How much suspension travel do you really need, and how does it affect your bike's geometry and performance on the trail?
I set out to determine just how much added rolling resistance low tire pressures produce, and to try to find the sweet spot where both rolling resistance and traction are optimized.
SQlab's 611 Active saddle's neck and nose are set lower than the rear, providing a uniform pressure reduction for the perineum and pubic bones.
Western North Carolina's Outdoor Gear Builders hosts Get in Gear Fest March 19, showcasing local cycling and outdoor brands like Industry Nine and Cane Creek.
Located just off I-70 near Silver Plume, the Argentine Pass trail offers a scenic fat biking adventure with gentle grades and thrilling descents.
Spank's Vibrocore foam-filled alloy handlebar delivers carbon-like vibration damping at half the price, making it an excellent value for trail riders.
This week we discuss the mechanical doping scandal, Santa Cruz's new Hightower 29er/27.5+ bike, and the Fat Bike World Championship in Crested Butte.
Borealis refines their fat bike lineup with the Crestone, featuring improved geometry, thru axles, reinforced dropouts, and aggressive capability while maintaining race-oriented performance.
Georgia's Snake Creek Gap section of the Pinhoti Trail delivers brutal climbs, technical ridge riding, and rock gardens unlike anywhere else in the state.
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Nearly 300 fat bikers battled soft snow and challenging conditions on a world-class groomed course in Crested Butte's inaugural championship race.
Balance bikes teach kids to ride without tears: no pedals, no brakes, no training wheels—just pure two-wheeled fun and confidence building.
Dallas Wynne tackled Wisconsin's brutal Tuscobia 75 winter ultra, battling -20 degree wind chills and a frozen jacket to finish in just over 11 hours.
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Crested Butte launched Fat Bike Worlds with five days of groomed racing, epic crashes, and nonstop revelry in mountain biking's latest birthplace.
Santa Cruz's new Hightower fills the Tallboy LT gap with 135mm VPP travel, switchable 29er/27.5+ compatibility, and Boost spacing starting at $4,599.
A mid-pack racer's rebuttal: racing doesn't have to be expensive, stressful, or lonely—it can make you faster, introduce you to great trails, and motivate you to ride more.
A hidden motor was discovered in a cyclocross bike at the UCI World Championships, marking the first confirmed case of "mechanical doping" in professional cycling.
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Freeride legend Kelly McGarry died Monday while mountain biking in Queenstown, New Zealand. The 33-year-old was an exceptional rider and genuinely beloved member of the MTB community.
Bob started mountain biking in 1996 when he was 63 years old. At 82, he's still going strong.
The Camelbak Solstice 10LR uses a low-rider design to shift weight to your hips, reducing back strain while offering smart storage solutions.
What's your favorite mountain bike trail in the Philippines?
Hope's UK-made crankset delivers impressive stiffness, durability, and customization options, though the $600 price tag matches premium offerings from major brands.
Hope's lightweight Slick Chain Device pairs machined aluminum with engineered plastic to silently prevent chain drops on demanding 1x drivetrains.
Aaron and Jeff discuss indoor bike parks, welcome the newest Singletracks Community board member, and share their favorite mountain bike videos from the week.
Escape your local loop and rediscover mountain biking's true spirit of adventure on New Zealand's hidden trails beyond Queenstown and Rotorua.
Kyle Mears rides Moab's notorious Portal Trail, where one wrong move on the exposed slickrock could be fatal. Respect the consequences.
Indoor mountain bike parks are sweeping the nation, offering refuge from bad weather, closed trails, and winter snow while providing year-round skill development.
Frozen Fat is an intimate Pennsylvania fat bike festival featuring winter camping, bonfires, beer, and two days of rowdy riding with great friends.
A grizzly sow charged two mountain bikers three times on a Jasper, Alberta trail in this heart-pounding GoPro footage from 2013.
Former IMBA chair John Bliss explains why he joined the Sustainable Trails Coalition, citing bureaucracy and IMBA's unwillingness to challenge Wilderness access restrictions.
Indoor bike parks offer a physically demanding off-season alternative to fat biking, helping riders perfect skills like pumping, jumping, and cornering in a controlled environment.
Aspire's Acclaimed sunglasses combine model-worthy style with featherweight flexibility, though sizing down is recommended to prevent slippage on rough terrain.
The 2016 Kona Wo is a nimble, lightweight fat bike with natural handling and solid components that won't break the bank.
Former IMBA board president John Bliss joins Sustainable Trails Coalition's board as the group prepares to introduce legislation addressing the bicycle ban in wilderness areas.
While Florida might be flat, it's home to a wealth of bike-optimized singletrack trails.
Wolf Tooth's USA-made narrow-wide chainring delivered flawless chain retention on a 9-speed hardtail, even when ignoring the manufacturer's optimization recommendations.
Exploring the deep connection between mountain biking and craft beer culture, plus why riders can't seem to get enough of IPAs and Pale Ales.
Lindarets' Boostinator adapts select 100x15mm and 142x12mm hubs to Boost spacing for $25-$40, requiring wheel re-dishing and rotor spacers.
Garmin's VIRB XE action camera captures impressive metric data alongside 1080p video, but inconsistent metering and battery life hold it back.
Garmin's Combo Mount consolidates GPS and camera into one handlebar clamp, but low camera angles and incompatibility with 35mm bars limit its appeal.
Five women will bikepack through Nepal's Himalayas to build a greenhouse, proving that selfish motivations can lead to selfless adventures that inspire change.
Marines confiscated 45+ mountain bikes from riders who allegedly strayed from Sycamore Canyon trails onto military property, facing $500 fines to reclaim them.
When frigid Pennsylvania temperatures froze an 8,300-acre lake solid, this mountain biker seized a rare opportunity to commute to work across the ice.
Editor Greg Heil skipped racing in 2015 and argues that mountain biking is better without the costs, stress, and constraints of competition.
Winter riding is easier than you think—we share tips for staying warm using gear you already own, plus groomed fat bike trail stoke.
Blackburn Design is accepting applications for six Rangers to ride the 2,500-mile Great Divide route on fully-equipped Niners while testing prototype gear.
SRAM's Rail 40 wheelsets offer stiff, durable performance for aggressive riding, but narrow rims and low spoke count hold them back.
Looking for custom bikepacking bags? Bike Bag Dude crafts waterproof, lightweight frame bags in Australia with tailored precision and over one million color combinations.
Mountain biker discovers cyclocross racing is organized chaos with skinny tires, barriers, mud, and beer—proving that fun on two wheels transcends tire width.
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