Corey Maddocks has tested and reviewed dozens of mountain bike products while living in Colorado.
With a number of commercially-available tire sealant products on the market and a whole host of "home brew" solutions on the internet, it can be a daunting task to find what works…
When the Shimano XT wheelset that I currently have in for review showed up in the mail, it came with a pair of Michelin tubeless-ready Wild Race'r tires. I had assumed these…
Having recently discussed DiY car bike racks and DiY bike storage racks here on Singletracks, up next for DiY is a Presta-compatible inflator chuck for an air compressor. If you don't like…
Store all your bikes with this 6-bike storage rack.
Lezyne floor pumps have long been a staple in bike shops around the world. I had been looking for a replacement for my broken department store pump for a while, so at…
When I received the Pearl Izumi X-Alp Impact mountain bike shoes for review I didn't research them at all--I just slapped some cleats on them and started riding. I kind of assumed that…
The Anti-Freeze line from Halo consists of a headband and a skull cap, both insulated, and both featuring the patented SweatBlock seal. I am aware that 1) winter is over and 2) headbands…
I recently received the Ventilator gloves from Dakine for testing and have put them through their paces out on the trail. First Impressions I'll admit that when I first pulled the Dakine…
While socks are definitely not the blingiest piece of cycling gear, almost every cyclist in the world wears them, so they are pretty important. One of the biggest issues with socks is the…
I recently received the Tour Jersey from Dakine for testing and have put it through its paces out on the trail. Tour Jersey The Dakine Tour Jersey is clearly geared toward the…
Read any mountain biking mag or hang out at the LBS and chances are you'll hear people talking about the latest craze to hit the market: fat bikes. Whether they are a…
Everyone has their particular formula for hydration and energy replenishment on the trail. For me, my formula has evolved over time into the following: water in my pack, Heed electrolyte drink in a bottle,…
There are a dizzying number of choices in the hydration pack market these days, and most of them are pretty darn good, but with the Drafter, Dakine has gone all out to…
I haven't ridden a bike in winter since I was a teenager, however I have learned from skiing and backpacking that the right clothing can make outdoor activities more enjoyable regardless of…
In case you missed it, be sure to read Jeff's longer (but still short) review of this bike here. At Outerbike I got my chance to throw a leg over the Turner…
In addition to being a photographer, my buddy Michael is also a heck of a rider. Due to our size difference, he was able to ride some stuff at Outerbike that I…
I specifically waited to write my final review of the $750 Easton EA70 XCT wheels after my annual Kenosha Pass to Georgia Pass ride. On this…
Let me start by mentioning that these wheels retail for $2,600. Two thousand, six hundred American dollars. For wheels. With that out of the way, Enve makes their wheels out of carbon fiber using a highly specialized,…
I got in a quick ride on a Yeti SB95 at Outerbike last month and had a great time. In case you missed it, mtbgreg1 rode this bike at Interbike and jeff…
With daylight savings dropping recently, it's time to start thinking about a quality bike light for night riding. Just a couple of years ago a decent mountain biking light would have run you…
Fat bike fever seems to be sweeping across the country like crazy. I wanted to see what all the fuss is about, so my first demo of Outerbike was from Fatback Bikes,…
Michael demo'ed the Felt Edict Nine 1 before I did and he wouldn't quit bugging me about it until I rode it too. Oh man, what an awesome bike! For both of us the…
I really wanted to ride one of the Jamis full suspension 650b bikes, but the one they brought in my size was always out. So instead I threw a leg over the…
One of the cool things about events like Outerbike is being able to try something you normally wouldn't. For me that meant taking a spin on a carbon hardtail race bike that…
Full disclosure: I am a huge Giant fanboi, and as such, this was the one bike I had to get a ride on while I was at Outerbike. The Good The Trance…
The third year of this direct-to-consumer trade show is in the books. Over a dozen bike vendors with tons of bikes were on hand, as well as other vendors with all kids…
After reviewing the Funkier Hawk 3/4 pants last spring, I was pumped to get a pair of the new Eagle shorts for testing. While 3/4 pants are neat, I'm more of a…
Here is a little secret: Denver is not in the mountains. In fact, it's pretty much in a sinkhole out on the prairie. As such, in-town singletrack doesn't exist other than some…
The POC Trabec Race MIPS is a solid lid designed with safety in mind to protect your belfry on the trail. First, you're probably wondering what MIPS is. MIPS stands for Multidirectional…
Singletracks covers the latest bikes at Outerbike in Moab, Utah.
Since mountain biking was added as an Olympic sport in 1996, only two Americans have won medals. Both were bronze; Susan DeMattei in 1996, and now Georgia Gould in 2012. Photo Credit:…
As illustrated by Jeff's recent misadventure at Syllamo, riding in extreme heat can lead to a pretty serious outcome. If Jeff hadn't made the call for help when he did, the situation could…
Recently I was thinking about all the mountain bikes I have owned. While many memories stand out, I realized that the first and last rides on each bike are the easiest to…
After a comedy of errors getting the correct pair of wheels to fit my ride, complicated by how insanely back-ordered the EA70 29er wheels are, I finally have a pair of these…
Which bike rack do you need? There are three basic types: trunk mount, hitch mount, and roof mount.
This past Christmas Santa surprised me with a $50 gift certificate for HucknRoll.com. While my Maui Jim sunglasses and Home Depot clear lens safety glasses worked fine for day and night riding…
Hydration packs must be catching on because just about every accessory company has added them to their product lines, and women's specific models are starting to become more common. Dakine is no…
I owned the first version of the Contour HD helmet cam., and if I was to use one word to compare the new Roam model to the original it would be: refined.…
A broken chain is a surefire way to turn an epic ride into an epic hike. Fortunately, with the right tools, it is a quick and easy fix, getting you cranking again…
If you've spent any time here on Singletracks or at the LBS, you've likely heard people talking about the "geometry" of their bike. You'll have heard terms like slack, steep, aggressive and…
Tips for fixing a flat mountain bike tire on the trail.
Finding a bike that fits is crucial to enjoying the sport of mountain biking. A well-fitting bike will handle better on the trail, and of course be more comfortable for longer rides.…
Funkier Apparel, a cycling clothing company based in Israel, recently sent me a pair of 3/4 length baggy pants, padded spandex undershorts, and ajersey for review. I'll get right to the point:…
I've been wearing the Giant Trail full fingered mountain biking gloves for a while now and I wanted to share my review. First, let me say that these gloves have survived one…
I had always pictured powder coating as something done to Jeep bumpers and wrought iron fences. I knew it could be done to bike frames, but the ones I had seen looked…
Let me break down the correct way to go fast through a turn.
In the tradition of Jeff Foxworthy: If you have ever weighed your bike before and after washing the dirt off...you might be a weight weenie. If you have ever taken your bike…
Heading into the weekend it had been sunny and in the 60's for three days, and my planned ski trip with my daughter was derailed by a birthday parry and a youth…
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