A couple Yeti Bettys grinding out a climb during the 14th Annual Yeti Tribe Gathering in Steamboat. Photo: Bob Ward Local bike shops (LBS) are dropping faster than…
Many people dub tandems the “divorce bike,” especially tandem mountain bikes. After all, what would possess two people to want to maneuver the same vehicle through twisty, turny singletrack and through rock…
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New Mexico's enduro state champions were crowned at Angel Fire Bike Park, where racers battled fast flow trails, technical rock gardens, and hero dirt conditions.
Lazer's new Revolution enduro helmet features a removable chin guard, 23 vents, and an integrated SMS mount for cameras or lights.
Norco's new Torrent 7 hardtail features a slack geometry, 27.5+ wheels with true 3.0-inch tires, and aggressive trail-ready specs under $2,500.
From crystal-clear lakes and gnarled slickrock to muddy technical trails and bike parks, Sweden offers world-class mountain biking adventures worth discovering.
Giro's new Montaro MIPS helmet offers enhanced coverage beyond XC models, with goggle compatibility, camera mount, and Roc Loc Air fit for $150.
Yeti's new SB4.5c brings Switch Infinity suspension to a 29er trail bike with 4.5 inches of travel and Boost 148 spacing.
In today's mountain biking landscape, you'd be forgiven for thinking that the only way to experience bikepacking would be to head to your local bike shop and pony up your hard-earned Benjamins…
Of all avid cyclists, the percentage who ride with protection (beyond a standard helmet) is pretty low. Many of us don't regularly ride terrain that really demands pads, and for those of…
Keystone Bike Park's new trail crew redesigned the TNT trail with creative features like "the Yacht" that showcase their impressive style and skills.
Bianchi unveils two new 27.5+ hardtails—the Jab Plus and e-Jab Plus—featuring Boost 148 spacing and multiple drivetrain options.
Pivot revamps the popular Mach 6 enduro bike with improved linkage, Boost 148 compatibility, and a new affordable aluminum frame option.
Here are a 8 must-visit resorts for your upcoming mountain bike weekend trip.
Mountain bikers are ramping up efforts to overturn the Wilderness Act's bike ban as new designations close premier trails across the West.
Snowbasin Ski Resort might be the most underrated XC destination in Utah. If you don’t mind (or like me are kind of a junkie for) a long, technical climb, you’ll be rewarded…
Turner's RFX 4.0 gets a carbon makeover with DW-link suspension, 160mm travel, and 27.5" wheels for enduro racing domination.
Ryders Eyewear has shaken up the sunglasses scene with a new offering designed for those of us that battle the elements for pleasure. There are few things worse than losing visibility due…
In a couple of weeks, I’ll be making the trip from Huntingdon, Pennsylvania to Salida, Colorado for a Singletracks Editorial Team Meet-Up. I decided to take a little extra time off and…
I think Henry Ford said it best: “Whether you think you can, or think you can’t. You’re right.” Self talk has a positive or negative effect on your mountain biking performance and…
The results are in! We surveyed 1,123 mountain bikers to determine the best mountain bike products of 2015, and these are the winners! (Jump to commentary below.) MTB Trends in 2015 This…
Last week IMBA announced their 2015 Epics and as usual, each one of these picks is truly lust-worthy! This year's class includes a trail in Iceland among the US picks and, in…
Fatback announced two new fat bike models this week: the Skookum and Rhino. Each new bike is designed around a 4.8" 26er tire and Fatback claims you can fit a 27.5+ or…
SR Suntour has been in the suspension game for over 25 years, but they've really been making a push into the high-performance end of the market over the past few years. Greg…
While the Alps run for 750 miles and span eight different countries, whenever I dream of going to the Alps to ride or ski, I immediately think of Switzerland. (Source) The Swiss…
Lindarets "Motorbike" T-shirt (photo: Lindarets) It seems like trail access is becoming a more prominent issue lately, particularly with regards to e-bikes. Post an article on the subject…
The "Wilderness Act" of 1964 set governmental wheels in motion banning all mechanized transport in areas deemed "wilderness" by the U.S. Forest Service. As Greg Heil recently wrote about, many are working to…
My intro to the Niner JET 9 Alloy was short and sweet. I received the bike just days before I left for the Trans-Sylvania Epic in May. After just one shakedown ride,…
After moving into a new, larger office in February, Singletracks finally had the space for a proper bike repair workbench. I wanted a workbench that could be used as a work surface…
Editor's Note: Greg Heil is a self-stated fan of backcountry mountain biking, and he can see four different Wilderness areas from his house. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com,…
Over the past couple of years, I've begun to notice that I can no longer beat my body up and expect no consequences. Like it or not, it's a part of getting…
For years Park City, Utah was notable as the only gold-level IMBA Ride Center. Of course, there are a plethora of incredible destinations that haven't chosen to apply as ride centers, so…
If you don't have a strap mount for your GoPro then you aren't getting enough out of your camera. It's as simple as that. I used to think I could get by…
Photo: Industry Nine Asheville, NC-based Industry Nine is launching a new wheelset they're calling Torch Trail S. The wheels are using a revised version of their Torch hubs…
Victoria is geographically the smallest state on the Austrlian mainland, yet it's an extremely diverse location! With a climate that ranges from wet, temperate forests to semi-arid plains to snowy alpine mountains…
It started like the opening scene to a mountain bike movie: in the predawn hours, sleepy cyclists roll out of bed to screeching alarms and pre-packed bags, signaling the anticipation of an…
Nothing finer than an early summer morning in Pisgah (photo: Icon Media Asheville) The Off Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell (ORAMM) has earned a reputation as one of,…
As I mentioned in my preview of the Jerdon Mountain Challenge (JMC), you can think of this race as an intro to the much longer (and much tougher) Off Road Assault on…
Are you passionate about mountain biking, and do you love to share your adventures through carefully-crafted words and photos? We’re looking for an enthusiastic, dependable writer based in California to contribute to…
Trek has just announced that they are going to begin online bike sales, as reported by Bicycle Retailer. This is big news, as they're the first brand of the big three to…
photo: Destination Great Lake Taupo The Te Iringa Trail in the Great Lake Taupo region in New Zealand wasn't known for being mountain bike friendly due to challenging terrain…
Getting to experience a mountain bike destination during the early stages of its development is a rare treat. Such an experience is even more rare in the state of Colorado, a mountain…
Del Norte is home to a very diverse climate, with everything from high alpine trails above treeline to low-desert, and everything in between. For more on Del Norte's geography and what the…
The metaphor of a child entertaining himself on a playground is often used in an attempt to express the sheer joy that we adults find in riding our bikes in the forest.…
Eric Hites is a man on a mission: he's riding his bike across the USA in a quest to prove his love for his wife and to take back his health. This…
Jerome Clementz on the new Habit (photo: Cannondale) Cannondale has an all-new bike, the Habit. It's a 120mm-travel full suspension rig with 27.5" wheels. Numerous spec levels are…
The Enduro World Series (EWS) stop in Crested Butte, Colorado had been canceled, yet hundreds of racers, spectators, locals, journalists, mechanics, and more still gathered under dark, stormy skies at the race…
I've met a lot of mountain bikers over the years and I'm always fascinated to meet people with diverse occupations out on the trail. So as a part of our enduro survey,…
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