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
The Yeti ASR cross-country mountain bike is back after a nearly 10 year hiatus and ready to race.
on Mar 19, 2024
We learn how coil shocks work and talk advantages and disadvantages for mountain bikes.
on Mar 19, 2024
Have we reached peak reach or more, more?
on Mar 17, 2024
The Marin Oso nylon flat pedals are a solid value with a big, grippy platform mountain bikers can appreciate.
on Mar 16, 2024
The Mullet Peacemaker is a mixed-wheel, 160/150mm all-mountain bike with a simple, well-executed design.
on Mar 15, 2024
Mountain bike mechanicals are becoming a thing of the past. That's great! But will we miss them?
on Mar 14, 2024
A new mountain bike program for elementary school students called Trail Rangers is set to launch in 2025.
on Mar 12, 2024
The 2024 Liv Pique Advanced XC mountain bike adds travel, drops weight, and improves performance.
on Mar 11, 2024
The local bike shop can be a nice place to hang out, especially if there is coffee and/or beer involved.
on Mar 10, 2024
The Loam Pass gives mountain bikers access to 30 bike parks (and counting) around the US for one low price.
on Mar 8, 2024
Jarrod's Place is a shuttle-served bike park with flowy, jump-style trails and steep, natural trails that's open year 'round, rain or shine.
on Mar 7, 2024
Sean Leader and his company Southern Gravity provide bike parks with the things they need from ramps and shuttle vehicles to (possibly, one day) US-made DH bikes.
on Mar 5, 2024
Some hardtail mountain bikes are more hardcore than others. The most capable can be ridden nearly as hard as full-suspension bikes.
on Mar 3, 2024
The Roval Traverse SL II is a carbon MTB wheelset that's "engineered to be ridden recklessly." We literally put that claim to the test.
on Mar 2, 2024
The Schwalbe Hans Dampf is one of the brand's top selling tires thanks to its performance in a variety of challenging conditions for trail and enduro bikes.
on Mar 1, 2024
The Revel Rascal got a lot right with the first release, and V2 nearly perfects this winning trail bike formula.
on Feb 29, 2024
The stealthy, sexy Specialized Epic World Cup Pro full-suspension, cross-country bike is on sale and comes with SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission and RockShox ultimate suspension.
on Feb 23, 2024
The 2024 Canyon Spectral CF gets in-frame storage, a chainstay flip chip for mixed wheels, and makes the K.I.S. steering stabilizer standard.
on Feb 22, 2024
We speak with two mountain bike wheel experts from Reserve, a Santa Cruz, California brand that sells high-end carbon and aluminum wheels.
on Feb 20, 2024
Ride Kanuga bike park is located just outside Pisgah National Forest and offers progressive, expertly maintained trails that are e-bike friendly.
on Feb 20, 2024
Setting your mountain bike suspension sag properly is by far the most important thing you can do to get the most out of your bike. These are the steps to get dialed.
on Feb 19, 2024
We want to know if your mountain bike has in-frame storage and if/how you use it.
on Feb 18, 2024
The Aeroe Spider Rear Rack is a great alternative to a seat bag for bikepacking, especially for those running a dropper post and rear suspension.
on Feb 17, 2024
In Brevard, North Carolina, riders discover a cycling paradise that has it all, from gravel to trail to town.
on Feb 14, 2024
We dive into gravel bike geometry charts and talk with a frame builder to understand which angles and measurements matter most, and where gravel frames might progress in the future.
on Feb 12, 2024