After discovering carbon last cracks during testing, Pearl Izumi redesigned their X-Project shoes from scratch—and they're finally available for purchase.
Trek World Racing has been producing a video miniseries following their pro downhill team. Check out what Episode 3 has in store: Watch as all 4 Downhill riders tackle the brand new…
RaceFace debuts ultra-light Next SL carbon cranks at 510g, plus new Atlas pedals, 35mm direct mount stem, and tubeless-ready wheelsets at Interbike.
FixIt Sticks are modular, expandable bike tools that perform like a 3-way wrench but travel like a multi-tool, starting at $29.99.
Maxxis debuts the aggressive Shorty DH tire for loose conditions and the Ardent Race, a faster version of their popular trail tire.
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**Diamondback's 2014 lineup features upgraded Sortie models with improved suspension pivot points, increased tire clearance, and introduces two new full-suspension Mason 29ers.**
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Joe Breeze discusses the patented MLink suspension design on the new Breezer Repack 650b trail bike, plus our first ride impressions at Bootleg Canyon.
"Watching crashes is entertaining until you're the one eating dirt—check out this compilation of mountain bike carnage and close calls."
Kali debuts the DOT-approved Shiva DH helmet with Composite Fusion Three technology, featuring a carbon shell and innovative triangular EPS liner pattern.
ROTOR's elliptical Q-Rings match chainring resistance to your legs' natural power variations throughout the pedal stroke for smoother, more efficient pedaling.
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"Beyond the big booths and banners at Interbike, we found innovative products from smaller companies worth watching this year."
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GoPro isn't alone anymore: Sony, JVC, Garmin, and Rollei are bringing fresh features to the action cam market, from image stabilization to GPS integration.
Formula unveils the Thirty Five fork with adjustable 100-160mm travel, innovative pull-action R1 Racing brake, and cartridge-based C1 brake system at Interbike.
Mavic expands their "System Integration" approach to mountain biking, pairing purpose-built tires with wheels and partnering with Time on lightweight pedals.
Mountain bike pioneer Joe Breeze explains why he named his first full-suspension bike after the legendary Repack downhill race from the 1970s.
Yeti ditches 26-inch wheels on the 575, introduces the new SB75, and upgrades "alloy" frames with carbon rear triangles at no extra cost.
Dakine unveils bold new patterns and colorways for their apparel line, plus introduces a streamlined fanny pack and improved folding bike travel bag.
Shimano's new carbon XTR tubular rims weigh just 280 grams each, potentially bringing road racing's lightweight wheel technology to cross-country mountain biking.
Some of the best mountain bike trails I have ever ridden are locals' favorites and have never been written about in a magazine or on a website. Other trails have developed a…
POC is at it again with a visual feast of a booth featuring bold, broad-stroked colors. This year, not too much has come about on the trail and DH side of things…
Almost everyone has embraced 27.5-inch wheels, with some brands abandoning 26-inch altogether, while the naming debate and wheel-size-by-application sorting continues.
Bell showcased impressive new helmets at Outdoor Demo, featuring innovative over-brow ventilation technology and offerings from budget-friendly to premium full-face options.
E-mountain bikes were everywhere at Interbike, so before writing a hate piece, I tested the Kreidler Vitality Dice 29er with Bosch e-assist.
The folks at Leatt are relentless. If you're a rider who thinks about safety as much as going fast or making your ride as light as possible, read on. I got a chance…
The Haibike XDuroRX29 pedal-assist electric mountain bike offers seamless power delivery and surprisingly natural trail handling despite its 42-pound weight.
I've always been a fan of Litespeed bikes: lightweight, simple, and in many ways, just plain elegant. This week I got a chance to throw a leg over the Sewanee full suspension…
I dropped in on Stan's No Tubes at Interbike Wednesday and got a sneak peak at the latest from the company: carbon rims and a new fat bike wheel prototype. Many riders…
WTB attended Interbike's Outdoor Demo, and they had all of their new 2014 tires on display. It's not every day that I can say I'm excited about new tires, but after checking…
Since my recent relocation to Salida, Colorado, I decided that driving to Interbike this year would be just as easy as driving to the Front Range to hop a plane, get a…
I totally don't need a fat bike where I live but after riding the Surly Pug Ops today I need to find an excuse to get one. Not only are these bikes…
The Specialized Epic Expert World Cup is built with one purpose in mind: sending XC racers to the podium. This all-business attitude was clear from the moment I approached the Specialized demo…
The Jet 9 from Niner is a trail-ready 100mm full suspension 29er. Weighing in at one pound more than the carbon-framed Jet 9 RDO, the the aluminum-framed Jet 9 still tips the…
The Surly Instigator is Surly's first bike with a suspension fork. And no, as I already inquired, despite the fact that you see there's a Fox fork on this bike, it does…
My little brother Danny and I drove through Taylor Canyon, overflowing with excitement for our jam-packed two day trip of mountain bike shredding. We arrived at the Doctor's Park trailhead around 5pm,…
With a number of commercially-available tire sealant products on the market and a whole host of "home brew" solutions on the internet, it can be a daunting task to find what works…
It's mid-September, and the Singletracks.com crew is packing their bags and getting ready to head to Interbike! This year, Jeff, Syd, and myself will be in attendance, getting the scoop on the…
Excellent views and singletrack on the Mid-Mountain mountain bike trail in Park City, Utah.
Danny MacAskill has mad skills, there's no question about that. But how many people actually own trials bikes, and how many people are going to ride their mountain bike on a real, live…
Ant Farm trail at Glenwild. Instead of taking a road trip to a variety of western locales this year, we decided to drive straight to Park City, Utah…
A myriad of thoughts swirl through the mind before a race like the Vapor Trail 125. For me, being rather new to the mountain bike race scene, I see a lot of…
As we close out the 2013 mountain bike model year and prep for all the latest and greatest Interbike has to offer, it's time to round up Singletracks members' top picks for…
I am a self-identified "new trail junkie." There’s a reason I have the longest list of trails ridden here on Singletracks: I’m just a short attention span kind of guy. Given the…
As I biked in to work this morning, I started thinking back over the many days I spent biking this summer... not that summer is over yet, but fall is definitely making…
If anywhere in the world is THE mountain bike mecca, the one destination that every mountain biker must visit in his or her lifetime, that mecca is Whistler. Watch the video about here:…
ION isn't a very common name on the lips of mountain bikers. Rather, ION is a part of a much larger group of watersports gear companies that excel in producing high-quality wind…
Several years ago carbon fiber scared most mountain bikers, who tended to think carbon was just for road bikes and too light and fragile for beating on it in the woods. However,…
Since I'm always looking for ways to shave weight off my bike (I should be equally as vigilant with myself), I jump at any chance to loose 100+ grams with a simple…
Four years ago I rode the Flowing Park trail on the Grand Mesa. I swore I'd never ride it again. It was 14 miles long, took us four hours to complete, and…
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