Easton's new Havoc 35 carbon bar uses a larger 35mm clamp diameter to achieve an ultra-light 220g weight at 800mm width with exceptional stiffness.
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Day 5 brought mechanical failures, missing trail runners, roadrunners, and getting lost in the desert—typical spring break mountain biking in Tucson.
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Aaron Gwin dominated Sea Otter DH on a 29er while Jill Kintner doubled up with wins, and the expo buzzed with new gear and mimosas.
Mountain biking's inherent paradox: we obsess over expensive machines, then systematically destroy them through the very activity they were designed for.
Last year, Crested Butte Mountain Resort opened up the brand-new Frequency trail in the Evolution Bike Park. I had the chance to ride and write about CBMR's downhill trails back in 2011,…
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**Sea Otter Classic is underway in Monterey with world-class racing, 400+ exhibitors, demo bikes, and Fort Ord's 86 miles of trails nearby.**
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Greg scores his Cohutta 100 race bike: the Trek Superfly 100 AL Pro 29er with Fox CTD suspension, Shimano XT components, and 100mm travel.
Tucson's beginner-friendly Sweetwater Preserve and Fantasy Island trails offer swoopy, flow-rich riding through dense saguaro forests without intimidating technical challenges.
The Shimano S70X-PH sunglasses feature photochromic lenses, adjustable temples, and beta-titanium construction for $150 MSRP.
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Every marquee mountain bike destination has a lesser-known "B" ride that's just as rewarding without the crowds or big name recognition.
With 125+ years of bike-building heritage, Raleigh's XXIX+G blends old-school steel frame charm with modern components like Fox CTD suspension and through-axle.
Trail Ninja Dan Milner discovers pump track mojo for the first time in downhill legend Mark Weir's backyard and learns essential technique.
Phoenix's South Mountain serves up brutal climbs and technical descents on Mormon and National trails before a dislocated finger mars an otherwise epic ride.
Nola took this photo a few weeks ago when she was out at 18 Road in Fruita for the dedication ceremony of our newest trail, "MoJoe."
Walz cycling caps offer low-profile style, sun protection, and sweat management both on and off the bike, starting at just $19.99.
Fat bikes are the latest craze in mountain biking, but are they a fad or legitimate innovation that extends the sport's boundaries?
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Day two brought flowy XC singletrack at McDowell Mountain and stunning desert scenery at Gold Canyon, plus multiple flats and one epic navigation fail.
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**With less than three weeks until the Cohutta 100, a brutal 67-mile training ride reveals just how demanding this mountain bike endurance challenge will be.**
The Mavic Crossmax SLR 29 wheels punch above their 1620-gram weight class, delivering race-ready stiffness and durability for everyday trail riding.
Father and son embark on an epic 10-day, 20-trail road trip from Colorado to Arizona, hitting remote New Mexico singletrack first.
The Hitcase Pro transforms your iPhone into a waterproof, mountable action camera with wide-angle lens, offering more features than dedicated helmet cams.
Lake Tahoe offers over 80 miles of flowy, high-alpine singletrack on the Tahoe Rim Trail, plus legendary riding on the scenic Flume Trail.
Strava's new BOM (Bling of the Mountain) awards points for expensive components like Chris King headsets, white paint jobs, and exotic frame materials.
POC's Crane helmet bridges the gap between DJ and trail lids with dual-density foam construction, while the Cornea Flow goggles deliver fog-free vision and premium comfort.
Dragon's Back near Roanoke offers true backcountry adventure with grueling climbs, rocky ridgeline technical challenges, and a blazing-fast descent that rewards experienced riders.
One of the main things that stokes the fires of my mountain biking passion is travel. While mountain biking is exponentially more interesting than road riding, if I had to ride the…
Gooseberry Mesa offers miles of slickrock singletrack with epic Zion views, plus dispersed camping and nearly year-round riding near St. George, Utah.
Singletracks launches TrailAPI, a free data service giving developers access to 16,000+ trails, campgrounds, and ski resorts across North America.
Sombrio Cartel's women's mountain bike apparel looked too cool to be functional, but their baggies, jerseys, and jackets proved both stylish and performance-ready.
Weather, Injuries and related problems lead to the delay of a video of Dustin for the past year. This year Dustin and I set a mission to created a 2 part web…
The last pair of shoes I got in for review was intended primarily for cross country racers, and not for all-day epics and adventurous rides that might require hike-a-bike. When the opportunity…
In my last article, I described the Maryland half of DC’s Dirty Dozen, 12 great trails close to the Capitol Beltway. This time we're crossing the Potomac to the south and east…
When people speak of Fruita, to me they're talking about a larger area that actually encompasses 5 distinct bike areas and three towns with great apres-bike food and brews.
For an experienced mountain biker who has been riding for decades, this might seem like a no-brainer. But to a relatively new user of knee warmers, figuring out how the heck to…
It's here! Bike season is finally here! Last night's first ride of the season (for me) at Lunch Loop was the perfect time to finally get a good trail test of my…
Chattanooga, TN has been busy transforming itself into a gateway city for outdoor recreation, adding miles of sweet singletrack at all points on the compass. The city is now a bonafide long-weekend…
While there are hundreds of miles of bike-legal singletrack in the Roanoke region (not to mention all the gravel roads and doubletrack), Carvin's Cove is the undisputed hotspot. With the main trailhead…
If you've been following the news out of SXSW this year you know the big story is the rise of 3D printers and scanners, bringing small-scale manufacturing to the desktop for the…
It's cold here in Grand Junction. Below freezing, heck, below zero temps have plagued us for weeks on end. Snow that fell in December was still on the ground in late January. …
The final stop on our almost two-month western mountain biking tour was Flagstaff, Arizona. On the way from Big Bear, California to Flagstaff, we made sure to detour up to Grand Canyon…
To replace your disc brake pads you'll need a pair of needle-nose pliers, a clean dry cloth, some rubbing alcohol, and a flat-sided tool like a 10mm wrench. For this demonstration I'm using…
When I received notice of being transferred to Washington, D.C., I thought my life was over. Well, at least my mountain biking life was over, and what is life without great singletrack?…
As many of you are aware, I am currently training for the Cohutta 100. I have wanted to dabble in ultra endurance mountain biking for a few years now, and this spring I…
The main goal of my California trip this past summer was to find legal trails that weren't in the Singletracks trails database, ride them, map them, shoot photos, and upload all that…
One major downside to living on the 45th parallel is that it gets really cold during the winter. Every time I talk with Jeff he reminds me that he rides around in…
Who actually says “hydration pack?” Some brands are so ingrained in the public image their name becomes synonymous with an entire product category. Nobody goes to the grocery store to pick up…
Twenty-one year old Ian Morrison is a true Whistler legend, and a nine year old Finn Finestone is well on his way. Despite their age difference, watch them tear apart the Whistler…
(Almost) everything you need to know about mountain bike wheels to choose the best set.
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