Shimano's AM41 flat pedal shoes blend everyday comfort with trail performance, featuring a strategic Vibram sole and debris-resistant design for around $120.
After two flats, a jammed chain, a crash, and running out of water, this epic Colorado high-country ride still delivered unforgettable singletrack.
When Grand Junction hits triple digits, escape to higher elevations where cooler temps and epic Colorado singletrack await just a few hours away.
When the trail turns truly tough and technical, body protection is a must (unless you enjoy picking at scabs for weeks). But many traditional hard-shell pads are just so uncomfortable that it…
Beechworth's technical 10km XC loop features rocky granite trails, rock gardens, and flowing sections, making it an ideal quick morning ride near cafes and breweries.
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The Civilian Luddite is a burly, playful rigid single speed 29er that prioritizes fun over speed, offering impressive value at around $1,000.
Western Colorado offers diverse riding for every mood: technical challenges at Tabeguache, flowing Kokopelli classics, and scenic 18 Road loops worth repeating.
Looking for an affordable dual-crown freeride fork for your gravity rig? Look no further than the RockShoxDomain Dual Crown R. The single-crown Domain R is a long-time favorite fork of freeriders, but…
Buffalo Creek earns its #1 ranking with something for everyone, while technical Blackjack trail and fast-descending Lair O' the Bear impress visiting riders.
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Testing mountain bike gear on two months of Rocky Mountain singletrack: Jamis 650b, Yakima rack, Gravity Dropper post, Pearl Izumi apparel, and more get punished.
Keeping with the trend of wide bars and short stems for gravity-oriented bikes, Truvativ has two good offerings that are starting to show up on many builds. Wanting to complete my Santa…
Boulder offers world-class Valmont Bike Park, scenic open space trails, and IMBA headquarters, proving it's more MTB-friendly than its reputation suggests.
Mavic's updated Crossmax SX wheels feature an asymmetric rim design, improved hub engagement, and impressive durability at 1755 grams for $899.
We review the Race Face Turbine mountain bike riser handlebar and stem.
We're testing the Civilian Luddite, a rigid steel singlespeed 29er with a carbon fork and clean design for just over a grand.
The Ritchey WCS Lady saddle's thin profile raised concerns, but after testing on Fruita's rockiest trails, it proved surprisingly comfortable and 160 grams lighter.
Kansas delivers surprising singletrack: 22 miles of rocky, undulating trail at Wilson State Park's Switchgrass system proves the Sunflower State has mountain biking.
This is the third and final installment in our series on spring mountain bike maintenance. You can read Part 2: Drive Train, Frame, and Brake Maintenancehere. Headset Maintenance After a year of…
Downhill racer Marcelo Gutierrez bombs down over 1,000 steps and 6,000 vertical feet through the streets of Bogota, Colombia in under 5 minutes.
Which bike rack do you need? There are three basic types: trunk mount, hitch mount, and roof mount.
Mountain bike 100-milers are tougher than marathons, taking three times longer to complete—here's how to choose the right dirty century for you.
Osprey has taken everything they learned from the Raptor, Manta, and other packs they have produced and used those lessons to release two new ultra-refined pack series: the Syncro and Zealot. Having…
Planning an epic MTB road trip requires defining your purpose, prioritizing must-ride trails, and using Google Maps to strategically plot destinations and campgrounds.
This past Christmas Santa surprised me with a $50 gift certificate for HucknRoll.com. While my Maui Jim sunglasses and Home Depot clear lens safety glasses worked fine for day and night riding…
The RaceFace Turbine 2x10 crankset delivers crisp shifting and all-mountain durability at 822 grams, proving the resurrected brand is back in form.
Wanna look like a pro out on the trail? Here are 9 tips and tricks for getting dialed this spring. Tip #1:Line up the tire label with the valve - makes the…
There is nothing scarier than hearing about all the injuries that have been happening lately when people really send it. Having progressed through different styles of mountain biking and finding I love…
Escape the crowds of Fruita and Grand Junction with a long weekend exploring Phil's World in Cortez and Durango's Telegraph Trail system.
This is a continuation of our series on spring bike maintenance. Click here to read Part 1: Washing, Fork Maintenance, and More. Drivetrain Maintenance After cleaning your bike and maintaining your fork,…
Hydration packs must be catching on because just about every accessory company has added them to their product lines, and women's specific models are starting to become more common. Dakine is no…
Mountain bikers often take for granted the fact that we'll return safe and sane from our jaunts into the backcountryeven those that take us twenty miles or more from the nearest town…
I owned the first version of the Contour HD helmet cam., and if I was to use one word to compare the new Roam model to the original it would be: refined.…
Singletracks explores two mountain bike trails in Chattanooga, TN, a city that was recently named a top outdoor destination.
So you did the unthinkable and forgot to clean up your bike for the coming riding season. Now youre stuck, and the shops are all backed up for weeks. Well you could…
Coming to you from British Columbia, this video might capture the essence of downhill mountain biking better than any video I've ever seen! That, and the fact this guy is flippin' flyin'…
I was afraid these shoes arrived too late for a review; out here in Wisconsin we got a mercifully mild winter and there was a 2-week spell of 70s and 80s that…
Not everyone wants to race their mountain bike 100 miles. If you want to ride - and finish - a dirty century for fun, this is the plan for you.
It's spring here on the Western Slope of Colorado and that means bikers. Lots and lots and lots of bikers. Bikers are great! There are festivals and campgrounds filled with tents; the…
A few months ago I introduced you to the Red Metal 29 XL, the top-of-the-line 29er wheels offered by the Italian company Fulcrum. The wheels have been through plenty of local rides,…
The Tyke Toter attaches to your seatpost, letting toddlers ride up front where they can see the action and you can monitor them.
Easton recently released the Havoc 150 UST wheels and I had a chance to throw a pair on my new Santa Cruz V10C and give them a whirl. Just to be clear:…
Singletracks explains what a pump track is, and how to ride it.
This past weekend I completed my first dirty century mountain bike ride - the Cohutta 100 - near Ducktown, TN. It took me nearly 13 grueling hours to finish the 100-mile course…
The right tool for the job; horses for courses; a nail for every hammer. I don't even know what I'm talking about! The conclusion I want you all to take away from…
Danny Macaskill, the trials genius and Youtube legend with millions upon millions of views to his name, is at it again in "Industrial Revolutions." Sit back and enjoy if you can... or…
A broken chain is a surefire way to turn an epic ride into an epic hike. Fortunately, with the right tools, it is a quick and easy fix, getting you cranking again…
Man, this 'winter' has made it tough to plan for the right gear. I imagine most of you in the cooler climates have been on a good many rides with way too…
The Cane Creek Double Barrel shock features 4-way adjustment for long travel bikes.
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