Amid all the excitement about fat bikes--mountain bikes with 4" or wider tires--a few companies have started to push frames that can accommodate fatter-than-normal but not-quite-fat tires. Some call it mid-fat, others…
There's just something about the freedom and exhilaration of riding a bike that makes a rider want to take to the air. It makes perfect sense. Riding a bike feels like flying,…
I had to stop at DVO at Interbike this year. DVO is kinda like a mystical unicorn as far as their rarity in suspension. Yes they are pretty new to the game...…
While we've been keeping you up-to-date on the latest from Mavic right here on the Singletracks blog, a new Crossmax SL, Crossmax XL, Crossmax Enduro and other bits round out Mavic's updates…
The Marin County Bicycle Coalition and Access4Bikes are working to open more singletrack to mountain bikes in Marin County and they're raffling the top-of-the-line Marin Mount Vision XM9 ($6,799) to raise funds.…
Labor day afternoon at Yuba Pass campground. Empty For about four years now we've been taking September road trips the week after Labor Day. It's turned out to…
In our fat bike survey earlier this year, 96% of fat bike riders reported running rigid forks on their bikes. Of course, the survey was conducted a couple months before the RockShox…
The soft goods manufacturers have pulled out all the stops this year with new designs, colors, and tons of all-new designed-for-women gear. Endura Endura had their new MTR cross country line and…
I swung by Corsair and Atomlab at Interbike and managed to check out some pretty interesting stuff. Corsair's Revo was on display, which is their all mountain 27.5" rig. The highlight here:…
Pivot Cycles has been making big waves with their 2014 releases, so I was stoked to chat with Lisa Cramton, their head of marketing, about all of the changes and innovations in…
In years past, getting your hands on a fat bike used to be a difficult endeavor: few brands made them, and seemingly fewer bike shops carried those brands. In 2013 the number…
In the recent Singletracks gear survey the KS Lev was voted the #2 dropper seat post, which is remarkable given that companies like Specialized and Fox compete in the same category. Not…
While we've been reporting on all the latest bike releases and developments from Rocky Mountain right here on the Singletracks blog, I still made a point to swing by the Rocky booth…
I love finding unusual MTB products at Interbike and this year, there was even a whole section of the show in the basement called "The Lab" where many new companies showed off…
Photo: Sharing the PCT Facebook Page WHAT: The "Detailed Proposed Action in Support of the Need to Change Items in the Notice of Intent for Forest Plan Revision for the Inyo, Sequoia…
We all love riding mountain bikes, but transporting them to the trailhead is a bit of a drag. In fact, if you haven't attached your bike to your car correctly, you may…
In case you hadn't noticed, mountain bike tires are getting wider (some say fatter, but I think that's rude) and tubeless-ready designs are taking over. Check out the latest tires from Maxxis…
GPS units are getting smarter and more powerful every year, and while some mountain bikers are starting to use smartphones to record tracks and navigate trail rides, brands like Magellan and Garmin…
Thanks to prodding from some forward-thinking bike shops, Foes is jumping into the fat bike game with a super sweet looking, as yet unnamed, full suspension fatty. We can look forward to…
Interbike is one crazy show with so much to see. My poor camera racked up 1500 shots in two days, filling my SD cards. Narrowing it down is tough. Such gorgeous bikes…
Everyone knows Thomson for their insanely nice handlebars, stems, and seatposts but let's be honest: those parts are kinda boring because they just sit there. Bikes parts that bounce and spin get…
Every year I attend Interbike I try to decide what the overall "theme" of the year is. Granted, assigning the entire expo a singular "theme" is pretty contrived with thousands of exhibitors…
In our recent survey, the Pivot Mach 6 was voted one of the 5 best trail/enduro mountain bikes by Singletracks readers, which was no small feat given the competition from much larger companies…
I want to be cool, but I'm not. To compensate, I cultivate interest in things that also aren't cool, such as wearing road kits on mountain rides, enjoying professional bike racing, and…
I attended a Shimano presentation at Outdoor Demo this year to get the scoop on their newest enduro shoes and packs. I walked away with a brand-new pair of enduro shoes and…
I'm taking a quick break from Interbike coverage--without my editor Greg's consent, I might add--to do some quick speculation about the Apple Watch. The Singletracks team was on its way to Las…
I never did go to my high school prom but if I did, I would have been voted most likely to break a bone. Yep, I was walking around Interbike last week…
BMC was in attendance at Interbike this year with bikes that actually cost significantly less than previous years models. Unlike their jaw-dropping prices of the past, this year BMC has produced bikes…
On the last day of Interbike last week, the official IB Award winners were officially announced. In case you missed it, here are the winners from around the MTB world! Mountain Bike…
ENDURO!! Sorry, I added a little Enduro to my cappuccino this morning. At Interbike I saw several great new items for riders who like to go downhill really fast and use climbs…
Last week I got a chance to check out a couple of the newest bikes from Niner--a cyclocross bike called the BSB 9 RDO and a fat bike (sorta) called the ROS…
If there's one thing that any mountain bike marketer or writer worth his salt loves to do, it's to bandy about big statistics that work great as a sound bite or an…
I haven't ridden nearly as many fat bikes as I want to, which is why I leapt at the chance to check a bunch out at Outdoor Demo. They were all fun,…
After reading Corey's mixed review of the Borealis Yampa, I was interested to get on one myself to see if I would have the same results. Finally, this year at Interbike's Outdoor…
I stopped racing 'cross in 2012, and as soon as I stopped I went insane. I know that I went insane because I sold my Surly Crosscheck, and selling off a Crosscheck…
Electronic circuits and computer wizardry are taking the mountain bike world by storm, and Magura isn't immune to the techno bike fever. I had a chance to chat with Magura at Interbike…
At Outdoor Demo on Tuesday I got to ride two Rocky Mountain bikes back-to-back--the Thunderbolt and Element--to see where one leaves off and the other takes over. While each bike has a…
Chumba made a big showing at Interbike this year--it seemed like we were bumping into these bikes all over the show floor--and I got a chance to take a spin on the…
At Interbike I got a chance to test the Felt Virtue Nine, a carbon 29er trail bike with a full 130mm of front and rear travel and I was surprised at just…
Di2 is Shimano's electronic shifting system and the technology recently made its way into the company's XTR mountain bike drivetrain line. I got a chance to test one of the few mountain…
Have you ever tried to steal a horse while riding a bicycle? No? Well if you ever decide to do so, the Salsa Horsethief Carbon 1 is your tool for the job.…
This year Mavic released two no-nonsense packs: the Crossmax Hydropack 15 and it's younger brother, the Hydropack 8.5. The Hydropack 15 is a perfect size for a day-long ride, with plenty of…
I'm a new believer in the idea of summer fat biking and in particular, the merits of pairing suspension with fat tires. So I jumped at the chance to test the Salsa…
If there's one model name that's synonymous mountain biking, it's the moniker "Stumpjumper." The Stumpjumper has been around basically as long as mountain bikes have existed, but it has continued to morph…
These hoops are a breeze to set up and compliment almost any bike A few weeks ago Reynolds contacted me to test their new All Mountain aluminum wheel,…
Finding the right mountain bike is like searching for that special someone that completes your world. Here are six 29ers you should test ride before getting into a serious mountain bike relationship.…
There has been a lot of recent product development in the area of bike components that are tough enough for downhill, but light enough to pedal back up, and the Vigilante 27.5…
This weekend, the Georgia International Horse Park will host the first mountain bike race in the 2014 Georgia High School Cycling League series. Entrants will race on the course originally designed for the…
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