We review Shimano's budget-friendly downhill mountain bike component group.
When SRAM released its unique XX1 drivetrain last year, we all knew this day was coming: the new 1x11 drivetrain technology is trickling down to more affordable component groups. (For more information…
Check out the series pilot for more information about bike parks in general. I-5 Colonnade Bike Park, Seattle, Washington The I-5 Colonnade bike park in Seattle was the first of a new breed of…
Ragley is a small company out of the UK specializing in aggressive hardtails--something we need more of on this side of the pond. The company make bikes for applications ranging from trail…
Today's video is very different from the ones that we normally post. It lacks the extreme stoke that you'll normally find, but replaces it with an interesting and mostly unknown piece of…
I have been a dedicated mountain biker for over eight years now, and despite having used friends' repair stands and repair stands at shops, I have never shelled out the money to…
Protection, comfort, and good looks are all important when choosing a pair of goggles. The Giro Station goggles provide good-quality optics, protection, and a wide range of view. The Station fits a…
You might remember that back in 2002, Dave Watson tried to jump a mountain bike over the Tour de France peloton, but crashed and got arrested. According to reports, this year's successful…
Trail construction began on the Mesa Top trail about a year ago. Designated to be a connector to the Flowing Park Loop off of Land's End Road, the Mesa Top trail is a…
With all of the mountain bikes that show up on my front porch to get reviewed, measuring accurate real-world bike weights is crucial. The Feedback Sports Alpine Digital Scale is the perfect…
Check out the series pilot for more information about bike parks in general. Woodward Mountain Bike Skills Progression Park, Fresno, California This 10-acre progression park in Fresno helped pioneer bike park building…
Back in January Singletracks moved into a new office in downtown Decatur, GA, and we've been busy--working--ever since. Believe it or not, running a mountain biking website is a lot like any…
Krivan Peak, elevation 8,186ft, is a mountain in the High Tatras in Slovakia. A true icon for the local Slovakians, it is a classic hiking destination... but not many people would even…
There's no big story surrounding this video, no great adventure... it's just good 'ole fashioned downhill shredding at Angelfire Resort in New Mexico, set to a classic AC/DC tune. If that's your…
When I purchased my first iPhone back in December 2011, I knew I was going to be rough on it. I'd destroyed regular cell phones in the past, and generally my lifestyle…
I've been riding mountain bikes for many years and along the way have shed many tears... yeah, mountain biking is a dangerous sport. In an effort to balance protection, heat management, and…
Last week, I wrote about biking around a major resort in…
In June of 2012, my wife and I were about to embark on an almost two month-long journey across the United States to ride and document mountain bike trails in California. (To…
Check out the series pilot for more information about bike parks in general. Hinton Skills Park, Hinton, Alberta One of the first municipally owned bike parks, the Hinton Skills Park was donated…
I don't usually remember my dreams, but sometimes when I wake up in the middle of one, it'll stick in my brain. This happened to me the other night: I woke up…
When the Shimano XT wheelset that I currently have in for review showed up in the mail, it came with a pair of Michelin tubeless-ready Wild Race'r tires. I had assumed these…
Handlebar Steve is reporting from Crankworx Euro all week. Tune in here to get his daily updates on all of the action! Crankworx Euro was home to the Enduro World Series on…
An overview of the best mountain bike trails in Breckenride, Colorado
Handlebar Steve reports on the downhill action at Crankworx. Unfortunately, some of the qualifying runs were pushed back a day, but there was still some shred action taking place. Watch the video…
I am a simple person. By that I mean that I am often easily impressed. Dangle a set of car keys in my face--or anything shiny really--and I’m likely to laugh and…
Just a few weeks back, Norco was nice enough to send over a big bike box. Low and behold, inside that wondrous package of reinforced cardboard was a bike with one of…
Freeride mountain biking has exploded over the last 10-15 years. What started out as a few renegade downhillers dodging trees close to becoming (shock!) mainstream today. While in times past dirt jumping…
The Hydrapak Avila is the smallest, lightest hydration pack in Hydrapak's line that is intended for use on the bike. Specs Weighing in at just 7 ounces when empty, this pack is…
Rounding out my West Coast-style Dakine kit is the Concept glove. This minimalistic glove is by far the sleekest I have used to date. The glove features a lightweight, moisture-wicking, 4-way stretch, nylon mesh…
Harrisonburg, Virginia has won acclaim in recent years as a Bronze-level IMBA ride center, one of only 11 such ride centers world-wide. Located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Harrisonburg has a wealth…
In my quest to don a West Coast style this season, I tried out the 8 Track short from Dakine. The 8 Track short fits quite like the Dakine Chorus short I reviewed…
I wanted to try out a different style this season, so I went totally West Coast. And nothing says West Coast more than a chainsaw and flannel! Lucky for me, Dakine has…
Having recently discussed DiY car bike racks and DiY bike storage racks here on Singletracks, up next for DiY is a Presta-compatible inflator chuck for an air compressor. If you don't like…
Despite news of many major 24-hour races being canceled, not everyone agrees 24 hour racing is dead. If you listen to Tommy Bryant talk for a half an hour, you'll start believing that while…
We published the teaser for the "Follow My Dream" series a while back, and the video series is already in full swing! The first episode is from the Fort William World Cup,…
Inspired by my recent discussion with Kali Protectives about helmet safety, I decided to review the Kali Avatar 2 Carbon helmet. I always put my protective equipment first when mountain biking, and…
Thomson released several new handlebar models in 2012, including an aluminum downhill bar. While Thomson's new carbon bars are making some serious waves, they are not currently producing any carbon DH bars.…
I’m always on the lookout for new trails to ride and have employed many methods to find them. Having lived in one…
As I have said before, I am a sunglasses freak. First of all, I dislike squinting because my face gets tired if I do it too long, and nobody likes having a…
During my recent trip to Richmond, Virginia for the Dominion Riverrock Festival, I seized the opportunity to get out of the city on Sunday to explore…
Having you ever mountain biked down a volcano before? No? Well, then check out this video to see what riding down an old lava flow feels like:
Store all your bikes with this 6-bike storage rack.
Summertime mountain bikers require plenty of water for long, hot, dusty rides, and what better way to carry that water than with a sweet Osprey hydration backpack?
This may be the first, possibly the second, video that I've seen of a mountain bike base jump. While base jumping is a sport in its own right and has paired well with…
Dakine offers an extensive line of bags to fit every outdoor application. When it comes to carrying a lot of mountain biking gear, the Rider's Duffle 80L is about as big as…
Ahh, there's nothing like waking up at the trailhead in the morning! Camping at the mountain bike trail with friends is truly one of the greatest ways to spend a weekend, and…
I think we can all agree: we don't hear enough about the female participants of our sport. The truth is, there are plenty of women riders out there that could destroy the…
Lezyne floor pumps have long been a staple in bike shops around the world. I had been looking for a replacement for my broken department store pump for a while, so at…
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