In between test rides on Tuesday I got a chance to scope out some really cool Race Face products that will grace your LBS some time very soon. Chris Heynen, Senior Design…
When you think of Camelbak, you might not necessarily think of innovation. Sure, every year Camelbak gives us new pack colors and more pockets but many of the best selling packs have…
POC is just in their second year on the mountain biking scene and are already expanding their line-up with some fresh colors and graphics. But what really got me interested in the…
David Blaine himself would be impressed: a mountain bike with 4 inches of rear travel that can scale to 6 inches when needed and responsive, shifting frame geometry. The Kona Abra Cadabra…
We spoke with Denny Yunk at the Hayes group this morning about everything from wheels to bars to brakes. Here's a short video clip with Denny talking about the new Black Flag…
Yesterday I got a chance to test out the Ellsworth Rogue. For those of you who are unfamiliar, this bike is a 6-7 travel freeride bike. I wont lie: it was tons…
This morning we talked with Gore Bike Wear about their latest off-road jacket called the Fusion and came away suitably impressed. The Fusion features "comfort mapping" which places the right materials in…
Aside from the test rides Monday and Tuesday, there were a number of interesting things we learned at Outdoor Demo. Here are a few quick hits: Trek 69er discontinued. If you're a…
Let's admit it: bike racks aren't usually all that exciting. Getting your bike to and from the trailhead is a nuisance at best and most of us are just looking for something…
This morning element22 and I got a chance to speak with the folks at Time and saw some pretty cool mountain bike shoes and pedals. The MXS Carbon shoe features a thermoformable…
Theres a lot of buzz around the SRAM XX component group and this afternoon I got a brief opportunity to see how the rich live. Clearly its tough to evaluate an entire…
A lot of you asked to hear about the Yeti 575 and unfortunately, I didnt get on one today. However, the Yeti rep that I spoke with convinced me to try the…
Im starting to think that bike manufacturers are onto something with steel 29er hardtail mountain bikes. The Raleigh XXIX Pro shows why this is such a winning combination: its lightweight, supple, and…
These days mountain bikers like to talk about the 29er revolution but the fact is that even just a few years ago 29ers were generally poorly designed and awkward to ride. Today…
The Yeti ASR 5 is brand new this year (not even on the Yeti website yet) and marks a bit of a departure from the 575 and ASR 7 models. The ASR…
Did you ever wonder what it would be like to be a mountain bike test pilot? Today I got just a taste when I rode a prototype of the Banshee Spitfire, a…
The Moots MootoXz offers an embarassment of riches: it's a 29er, made of titanium, full-suspension, and it's built in Steamboat Springs, CO. If you're imagining a super plush ride that can climb…
Regular readers know I'm into simple, lightweight XC bikes that just work and today I rode what is perhaps my new favorite: The Spot Longboard. This is a steel frame, 29er (natch),…
The carbon Trek Fuel EX 9.9 performs exactly as you would imagine it does: flawlessly. I had the chance to demo a shiny extra-large EX 9.9 today and here are the not…
Rust. Dirt. Grease. Grime. Mud. All of this adds up to a dirty drivetrain which can seriously harsh your ride. Fortunately Tri-Flow offers a full line of products to help you get…
Believe it or not, this article can save you from visiting the dentist. Nope, this isn't about brushing your teeth (though a toothbrush is involved) - it's about servicing your mountain bike…
The next tire in the WTB series that I'll be testing is the ground-ripping Stout 2.3. This tire is meant for nasty, gnarly terrain! With its wide offset spacing center tread pattern…
29er mountain bikes are more popular than ever these days but there still aren't a lot of choices when it comes to components, especially wheels. Fortunately Easton offers 29-inch versions of two…
Depending on your perspective, this is either the coolest or most ridiculous pair of mountain bike shorts you'll ever see. The Opulent mountain bike shorts from ZOIC have iPod controls built right…
Don't let the name fool you: the Blue Ryno Carbon mountain bike isn't heavy or clumsy on the trail. In fact, like an actual rhino, this bike is fast, tough, and enjoys…
Photo from FirstFlightBikes / Museum of MTB Art & Tech Just in case you missed out on the government's cash for clunkers deal, a couple bike shops in Oregon and North Dakota…
You know what they say: VOIDH (video or it didn't happen). According to that logic most of us have never actually ridden a mountain bike but that can change with the VholdR…
I bet you if you ask any mountain biker what WTB is known for, the first thing they will mention is saddles - and there's a pretty good chance they own one…
Just a while back I reviewed the Easton XC-Ones and gave them a great review. But that got me thinking: I wonder what their all-mountain / light free ride wheels can do?…
Over the past few weeks we've been working hard to improve the trail mapping tools here on singletracks and I wanted to talk about some of the progress we've made so far.…
"One ring to control them all..." Well three rings to control them all actually. Chris Wickliffe, the man behind WickWerks, was kind enough to send me a set of chainrings (MSRP $139.50)…
So we're heading to Interbike next month where we plan on recognizing the best mountain bike products of 2009 while previewing the new 2010 stuff. Based on your reviews we've put together…
A little while back I wrote a review on Mavic's Crossline wheel set which was and still is a great set of wheels. But I recently got a chance to ride with…
So this is pretty exciting: someone on singletracks is going to win a Contour HD Helmet Camera from VholdR at the end of the month. Take a moment to wipe the drool…
Whether you know it or not, you've probably experienced a mountain bike cable nightmare. Two weeks ago we asked you to share your stories of cable frustration and we got some pretty…
We've had a pretty good response so far but today is the last day to post your MTB cable nightmare for a chance to win a sweet set of Gore Sealed Low…
Schwalbe Wicked Will mountain bike tire review.
Just a quick shout: Big sale is on at HuckNRoll.com this weekend. If you received a $10 off coupon from singletracks this month, don't forget to use it through August 1 for…
Regular readers know I bought a new mountain bike earlier this year and while I've been sharing bits and pieces about my new ride it's time I wrote a summary review. The…
You may have seen mobile bike repair services advertised but apparently this is a new concept: a bike-powered bike repair service. Leave it to the Germans to find a way to use…
Post your mountain bike cable nightmares on the forums this week for a chance to win a set of bomb-proof Gore RideOn Derailleur Cables. If you're not familiar with Gore cables, these…
OK, now I get to show off a bit and for once I don't need to wear a helmet or ride along with constant fear of knocking out a tooth. Just look…
I've always been proud to show off my wounds and scars from mountain bike crashes, but there is actually a much easier way to show off my love for the sport. Bike…
Faster than a speeding bullet, able to leap over rocks and tree branches, and more powerful than your two legs can handle! Kenda's stable of tires are famous for superhero-like performance and…
Every now and then consumers like us luck out and get a really well thought out product. Case in point: the Princeton Tec Switchback 3 light system (MSRP $349.00). This system comes…
Coming off the Independence Day holiday weekend I'm more pumped than ever about the good old USA, especially after reading about the Montague Paratrooper Folding Mountain Bike. The Paratrooper is a "24…
Quick: What's painted black, made of aluminum and steel, whisper quiet, and capable of traveling at hyper speeds? If you said the B-2 Stealth Bomber you're technically correct but it turns out…
SUN-Ringl has be around for a long time now but these days they're delivering some especially sweet products. Recently the good folks down at SUN-Ringl sent me perhaps one of their best…
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