From couch potato to Tour Divide racer: one man's illustrated journey tackling 3,000 miles and grizzly country along the Continental Divide.
The Garmin Fenix 2 is a feature-packed GPS watch perfect for mountain biking, with navigation tools, smartphone connectivity, and impressive multi-sport capabilities.
We compared the elevation accuracy of dedicated Garmin GPS devices to smartphone apps to see which is better at plotting climbs.
The Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance is building world-class trails and fostering a thriving mountain bike community in Washington State through advocacy and collaboration.
Are GPS units more accurate than smartphone apps for recording bike distances and elevations? We test to find out.
The Hincapie Power GT bibs feature a comfortable Pro Tour chamois, breathable mesh back panel, and innovative wide silicone leg grippers for superior performance.
There are many elements to successfully riding a difficult technical obstacle like a high skinny, but one that doesn't get much attention is when and where to focus your eyes. I've found that…
This year I was unlucky enough to sustain a major injury, which has made me understand again why quality protective gear is so important. But my knees never got injured. It wasn't…
The polarizing Ellsworth Absolute Truth 27.5" turns heads with its unique ICT suspension design, but what really matters is how it rides.
Steamboat Springs is rapidly transforming into a premier mountain bike destination with millions in lodging tax funding fueling explosive trail development.
Red Bull Rampage veteran Richard Gasperotti breaks down the fundamentals of riding over obstacles instead of around them in this skills tutorial.
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Buffalo Pass to Fish Creek Falls delivers technical old-school singletrack through stunning fall colors, but avoid weekend crowds on this popular hiking trail.
Four-time Red Bull Rampage competitor Richard Gasperotti breaks down proper cornering technique for both flat and bermed turns in this skills video.
Always striving to take better photos for Singletracks, I have spent a lot of time learning how to get the best shot possible in a specific situation. But to be honest, I'm…
Before the snow started falling I had to squeeze in one last trip in the high mountains, so my wife and I headed up to Steamboat Springs for a quick weekend trip.…
Processing and Editing Editing a photograph can be just as important as composing the perfect image. Adjusting color, contrast, shadows, highlights, and several other features can really make a photo stand out.…
FitBit announces three new fitness trackers for mountain bikers who need to prove their rides happened, but two won't arrive until 2015.
The Basics: A Short Primer This article is meant to provide you with some quick tips on taking photos while on the trail. Certainly, volumes can be written about photography, covering topics…
I already have--and will again--apologize to Enve's PR guys. Have you ever read something online or in print and just said, "no way"? Well, I was one of those people. Ever since…
As previously reported,Taos's South Boundary trail is a world class epic for strong riders and experienced adventurers that belongs on every serious rider's bikeit list. But while Taos's marquee ride is for the strong…
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Learn how to convert your fat bike to tubeless using the split tube method on budget-friendly rims—an inexpensive DIY solution that works.
Click here to check out part 2: Mid-Range Models. Last updated by Greg Heil on 10/23/14. For a more up-to-date list of the best fat bikes, check out "The 10 Best Fat…
Out of the Box As I mentioned in my review of the Triple Eight Compass helmet, the Invader Full Faced helmet came in a neat and tidy package--not unlike unwrapping an…
Click here to read part 1: Budget Models. Click here for a more up-to-date list of mid-range fat bikes, from $1,000-$2,000. Last updated by Greg Heil on 10/22/14. If you've already demoed…
After five grueling days of racing Colorado's gnarliest terrain, Day 5 brought lift-accessed downhill stages and one spectacular endo in the rocks.
The Endura Guppy fits snug and secure, but comfortable. Hydrophobic--that's me! Many years ago, when I chose to serve, there's a reason I walked into the Air Force…
Photo: delphinide. Fat biking has transitioned relatively quickly from a fringe novelty to a central facet of the mountain bike experience. In my opinion, fat biking…
FSA is a familiar name when it comes to components like stems and cranksets, but this year the company is making a big splash in the MTB brake market with two new…
Having used and loved previous versions of the Cane Creek Double Barrel line of shocks, I was super stoked to test out the new DBInline, especially because I wasn't happy with the stock…
Yo, you got a light? It's that time of year again! In just a few short weeks it will be too dark for most people to ride after work. Instead of sitting…
The Ellsworth Absolute Truth is a stunningly beautiful, meticulously detailed $7,600 XC weapon that rides as impressively as it looks.
Click here to read about day 3. With only 9.6 miles of riding in store for day four, we had a still-early but rather-leisurely morning, with a chill roll out directly from…
Having kids can be both a pain and pleasure (look at that devilish smile)... it really depends on the day. Lately, my kid has been stepping up his mountain biking game, with…
Click here to read about day 2. Photo: Nick Ontiveros / Big Mountain Enduro As my alarm buzzed yet again at 5:15 in the morning, I seriously considered…
Click here to read about day 1. My alarm buzzed loudly on the plastic side table, and I bolted upright out of my sleeping bag. "What's going on?" I thought. "Is someone…
I have a confession and apology to make: I was the jerk on the trail today. While I had a pleasant ride, the unlucky few to encounter me likely had a less…
Photo: Nick Ontiveros / Big Mountain Enduro The build up to this day was incredible. It all started back during the cold winter months when I first heard…
The Trance has been a fixture in the Giant product line-up since it's introduction in 2006. Originally it was a 4" travel 26er, and subsequent years saw the travel grow to 5.5"…
The 5th annual Outerbike consumer expo in Moab, Utah was bigger than ever before, with hundreds of riders and dozens of bike brands in attendance. Outerbike's popularity is spurring rapid growth, and…
Fall is here: there's no mistaking the shorter days and the crispness in the air. Now is the time to start planning ahead for the upcoming cold weather riding season. Enter the…
The Yeti 575 has been around for a while, but this model is the updated re-kejiggered 27.5" version, new for 2014.
With the exception of hardcore XC racers, pretty much all mountain bikers have made the switch to baggy shorts by now. Pearl Izumi, long known for their quality race wear, offers a…
Lindarets is an outdoor apparel company that doesn't actually have any "real" products available yet. But they produced a "Rocks Belong" t-shirt for Interbike that turned out to be wildly popular; so…
Between bright sun, UV rays, flying debris, and the occasional tree branch, protective eyewear is a must-have for any serious mountain biker. Ryders makes a dizzying array of sunglass models, and within most…
Durango Bike Company is a small mountain bike brand that was recently founded in Durango, Colorado. While the company might be new the man behind it, Jeff Estes, has been working in…
Whenever I hear the word "Crossmax," I instantly envision the iconic Mavic Crossmax wheelset: These wheels sport big, bold graphics that instantly set themselves apart from the rest of the pack. Well,…
Ibis is a relatively small company, but their beautifully-designed frames and obsessive attention to detail have made this brand a cult classic with a rabid following. It seems like every year at…
Having had such a stellar day on the first of our New Mexico shuttles on the Winsor Trail, Miniskibum and I were completely stoked for day two, especially since it would take…
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