The Virb X and XE were first announced in April 2015, after Garmin recognized that "without data, it's just video," which has become the springboard phrase to market their latest contribution to the…
The Garmin Combo Mount was engineered to reduce clutter for riders that want to use both a GPS and POV camera mounted to the handlebar. This mount consolidates those devices into a…
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.
The last two winters were really cold here in Central Pennsylvania. While the frigid temps got old after a while, they did provide some interesting riding conditions that normally wouldn't be available, such…
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 offers three categories of complete wheelsets to cover the spectrum of mountain bikers: Rise, Roam, and Rail. Those monikers probably give you a clue as to each wheel's intended purpose. Rise wheels are…
The past couple of seasons have seen bikepacking explode in popularity. I can speak from personal experience, as it seems many of my friends have caught the bug. My favorite local shop,…
Disclaimer: This may come as a shock to most of our reader base, but this story covers races involving skinny-tired bikes. If you can't stand to see a bike with anything less…
Mountain biking in Mississippi? These are the five trail systems you should ride.
We discuss preventable trail damage pet peeves, how to determine if trails are too wet to ride, and decode the dirt sprays in MTB videos.
Spirit Mountain in Duluth, Minnesota is opening its lifts for downhill fat biking on Sundays, possibly the first ski resort to offer lift-served winter riding.
After years away from riding, one dad rediscovers his passion for mountain biking and shares practical tips for getting back on the trail.
While the Southeastern US is a popular mountain bike getaway for northeasterners and midwesterners during the dead of winter, riders in the northern rockies need an escape, too!
The Mio Fuse Heart Rate and Activity Tracker Earlier this year, our own Jim Hodgson tested the Mio Link. That unit was very basic, functioning solely as a…
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Escape winter's grip at these six southern mountain bike destinations where warm temps and snow-free trails await cold-weary riders.
Testing the 4-inch-wide Maxxis Mammoth fat bike tire.
Plan your 2016 mountain bike adventures with tips on handling rainy rides, dirt-bag travel strategies, and taking epic trips on a gas-money budget.
Fat bike races have exploded from just 5% to 42% of winter events, with 52 races across 17 states proving fat biking is here to stay.
A review of the Zoic Navaeh 7 mountain bike shorts.
Zoic's spring 2016 mountain bike clothing line is a mixture of fun and classy--bright, bold, and patterned alongside subdued and solid colors. The women's selection features a cool color theme…
The time of unpredictable weather and extreme temperature differences is here. Across the nation, riders are dealing with cool or downright frigid temperatures, and are looking for ways to stay warm. Recently,…
Labeling anything as "Ultimate" sets a high bar, but that's exactly what Canfield Brothers did when they released the latest version of their Crampon pedals. Canfield Brothers Crampon Ultimate…
Building endurance is the first step to epic mountain bike adventures—we discuss training methods, challenges, and how far you'll push yourself this year.
Nate Hills returns to Sedona's most iconic trail, sending the exposed White Line with smooth precision and nerves of steel.
Editor's Note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are Michael Paul's alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Singletracks.com. The world can be a dangerous place. As you venture into…
The Scott MTB Comp shoes prove you don't need to spend $300+ for durable, high-performing XC clipless shoes that actually last.
Nate Hills tackles Sedona's infamous Hangover Trail, capturing the exposed, high-consequence riding that makes this one of Arizona's sketchiest mountain bike routes.
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From Sedona's exposed slickrock to Michigan's Upper Peninsula trails, one rider shares his top 15 new-to-him trail discoveries spanning eight states in 2015.
A review of the Kali Protectives Maya half shell mountain bike helmet.
One of the biggest things that can kill the buzz on a winter ride is cold feet. And once our feet get cold on a ride, it seems like it's nearly impossible to get…
The Singletracks crew shares their personal mountain biking goals for 2016 and previews what's coming next year for the site.
Since its establishment in 1992, Primal Wear has been providing the cycling community with quality apparel. However, a lot of the in-house kit designs have erred more to the Fred end of…
Since its establishment in 1992, Primal Wear has been providing the cycling community with quality apparel. However, a lot of the in-house kit designs have erred more to the Fred end of…
While I test rode the Marin Attack Trail during OutDoor Demo, I was really interested in the Pine Mountain--a steel hardtail that uses the new 27.5+ wheel size. Why? Well, this plus/mid-fat/husky size…
Tim started bellowing at me before the car had come to a complete stop, before his feet actually hit the ground. "Hi Tigger. When are we gonna ride? I got my…
The hand-built Chumba Ursa Major features short chainstays, excellent calf clearance, and quality USA construction that sets it apart from the competition.
Back in April I shared with you my goal of riding at least one new trail per week, every week--and I invited you to join me in my challenge, dubbed #1trailaweek. Many…
Who's buying $10,000+ mountain bikes, what do they mean for the industry, and what's it like to ride these knobby-tired unicorns?
The older I get, the faster the years seem to go by, and 2015 was no exception. It's hard to believe 2016 is nearly here. This year was fun, challenging, frantically busy…
Marstrand is an island located 50km northwest of Gothenburg, Sweden. At first sight you are met by what could be a scene from a Elsa Beskow story. The island is ridiculously picturesque…
It's no secret that fat biking has exploded across the country, even in places that don't have much snow or sand. Is fatter better? A lot of riders find themselves fat-bike-curious, wanting…
300 riders braved single-digit temps at the Solstice Chase fat bike race in Wisconsin, chasing $500 prizes despite the snow-less conditions.
2,000+km of lakes, volcanoes, glaciers, lava fields, granite towers, unique wildlife, and awesome mountain biking… Chile very definitely rocks. Our travels in Chile had a very specific purpose: to seek out the…
Over the course of the past year we published over 1,200 articles here on Singletracks.com. Some of those posts are stunning videos. Others are news articles, and still others are reviews, top 10…
On this Episode In this episode, Aaron, Greg, and Jeff talk about the top stories on Singletracks this year and the trends that have shaped the MTB news in 2015. We cover…
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