IMBA's updated Epic criteria retired popular trails like Monarch Crest and Kingdom Trails, now requiring 80% singletrack, 20+ miles, and true backcountry experiences.
Teocalli Ridge delivers 2,300 feet of grunt-work climbing, but rewards with jaw-dropping alpine views and 15 minutes of descending bliss on freshly-rerouted singletrack.
Niner's new ROS 9 Plus is a playful steel 29er with 3-inch tires, short chainstays, and slack geometry for $2,999.
We caught up with NiteRider at Outdoor Retailer to check out their 2015 lineup, including new headlamps, mounting systems, and brighter bike lights.
The Compass helmet, made by NYC-based Triple Eight, is designed to be a multi-purpose helmet for mountain bikers as well as commuters, with a design nods towards the slopestyle lids of many…
Clippin it with the JBL Clip Normally, the only sounds fellow riders hear from me are natural ones, like wheezing, swear words I learned from a stevedore, and…
Help us identify the best mountain bike gear brands of 2014 by taking our quick survey—results coming soon!
A few months ago I picked up a 10 speed, Type 2 derailleur from SRAM, and I've enjoyed the difference it's made for me out on the trail. Here are a few…
Survey reveals berms and rollers are the most universally loved trail features, while mountain bikers average just one volunteer hour per 20 riding hours.
Yes, Fox's 2015 products have already been released... but do you know what that means? Now's the time to get a screaming deal on a perfectly-good 2014 fork! Specs The 2014 Fox…
Marzocchi has entered into the 2014 suspension wars in a big way with an all-new dual-crown downhill fork: the 380 C2R2 Titanium. Specs The biggest deal about the new 380 is the at…
Travis Pastrana has landed the world's first-ever mountain bike triple backflip!
The Oakley Radarlock Pitche sunglasses feature a carbon fiber print frame and High Definition Optics (HDO) lenses.
The Los Alamos Rock 'n Roll EnduroFest delivered bone-jarring, technical trails, live music, and cold beers in a family-friendly mountain biking celebration.
Rocky Mountain's 2015 Thunderbolt MSL features a carbon frame with bearing-less linkage technology, 120mm travel, short chainstays, and full Shimano Di2 compatibility.
Prologue: July 28, 2010 I was out for a quick 9-mile spin, roughly 4.5 miles each way running from a little over 9,000ft in elevation to about 10,400ft. The ride up was…
The Yeti 575 converted this skeptical XC rider with its slack geometry, dropper post, and playful handling—despite bars too wide for apartment hallways.
IMBA quietly added five silver-level and five bronze-level ride centers for 2014, including Bentonville, Santa Fe, Tucson, and Marquette.
Polish ex-pro downhill racer designs fully-enclosed, permanently-lubricated drivetrain system that's weatherproof and allows shifting under full power or while coasting.
We live on an increasingly crowded planet and trails, whether we hike or ride them, are a refuge from the daily grind. And while these wonderful strips of bare ground in our…
Photo: DSimmons112 If you're an avid mountain biker, you've probably heard every excuse in the book from people about why they don't mountain bike. "You should…
The first-ever Nite Nationals 12-hour night race combines technical singletrack, sleep deprivation, and a $7,500 purse at Alabama's Chewacla State Park.
The new Turbine Cinch cranks from Race Face are an affordable, lightweight alternative to their Next carbon cranks. These little beauties embody some seriously creative ideas for keeping things lightweight, durable, and compatible…
Mitsubishi enlists freeriders Cam McCaul and Cam Zink to backflip over their Outlander Sport in Virgin, Utah for an epic new ad campaign.
A UK rider discovers alpine paradise on a multi-country mountain bike adventure through Slovenia, Austria, and Italy's Julian Alps.
Brandon Semenuk's Rad Company delivers 45 minutes of pure freeride progression, featuring world-class talent shredding iconic BC locations and an epic junkyard finale.
The 2015 Motobecane NightTrain Bullet is a $1,499 fatbike equipped with a RockShox Bluto fork that's ready to tackle any terrain.
Every year, my riding style evolves along with my bikes and the attire I wear to ride them. Looking the part is half the battle to convincing myself and the random hikers…
Mountain bikers come in all shapes, sizes, and financial situations, but one thing most of us can agree on is that taking a mountain bike trip to Park City is a must…
Specialized's redesigned 2015 Demo features a radical asymmetrical rear suspension developed with Aaron Gwin and top downhill pros.
Ever since receiving the GT Force Carbon Pro for review last winter, I've been methodically checking off 27.5/650b review parts one by one: forks, tires, and last but definitely not least, wheels.…
Watch riders push the limits at the Colorado Freeride Festival Finals with massive jumps, gnarly tricks, and next-level skills in this excellent compilation video.
Here's a one-sentence excerpt in Singletracks.com style:
**The new Yeti SB5c with Switch Infinity suspension climbs like an XC race bike and descends like it has way more than 127mm of travel.**
By now most mountain bikers have tried Strava, and they often either love it or hate it. I personally really like using Strava to track my rides, but there are a few…
The new Turbine 27.5 wheelset is an all-new direction for Race Face. This wheelset promises to be bomb proof, while not blowing up your bank account. Specs Unlike the latest trends with…
Staying connected through a number of platforms is common these days. We use Strava to squeeze out every last detail of our rides, post selfie pictures of our sweaty, smiling mugs during…
MRP's new Stage fork features innovative Ramp Control technology, EqualAir dual-chamber spring, and magnetic compression valving for $969 USD.
There are more mountain bike helmets on the market these days than women in Charlie Sheen's house. It's a daunting experience to shop in a store--and even worse online--with a seemingly endless…
Niner upgrades the flagship RIP 9 RDO with improved carbon compaction, carbon linkage pieces, and new budget-friendly build options starting at $4,199.
If you're a regular reader, you may remember that I had the chance to punish the Suntour Auron fork on the Mag 7 Ride in Moab last year. Well, Suntour sent me…
Photo: Peter Morning/MMSA A mountain biking person by the name of Cam Zink will attempt to break the world record dirt-to-dirt back flip August 21st at Mammoth Mountain…
Jenny Fay is a professional Australian cross country racer who has logged some impressive wins in recent years. Read on for a brief glimpse into the life of a pro XC racer:…
Your future's bright, and it's time to get some shades to sport on the trail. We've put together a list of excellent sunglasses that will not only protect your eyes, but will…
Building on the success of the Alpine XL shoe, Mavic wanted to push its shoe technology to the next level. With input from top riders like Jérôme Clementz and Fabien Barel, Mavic…
Kaenon's Trade sunglasses feature excellent coverage and superior optics in a murdered out, black matte finish as part of the company's new Black Label Collection. I've been testing the Trades on the…
Yeti has just released a brand-new trail bike: the SB5c. Sporting 27.5"/650b wheels, this is a full-carbon rig with 5" (127mm) of travel. I'm sure the question that's on everyone's mind is:…
I have long been a clipless pedals guy. In fact, I cannot remember the last time I rode with anything else--maybe 15 years ago when I used a Wal-Mart bike to commute…
I was lucky enough recently to get a whole slew of POC gear to review. Along with the POC Trabec Helmet and POC trail shorts, I also got a great POC women's…
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