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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A first-timer joins the Singletrack Sisters for an evening ride at Fruita's 18 Road, discovering the benefits of riding with an all-abilities women's group.
If you've spent any time here on Singletracks or at the LBS, you've likely heard people talking about the "geometry" of their bike. You'll have heard terms like slack, steep, aggressive and…
Singletracks reveals its product review process: no paid reviews, editorial independence from advertisers, and transparency about keeping gear samples.
A cyclocross bike with fat 29er tires and tubeless setup creates the ultimate do-everything drop-bar machine for road, gravel, and singletrack adventures.
The Vee Rubber Mission is a fast-rolling, budget-friendly tire that excels in dry conditions but struggles in mud and loose terrain.
Professional mountain bike coaching breaks down complex skills into manageable steps, revealing that even experienced riders have room for improvement.
SORBA Woodstock's Pedalpalooza festival at Blankets Creek features group rides, skills clinics, demos, and a Super D race on May 5th.
Tips for fixing a flat mountain bike tire on the trail.
A review of the Loaded Precision AmXc grips and flat pedals.
A Very Large Bike Company employee secretly tests Schwalbe Racing Ralph Evo 29er tires and discovers grip so good, it requires relearning cornering fundamentals.
Finding a bike that fits is crucial to enjoying the sport of mountain biking. A well-fitting bike will handle better on the trail, and of course be more comfortable for longer rides.…
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After seven years of riding, Greg heads to BetterRide camp to sharpen his skills, particularly climbing technique and getting comfortable in the air.
How to build a diverse mountain bike trail system that serves everyone.
An 8-hour, 71-mile solo training ride exposes mental barriers more challenging than the physical demands of preparing for a first 100-mile race.
GPS units combine cycling computer and trail map functions, using basemaps for orientation and track logs to help navigate unfamiliar mountain bike trails.
Louis Garneau Porcupine MTB shorts offer the perfect length, removable chamois, and superior breathability for long rides without typical baggy short compromises.
Singletracks is offering two $500 trail grants to mountain bike clubs with the most members registered on singletracks.com by June 1, 2012.
Mountain biking is shifting from adapting bikes to conquer existing trails toward building purpose-built trails designed specifically for modern mountain bike capabilities.
The Giro Remedy full-face helmet delivers proven snow-helmet padding technology, solid ventilation, and smart design features at an affordable $140 price point.
A new 119,000-square-foot indoor fatbike park opening near Moab will feature sand pits, a freezer room, and real slickrock with a roof overhead.
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Survey reveals most mountain bikers have ridden just 5.5 trail systems, while 83% will drive 25+ miles for epic singletrack adventures.
This new mountain bike shoe from Five Ten is perfect for all sorts of applications including normal trail riding, freeriding, downhill, and more. Specs The uppers on the Maltese Falcon feature an…
Photo: C. Vanderjagt. Rider: G. Ryan. Mountain Creek Bike Park in New Jersey is set to open May 5 and there's a ton on tap this season, including the Spring Classic USA…
Remember when some jackass rode his motorcycle with his cyclocross bike strapped to it for 2 hours through the fog to race on gravel roads? Well the guys from North Central Cyclery…
At the age of 23 I am still pretty young but I'd like to think I've already learned some valuable lessons thanks to my unique life experiences. One of the lessons I've…
The new Elixir 9 hydraulic disc brakes from Avid feature a completely re-worked TaperBore design and other refinements that make for a smooth, solid package for your MTB stopping pleasure. I've been…
With a little over a month left until my first dirty century, my training is really ramping up and yesterday I clocked my longest mountain bike ride yet ever. Here's a recap…
Photo credit: Jay Parrington. One piece of equipment that many of us fail to use but that we really should consider is joint protection. Having stepped up to mostly gravity and aggressive…
My buddy Joseph at the local bike shop, Decatur Bikes. Photo: mudhunny. Want to start a heated discussion among mountain bikers? Just ask a group of riders where they buy…
On Thursday Greg and I met up for a ride at the Five Points trail system in far northwest Georgia. I needed to get in a 6 hour ride as part of…
Funkier Apparel, a cycling clothing company based in Israel, recently sent me a pair of 3/4 length baggy pants, padded spandex undershorts, and ajersey for review. I'll get right to the point:…
Back in November I built up my first FS 29er mountain bike and when it came time to select suspension components, I knew I wanted a fairly aggressive XC-style fork to complement…
I've been wearing the Giant Trail full fingered mountain biking gloves for a while now and I wanted to share my review. First, let me say that these gloves have survived one…
Daylight savings time is upon us, and with it comes progressively more afternoon and evening sunlight. But that doesn't mean night riding season is over! Nope, now's the time for dawn patrol…
A couple weeks ago we wrote about the Global Conservation Mountain Bike Club's collection of exotic singletrack trails around the world and that got us thinking: where can we find our own…
I introduced you to the unique Slingshot Ripper 29er a few weeks ago here. I've been riding pretty much exclusively on the Ripper since then, including racing it at the Snake Creek…
I always enjoy seeing manufacturers improve their products when they see a need.SRAM recently saw a need in the gravity scene and took the opportunity to improve shifting performance and durability while…
The fickle Georgia winter weather decided to cooperate and offered up a gorgeous weekend for the Southeast Bike Expo, with highs reaching 60 degrees on the second day of the event. Thanks…
I had always pictured powder coating as something done to Jeep bumpers and wrought iron fences. I knew it could be done to bike frames, but the ones I had seen looked…
Unlike the trend analysis articles we've been posting recently, I have no hard data on this trend but it's one that appears to be growing in my area: unauthorized mountain bike trail…
Ah, to be 16 again. I recently had the privilege of attending the season opener for the SoCal High School Cycling League at Vail Lake Resort in Temecula, California. If any of…
Some of you may know I've been busy training for my first 100-mile mountain bike race, the fabled Cohutta 100 on April 28. The race is now officially sold out with 305…
After returning the Lynskey to the Shimano booth I went in search of my next demo bike. This time around I wanted to try a carbon fiber 29er hardtail. Id never ridden…
The all-new Giro Feature is a helmet that is sure to get quite a few riders excited about buying a new lid! The Feature is designed specifically for the long-travel rider. If…
There's been a lot of hubub around the interwebs of late about the potential explosion of the 650b wheel size. Much of the commotion is around the very substantial rumor that Fox…
Imagine a mountain bike club funded by a billionaire with access to private trails in exotic locations all around the world. A club so exclusive the trails are guarded by stone and…
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