Smith's ChromaPop lens technology delivers impressive clarity and contrast, making trail features pop even in challenging light conditions like dappled shade and fallen leaves.
STIKRD.com lets you customize your bike's look with made-to-order decals in 250+ colors for forks, shocks, frames, and more.
Box Components challenges the SRAM and Shimano duopoly with their innovative PushPush shifter and reliable 11-speed drivetrain, though clutch performance may require supplemental chain retention.
A 16-year love affair with a trusty 26er hardtail proves that older bikes can still deliver joy, even as shinier models come and go.
UK builder Starling Cycles launches the Murmur, a handbuilt steel 29er with 145mm travel, single-pivot suspension, and customizable geometry starting at £1850.
The Endura Women's Singletrack jacket delivers genuine waterproof protection without the sauna effect, with cyclist-specific features like long arms and a packable design.
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**We rode and reviewed 23 bikes long-term in 2016, from XC rockets to fat sleds, plus a dozen obscure brands you've never heard of.**
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Niner's refreshed Air 9 RDO race hardtail delivers a stiff, light, and surprisingly comfortable ride in a sleeker package with updated geometry.
Smartphones have largely replaced dedicated GPS units for mountain biking, offering convenient tracking, navigation, and data sharing through powerful apps at a fraction of the cost.
Keep your mountain bike glasses fog-free with these three simple tricks using toothpaste, shaving cream, or anti-fog products like Cat Crap.
Burley's new 16+ Wheel Kit features 3-inch-wide tires designed to make hauling kids and cargo through snow and sand much easier.
The Yakima Showcase 15 cargo box offers 15 cubic feet of sleek, secure storage that's quieter and more aerodynamic than roof-mounted bikes.
A trail bike is a well-balanced, full suspension mountain bike: a moderate amount of travel, moderately slack geometry, weighing in the 25-30lb range.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, and I discuss our favorite bikes from 2016 and talk about the bikes we really want to test in 2017.
The DT Swiss EX 511 brings proven enduro racing performance to a 30mm-wide rim, balancing durability with plus-tire capability and lightweight design.
Mountain bikers are split between wet and dry chain lubes, with ProGold ProLink taking the top spot in our reader survey of favorite brands.
The Bryton Rider 330 GPS promises budget-friendly performance, but mediocre accuracy and minor software quirks undermine its value proposition against established competitors.
We take a look at the average trail bike geometry for 2016 and compare bikes.
In this illuminating episode of the Singletracks podcast, we talk about mountain bike lights, briefly touching on the history of bike lights before diving into the key things every mountain biker needs to know about lighting up the trail.
We review the Canfield Brothers Crampon flat pedals.
The Tepui Expedition Duffel and Tool Case keep mountain bike gear organized, protected, and accessible for adventures near and far from home.
A review of the Garmin Edge 520 cycling GPS, from a mountain biker's perspective.
The Hincapie Kessel Bibshorts feature a snug, secure fit with excellent breathability and a perforated chamois that wicks moisture effectively for XC riders.
The Denver-built Guerrilla Gravity Pedalhead hardtail combines slack geometry with plus-tire capability, creating an unexpectedly playful all-mountain machine that handles technical terrain like a full-suspension bike.
So, let's keep this real simple by focusing on some quick and easy gifts that fit the needs of nearly ANY mountain biker
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From insulated boots and bar mitts to low-pressure gauges and fat-tire-compatible bike racks, here are 10 essential products for winter fat biking.
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Mavic's budget-friendly Crossride Elite enduro shoes showed promise initially, but catastrophic sole failure after just 300 miles ended the honeymoon early.
Gamut's Podium pedals offer a large, thin platform that excels on DH bikes, though a short axle may cause heel rub on certain frames.
A review of the Pactimo Apex women's mountain bike shorts.
Pactimo's new women's Apex Jersey offers lightweight, breathable comfort with bold styling at a competitive $50 price point for mountain bikers.
The 2017 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 gets slacker, longer geometry and more travel, transforming into a confident descender that still climbs surprisingly well.
North Carolina's Eleven Bikes offers a US-made aluminum fat bike with 167 million customizable build options, starting at $2,895 and engineered by motorsports professionals.
Singletracks readers choose their favorite fat bikes for 2016.
From early bikepacking to folding eMTBs, the US military has been quietly shaping mountain bike technology and riding culture for over a century.
The Five Ten Kestrel offers race-ready stiffness and legendary Stealth rubber grip, though a second BOA dial would improve the fit.
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The Trail Pistol is a versatile mid-travel ripper with adjustable geometry and interchangeable wheel sizes that punches well above its 120mm travel weight.
The Sugoi RSE NeoShell jacket claims to be 100% waterproof yet fully breathable—an audacious promise we put to the test.
How does Orange Seal Endurance formula compare to the original? We put it to the test.
These are the best mountain bike grips according to Singletracks readers and our editors.
A review of the Shimano Deore XT M8000 mountain bike brakes.
A review of the Bell Super 2R MIPS convertible mountain bike helmet.
Singletracks tests the third generation Santa Cruz Tallboy in North Carolina.
Inside Cane Creek's North Carolina headquarters, where twin-tube shocks, headsets, and the new simplified C-Quent are assembled and tested in-house.
Specialized's updated Epic Hardtail is their lightest frame ever—yes, even lighter than their road bikes—with slacker geometry and dropper-post routing.
The Ibis Mojo 3 plus bike feels like a light, playful trail bike with ludicrous traction, not a typical sluggish plus-tired rig.
Trek's redesigned 2017 Remedy features 27.5" wheels, 150mm travel, and RE:aktiv suspension technology that automatically adjusts without manual switching.
The DirtySixer hardtail mountain bike rolls on 32-inch wheels.
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