The singletrack around Gunnison and Crested Butte remains unrivaled. But the gravel roads in the area are a close second.
Jibe Cycleworks is a new mountain bike brand that's focused on delivering competitive bikes to high school athletes.
It's hard to believe how much mountain bike gear we've reviewed this year, from complete bikes to brakes and tires to tire sealant. Catch up -- and stock up -- in case you missed them!
Dr. Kate Leeming is an explorer and adventurer who has biked tens of thousands of miles around the world, most recently across the Andes in South America.
The Marin El Roy is a steel hardtail that's designed for rough enduro-style trail riding, with the geo and build kit to back it up.
We all ride for different reasons, and not every mountain bike ride is the same. Sometimes it's all about blasting out a quick lap, other times we just want to catch up with friends.
This summer we put 5 pairs of mountain bike elbow pads to the test out on the trail.
We tested three Lifestraw filter systems while biking in South American and overlanding out west this summer.
This weekend is Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, plus we're tracking new mountain bike trails and trail developments from Hong Kong to Austria.
There's a ton of new and let's just say interesting clothing to see this week, plus a special edition Giant Trance build with all the bells and whistles.
The Race Face Atlas 35 handlebar is a great choice for trail riding, offering a more aggressive posture for descending without compromising comfort and control too much on the climbs.
The Ibis Ripmo and Ripley are getting a slight refresh and a new look, but before you go selling off your current Ibis frames for the latest and greatest, hold on a second.
Fall is here and with it comes the wet weather. We check out a bunch of different mountain bike fenders from cheap to expensive to see how they compare.
Ned Overend is a mountain bike Hall of Famer and highly accomplished racer living in Durango, Colorado.
The Fezzari La Sal Peak is a 170mm mountain bike with modern enduro geometry and builds that offer a ton of value.
There's still plenty of riding to be done but that isn't stopping brands and retailers from marking down gear including bikes from brands like Revel, Santa Cruz, and Yeti plus 30% or more off clothes, shoes, and wheels.
No guilt here; we're just looking for an honest answer! Trail building and maintenance takes time, but it's also necessary.
The Hope Tech 4 E4 mountain bike brakes are a premium set featuring four pistons and loads of stopping power.
The American Classic Basanite is a rear mountain bike tire that's available in a trail or enduro casing for riding in most conditions.
We tested a jacket and tights with built-in protective pads at the bike park this summer.
This week, Eddie O'Dea makes North Carolina on his 5,900-mile bikepacking attempt, Michigan bikers fight to maintain multi-use trail access, and the US celebrates Public Lands Day.
Properly bedding in disc brakes maximizes performance. Follow these three basic steps to bed in your bike brakes and pads.
The week we're watching a limited edition fat bike fork, parts spec updates from Transition and We Are One, a multi-tool from PNW, and more.
After The Summit at Snoqualmie's bike park shuttered in 2002, it reopened in late August with seven trails and a new vision for the park: one that riders of all skill levels can enjoy.
For the latest generation of the Tallboy, it's clear that the updates Santa Cruz wanted to make aren't primarily in the geometry but rather in frame features and suspension feel.
Training isn't always fun, but at least it's a little less painful when you don't have to spend a ton of money on it!
Dr. Matt Miller, inventor and founder of Brake Ace, answers mountain bike braking questions and shares data-based tips for riding faster.
High alpine trail rides are necessarily remote and difficult to access. Here are a few that dedicated riders can find a bit closer to home.
There are benefits to riding in a group, and also riding alone. We want to know which one you're favoring at the moment.
The Giant Dash M200 bike GPS looks good on the outside but there are a few quirks to be worked out.
In mountain biking, as in life, it feels good to look on the bright side of things. Take new standards, for example.
The Giro Insurgent full face mountain bike helmet breathes well, though it's not as lightweight as some competitors.
A machine built trail takes shape above treeline and Whirlpool opens a new trail at their headquarters today. Plus Idaho Falls opens a bike park and New Brunswick, Canada receives $400k for trails.
The Vorsprung Secus is a mountain bike fork air spring upgrade that allows an air fork to ride more like a coil fork.
There's a lot of colorful gear out this week including decidedly Adidas gravel shoes and purple bikepacking bags from Ortlieb.
These are the best mountain bike destinations around the world according to Singletracks staff and readers.
Fall is the best time to go bikepacking! Get ready with these bikepacking stories and 12 recommended products.
Cedric Eveleigh's idea came to him in the middle of a fat bike ride: separate the derailleur and its functions while keeping it protected in the frame.
While most mountain bikers agree that descending is the fun part, some of us like to take it slow and savor the flow while others like to gun and be done.
The Limar Alben is a lightweight, vented helmet with MIPS that works well for XC and gravel riding for a reasonable price.
This summer we tested four pairs of mountain bike knee pads for trail and enduro riding from thin and lightweight to full-on protection.
The Trek Fuel EX gets a travel bump to 150/140mm front and rear plus a slew of frame and geo updates to suit a wide spectrum of trail riding styles.
The latest mountain bike trail news including trail openings, planning, and funding from Switzerland to British Columbia, New York, Wisconsin, and Georgia.
The 2023 Santa Cruz 5010 is a trail bike with a playful edge. Rocking mixed wheels, short-ish travel and long and low geometry, the name of the game is fun.
New MTB gear this week: Specialized Turbo Levo, Club Ride spoke denim collection, tire and handlebar in for test, and the latest Nukeproof Blackline jersey.
Bike racks increase drag on vehicles, and for electric vehicles where range is limited, it's helpful to know by how much.
COTA's mission is to "develop, protect, and enhance the Central Oregon mountain bike experience through trail stewardship, advocacy, collaboration, and education."
This week we were stoked to find great deals on some of our favorite items like the SRAM GX Eagle Groupset, Wahoo Roam, and Niterider Lumina, not to mention Five Ten shoes and Tifosi sunglasses.
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