I love any kind of mountain biking, but especially all-day rides with plenty of climbing and descending.
Used to race a lot and I still do the occasional endurance event or stage race. Most of my rides now are just about enjoying my time in the woods.
The stylish Swedes at POC Sports were showing off a bunch of new gear at Interbike 2015, but they were most excited about their new full-face mountain bike helmet, the Coron. [caption…
on Sep 23, 2015
While talking to the rep from Topeak, it was apparent that they're focused on adding as many features to their products as possible. This seems to be an industry-wide trend as well,…
on Sep 22, 2015
The engineers at Maxxis have been busy trying to keep up with all the recent changes in wheel sizes. On display in their booth was a bevy of new tread patterns, sizes,…
on Sep 22, 2015
The Highlighter Yellow Transition Patrol Transition was another company that had empty racks for much of the Outdoor Demo. One guy I talked to on the shuttle truck…
on Sep 22, 2015
Tuesday afternoon at Outdoor Demo brought a brief rain shower, which was great for those of us testing bikes. Not only did it cool things off and tamp down the dust, it…
on Sep 22, 2015
Marin has been making bikes since the early days of our sport, but kind of lost their way in the earlier 2000s. Their bikes, were, uh, "unique looking," to put it mildly.…
on Sep 21, 2015
Giant has always made some great riding bikes, but like a Toyota Camry, there was a certain "wow factor" that was missing. That all seems to have changed over the last few…
on Sep 21, 2015
A test ride review of the 2016 Rocky Mountain Altitude enduro bike.
on Sep 21, 2015
A subdued beauty The plan was to ride Specialized's highly-acclaimed Enduro 29er, a bike that changed many minds about what a 29er could do. Well, when we showed…
on Sep 17, 2015
If you follow World Cup Downhill racing or live in the Pacific Northwest, you are probably pretty familiar with Devinci's bikes. However, if you live just about anywhere else, they're likely a…
on Sep 16, 2015
Santa Cruz doesn't follow model years for their bikes. Instead, they only get updated when there are real improvements to be made. It's been two years since the Bronson and the 5010…
on Sep 11, 2015
A few members of the Singletracks Editorial Team recently got together in Salida for a long weekend of riding some of Colorado's best trails. Absolute Bikes in downtown Salida provided me with a…
on Sep 9, 2015
I recently spent a week exploring Oregon with my girlfriend. We drove all over the state with nothing more than our camping gear and some very loose plans. One of the places…
on Sep 4, 2015
SR Suntour has been in the suspension game for over 25 years, but they've really been making a push into the high-performance end of the market over the past few years. Greg…
on Aug 14, 2015
Lindarets "Motorbike" T-shirt (photo: Lindarets) It seems like trail access is becoming a more prominent issue lately, particularly with regards to e-bikes. Post an article on the subject…
on Aug 12, 2015
My intro to the Niner JET 9 Alloy was short and sweet. I received the bike just days before I left for the Trans-Sylvania Epic in May. After just one shakedown ride,…
on Aug 12, 2015
Photo: Industry Nine Asheville, NC-based Industry Nine is launching a new wheelset they're calling Torch Trail S. The wheels are using a revised version of their Torch hubs…
on Aug 6, 2015
Nothing finer than an early summer morning in Pisgah (photo: Icon Media Asheville) The Off Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell (ORAMM) has earned a reputation as one of,…
on Aug 5, 2015
As I mentioned in my preview of the Jerdon Mountain Challenge (JMC), you can think of this race as an intro to the much longer (and much tougher) Off Road Assault on…
on Aug 5, 2015
Jerome Clementz on the new Habit (photo: Cannondale) Cannondale has an all-new bike, the Habit. It's a 120mm-travel full suspension rig with 27.5" wheels. Numerous spec levels are…
on Aug 3, 2015
The Pony Rustler in prototype form at the Sea Otter Classic We first spotted the new Salsa at the WTB booth during the Sea Otter Classic, and at…
on Jul 23, 2015
Racing the Trans-Sylvania Epic in the Lazer Ultrax (image courtesy of TSEpic Media Team) Lazer produces a wide range of MTB helmets from XC race to…
on Jul 22, 2015
Racing the Trans-Sylvania Epic in the Lazer Way1 glasses (image courtesy of TSEpic Media Team) The Waymaker series of sunglasses from Lazer are available in two variations: the…
on Jul 22, 2015
When I ride, I prefer to carry only the essentials with me: a tube, CO2 cartridges or a pump, and a multitool. I only break out the hydration pack for rides that…
on Jul 21, 2015
photo: Specialized Specialized recently announced the Turbo Levo, an electric pedal-assist trail bike. In the press release, Specialized is sure to mention the pedal-assist thing several times. They…
on Jul 16, 2015