The Dakine AMP 12L hydration pack's air mesh suspended back panel and secure fit make it comfortable enough to forget you're wearing it.
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.
Interstate 25 traces the eastern Rockies from New Mexico to Wyoming, offering desert, mountain, and prairie singletrack just minutes from the highway.
Basic tips for mountain bike braking, one-finger braking, and proper cornering technique.
The Second Annual Southeast Bike Expo returns this weekend to Georgia International Horse Park with demos from top brands and on-site camping available.
Durango delivers world-class singletrack from downtown, with trails ranging from fast, flowing descents at Overend Park to hidden gems at Log Chutes.
Shimano's new ZEE component group brings downhill performance to gravity riders on a budget, with quality parts at an affordable price point.
Prestacycle offers innovative workshop tools including the Prestaflator air compressor adapter, a compact ratchet set, and cleverly-designed tire levers that actually work.
Discover forgotten singletrack gold using old maps, aerial photos, local knowledge, and exploration to find excellent mountain bike trails that most riders have never heard of.
A few months back Twin Six was kind enough to send me some of their winter apparel for review. I've been using their summer gear for months now and love it--I even…
El Prieto delivers rare all-singletrack riding near Los Angeles, with swoopy descents through a shaded canyon offering refreshing relief from typical SoCal exposed trails.
After years of riding clipless, one mountain biker rediscovers flat pedals and finds that quality pedals and shoes make all the difference.
Road riding can boost your mountain biking fitness through cross-training that builds different muscles, improves endurance, and expands your cardiovascular threshold.
Need help finding the perfect mountain bike disc brakes? Here is everything we've reviewed and what kind of MTB they're best for.
After sampling trails across LA during a two-week visit, our editor finds SoCal mountain biking generally disappointing despite discovering a few worthwhile rides.
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Interstate 15 from Los Angeles to Canada serves up exceptional singletrack treasures, from Bootleg Canyon's downhill runs to Thunder Mountain's otherworldly hoodoos.
Foundry's understated carbon Broadaxe 29er hardtail proves to be a capable workhorse that climbs like a mountain goat and descends surprisingly well.
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"Mount Lowe Railway delivers an epic SoCal shuttle with varied singletrack, historic railroad relics, and multiple descent options—just watch out for poisonous Poodle Dog bushes."
The Hydrapak Tamarack hits the sweet spot with 7 liters of storage and a 100oz reservoir, balancing ample capacity with comfortable, conforming design.
If there's anything we here on Singletracks.com are passionate about, it's mountain bike trails. We ride trails, we map trails, we categorize trails, we talk about trails, we write about trails... yeah,…
Stan’s NoTubes has quickly become one of the most recognized names in the mountain bike world. Popularized first by their tubeless sealant and conversion kits, which allow nearly any wheel and tire…
Having ridden and reviewed Kore products in the past, I was stoked to test the OCD 7050 T6 triple butted aluminum riser bar and Repute stem. Specs This version of the OCD…
Mountain biking transcends mechanics when nature's majesty transforms trail time into spiritual experiences, captured here in haikus from Sedona to Fruita.
Riding my new Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon on stock tires left me with a desire for a tire with less rolling resistance and better cornering and climbing capabilities. When I had the…
Los Angeles mountain biking operates in legal limbo where conflicting maps, missing signage, and disappearing trails create a Wild West riding experience.
Pearly's Possum socks blend New Zealand brushtail possum fur with merino wool to create surprisingly warm, compressible cold-weather cycling socks worth their premium price.
The Drift HD Ghost helmet camera offers premium features like WiFi connectivity, adjustable field of view, and impressive 3-hour battery life for $399.
Butterknife is a shared-use trail that begins about 5.5 miles up Little Park Road near Grand Junction.
Everyone has their particular formula for hydration and energy replenishment on the trail. For me, my formula has evolved over time into the following: water in my pack, Heed electrolyte drink in a bottle,…
Interstate 70 spans Baltimore to the Southwest, offering mountain bikers easy access to diverse trails ranging from beginner-friendly loops to gravity parks and technical epics.
Having recently reviewed the RaceFace Atlas bar, stems, and grips, the second part of my Atlas review is all about the cranks. The Atlas cranks have long been a part of the…
Projekt Roam's latest video explores some of the Southwest's best lift-served bike parks in Arizona and New Mexico.
Finding the perfect, or even the best, mountain bike shoe is a real challenge--at least for me. When one has a hard-to-fit foot, high demands, and is a cheapskate to boot, it's…
New to the Ryders sunglasses line for 2013 is the Face. Specs Weighing in at 32 grams, the Face has a medium-large fit with a huge amount of lens coverage and anti-slip…
Imagine yourself pedaling over rock and tundra surrounded by a dense fog. Every breath is labored, and you feel lighter, as though your sense of gravity is fading. In the horizon lies…
I'm not the kind of mountain biker who wears protective pads but recently I started thinking about it. After noticing some of the older, wiser guys I ride with wearing protective gear,…
On my recent fall trip to North Carolina, my main goal was to ride Bent Creek Experimental Forest... but there was no way I was going to visit the Pisgah area without…
There are a dizzying number of choices in the hydration pack market these days, and most of them are pretty darn good, but with the Drafter, Dakine has gone all out to…
Ever wonder where downhill racing's "Royal Family" trains when they're not dominating World Cup podiums? Their backyard playground will amaze you.
If you've never heard of Foundry Cycles before, don't be ashamed: they're one of the newest bike companies around. But if you have heard of them, I wouldn't be surprised! Officially launched…
Like any recreational activity we pursue, we mountain bike because it's fun. Sure, mountain biking is great exercise, but so is running, something a lot of hard core cyclists really don't care…
Not too long ago some internal problems at RaceFace nearly caused them to go broke. Well, with new managers at the controls and an ever-loyal following, RaceFace is running strong yet again.…
There’s nothing like dropping your knobbies onto a new trail, and travel offers great opportunities to do so. Whenever I hit the road, I try to finagle a way to bring my…
The Pearl Izumi X Project started off with a simple-enough premise: create a mountain bike shoe that hikes and runs as well as it pedals. But before firing up the computer or…
After riding the top 10 mountain bike trails in the world as ranked by users on Singletracks.com, I thought I'd take some time to review my initial impressions of those trails and…
2012 has been an awesome year here on the Singletracks.com blog, even if I do say so myself! We have published hundreds of original destination features, gear reviews, how-tos, race reports, news…
L.H. Thomson has two sides of their business: contract manufacturing, mostly for the aerospace industry, and producing their own line of cycling components. In the cycling world they are well known for…
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