Trek and Specialized announce revolutionary 20-inch wheeled mountain bikes that accelerate instantly, corner like a dream, and will totally change mountain biking forever.
Here is a suspension fork that's so much fun that the folks at Manitou even sent it out with a clown nose! Manitou has managed to integrate fun as well as technology…
Mountain biking and downhill skiing share crucial mental skills: looking ahead, reading terrain, and choosing lines while maintaining an attack-focused mindset.
Helibiking uses helicopters to shuttle riders to remote downhill trails in stunning locations like British Columbia and New Zealand's backcountry.
Tom Porter, Product Manager for Answer Products, discusses the brand's storied history and new gravity-focused components including Pro Taper carbon bars and innovative stems.
After losing his eyesight in 2004, trials rider Matt Gilman re-learned his skills from scratch, proving disabilities don't define what's possible.
Declining sponsorships, rising costs, environmental concerns, and volunteer burnout are forcing major 24-hour mountain bike race promoters to scale back in 2010.
The Osprey Raptor 6 hydration pack is sleek, surprisingly spacious, and might just be the most comfortable pack we've ever tested on the trail.
Intense Tires has gone and done it again, improving an already stellar design with the MK2 (previously known as the Micro Knobby). The MK2 sports all the great virtues of the Micro…
French resort Tignes partners with CANYON to offer free lift access to 100km of mountain bike trails, including sick downhill lines and XC climbs.
The Unnamed Epic race debuts in Wisconsin with 75 miles of challenging terrain, while MyBikeNumber.com offers free bike registration and Trips for Kids sells quality used bikes.
The DeLorme PN-40 GPS is on sale today for $219, nearly 50% off the regular price—a solid deal for mountain bikers seeking navigation.
# Six downhill racers in Scotland are earning college degrees through a unique program combining psychology, coaching, and sports nutrition with professional racing schedules.
STELLAAA! I always wanted to say that. Last fall I did a write-up on the top model Seca 900 Ultra from Light & Motion. If you read the review you know the…
US Navy study finds mountain bikers are more likely to survive intense SEAL training due to their physical endurance, mental toughness, and adrenaline-seeking nature.
Colorado senators propose 100-mile mountain bike race through Buffalo Creek trails near Bailey to boost local economy, inspired by Leadville's success.
Singletracks members rate the most difficult mountain bike trails worldwide, with less than 1% earning the prestigious double black diamond designation.
A NYC church offers an annual blessing service where priests sprinkle holy water on bikes and remember fallen cyclists from the past year.
Google Maps adds bike routing with some mountain bike trails included, but limited coverage and downhill-avoiding algorithms make it less useful for serious riders.
Cross-country and road riders are already familiar with Giro bike helmets - they're typically high quality, lightweight, and comfortable. But did you know Giro also offers bombproof lids for those who love…
I recently rode a mountain bike trail that got me thinking: How dense is too dense when it comes to mountain bike trails? Every mountain bike trail planner will inevitably run into…
Toronto's 24th annual bike show featured 4X racing, trials demos, a 24-hour spin marathon, and deals on bikes and parts galore.
photo by GoldenGoose. As if you needed yet another reason to get out and work on the trails this year, now you can earn a free day at Disney World with Paulding…
Ever wonder how you stack up against best downhill mountain bike riders? The 2010 US Open of Mountain Biking is your shot at racing against the pros at the Diablo Freeride Park…
The cat is outta the bag so to speak now that Hayes has revealed the internals of the new Prime MTB brake system. If you recall my previous article, I mentioned that…
photo by joetutt. Graham Swamp mountain bike trail near Daytona Beach, FL was built more than 7 years ago by Mickey Garrett and some friends. The 6.5 mile trail has been maintained…
Introducing the 2010 THE Flow, a lightweight all-mountain/freeride saddle comfortable and tough enough for daily duty. The Flow saddle retails for around $60 which is about average for a chromoly-railed seatpost. At…
photo via UCI jersey Facebook page. This year the UCI is requiring that all national champs wear the same jersey for the duration of the season and that has some top riders…
How much would you pay to have a beer with a mountain bike legend like Gary Fisher, Ned Overend, Joe Breeze, or Joe Guy? Now, how much would you pay to have…
If you read our review of the Garmin Colorado 400t last month you know the latest Garmin GPS units allow you to load custom basemaps in KMZ format. Today we're stoked to…
A review of the Xpedo Face Off and Utmost platform / flat mountain bike pedals.
The Sun Ringle name always makes me think of a rising sun - a new day, a new adventure. Well for 2010, Sun Ringle has done it again with exciting new XC…
There's been a lot in the news lately about trail building and advocacy and fortunately most of it has been good news thanks to groups like IMBA and local bike clubs. On…
Durango Mountain Park is poised to be renamed after one of mountain biking's biggest names: Ned Overend. The Durango, CO resident was the first MTB world champion in 1990 and won the…
The Dakine Builders Pack is a backpack designed to fulfill the needs of the most demanding trailbuilders.
Its that time of year when I get to call up my good friends in the industry and see whats up and coming and possibly squeeze out some interesting tidbits about new…
photos: CBP Man tries to smuggle marijuana across border in bike tires Yep, that headline just about sums it up but here are some more details (the Examiner said it was a…
photo: ANNIKA ENDERBORG, Manly Daily. Here's an example of what not to do if you want increased mountain bike trail access: get quoted in the local paper saying you'll continue to ride…
A review of the Look Quartz clipless mountain bike pedals.
photo by Nicole Goodhue Boyd, WickedLocal.com. I feel like this is something we've written about before but a recent article about ice biking got us thinking about this extreme form of MTB…
WTB has come out swinging in 2010 with a new and much improved product line for downhill bikes. Three items in particular stand out as products with excellent value: WTB Laserdisc DH…
photo from Jill Valerius / Susitna 100. Is that a mountain bike or a motorcycle? If you're still making excuses about mountain biking this winter, this should make you feel really bad:…
photo courtesy Wikipedia. It's snowing here in Atlanta today but that's nothing compared to what a team of adventurers will encounter when they attempt to bike around Lake Baikal in Russia later…
Looking for the perfect mountain bike fit? We cover everything you need to know, from frame size to seat height and handlebar width, plus much more.
image courtesy The Daily Mail. This week we came across an article showcasing some interesting bike concepts and as always it got us thinking about the future of mountain bikes. Of course…
The Sportourer Touch Beat is a watch that neatly conceals a heart rate monitor into the face of the watch.
New for 2010 is the WTB Aviator, a saddle so tough it flies through the air wearing Carhartts! WTB built this saddle to withstand the abuses of a downhiller or freerider, meaning…
An Idaho legislator is seeking approval for a special vehicle license plate to benefit mountain bike trails. While many states (including our home state, GA) offer cycling-themed plates, as far as we…