The Singletracks crew reviews 2015's top mountain bike stories, from plus-size bikes to quirky gear reviews and must-ride destinations.
Everyone who knows me knows that I ride bikes. A lot. But when the weather turns cold and the snow starts to fall, I'm often asked if I continue my two-wheeled adventures…
MRP's new SXg chain guide uses a passive TPU lower guide instead of a drag-inducing pulley to keep chains secure without sacrificing speed.
Gothenburg, Sweden delivers hundreds of kilometers of technical XC and AM singletrack just minutes from the city center, with challenging lakeside trails for all levels.
Are fat bikes the biggest mountain bike innovation since full suspension, or just a passing trend? We discuss misconceptions and future predictions.
Felt Bicycles recalls 645 mountain bikes sold with cracking carbon seatposts; owners should stop riding immediately and contact dealers for free replacement.
In October of 2015 Adam Creager of Brandon, Florida purchased the 5,000 lumen SolarStorm Bike Light, a cheap Chinese knock off light. After just a couple of uses, the light’s battery pack caught fire, and burned his home, gutting the inside.
The mountain bike destination. They say it provides something for everyone, hundreds of miles of trail mostly accessible right from town, great food, a variety of lodging, and nothing but favorable fat-tired…
Sustainable Trails Coalition founders discuss opposition to mountain bikes in wilderness areas and what happens if their legislation to lift the ban fails.
The Italians are a stylish and attractive people, but they're also passionate about cycling. Ever heard of a little mountain range called the Alps? What about the Dolomites or the Appenines? They…
The Sustainable Trails Coalition responds to criticism, defending their effort to allow local land managers to decide mountain bike access in Wilderness areas and National Scenic Trails.
The Sustainable Trails Coalition discusses their strategy to lobby for mountain bike access in US Wilderness areas and why the timing is right.
I don't know what the cause is, but lately I've been hearing from people I talk to and commentators here on ye olde interwebs, that they'd love to do something--be that compete…
Most--ok, all--true mountain bikers would rather be out on the trail than sitting inside playing video games, but we know life isn't all singletrack and sunshine. So when boredom strikes or the trails…
The US Forest Service's wilderness inventory threatens dozens of epic trails in Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests—here's what mountain bikers need to know.
Danny MacAskill's latest video showcases mind-blowing trials riding skills that rival "The Ridge"—just make sure you watch until the very end!
What is it that makes a ride memorable? Is it the scenery? The difficulty? The novelty? The location? The amount of travel it took to reach that trail? The people that you…
The SRAM 1x11 GX drivetrain offers quality at an affordable price.
Many of us count ourselves fortunate to be able to afford just one decent bike in our garage. Usually, that bike is not a fat bike. More and more riders, however, are hoping to…
Mountain bike legends Hans Rey and Steve Peat team up with local rider Runar Omarsson for an epic north-to-south traverse across Iceland.
Since 1975, Marin and Bay Area residents have been preparing for the Thanksgiving Day feast by participating in the Appetite Seminar—a 20-mile mountain bike ride with 4,000 feet of climbing up and…
The controversy surrounding the Sustainable Trails Coalition and their goal of getting mountain bikes into wilderness areas is heating up for round two, with articles and editorials dropping in many publications, including Bike…
Singletracks.com has been collecting trail conditions and check-in data for many years. In 2014 we added conditions information specific to fat bikes, including "Snow: Packed" and "Snow: Powder." As the 2015/2016 snow…
Argentina is arguably one of the most beautiful countries in the world. There are ubiquitous opportunities to explore it on a bike, and partake in exotic experiences when not in the saddle.…
Earlier this year I tested the Niner JET 9 Alloy. I found it to be a capable bike, so much so that the rear suspension was able to easily outride the 100mm RockShox…
This past year brought us the opportunity to ride on and write about an abundance of bikes. From Sea Otter to Interbike, Outerbike, and beyond, we tested over 70 bikes from 4-inch…
On this Episode In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of buying a mountain bike online. We talk strategies for test riding bikes and share our experiences with assembling bikes delivered…
If you haven't heard of Advocate Cycles, don't feel bad. The company is less than a year old, founded last January in Minnesota by Tim Krueger and his wife Odia. But Advocate…
As we all know, the POV camera market is dominated by one brand: GoPro. In our Best MTB Gear of 2015 survey, they were miles ahead of second place Sony. That said,…
Back in February, Singletracks moved down the road into a larger space, which has been great--not only do we have space for more desks, we finally found a space for bike storage…
Some of the greatest joys of mountain biking are intrinsic to the name itself: you get to bike around in the mountains! What could be better? Settling your butt onto your well-worn,…
On this Episode In this episode we talk with Dustin at Southern Wheelworks about the advantages of Boost 148 and why hub standards are continuing to evolve. Dustin also fills us in…
Ok, so I lied in the title: I didn't actually teach my kid to ride her bike. She basically taught herself, so it seems a little dishonest to take any credit for…
Moraine State Park, located about an hour north of Pittsburgh, is the epitome of rocky, technical Pennsylvania riding, and it's a must-see if you're in the vicinity of the Steel City. A…
On this Episode Happy Turkey Day! This is probably one of those podcasts where Aaron, Greg, and I will listen again in 20 years and think, "man, we didn't know anything back…
Club Ride Apparel was founded in 2008 as a company with a different take on mountain bike clothing. Instead of choosing between spandex race kits or "chee-yeah brah" DH-leaning gear, Club Ride…
As Editor in Chief for Singletracks, rumors of developing trails and trail systems drift to my ears from all parts of the country, and the world. Occaisonallly I only hear a rumor…
Technically, Grand Targhee Resort is located in Wyoming. And while I was stoked to ride there, during my time in Wydaho I really wanted to spend some time in the 'daho part,…
photo: Lisa Fisch I finished the Foes Mixer Enduro "On Review" article by promising to answer the question of whether the new mixed wheel (29" up front and…
Earlier this year Trek made a big splash by announcing online bike sales, an announcement that was met with its share of controversy. For many years it seemed as if online bike…
So many bike brands available for purchase online nowadays including Santa Cruz, Niner, Pivot, Devinci and more.
The KS Southpaw is a 1-by style dropper post remote.
On this Episode It seems as if mountain bikers have a love-hate relationship with flow trails and in this episode, we discuss some of the pros and cons of the flow trail.…
Age is a state of mind, but the reality is your body will break down with time no matter how well you take care of it. There are ways to remain a strong…
Warning: I am not reviewing the latest-and-greatest overbuilt 35mm diameter, featherweight carbon handlebar. No thanks. Give me something I can feel. Give me something that talks back to me. Something I don't…
You may have read a test ride review that I penned about the latest rendition of the Santa Cruz Bronson after a demo ride experience at Outerbike in Moab. If you read…
Prologue: Skiing 1996 At the 1996 US Junior Downhill Skiing Championships, a then largely-unknown 18-year-old Bode Miller announced his presence by winning three of four events, and placing second in the other. …
On this Episode In this episode we talk to Vince from Chumba USA about fat bike designs, adventure biking, and why designing short chainstays on steel bikes is more challenging than it…
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