It has literally traveled to the other side of the country and back on my truck with very little complaint!
A summer road trip hitting classic California trails: Downieville's rocky descents battling swarms of flies, then Tahoe's stunning Flume and Rim trails.
The 40-mile Black Bear Rampage strikes the perfect balance: challenging enough to test you on fast, flowy Tennessee trails without pure survival-mode suffering.
Anthill Films' "Strength in Numbers" delivers stunning cinematography and world-class riding—watch the free Whistler segment to experience the hype firsthand.
Neil and Mike conquer the final 500-mile stretch of the Colorado Trail, battling freezing temperatures, mysterious stalkers, and sketchy ridgelines before triumphantly reaching Durango.
Day 4-6 brought epic descents to Twin Lakes, trail magic snacks, wilderness detours, storm shelters, and the brutal Sergeants Mesa rock garden.
Kurt Sorge claims victory at Red Bull Rampage with Antoine Bizet and Logan Binggeli rounding out the podium in Utah's ultimate freeride spectacle.
Neil's Colorado Trail bikepacking adventure continues with harrowing alpine storms, sketchy highway detours, soaked gear, and mechanical issues on the journey to Leadville.
Two friends embark on a self-supported thru-bike of the 500-mile Colorado Trail, facing bears, high elevation, and the ultimate bikepacking challenge.
The POC Trabec Race MIPS helmet prioritizes safety with innovative impact protection technology, excellent fit, and full coverage, making it a standout choice for trail riders.
Red Bull's Nine Knights brings massive castle-themed slopestyle jumps to the French Alps with helicopter filming and slow-motion freeride action that redefines dirt jumping.
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Interbike 2013 gear preview: t.h.e.'s DOT-certified Thirty3 helmet, Bell's camera-ready Full-9, Five Ten's sticky VXI shoes, and updates from Dakine and Osprey.
Women's mountain bike products are moving beyond pink, with standout bikes from Specialized and Pivot plus stylish gear from Dakine, Zoic, and Gore.
A lost $75 Fox 15QR thru-axle and month-long wait for replacement teaches one rider a painful lesson about modern bike components.
Leatt drops prices on neck braces while adding improvements to the DBX Pro and introducing the new split-design DBX Comp 4 for gravity riders.
Giro introduces the women's-specific Feather helmet, new vibrant colorways, and flat-pedal shoes developed with input from downhill racer Aaron Gwin.
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**The Georgia State Single Speed Championships delivered hard racing, bacon breakfasts, and a fat bike flying through sandy beaches at Paynes Creek.**
Singletracks covers the latest bikes at Outerbike in Moab, Utah.
Utah's legendary Wasatch Crest Trail delivers 20 miles of mostly downhill singletrack with technical features, stunning fall colors, creek crossings, and unforgettable alpine views.
Can't keep up with our 25+ Interbike articles? Check out this photo gallery of the coolest mountain bikes from the show.
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Rocky Mountain, Scott, Norco, and Intense showcase their 650b trail and all-mountain offerings at Interbike 2012, with impressive spec lists and geometry adjustments.
Big Bear local Scott Durkin teams up with filmmaker Tony L'Ambrose to create a professional-quality video showcasing Snow Summit's gnarly downhill trails.
Swedish safety gear maker POC expands their 2013 mountain bike protection line with new VPD knee guards, touch-screen compatible gloves, and hydration packs.
Easton unveils lighter carbon wheelsets and popular 35mm Havoc cockpit components, plus refreshed graphics across their mountain bike component line for 2013.
Early 29ers were heavy, but today's lightweight carbon builds from Niner, Pivot, and Breezer prove big wheels no longer mean big weight.
From Wi-Fi helmet cams to electronic suspension control, digital technology is making its way onto mountain bike trails in exciting new ways.
Sweat-cooling insoles, long-travel fat bikes, anti-lock V-brakes, and art deco helmets—here are the weirdest products we spotted at Interbike this year.
Thomson expands beyond seatposts and stems with new carbon and titanium handlebars plus a premium Elite Dropper, prioritizing quality over affordability.
Shimano debuts Zee, an affordable gravity drivetrain that delivers Saint-level performance without the premium price tag, plus new hydration packs and footwear.
Pearl Izumi's X Project MTB shoe balances stiff power transfer with walk-friendly flexibility, weighing just 320g while keeping pros like Brian Lopes competitive.
Tom Ritchey built one of the first mountain bikes with 650b wheels in 1977, but the Soviet Union's tire purchases allegedly derailed the format for decades.
Niterider's 2013 lighting lineup includes the blazing 3600-lumen Pro model, USB-rechargeable Lumina series, and innovative tail lights for night riding.
Funkier, Israel's #1 cycling apparel brand, impresses at Interbike with lightweight MTB shorts and innovative features like water-resistant jersey pockets and expandable rain shells.
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The 650b/27.5" wheel size dominated Interbike 2012, with brands like Jamis and KHS leading the charge with updated hardtails, full-suspension rigs, and even a prototype DH bike.
The Intense Spider 29comp is a new full-carbon trail bike with 5 inches of travel that climbs efficiently and absolutely rips on descents.
NukeProof pushes into North America with gravity-focused bikes including the 130mm Mega TR and new 210mm Pulse downhill rig built from team input.
Chris Akrigg returns from injury with "Through the Mill," showcasing his signature style of pushing boundaries and redefining what's possible on a mountain bike.
The Turner Burner 650b impressed with its DW Link suspension and balanced trail performance, making wheel size fade into the background.
The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert EVO 29 is a lightweight, nimble long-travel trail bike that climbs almost as well as it descends.
The Surly Krampus 29+ isn't a fat bike or race machine—it's a grin-inducing funland ride with 3-inch tires delivering unbeatable traction.
Diamondback's Knucklebox suspension shines on the trail-oriented Sortie 29er, while the Mission excels at aggressive all-mountain descending over cross-country climbing efficiency.
The KHS SixFifty 608 is a stunning carbon hardtail, but after testing 650b against 29ers, the bigger wheels still reign supreme for XC riding.
The Spot Honey Badger is a steel-framed 29er hardtail featuring improved compliance, aggressive geometry, and Gates Carbon Drive belt-drive option.
We test ride the all-wheel-drive Tretta 29er at Interbike and discover surprising momentum conservation along with the expected climbing traction benefits.
The Yeti SB-95 impressed me most at Outdoor Demo, excelling at both climbing and descending on Bootleg Canyon's technical terrain.
SRAM's new XX1 11-speed drivetrain eliminates chain retention devices with clutch technology and offers a massive 10-42 gear range for 1x setups.
A type-A mountain biker meticulously packs camping gear, bike equipment, and photography tools for an epic motorcycle journey from Wisconsin to Oregon.
Singletracks heads to Interbike 2012 in Las Vegas to bring you live coverage of the latest mountain bike gear and 2013 product launches.
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