclocross handling and full-width mountain bike tire clearance.
From trail hardtails to bikepacking rigs, plus bikes continue their takeover with new models from Orbea, Norco, Moots, REI, and more at Interbike.
Ritchey debuts a mechanical three-position dropper post, expands Z-Max Evolution tire sizes, and introduces 40mm-wide Trail wheelset with innovative hub design.
Maxxis expands their popular Minion DHF and DHR II lineup to include plus, fat bike, mini-plus, and even 24-inch sizes for young riders.
From self-inflating hubs to bottle cage beer openers, these weird and innovative products from Interbike prove small brands are pushing boundaries.
The Otso Voytek is a versatile carbon hardtail that can run 26 fat, 27.5+, or 29+ wheels using an adjustable dropout system.
Norco expands its plus-bike lineup with three new 27.5+ models: the Torrent FS+, Fluid FS+, and Fluid HT+ hardtail for 2017.
BMC offers mountain bikes from XC race hardtails to long-travel trail slayers, with innovative Micro Travel Technology softening their top XC hardtail.
Canadian company 9point8 adds 27.2mm diameter and external cable routing to their mechanical Fall Line dropper post for spring 2017.
The US Forest Service proposes a cultural shift from defaulting to "no" toward "yes," potentially opening more trails and opportunities for mountain bikers.
The Wilier Triestina Jaroon+ pairs polished chromoly craftsmanship with 29+ wheels and drop bars in an unlikely but stunning $2,849 package.
We test rode a Ventana mountain bike with a Rohloff internally geared hub at Interbike.
Blackburn expands their bikepacking bag lineup with camo options, plus debuts an innovative Switch multitool and Chamber HV high-volume floor pump.
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