We tested the first generation Santa Cruz Tallboy cross-country mountain bike at Bootleg Canyon.
Most riders are told that a powerful, efficient pedal stroke means that you need to spin circles or pull through the top of your pedal stroke. However, some recent studies are calling…
A few weeks back I had a chance to go on a road trip down to Seven Springs in Pennsylvania with my buddies. I was so stoked to pack up the gear…
Don't worry about derailleurs, we'll screw those up later. And reflectors? Really? One can acquire a mountain bike frame. In these dark times one can also acquire name-brand Japanese drivetrain parts on…
At Interbike next week Syd and I will be previewing the newest MTB gear for 2012 which means it's time to look back at the top gear of 2011. Our "Best of…
The Shore goggles from Ryders is designed by mountain bikers, for mountain biking. In order to provide a mountain bike-specific fit, Ryders has incorporated a high bridge over the nose so as…
There's a big race coming up. You've spent weeks, or even months, preparing yourself, riding as much as possible, watching what you eat, and even ditching friends and family so you could…
Ok Android users, this one is for you: the singletracks Android app was officially published yesterday afternoon! Download it for free to find nearby trails, read and post reviews, and read the…
Crested Butte is legendary as one of the birth places of mountain biking. While Marin, California may receive most of the fame (infamy?), Crested Butte was also one of the places that…
Oakley is a name that nearly all people know, and when you think about Oakley you automatically think high-end eyewear. Well Oakley also has a bunch of soft goods available, from pants…
Over the last couple of model years Giant has made an effort to create women's-specific versions of their more popular mountain bikes: the Trance X and Anthem X. Unfortunately, no one really…
I recently wrote that I'm in the middle of testing out Ibex's full suspension trail bike, the Asta Pro. When I was talking with Ibex about the possibility of doing a bike…
Time has come out with a new set of mountain bike pedals for 2011, the X-Roc S, with a stable platform for aggressive riders. The X-Roc is slightly smaller that the Z-Control…
When I first heard that the 2011 Singlespeed World Championships (SSWC) would be held in Ireland, I immediately marked down the date on my calendar hoping to make it to the race…
The Fool's Gold 50 and 100 mile mountain bike race is presented by 55Nine Performance and takes place in the mountains of North Georgia. It utilizes lots of forest service roads, some…
Just a quick note to everyone that we updated the singletracks iPhone app this week and the new version should be showing up in iTunes today. This is officially version 1.0 (the…
Not too long ago I reviewed the Mavic Razor MTB shoe which is perfect for those who are into XC riding and want a durable, race-ready shoe without spending a lot of…
I'm not sure if you know this, but Crested Butte is a long way from the Front Range of Colorado. It took us hours of driving (with a few stops thrown in)…
People frequently come to the Singletracks forums looking for guidance on mountain bike fork upgrades. Will it fit my bike? Tapered headset? How much travel? Disc or V-brake compatible? QR, 15mm, 20mm…
If you were to ask 100 mountain bikers which brand of eyewear they desire most, I'm pretty sure there's one brand that would stand out - Oakley.
Rocks! Tell me if this has ever happened to you during a group ride. You're cruising along and the guy in front of you yells out "low branch!" every time there's something…
The Stage 6 route circles North Table Mountain. Steamboat Springs is the only city fortunate enough to host both a race start and finish during the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge (USAPCC)…
This summer I was blessed enough to take a week-long vacation to Colorado with my wife and a couple of our friends. Over the next few weeks I will be writing about…
A review of the Hayes Prime hydraulic mountain bike disc brakes.
photo courtesy vail.com. The USA Pro Cycling Challenge (USAPCC) hits Vail for Stage 3 with an uphill individual time trial that should be super spectator friendly. Riders will climb almost 1,800 feet…
Way back in the dark cold wintery month of March I posted an "On Test" article about thehardware in the WTB LaserDisc Trail 29er wheelset. Several hundred miles of dirt have passed…
Installing and adjusting a front derailleur can be tricky. These tips should help.
After three seasons on my Giant Trance full suspension 26er, I was feeling the itch to try something new. Specifically, I was jonesing for a hardtail 29er with a 2x10 gearing setup.…
On Wednesday, August 24 the USA Pro Cycling Challenge (USAPCC) will run 131.1 miles from Gunnison to Aspen, taking riders to the highest point of the entire race - Cottonwood Pass at…
On Tuesday, August 23 the USA Pro Cycling Challenge (USAPCC) will kick off stage 1 where the racers will get their first real taste of the mountains.The folks in Salida are clearly…
Some of you may not be familiar with the name Nukeproof but the company has actually been around since 1992. Nukeproof started off in Grand Rapids, MI producing high quality carbon bar…
The USA Pro Cycling Challenge (USAPCC) is coming to Colorado in less than 2 weeks and I just got back from previewing the first few stages late last night. From what I…
Well how would you do it?
Converting any mountain bike to singlespeed is relatively simple and a basic conversion generally costs less than $50. Here's what you need to get rolling.
Next week I'm heading to Colorado to preview a couple stages of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge race happening August 22-28. Even though it's a road race this will definitely be an…
Did you ever have one of those times where you just couldn't bear to wait for something? For me, I had been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the WTB Silverado Syndicate saddle…
In this blog post I am going to provide you with a step-by-step guide to creating your own custom guidebook for use out on the mountain bike trail using Singletracks.com. Why create…
At Interbike last year I wrote about some new products from e*thirteen and finally, after a few good months of testing, I'm ready to share my review of the Downhill crank and…
After spending a month in Italy, we were anxious to get across the border and into a new country. We were also a little behind schedule to get to Le Tour de…
Monarch Crest, an IMBA epic ride,is definitely one of the top trails in Colorado. Factor in the ratio of downhill to climbing, and it's even sweeter. The only downside is that due…
The singletracks Name that MTB Trail contest starts today and the first two pics have already been posted. Head over to the contest page and submit your guesses now! Everyone who submits…
I love having the opportunity to check out cool and exciting new MTB products, especially those from smaller niche manufacturers. Elka suspension opened its doors in Quebec, Canada back in 2000, starting…
Singlespeed mountain biking isn't nearly as hard as you think. To prove it I put 5 non-SSers on mine and got their thoughts on the experience.
For a mountain biker, building a strong, high performance core for the demands of riding for hours on grueling trails requires a smart, multi-pronged attack. You want a core that is able to connect…
International travel is a highly unique experience, and the act reveals much about ourselves and the things we carry. Those who travel far and often are a ritualistic and superstitious bunch (or…
There have been some pretty great products coming out of Easton lately and after getting hands on with the Haven wheels (26 and 29er) we were interested to see how the other…
A great place to start and the more technical of the two trail loops in The Kettles. The midwest is flat. Maybe around here they should call it hillbiking, but that just…
I believe this is the first narrative book review we've posted on the singletracks blog and it's long overdue! I love reading adventure travel books but it seems like the genre is…
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