What is a bench cut, and how do you create one? We lay out the basics.
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Want more riding events in your area? One rider explains how he partnered with a local shop to create a grassroots time trial series.
Trek and Specialized announce revolutionary 20-inch wheeled mountain bikes that accelerate instantly, corner like a dream, and will totally change mountain biking forever.
Manitou's Circus DJ fork delivers bomber construction, Python-esque graphics, and jump-tuned performance for under $400—clown nose included.
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' MK2 offers faster speed, better control, and three times the durability of its predecessor for dirt jumping and urban riding.
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.
The Light & Motion Stella 200L delivers premium build quality and a powerful 200-lumen beam for night riding at an affordable $250 price point.
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…
When building mountain bike trails in limited space, designers must balance trail length with flow, avoid the gerbil-wheel effect, and minimize environmental impact.
Toronto's 24th annual bike show featured 4X racing, trials demos, a 24-hour spin marathon, and deals on bikes and parts galore.
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Paulding SORBA's April 17 trail work day at Mt. Tabor offers participants a free Disney World pass through Disney's volunteer program.
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Race against pro downhillers at the US Open of Mountain Biking, May 27-30 at Diablo Freeride Park with $55,000 in prizes up for grabs.
Hayes Prime brakes feature a motorsport-inspired moving master cylinder with improved fluid flow to prevent overheating and eliminate traditional port timing holes for longer seal life.
Two groups clash over control of Florida's Graham Swamp trail, raising questions about whether individual maintainers or established clubs should manage public trails.
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…
# The UCI's new national championship jersey rule is causing top riders to skip competitions over concerns about sponsor exposure and contract obligations.
Mountain bike legends including Gary Fisher, Ned Overend, and Joe Breeze raised funds for Trips for Kids at the annual Bikes, Bucks, and Brews event.
Singletracks announces KMZ-formatted trail maps for Colorado, compatible with Garmin GPS units, Google Earth, and potentially iPhones—with more states coming soon.
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…
Illegal trail building on public lands threatens mountain biking access and undermines years of advocacy work by groups like IMBA and local clubs.
Durango Mountain Park may be renamed for MTB legend Ned Overend, who helped expand the 300-acre park by selling land below market value.
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…
A man attempted to smuggle marijuana across the Tijuana border by stuffing two and a half pounds into his bike tire tubes before being caught.
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.
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