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
Should you buy your next mountain bike online? We discuss test riding strategies, direct delivery assembly, custom builds, and crowdfunding risks.
A behind-the-scenes look at Singletracks HQ in Decatur, Georgia, complete with bike storage, solar power, and wild watermelons growing outside.
Southern Wheelworks' Dustin explains Boost 148 advantages, evolving hub standards, pro wheel-building techniques, and tips for saving weight and money on custom builds.
After years of ignored balance bikes, a 6-year-old taught herself to ride in one try, offering her mountain-biking parents unexpected lessons in parenting.
The crew discusses mountain biking into old age, Greg's Santa Cruz Bronson review, plus this week's gears and spokes.
Here's a one-sentence excerpt in the Singletracks.com style:
**At least 29 major mountain bike brands are now selling bikes online, marking a quiet revolution in an industry that long resisted e-commerce.**
So many bike brands available for purchase online nowadays including Santa Cruz, Niner, Pivot, Devinci and more.
Mountain bikers have a love-hate relationship with flow trails, but are they really just for beginners, or do all riders secretly love them?
We talk fat bike design, adventure biking, and steel vs. carbon frame geometry with Vince from Chumba USA in this episode.
We discuss the murky world of unauthorized "gray area" mountain bike trails, including the ethical dilemmas around building and riding illegal singletrack.
TOGS are lightweight handlebar attachments that offer an alternative hand position to reduce fatigue, allowing riders to stretch thumbs while maintaining brake control.
Chris Daniels shares expert tips on eliminating pain through proper bike fit, plus we vent about 27.5+ wheels and trail hazards.
Riding trails after dark requires the right gear and techniques—we discuss night riding essentials, light recommendations, and strategies for safe nocturnal mountain biking.
In this episode we talk with Maxxis bike marketing specialist Bobby Brown about plus size mountain bike tires and wheels.
IMBA wants your input on electric mountain bikes through a quick survey to help guide research on eMTB trail impacts and usage.
Smith riders Rosara Joseph, Sarah Rawley, and Liz Cunningham shred the inaugural Trans Cascadia Enduro through Oregon's epic backcountry singletrack.
The crew discusses how to choose the best bikepacking bike, plus a new segment reveals what's grinding their gears and stoking their spokes.
Redbull Rampage controversies, mountain biking 14ers debates, and the search for the perfect do-it-all mountain bike—all discussed this episode.
The 7,000 foot descent down Pikes Peak is a mountain bike dream.
Fox Racing Shox acquires Marzocchi mountain bike assets, likely positioning the Italian brand to cover lower price points while maintaining Fox's premium reputation.
What do you get when you cross a burly downhill tire with a lightweight, fast rolling one?
Jeff, Greg, and Aaron discuss e-bike trail access, new California regulations, IMBA research, and why many mountain bikers oppose electric bikes on singletrack.
Editor-in-Chief Greg Heil shares insider tips on Helena, Montana's mountain biking scene, including top trails and what makes this destination worth visiting.
The crew discusses the Santa Cruz Bronson review, shares strategies for selling your used bike online, and explores affordable helmet camera options.
Jeff reviews an affordable helmet camera and highlights 8 epic mountain bike resort destinations, while John tests the KTM Myroon.
The Kona Process 134 DL delivers plush, planted descending performance on technical terrain, though it sacrifices some climbing efficiency for its enduro-focused capabilities.
We review the Orbea Occam TR and Breezer Supercell, plus share expert tips for getting top dollar when selling your used mountain bike online.
The SOOCOO C10 is a GoPro lookalike action camera priced under $80 that delivers impressive video quality for occasional mountain bike filmmakers.
Greg reviews the updated Santa Cruz Bronson, Maureen recaps the Clif Bar Cykel Scramble, and we test two pairs of mountain bike shorts.
The Singletracks crew discusses the week's stories and shares what they've been up to on and off the bike this week.
The crew discusses the Intense Tracer, essential emergency kit items, the Marin Pine Mountain, and updates to the Singletracks forums.
Helena shares her epic 3-part trip report sampling singletrack from Pennsylvania to Colorado, plus staff MTB headlines discussion coming Friday.
Mike Brcic shares 7 life lessons learned from mountain bike pain, plus Garmin GPS updates and a summer Midwest trail report.
Garmin's new Edge 20 and 25 GPS units weigh just 25 grams and offer basic navigation, tracking, and mapping starting at $129.99.
In this episode: Michael Paul reviews the Guerrilla Gravity Megatrail, a stolen Bucksaw tale, and Greg Heil tests the Yeti SB4.5c.
Singletracks launches its first podcast, covering the week's MTB news including a major QR recall, Niner's new RKT, and an Alaska race report.
Niner's new RKT 9 RDO is a lightweight, 90mm carbon XC race bike designed to climb efficiently and descend fast on technical terrain.
The 2014 Trek Remedy 8 29er feels heavy on climbs but confident descending, though the 2016 model's improved components address most concerns.
The Snake Creek Gap Time Trial drops to two races, adds a punishing 50-mile option, and eliminates shuttles for 2016.
GoPro's new $199 HERO+ action camera adds Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, 1080p/60fps video, and 8MP stills for trail-ready shooting and sharing.
45NRTH launches three new winter cycling boots rated from 25°F down to -25°F, with prices ranging from $225 to over $400.
Leatt expands beyond neck braces with new Airflex soft armor, protective gloves, an enduro hydration pack, and full-face helmets with clever integrated features.
The Haro Shift Plus 27.5+ trail bike offers capable climbing and descending, but feels heavy and needs a dropper post to truly shine.
The S-Works Camber 29 is a race-ready trail bike that climbs like a rocket and tracks terrain like a missile, for $9,800.
UK-based Restrap builds handmade bikepacking bags with innovative features like magnetic closures, paracord lacing, and modular designs for hauling overnight gear on mountain bikes.
BST Nano Carbon showcases its manufacturing prowess with the Ellsworth Buddha, a carbon fat bike that climbs exceptionally well but feels harsh on descents.
QBP launches Heller Bikes with the carbon Bloodhound fat bike, targeting value-minded recreational riders at $2,199 for the rigid complete build.
The Turner Sultan 27.5+ climbs like an XC bike but descends like a trail bike, making it a super capable plus-size trail shredder.
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