The Julbo Aero sunglasses with Zebra photochromic lenses are lightweight and quickly adjust to varying light conditions encountered while mountain biking.
The Light & Motion Imjin 800 is compact and bright, with a claimed battery life of 2 hours on high. However, the battery life indicator is not visible when mounted to a bike helmet.
The Sweet Protection Delirious Rain Jacket incorporates Gore-Tex fabrics and mountain bike-specific features, but lacks a hood.
The Session is Smith's latest mountain bike helmet, incorporating their Koroyd structure, MIPS technology, and plenty of vents.
The DryGuy Dry Force DX is an electric dryer that easily--and safely--dries out your wet mountain biking shoes, boots, you name it.
The Badlands Merino Long Sleeve Jersey is made from superfine merino wool and does an excellent job of maintaining body heat, wicking moisture, and repelling water.
The Osprey TrailKit is a duffel bag with shoulder straps and compartments for organizing all your cycling gear.
The Cumba Rastro 27Plus is a steel, hardtail 27.5+ mountain bike with aggressive trail geometry and playful abilities.
PowerTap's Magnetless Speed or Cadence Sensor is very easy to setup and use, providing valuable data for cyclists looking to increase their performance.
The POC Octal X helmet is an ultra-lightweight XC helmet, weighing 210g and forsaking a visor or any MIPS-like technology.
A review of the RinseKit bike cleaner.
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These are five of the very best mountain bike trails in the state of Alaska.
A review of the Adidas Horizor sunglasses.
Primal's Sky Hoodie is a versatile, lightweight layer that regulates temperature on the trail and transitions seamlessly to post-ride hangouts.
Primal's HT.A Passport jersey delivers premium materials and versatile performance, bridging the gap between XC-tight and DH-baggy with impressive temperature regulation.
The ultralight Mazama Koosah hydration pack weighs just 400g and keeps water refreshingly cold, making it ideal for minimalist day rides on the trail.
The Raleigh Rumson fat bike proves you don't need high-end specs to have serious fun on the trails at an unbeatable price.
A writer rescues an abandoned Mongoose Rockadile from the woods and builds a rad $115 klunker using scavenged parts and local bike shop treasures.
The Tepui Expedition Duffel and Tool Case keep mountain bike gear organized, protected, and accessible for adventures near and far from home.
Bikepacking races demand mental toughness, smart nutrition, reliable gear, and backup plans, but the reward is unforgettable multi-day singletrack adventures in remote wilderness.
The Five Ten Kestrel offers race-ready stiffness and legendary Stealth rubber grip, though a second BOA dial would improve the fit.
Mission Workshop's Acre Traverse XC shorts feature cleverly repositioned pockets, premium materials, and a streamlined fit that works on the trail and off.
The Fatback Skookum defies categorization, excelling as a race bike, bikepacking rig, and trail shredder with its versatile multi-wheel compatibility.
Following Aaron Couch's insightful article on how to safely ride in bear country, I felt compelled to publish an article about a clever piece of gear that can be used to stay…
The Alpinestars All Mountain Jacket proves that a simple, non-insulated waterproof shell can harness your body heat to keep you surprisingly warm in brutal winter conditions.
We tested Alpinestars' wool winter socks through Alaska's brutal conditions to see if they're worth drawer space for temperature regulation and comfort.
Lifebeam's tagline, "We make the world's most advanced wearable instruments for measuring human performance," is a bold one, to be certain. Over the past several months, I've used my own cranium as…
A beer-fueled impulse registration for a 50-mile fat bike race—without owning a fat bike—led this skeptic to discover winter riding's true revolution.
If you're out on the trail getting rad, it's in your best interest to also look rad while doing so, because if you're not stylish while out on the singletrack, what's the…
Disclaimer: This may come as a shock to most of our reader base, but this story covers races involving skinny-tired bikes. If you can't stand to see a bike with anything less…
Since its establishment in 1992, Primal Wear has been providing the cycling community with quality apparel. However, a lot of the in-house kit designs have erred more to the Fred end of…
Since its establishment in 1992, Primal Wear has been providing the cycling community with quality apparel. However, a lot of the in-house kit designs have erred more to the Fred end of…
Race face = on Summer tends to fly by pretty quickly up here in the northern part of the globe, and this season was certainly no different. The…
I consider myself a bit old school in my gear selection. However, as an engineer by day, I find that I am always looking to gather as much data and telemetry as…
In today's mountain biking landscape, you'd be forgiven for thinking that the only way to experience bikepacking would be to head to your local bike shop and pony up your hard-earned Benjamins…
Since moving up to Alaska, I have learned a few things about mountain biking here and how it differs from riding in the lower 48. Chief among these lessons is that you…
Or how I learned to accept that things just break at inconvenient times. The author, in the process of breaking his gear As a habitually late person with…
Two riders duking it out in Kincaid The theme for the evening was climbing, as the Arctic MTB club’s trail setter, Chet, seemed to be on a bit…
"I have no idea where I am right now. I should have brought a map..." Photo: Chris Daniels We've all seen it in those high-dollar mountain bike films:…
Pipsport/Chain Reaction riders bombing through the woods After what felt like an eternally-long winter, mountain biking has finally returned to Kincaid Park! The Arctic MTB XC Series kicked…
Hopefully after reading the 10 Bikepacking Races to Put on Your Calendar article some of you may have felt a twinge of inspiration to head out on a bikepacking adventure. However, you…
After retelling Bill's story of his adventures in Namibia, I had a chance to sit down with him and talk about how the trip came about and pick his brain a bit…
Though I wish I could say that this is a personal account of an incredible trip, the following is a story about one man's quest to find uncharted territory with his bike.…
Many of us riders love a good competition every now and then, but for some of us who may or may not have a few screws loose, a 100k race just isn't…
I would like to thank the organizers of the Talkeetna Trio for the following: 1. Hosting a great event in an awesome town where a cat is the mayor. 2. Doing a…
If you find yourself on Singletracks, odds are that you have more than a passing interest in mountain biking. Further still, odds are you’ve found yourself out on the trail when most…
Can these skinny tires make winter riding possible? Way up north in Alaska, we’re experiencing what’s considered a “mild" winter, meaning that temperatures are hovering around 10º Fahrenheit…
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