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…
on Oct 23, 2012
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…
on Oct 8, 2012
Greg, Jeff, Leah, and Syd got to have their fun rubbing shoulders with bike industry peeps at Interbike in Vegas and now it's time for me and a photographer to head out to that…
on Oct 2, 2012
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:…
on Aug 20, 2012
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…
on Aug 6, 2012
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…
on Jul 30, 2012
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…
on Jul 20, 2012
Which bike rack do you need? There are three basic types: trunk mount, hitch mount, and roof mount.
on Jun 1, 2012
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…
on May 28, 2012
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…
on May 18, 2012
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.…
on May 16, 2012
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…
on Apr 27, 2012
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…
on Apr 23, 2012
Whether you run tubes or tubeless, eventually you will have a flat out on the trail. A surprising number of riders, including Lance Armstrong, don't know how to fix a flat tire,…
on Apr 17, 2012
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.…
on Apr 12, 2012
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:…
on Mar 19, 2012
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…
on Mar 15, 2012
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…
on Mar 7, 2012
First a story... A couple of years ago a friend of mine who is a former pro rider came out to Colorado and naturally, we went for a bike ride. While he…
on Feb 20, 2012
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…
on Feb 13, 2012
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…
on Feb 1, 2012
Logging GPS tracks of your rides can be fun and informative. You can compare your times from previous rides, use the data to make full-blown maps for yourself or others, and you…
on Jan 19, 2012
I've always found small tire pumps to be annoying at best, and even though they will eventually fill a fat MTB tire with air, I'd rather get on with my ride. CO2…
on Jan 5, 2012
On more than one occasion, I have heard people respond to product reviews with, "You got it for free, of course you like it." As a reviewer, I can say that it…
on Dec 27, 2011
You have probably heard terms like 3x9, 2x10, or 1x9 thrown around in discussions about mountain bike gearing. In case you are not familiar with the jargon, here is a quick review.…
on Dec 21, 2011
