Devinci expands the Django trail bike lineup with a 29er version featuring 120mm Split-Pivot suspension, modern geometry, and both carbon and aluminum options.
Intense's new Recluse trail bike features 140mm rear travel, updated I-Box pivot, Boost spacing, and a lightweight SL frame option.
Trek pledges over $1 million to NICA over five years, donating $1 per Bontrager mountain bike tire sold to support high school cycling programs.
Canfield Brothers updates their rowdy steel N9 hardtail with Boost spacing, longer reach, 27.5+ compatibility, and more room to party on the mountain.
Vail Resorts acquires Whistler-Blackcomb for $1.1 billion, adding the legendary bike park to its growing portfolio of mountain resorts.
Specialized's new Torch collection features a color-changing S-Works Epic frame that shifts from yellow to orange based on temperature.
The 2016 Mountain Bike Hall of Fame class includes five inductees honoring pioneers in media, racing, youth cycling, and the preservation of mountain bike history.
No matter what you call them, hazards intentionally placed on trails to injure mountain bikers are not OK.
An Australian mountain biker suffered severe burns when his iPhone exploded in his pocket after a minor crash at Manly Dam.
Terrene Tires is a new startup aiming to fill gaps in the mountain bike tire market with simplified "Light" and "Tough" construction options.
We analyzed hundreds of negative Yelp reviews to identify eight common ways bike shops fail customers, from poor communication to dismissing customer knowledge.
Salsa's new EXP Series bikepacking bags include frame bags, handlebar cradles, top tube bags, and seat bags designed for adventure riding.
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After months of rumors, PricePoint.com confirms closure, offering final deals up to 99% off—including $475 Easton wheels for just $60.
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Greg Heil embraces his inner luddite by building a singlespeed and rediscovering the spiritual simplicity of doing hard things on a bike.
Multi-day mountain bike adventures don't require expensive bikepacking gear—try sag wagons, hut rentals, shuttles, horse packers, or credit card camping instead.
Salsa unveils two new plus-size hardtails: the carbon Woodsmoke with multi-wheel compatibility and the budget-friendly aluminum Timberjack, both arriving fall 2016.
Olympic mountain bike tickets are now on sale in Rio, with standing room currently available for the women's cross country race at about $12 USD.
A trail runner films his Wilderness run on a GoPro selfie stick, proving mountain bikes aren't the real threat to backcountry values.
Trek's 2017 Slash goes 29er with 150mm travel, ditches Full Floater suspension, adds carbon chainstays, and includes in-frame water bottle storage.
Guerrilla Gravity's new Trail Pistol features 120mm travel, a flip chip for switching between 29" and 27.5+ wheels, and made-in-USA quality.
Greg Heil explains why high alpine singletrack above treeline offers the most rewarding mountain biking experience, from epic views to unmatched solitude.
Santa Cruz makes their updated 5010, Tallboy, and Bronson more accessible with new aluminum frame options starting at $2,599 for 2017.
Trek's 2017 Fuel EX and Remedy get longer, lower, slacker with more travel, plus a new Knock Block headset system for increased stiffness.
Niner's redesigned JET 9 and RIP 9 now accommodate both 29" and 27.5+ wheels, with boosted travel and Boost spacing throughout.
Greg Heil argues that mountain biking's use of podium girls and objectifying photography sends the wrong message and needs to stop.
Montana wildlife officials confirm mountain biker Brad Treat collided with a bear on a trail with limited visibility, causing a defensive attack.
UK-based Orange Mountain Bikes returns to North America through Aventuron, bringing 26 models and decades of downhill racing heritage to US and Canadian dealers.
A grizzly bear killed Montana mountain biker Brad Treat near Glacier National Park, the first fatal bear attack in Northwest Montana since 2001.
WTB's new Convict gravity tire features tall, meaty knobs for aggressive riding, available in 27.5"x2.5" with multiple compound and casing options.
Salsa Cycles will begin selling bikes at 11 REI locations, a move that's drawing mixed reactions from independent bike dealers nationwide.
Greg Heil argues that allowing mountain bikes in Wilderness areas would actually reduce trail congestion by spreading riders across more distant routes.
Mike Hall shattered the Tour Divide record by nearly 13 hours, completing the 2,745-mile route in under 14 days while riding disconnected from the world.
Murder charges filed in the 2009 disappearance of Mountain Bike Hall of Famer Mike Rust after his remains were discovered in Colorado's San Luis Valley.
Greg Heil explains Singletracks' zero-tolerance comment policy: disagree freely, but personal attacks, hate speech, and vulgar assaults result in immediate bans.
WTB launches the Ranger, their first 29+ tire, featuring a versatile tread pattern, TCS Tough casing, and availability in multiple 27.5+ configurations.
Greg Heil argues that flow trails are new additions to trail systems, not replacements, so complaints about losing technical singletrack are unfounded.
Honey Stinger has recalled specific lots of protein chews after consumer reports of nausea and vomiting, though no pathogens have been detected.
Greg Heil discovers that despite Mammoth Lakes' stellar reputation and gorgeous terrain, trail riders face disappointing bike access beyond the downhill park.
The Marin Hawk Hill offers budget-conscious riders a capable full-suspension trail bike with quality components and modern geometry for just $1,500.
Sacred Rides is launching a "GuideShare" platform that could let everyday mountain bikers earn money leading short tours in their local riding areas.
After 31 years of flaky riding partners, this mountain biker has found the most reliable companions: his dogs, who never bail on a ride.
WTB hosted wounded veterans for a mountain biking weekend with pro riders, skills coaching, and trail shuttles at a private California ranch.
After years of rumors, direct-to-consumer brand Canyon Bicycles will officially begin selling their high-quality, affordable mountain bikes in the United States in 2017.
Greg Heil argues that true flow trails must be downhill roller coasters, while "flowy" trails can exist anywhere, drawing on psychology to explain the difference.
Being slow on group rides is fine, but a crabby attitude ruins everyone's experience and drags the whole group into misery.
Mavic announces their first-ever carbon mountain bike rim, the XA Pro Carbon, available in 27.5 and 29-inch sizes this September for $1,850.
Rocky Mountain recalls up to 130,000 bikes for the same quick release safety issue that affected 1.5 million bikes last year.
Greg Heil argues that dropper posts are the #1 upgrade for making mountain biking more fun, improving cornering and descending performance dramatically.
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