Pearl Izumi's X-Project media camp at Aliso and Wood Parks delivered 35 miles of dusty SoCal singletrack with MTB Hall-of-Famer Brian Lopes.
The $5,000+ Devinci Wooky Carbon SL 29er hardtail delivers Porsche-level performance with race-ready geometry that destroys XC courses with confidence and speed.
Giant's Trance X 29er climbs efficiently and handles confidently, but persistent pedal strikes on technical terrain may frustrate riders in rocky conditions.
Some people denounce the smartphone as a technological leash forever tying those who own them to the world of digital screens and the internet. I, on the other hand, choose to think…
Year three of Outerbike brought dozens of bike vendors and mountain bikers from across the country to demo the latest gear in Moab's desert playground.
The Kenda Slant Six blends Small Block Eight speed with Nevegal versatility, excelling on hardpack but lacking cornering bite in aggressive terrain.
The Pearl Izumi Octane SL II is a featherweight race shoe built for speed and power transfer, not all-day comfort or epic adventures.
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Part 2 of our beginner-friendly Western trails series proves easy doesn't mean boring—from Vegas to Wyoming, these trails deliver fun for everyone.
This is my last post for Interbike 2012! Interbike is so vast, that at some point it eventually becomes a veritable sea of shiny gear and gadgets. While we could literally go…
After reviewing the Funkier Hawk 3/4 pants last spring, I was pumped to get a pair of the new Eagle shorts for testing. While 3/4 pants are neat, I'm more of a…
“Strength in Numbers,” the new movie from Anthill Films, has been making quite a stir with its gorgeous cinematography, talented riding, and the story that it tells. Check it out for yourself…
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Night riding reveals a whole different world on familiar trails, from amorous couples and sleeping homeless to guard dogs protecting goats eating kudzu.
A trail reviewer's journey from snob to advocate: discovering that beginner-friendly trails can offer amazing scenery and fun for riders of all abilities.
The Selle Italia Max SLR Gel Flow saddle features a massive cutout and is a good choice for mountain bikers.
Here is a little secret: Denver is not in the mountains. In fact, it's pretty much in a sinkhole out on the prairie. As such, in-town singletrack doesn't exist other than some…
Ive been wearing Five Ten (AKA 510) mountain bike shoes on my trail and DH bikes for five years now and in that time Ive become very familiar with how well they…
Wildskins sent me two pairs of arm warmers--the Fun Geo Metric and the Starry Night--just in time for our trip to Tahoe this summer. I knew at some point on that trip…
Irish downhill racer Colin shares his proven training tips to help you build strength, endurance, and skills for faster, more confident riding.
photo: oakridge.kval.com A TV newswoman in Eugene, OR does a monthly piece in which she engages in and documents her experiences in a variety of extreme, or somewhat extreme, sports new to her…
By the time you read this, the new 2012 Avid X0 Trail brakes should be hitting your local bike shop. I've had the chance to test these shiny new brakes for a…
It has literally traveled to the other side of the country and back on my truck with very little complaint!
Our summer road trip was based around just two things: camping and biking. But we were not going to just find some random trails along the way--we had definite trails in our…
The 40-mile Black Bear Rampage might be my favorite endurance race in the southeast. It just seems to strike the perfect balance--this race is the most fun for the least amount of…
“Strength in Numbers,” the new movie from Anthill Films, has been making quite a stir with its gorgeous cinematography, talented riding, and the story that it tells. Check it out for yourself…
This is a continuation of Neil’s Colorado Trail bikepacking trip report. Get caught up by reading about Days 4-6 here. Day 7 This was by far the coldest morning and neither of…
This is a continuation of Neil’s Colorado Trail bikepacking trip report. Get caught up by reading about Days 1-3 here. Day 4 There were a million people jamming the Mt. Elbert trailhead…
What is the pinnacle of freeride, big mountain, and slopestyle mountain biking all jam-packed into one competition? The Red Bull Rampage, of course! Freeride mountain biking crowned a new king as Canadian…
This is a continuation of Neil's Colorado Trail bikepacking trip report. Get caught up with part I here. Day 1 We got an early start at 6am, just as we would the…
image: Colorado Trail Foundation. The Colorado Trail, stretching from Denver to Durango, equates to roughly 500 miles with 300 miles of singletrack, gaining 70,000 vertical feet, and reaching up to 13,000 feet…
The POC Trabec Race MIPS is a solid lid designed with safety in mind to protect your belfry on the trail. First, you're probably wondering what MIPS is. MIPS stands for Multidirectional…
Really, I want to know who comes up with these ideas. The conversation must have gone something like this: "We want to make an awesome dirt jumping/freeride mountain biking movie, but piles…
There were plenty of cool helmets and other gear to see on the Interbike showroom floor. Swinging by t.h.e., Bell, Five Ten, Dakine, Osprey, and a few others, I had a chance…
As if a trip to Las Vegas doesn't provide enough sensory overload, strolling the aisles of Interbike brings the added experience of testosterone overload. Just picture this--a sea of guys with facial…
At the beginning of summer, I finally upgraded my bike to a Stumpjumper FSR Comp 29. There are a lot of little differences between it and my old bike, such as the…
One thing I can never stress enough is personal protection on the trail, and Leatt has it going on this year. The really big news with Leatt is the price drop on…
This year, Giro has decided to up their game yet again. In fact, they had so much going on in their massive Interbike booth that it made my head spin! So, to…
The Georgia State Single Speed Championships – the state championships of single speed mountain bicycle racing in the state of Georgia, for mountain bikes with only one speed. Single speed races are very…
Singletracks covers the latest bikes at Outerbike in Moab, Utah.
My S.O. kept telling me during our entire road trip, "You're going to love the Wasatch Crest Trail!" He swore it would be the best ride I did on the trip.…
Each year we go to Interbike for just one reason: to see the latest and greatest mountain bike gear. Admittedly the whole thing can be overwhelming and it's even tough to keep…
Click here to read "The 650b (R)evolution, Part 2: The 650b Godfather, (R)evolution, and 650b Sales." While it seems that some companies have jumped into the 650b movement headfirst, other companies are…
The downhill trails at Snow Summit Mountain Resort in Big Bear, California are steep, rocky, and very loose... and just when you think the trails can't get any harder, there's a booter…
For 2013 POC is adding a few more items to their growing line of protective gear. Hailing from Sweden, POC spends a considerable amount of time developing and improving safety gear for…
Easton is a brand name that everyone knows, even if they're not into cycling. This year, Easton is releasing some really interesting products, as well as cleaning up the rest of their…
In the early days of 29ers one of the big tradeoffs with bigger wheels was increased weight, particularly the added rolling weight in tires and rims. With few component choices available, early…
These days we're living in a digital world and like it or not, digital technology is creeping onto the mountain bike trail. Here are a few interesting electronic gadgets from Interbike: JVC…
This has to be my favorite post from Interbike each year because I get to highlight some of the strangest, most interesting products seen at the show. To be honest we didn't…
Dustin is set to review some of the new handlebars from Thomson this fall but I thought I'd give a preview based on what we saw at Interbike last week. Most folks…
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