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From Cohutta 100 training to 650b evolution and epic Colorado bikepacking, we recap 2012's best posts including controversial trail debates and gear reviews.
Thomson's new titanium handlebars offer rigid-bike riders a perfect balance of compliance and control, with premium durability that justifies the $250 price tag.
Smith Pivlock V2 sunglasses offer excellent wrap-around coverage, top-notch optics, and easy lens swapping in a performance-focused package built for serious mountain bikers.
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After riding all ten top-rated trails on Singletracks, the author reflects on which ones truly deserve their rankings and which are overrated.
Funkier's microfleece-lined cycling tights kept our tester warm during a 15°F night ride, offering excellent chamois padding and temperature regulation for winter adventures.
Giro's LA DND gloves, Classic Racer socks, and Manta shoes proved so comfortable during a Thanksgiving ride that I forgot they were new.
Soquel Demonstration Forest offers the Bay Area's only legal downhill/freeride trails, with old-school features, natural jumps, and tacky black dirt descents.
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A budget-friendly aluminum hardtail built with leftover parts and review components, this geared 29er handles mountain trips and long rides with surprising capability.
Heading to Interbike was much more pleasant for me this year, partly due to a set of bags that arrived just in time for my trip. I knew I had to pack…
From pre-dawn weekend rides to muddy trails and snowy singletracks, one rider shares his deeply personal reasons for mountain biking year-round.
It's that time of year again: the nights are getting longer and the sun is setting sooner. A few of the bloggers here on Singletracks have already written about the fun that…
In my quest to tackle all of our local trails, I convinced the BF to ride The Ribbon trail with me this past weekend. This trail is one of the few in…
Dakine's Chorus Short and Reflex Jersey combo offers durable, breathable, loose-fitting trail gear that performs well and won't break the bank.
Greg's custom-built Vassago Jabberwocky single speed 29er with track ends, rigid carbon fork, and carefully selected components weighs just 23.4 pounds.
Create shareable profiles for each of your bikes with photos, component specs, weights, and notes—perfect for tracking parts and seeking upgrade advice.
Learn how to export your Strava ride data as GPX files and upload them to Singletracks to earn a free Pro Membership.
The Kenda Happy Medium tire balances fast-rolling center knobs with burly cornering lugs, offering an intriguing compromise between speed and traction.
Ecyclingstore offers quality mountain bike jerseys and shorts at budget-friendly prices, with the standout Outlaw Bullet shorts delivering exceptional ventilation and durability.
Learn to read the trail ahead instead of fixating on obstacles directly in front of you for smoother, faster riding with less energy.
The updated Airborne Goblin 29er v2.0 delivers stable, confident handling on technical terrain with premium components at an unbeatable $1,200 price point.
Trek president John Burke shares emotional memories of his father Richard in this memoir about family, business lessons, and the legacy of Trek's co-founder.
A while back I managed to get myself a beautiful new Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon. This time 'round I opted to pick up a whole bike and bypass the build-up headache. I…
Rider: Jeff Barber. Photo: Michael Paul In my last blog post, I shared sweet seven climbs. But mountain biking isn’t all about cardio-punishment and “character building.”…
In case you missed it, be sure to read Jeff's longer (but still short) review of this bike here. At Outerbike I got my chance to throw a leg over the Turner…
In addition to being a photographer, my buddy Michael is also a heck of a rider. Due to our size difference, he was able to ride some stuff at Outerbike that I…
I'm just going to say it: I love the Moxie Cycledelic jersey. I love how pretty it is, I love the smooth lines, and I love the fit. This jersey kept me…
Liberty University's 50+ mile trail system features steep technical descents, wooden features, and a full-time trail boss constantly building new lines.
As long-time readers may recall, I was a member of the Airborne Flight Crew in 2010 and 2011. As a member of the Crew, we got free bikes from Airborne to ride…
I specifically waited to write my final review of the $750 Easton EA70 XCT wheels after my annual Kenosha Pass to Georgia Pass ride. On this…
Sam travels to Japan searching for the roots of a freeride movement and discovering a universal love of mountain biking that transcends borders.
With many people getting into the long travel MTB market and really pushing themselves and their equipment to the limit, accidents are more and more likely to occur. Further, a head strike…
Let me start by mentioning that these wheels retail for $2,600. Two thousand, six hundred American dollars. For wheels. With that out of the way, Enve makes their wheels out of carbon fiber using a highly specialized,…
I got in a quick ride on a Yeti SB95 at Outerbike last month and had a great time. In case you missed it, mtbgreg1 rode this bike at Interbike and jeff…
Bent Creek, located outside of Asheville, NC, offers mountain bikers plenty of trails to explore.
Did you ever wonder how some of the mountain bike photos you see here on Singletracks and in magazines were taken? Well today is your lucky day, as I'm going to spend…
With daylight savings dropping recently, it's time to start thinking about a quality bike light for night riding. Just a couple of years ago a decent mountain biking light would have run you…
Few riders, even dedicated ones, plan rides with the climb in mind. The climb is a means to the end—the downhill! Fighting gravity is a necessary evil to be endured as the…
As an employee of Singletracks.com, there is no such thing as just "going for a mountain bike ride" anymore. I'm not complaining--working for Singletracks is pretty much the coolest job on the…
An ambitious new mountain bike trail system, Coldwater Mountain, recently opened in an unassuming location: Anniston, Alabama.
The clean lines. The beautiful features. The finest components in the land. The very sight of her fills a man with desire, and what could be better, I ask you, than throwing…
Fat bike fever seems to be sweeping across the country like crazy. I wanted to see what all the fuss is about, so my first demo of Outerbike was from Fatback Bikes,…
Michael demo'ed the Felt Edict Nine 1 before I did and he wouldn't quit bugging me about it until I rode it too. Oh man, what an awesome bike! For both of us the…
Sometimes I wish I'd started mountain biking technical terrain in my 20s, or even my teens. If I had, by now the obstacles that scare me would seem easy. Most of my…
I really wanted to ride one of the Jamis full suspension 650b bikes, but the one they brought in my size was always out. So instead I threw a leg over the…
Having developed a solid relationship with the great folks at Answer over the last several years, whenever new products are sent to market they give us a call and let us put…
Late last month I got a chance to attend the Pearl Izumi X-Project media camp in Laguna Beach, CA, home to Brian Lopes, CrankBrothers, and the mountain bike trails at Aliso and…
One of the cool things about events like Outerbike is being able to try something you normally wouldn't. For me that meant taking a spin on a carbon hardtail race bike that…
Full disclosure: I am a huge Giant fanboi, and as such, this was the one bike I had to get a ride on while I was at Outerbike. The Good The Trance…
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