Jeff co-founded Singletracks with his wife Leah in 1998 and has been dedicated to sharing the mountain bike information that inspires others to take epic adventures ever since. He started mountain biking in high school and served in the US Air Force before devoting himself full time to Singletracks in 2007.
Though formally educated as an engineer, Jeff began writing stories at an early stage, inspired by his mother who is a longtime accomplished author. He enjoys covering the world of mountain biking from every possible angle, whether it's trails or gear or skills. His goal for every story: that readers learn at least one new thing.
Author snapshot
MTB Background and expertise
- Riding experience: Trail, XC, and bikepacking.
- Mountain biking since: 1992
- Number of products reviewed: ?. I think my first product review for the site was this one for a plastic wallet.
- Current stable: Canyon Neuron, Orange P7 hardtail, and Scott Fun XC
Education and writing experience
- Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Duke University
- Masters of Business Administration, Duke University
- Other publications: Panther Press (Lakeside High School - Augusta, GA), CitySearch.com
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Night riding feels a lot like riding in the day if you have a decent light, but it isn't for everyone. We want to know where you stand.
The National Park Service is proposing a simpler process for considering bike access on park roads and trails, with public comments open through November 2.
With today's excellent electric bike pumps, there's no reason to go back to a CO2 inflator or mini pump ever again.
The Pisgah Conservancy's 10th annual bike raffle offers a custom Reeb Hall Pass hardtail and a two-night Pilot Cove stay, with proceeds supporting Pisgah trails.
We compared Fanttik's X10 Ace Mini and Tiny electric bike pumps, which are nearly identical in size and performance, to see how they differ.
Lezyne's E-Drive electric mini pump has half-psi precision and inflated a tire faster than any other pump I've tested, though it's a bit heavier and pricier than the competition.
The UK brand's handmade Truffle-120 now includes recycled carbon fiber in its layup, making it one of the first among mountain bike frames.
Santa Cruz is absorbing its women's-specific sister brand, Juliana, which launched in 2013.
Jamis cut the price of the steel Renegade S3 to $1,699.95 for 2026, switching to a 1x Shimano CUES drivetrain and speccing wider 45c tires.
Garmin's new Edge 1060 adds voice control, extra buttons, and a larger screen while offering trail navigation and jump metrics found on the Edge MTB.
Save on PNW dropper posts and components plus mountain bikes from Pivot, Santa Cruz, Orbea, Orange, and Salsa.
Fly Bikes and Lineatube both make open-ended emergency tubes that install without removing the wheel. One is already available for mountain bikes and the other could be coming next year.
Riding a wheelie takes real skill, yet many longtime riders never learn it. Take our poll and tell us where you stand.
The bike industry does a better job than most supporting the right to repair. Here's why that matters on International Repair Day.
Breezer is offering a free Repack klunker with the purchase of select Thunder, Radar, or Inversion bikes through October 31 while supplies last.
The Kavenz VHP X lets mountain bikers choose a Pinion gearbox or a traditional derailleur setup on the same frame, with identical geometry and suspension kinematics.
The Revel Ranger Ti swaps out the carbon Ranger's front triangle for titanium while keeping the downcountry bike's geo and kinematics the same.
The State 6061 Trail+ fat bike, with a slack 66° head tube angle and room for 4.5" tires, looks to be a good value.
If you've never ridden in Pisgah National Forest, or it's been a long time since your last visit, this 3-day Brevard itinerary hits the trails the locals recommend.
Specialized has discounted its 2026 Turbo Levo R e-bikes as 2027 models arrive. Here's how the two model years compare and where pricing stands.
Atherton Bikes confirmed a fire at its Welsh headquarters and factory on October 11. Everyone is safe, and customers will be contacted about order timelines.
SORBA CSRA volunteers have cleared roughly 14,000 trees since Hurricane Helene. Here's where the area's trail recovery efforts stand today.
Fall brings peak conditions to some trails and less-than-ideal conditions to others. We want to know how your favorite local mountain bike trail is riding right now.
Save 20% off these full-price from Schwalbe, Wolf Tooth, Brooks, Evoc, Cane Creek, and Yakima at Backcountry through October 13.
The Tout Terrain Catalina is a new steel hardtail that runs standard drivetrains and a complete build is priced at $4,099.
The Selwyn District Council turned a vandalism problem into a DIY jump park pilot, and it's already expanding.
Known for road and gravel bikes, Van Rysel is entering mountain biking with the RCR-XC, a full-suspension 32er MTB.
Six months after teasing a prototype, Revel has released the El Jefe Grande, a titanium 32-inch hardtail, with refined geometry, more mounts, and a $3,499 price.
These are some of the lowest prices we've seen on favorites from Camelbak, Wahoo, Skratch, Canyon, Theragun, and many others.
In this podcast, Hunter Allen shares how time-strapped mountain bikers can add structure to their riding, manage recovery as they age, and make sense of fitness data like continuous glucose readings.
The 2026 Singletracks Trail Tournament is open for nominations. Pick up to five favorite trail bikes with 120-150mm of travel to help set the brackets.
This inexpensive bike light bar offers a wide, car-like beam and solid runtime on the trail, but charging problems may affect long-term reliability.
A newly published Specialized patent application describes an inverted fork that uses an internal cross bolt and keyed rod to limit torsional flex.
Get a wireless dropper post for $299 and save up to 80% off quality mountain bike components, clothing, and accessories during this Jenson USA sale.
Tell us whether you own a dedicated gravel bike or if you don't want/need one.
The $199 PNW Rainier delivers maximum travel for 27.2mm seatposts with tool-free adjustments and smooth operation for riding gravel and singletrack.
X-LAB debuts its first mountain bike, a full-suspension XC race bike for Kazakhstan's national team, at the Asian Games in Japan.
Backcountry.com has acquired mobile bike repair franchise Velofix, adding service capabilities to complement its online retail presence.
The updated Pirelli Scorpion gravity tire range for mountain biking gets clearer naming, re-engineered treads, and more casing options for hardpack, mixed, and loose conditions.
YT Industries resumes US operations less than a year after shuttering. "We own our mistakes," CEO Marcus Flossmann says.
Save 40-59% off these cycling and outdoor items at Backcountry from brands including Smith, Troy Lee Designs, Reserve, and Dakine.
We want to know if you've ever coordinated a mountain bike shuttle ride with friends, family, or a tour operator.
Jan Sazavsky transformed his lime green Santa Cruz Hightower using oxidation paint, inspired by ratrod automotive styling.
Trek reveals a prototype 32-inch wheel cross-country race bike featuring Pirelli tires that Evie Richards will pilot at this weekend's World Cup.
Minnesota-based Wolf Tooth expands into the wheel category with US-machined aluminum hubs using Enve's Innerdrive ratchet system.
Danny MacAskill's latest video showcases technical riding on steep granite terrain across three zones in Norway's fjord country on an e-bike.
After eight years, the Salsa Beargrease gets slacker geometry, UDH compatibility, and shifts from a racing focus to all-terrain adventure riding.
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