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
A mountain biker's serious crash near Bend, Oregon was answered by a fortunate rescue from a passing Search and Rescue team member.
Modern mountain bikes with tight triangles, through axles, and disc brakes require updated transport solutions—here's how Yakima solves these compatibility challenges.
IMBA's 2010 Epic trail list features six diverse destinations from Oregon's freeride features to Texas desert loops and Maryland's ambitious park connector.
Ray's Indoor Mountain Bike Park opens its second location in Milwaukee with Trek's backing, featuring 110,000 square feet of winter riding terrain.
Easton recalls carbon seatposts, Croc Trophy crowns a champion, singlespeeders get rowdy in New Zealand, and Baltimore bikers face citation crackdowns.
The lightweight Princeton Tec Push offers 100 lumens for just a quarter-pound, making it an ideal emergency backup or bikepacking light.
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"Pedal Driven" documentary explores illegal trail building conflicts in Washington state, with crowdfunding campaign offering rewards from socks to trail-naming rights.
Super Sized Cycles builds bikes for riders up to 550 pounds using reinforced frames, double-walled rims, and mountain bike components for heavy-duty durability.
Over 1,000 riders from 30 countries are racing singlespeeds in New Zealand this weekend for tattoos, beer shortcuts, and bragging rights.
After 25 years of publication, Mountain Bike magazine will cease operations and merge its content into the broader Bicycling magazine and website.
The Bike Doctor app puts step-by-step mountain bike repair tutorials on your phone, no internet connection required for trailside fixes.
Fighter pilots use heads-up displays to track data without losing focus—now companies are developing similar HUD technology for mountain bikers and snowboarders.
Singletracks launches mobile check-in feature to help riders coordinate meetups and connect with fellow mountain bikers at trailheads in real-time.
A New York elementary school launches a mountain bike program for 3rd-5th graders, complete with 21 bikes and a custom curriculum for spring.
The Delorme Earthmate PN-60w pairs with SPOT transmitters to send customizable satellite messages from the backcountry, making remote communication more personal and detailed.
Niner showcased their 2011 lineup at Interbike, including a hardtail R.I.P. 9 and innovative CVA suspension technology across multiple frame materials.
Ryan Sutton and Jackie Harmony won Red Bull Final Descent at Angel Fire, completing 33 and 31 downhill laps respectively in 12 grueling hours.
Mountain bike brands draw model names from diverse sources including geographic locations, suspension specs, foreign languages, people, inside jokes, contests, and just plain cool-sounding words.
Tony Ellsworth explains his patented ICT suspension technology and shows us how Ellsworth frames are handcrafted in-house at their Vancouver, Washington factory.
Finish Line showcased their ceramic lube line, innovative Gear Floss cleaning tool, and prototype Easy Pro all-in-one bike cleaning system at Interbike.
A Durango-to-Moab bikepacking trip reveals the gear that worked, what failed, and what could have stayed home to save weight.
Syncros showcases 1000mm novelty handlebars, innovative 260-degree FRIC stem, stealthy carbon 29er fork, and updated wheel lineup at Interbike 2010.
We chat with ultra-endurance racer Eddie O'Dea about Topeak's 2011 lineup including their first LED trail light and bikepacking trailer.
The 2010 Race Across the Sky film returns with Levi Leipheimer, Dave Wiens, and inspiring citizen riders tackling Colorado's brutal high-altitude Leadville 100 course.
Gates unveils CenterTrack Carbon Drive belt with improved strength and alignment, while the original system continues to impress on single-speed mountain bikes.
Clif Shot energy gels get revamped for 2011 with a thinner maltodextrin base, more caffeine, and cyclist-friendly packaging with rounded edges.
Triace debuted five high-end carbon hardtails at Interbike, but with a Chinese website and Wal-Mart connections, their positioning remains unclear.
The Garmin Edge 800 introduces an intuitive touchscreen interface to cycling GPS, though at $449-$649 it remains a pricey investment for riders.
Camelbak's new Antidote reservoir features a quarter-turn cap, quick-link hose system, and innovative baffle design to minimize sloshing and improve pack stability.
From scented fruit grips to bikes with built-in bottle openers and 75-pound wooden choppers, Interbike showcases the wild side of mountain biking innovation.
Timex's first GPS-enabled Ironman watch features ANT+ compatibility, customizable screens, 15-hour battery life, and comes with a bike mount included.
Hydrapak's innovative hydration bladders feature a wide-open design for easy filling and cleaning, plus a unique fold-and-clip closure system.
The Moots Mooto X YBB 29er soft-tail delivers lightweight XC efficiency with an inch of rear travel for traction without the weight penalty.
The Van Dessel Full Tilt Boogie cyclocross bike bridges the gap between road and mountain biking with lightweight agility and surprising dirt-road capability.
Legendary designer Joe Breeze returns with his first 29er, the carbon Cloud 9, blending old-school thinking with innovative modern design.
The Pivot Mach 5.7 pedals like a hardtail and descends like a freeride rig, converting this full-suspension skeptic into a believer.
The Gary Fisher Collection Superfly Elite is a lightweight carbon 29er race machine that climbs efficiently and corners well, though comfort takes a backseat.
Flying with your mountain bike doesn't have to be stressful or expensive—here's how we navigated planes, shuttles, and logistics for our epic point-to-point adventure.
Based on thousands of member reviews, we've ranked the top mountain bike products of 2010 in over 30 categories—check out the winners!
GPS data for your MTB videos.
Learn to build your own custom steel mountain bike frame in a two-week course from schools in Oregon or Canada for around $2,500.
Following three riders attempting the world's longest self-supported mountain bike race, Ride the Divide promises epic bikepacking inspiration without sponsors, prizes, or checkpoints.
Singletracks is gearing up for Interbike with a packed appointment schedule covering mountain bikes, components, and gear from top brands like SRAM, Fox, and Niner.
The final leg of our Colorado-Utah bikepacking odyssey delivered 5,300 feet of climbing followed by an epic 7,000-foot descent into Moab.
Part three of a hut-to-hut mountain bike adventure.
Former President George W. Bush shaved 3 minutes off his personal best after demo-ing a Niner Jet 9 29er in Kennebunkport, Maine.
Mountain biking hut-to-hut from Durango to Moab. The is part two of the trip report from the San Juan Hut System.
Mountain biking the San Juan Hut system, from Durango to Moab. Trip report, part one.
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