Redbull Rampage controversies, mountain biking 14ers debates, and the search for the perfect do-it-all mountain bike—all discussed this episode.
The Meta AM V4 is Commencal's bread-and-butter, 150mm rear wheel travel, 27.5", all-mountain enduro machine. Already a mouthful of a description, I'd also like to add: bloody awesome! And before you think…
Biketoberfest in Fairfax, California brings together 4,000 cyclists to celebrate mountain biking's birthplace with trails, brews, and a hilariously chaotic cargo bike relay race.
Brandon Semenuk rides massive freeride features in the Utah desert at night, proving once again why he's the most entertaining mountain biker on the planet.
The 7,000 foot descent down Pikes Peak is a mountain bike dream.
The Turner Czar is XC racing royalty: a precise, demanding 29er that turns every climb into a podium opportunity.
Fox Racing Shox acquires Marzocchi mountain bike assets, likely positioning the Italian brand to cover lower price points while maintaining Fox's premium reputation.
Dreaming of connecting dots on a map, the author summits 14,269-foot Mount Antero and descends 6,000 feet of technical singletrack.
What do you get when you cross a burly downhill tire with a lightweight, fast rolling one?
Despite engineering advances and marketing claims, there will never be a do-everything-no-compromise mountain bike—physics simply won't allow it.
Jeff, Greg, and Aaron discuss e-bike trail access, new California regulations, IMBA research, and why many mountain bikers oppose electric bikes on singletrack.
The "17K in a Day" shuttle ride in Oakridge, Oregon serves up 17,000 feet of descending and 4,000 feet of climbing on fog-tinged singletrack.
The Knolly Warden's 150mm suspension feels bottomless, while Industry Nine's ultra-stiff Enduro wheels provide carbon-like performance at 1,610 grams.
Editor-in-Chief Greg Heil shares insider tips on Helena, Montana's mountain biking scene, including top trails and what makes this destination worth visiting.
The Salsa Bucksaw Carbon adds a lighter frame to an already-stellar full-suspension fat bike, creating the ultimate weapon for sandy, technical terrain.
Hardtail mountain bikes: simple, light, stiff, and in the case of the Syncline 9 from Polygon, add to the description: really, really fast! Ideally we'd all be able to afford a separate…
The crew discusses the Santa Cruz Bronson review, shares strategies for selling your used bike online, and explores affordable helmet camera options.
Helena's free Trail Rider Shuttle runs five days weekly all summer, funded by hotel bed taxes, generating $3 million annually in mountain biking tourism.
Helena, Montana boasts 75 miles of exceptional singletrack in the South Hills Trail System, featuring year-round riding just minutes from downtown.
Helena's MacDonald Pass flips the script on Continental Divide riding with technical climbs, challenging navigation, and a raw old-school descent that demands respect.
Jeff reviews an affordable helmet camera and highlights 8 epic mountain bike resort destinations, while John tests the KTM Myroon.
The Kona Process 134 DL delivers plush, planted descending performance on technical terrain, though it sacrifices some climbing efficiency for its enduro-focused capabilities.
We review the Orbea Occam TR and Breezer Supercell, plus share expert tips for getting top dollar when selling your used mountain bike online.
The SOOCOO C10 is a GoPro lookalike action camera priced under $80 that delivers impressive video quality for occasional mountain bike filmmakers.
Nick Pescetto sends massive drops and gap jumps on Utah's gnarly King Kong trail while prepping for the 10th Red Bull Rampage in Virgin.
Greg reviews the updated Santa Cruz Bronson, Maureen recaps the Clif Bar Cykel Scramble, and we test two pairs of mountain bike shorts.
Red Bull Rampage riders face territorial tensions as returning athletes and rookies battle for untouched terrain to build their lines in Virgin, Utah.
Ready to sell your old mountain bike to fund your next ride? Here's how to price it right, photograph it well, and avoid getting robbed.
The Breezer Supercell 29er delivers a perfectly neutral trail bike experience that's exceptionally maneuverable downhill while remaining comfortable and capable on the climbs.
The Orbea Occam TR 29er initially felt underwhelming, but became an all-time favorite after 20 miles of Moab's technical climbs and descents.
A review of the Endura MT500 women's baggy mountain bike shorts.
The Alpinestars Pathfinder shorts offer lightweight comfort, deep pockets, and impressive durability for $115, making them ideal for riding, hiking, and everyday wear.
The Singletracks crew discusses the week's stories and shares what they've been up to on and off the bike this week.
The crew discusses the Intense Tracer, essential emergency kit items, the Marin Pine Mountain, and updates to the Singletracks forums.
A wild relay race with wall-rides, keg jumps, and broken derailleurs made for silly fun at the inaugural Clif Bar Cykel Scramble.
The updated Santa Cruz Bronson gets longer, slacker geometry and Nomad-style suspension, but the changes result in a surprisingly uninspiring ride.
Helena shares her epic 3-part trip report sampling singletrack from Pennsylvania to Colorado, plus staff MTB headlines discussion coming Friday.
KTM's $8,500 Myroon Prestige hardtail combines motorcycle-level engineering with fairy dust compliance, proving this Austrian brand can race beyond motocross.
Turner's new carbon RFX 4.0 brings lightweight performance to their burly 6-inch enduro platform, delivering exceptional climbing agility and descending prowess at an impressive price.
The Intense Tracer 275C lives up to its legendary reputation, climbing efficiently and descending aggressively with 160mm of VPP travel magic.
Chances are, most of the time that you ride you will never need anything but water and nutrition. Being prepared with an emergency kit, however, could help you give the ol' middle finger…
While others sprinted for high-end full-suspension demos, the author discovered pure joy on Marin's sub-$1,000 rigid steel Pine Mountain with 27.5+ tires.
Mike Brcic shares 7 life lessons learned from mountain bike pain, plus Garmin GPS updates and a summer Midwest trail report.
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Driving cross-country from Pennsylvania to Colorado, this rider discovered that the Midwest offers surprisingly excellent riding at Binder Lake, Swope Park, and Switchgrass.
Boulder's bike-friendly paths lead to 42-acre Valmont Bike Park and chunky Heil Valley Ranch trails with stunning Front Range views.
An East Coast rider tackles high-altitude epics at the Singletracks Meetup in Salida, discovering spectacular views, challenging climbs, and Colorado hospitality.
World Champion Gee Atherton starts dead last against 400 riders in Red Bull's chaotic mass-start downhill race through tight singletrack.
Garmin's new Edge 20 and 25 GPS units weigh just 25 grams and offer basic navigation, tracking, and mapping starting at $129.99.
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