Jeff Barber

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
 
Image of a t-shirt featuring a graphic design related to downhill mountain biking. The shirt is olive green with an orange and gray color scheme. The main elements include the letters "DH" and "MTB," along with the text "DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKETEAM." An illustration of a cyclist riding downhill is prominently displayed, accompanied by directional arrows and warning symbols. The design suggests a focus on mountain biking and adventure sports.
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We recently came across a website selling mountain bike lifestyle clothing called <a target="_blank" title="Mountain bike lifestyle clothing" href="http://www.evomo.com/" rel="noopener">Evomo</a> (though we're not quite sure if the name has any specific meaning). It's surprising we haven't seen anything like this before, though the classic "Singletrack Mind" shirt could be considered a trailblazer in this area. There are already lifestyle brands and micro-brands associated with extreme sports like skateboarding (DC shoe, Zoo York, etc.) and surf (OP, Quicksilver, etc.) but few mountain bike brands come to mind (Pearl Izumi?). The mountain bike brands that are around tend to focus on performance gear rather than lifestyle, and that's a shame.

<img style="width: 225px; height: 121px" id="image3" alt="DH Descent T-shirt" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
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We recently came across a website selling mountain bike lifestyle clothing called <a target="_blank" title="Mountain bike lifestyle clothing" href="http://www.evomo.com/" rel="noopener">Evomo</a> (though we're not quite sure if the name has any specific meaning). It's surprising we haven't seen anything like this before, though the classic "Singletrack Mind" shirt could be considered a trailblazer in this area. There are already lifestyle brands and micro-brands associated with extreme sports like skateboarding (DC shoe, Zoo York, etc.) and surf (OP, Quicksilver, etc.) but few mountain bike brands come to mind (Pearl Izumi?). The mountain bike brands that are around tend to focus on performance gear rather than lifestyle, and that's a shame.

<img style="width: 225px; height: 121px" id="image3" alt="DH Descent T-shirt" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
We recently came across a website selling mountain bike lifestyle clothing called <a target="_blank" title="Mountain bike lifestyle clothing" href="http://www.evomo.com/" rel="noopener">Evomo</a> (though we're not quite sure if the name has any specific meaning). It's surprising we haven't seen anything like this before, though the classic "Singletrack Mind" shirt could be considered a trailblazer in this area. There are already lifestyle brands and micro-brands associated with extreme sports like skateboarding (DC shoe, Zoo York, etc.) and surf (OP, Quicksilver, etc.) but few mountain bike brands come to mind (Pearl Izumi?). The mountain bike brands that are around tend to focus on performance gear rather than lifestyle, and that's a shame.

<img style="width: 225px; height: 121px" id="image3" alt="DH Descent T-shirt" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
Close-up of a DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 GPS device mounted on a bike handlebar, displaying a detailed map with a speed reading of 0.2 mph. The device features an orange casing with various buttons for navigation.
We recently came across a website selling mountain bike lifestyle clothing called <a target="_blank" title="Mountain bike lifestyle clothing" href="http://www.evomo.com/" rel="noopener">Evomo</a> (though we're not quite sure if the name has any specific meaning). It's surprising we haven't seen anything like this before, though the classic "Singletrack Mind" shirt could be considered a trailblazer in this area. There are already lifestyle brands and micro-brands associated with extreme sports like skateboarding (DC shoe, Zoo York, etc.) and surf (OP, Quicksilver, etc.) but few mountain bike brands come to mind (Pearl Izumi?). The mountain bike brands that are around tend to focus on performance gear rather than lifestyle, and that's a shame.

<img style="width: 225px; height: 121px" id="image3" alt="DH Descent T-shirt" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
We recently came across a website selling mountain bike lifestyle clothing called <a target="_blank" title="Mountain bike lifestyle clothing" href="http://www.evomo.com/" rel="noopener">Evomo</a> (though we're not quite sure if the name has any specific meaning). It's surprising we haven't seen anything like this before, though the classic "Singletrack Mind" shirt could be considered a trailblazer in this area. There are already lifestyle brands and micro-brands associated with extreme sports like skateboarding (DC shoe, Zoo York, etc.) and surf (OP, Quicksilver, etc.) but few mountain bike brands come to mind (Pearl Izumi?). The mountain bike brands that are around tend to focus on performance gear rather than lifestyle, and that's a shame.

<img style="width: 225px; height: 121px" id="image3" alt="DH Descent T-shirt" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
We recently came across a website selling mountain bike lifestyle clothing called <a target="_blank" title="Mountain bike lifestyle clothing" href="http://www.evomo.com/" rel="noopener">Evomo</a> (though we're not quite sure if the name has any specific meaning). It's surprising we haven't seen anything like this before, though the classic "Singletrack Mind" shirt could be considered a trailblazer in this area. There are already lifestyle brands and micro-brands associated with extreme sports like skateboarding (DC shoe, Zoo York, etc.) and surf (OP, Quicksilver, etc.) but few mountain bike brands come to mind (Pearl Izumi?). The mountain bike brands that are around tend to focus on performance gear rather than lifestyle, and that's a shame.

<img style="width: 225px; height: 121px" id="image3" alt="DH Descent T-shirt" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
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We recently came across a website selling mountain bike lifestyle clothing called <a target="_blank" title="Mountain bike lifestyle clothing" href="http://www.evomo.com/" rel="noopener">Evomo</a> (though we're not quite sure if the name has any specific meaning). It's surprising we haven't seen anything like this before, though the classic "Singletrack Mind" shirt could be considered a trailblazer in this area. There are already lifestyle brands and micro-brands associated with extreme sports like skateboarding (DC shoe, Zoo York, etc.) and surf (OP, Quicksilver, etc.) but few mountain bike brands come to mind (Pearl Izumi?). The mountain bike brands that are around tend to focus on performance gear rather than lifestyle, and that's a shame.

<img style="width: 225px; height: 121px" id="image3" alt="DH Descent T-shirt" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
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A cyclist riding a mountain bike along a dirt trail in a wooded area during late autumn, surrounded by bare trees and fallen leaves. The cyclist is wearing a red helmet and a pink shirt, actively navigating the path.
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