Author: Dustin Gaddis
Opinion: 10 Reasons Why You SHOULD Race Your Mountain Bike
Editor’s Note: Dustin Gaddis has raced a slew of endurance MTB events and has helped coordinate races ranging from a local time trial to a national championship, but he isn’t very fast in the grand scheme of things. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Singletracks.com. …
Photo Blog: 2014 North American Handmade Bicycle Show
The 10th rendition of the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) was held in Charlotte, NC last weekend, and if you live in the Southeast and didn’t go… you seriously missed out. NAHBS brings many of the best frame builders in the country together, and the amount of bike porn and master fabrication skills on …
Final Review: NOX Composites XCR-29 Carbon Rims
I introduced you to the NOX Composites XCR-29 rims about 3 months ago. Since that time, I’ve been thrashing these on a regular basis, so click through to see how they stacked up against the marketing claims. Vanity Lets be honest: no matter what we say, we all want our bikes to look good. Aesthetics should …
Review: Gates Carbon CenterTrack Belt Drive
Over the years bicycles have seen innumerable changes, and yet some things have changed very little. One thing that has been a constant for a very, very long time is the chain drive. Now, thanks to the Gates Carbon Belt Drive, riders have another option. How does the newcomer compare with ol’ faithful? Read on to …
Riding Through Shadows
The seasonal changes are all part of the fun of mountain biking, giving us something new to look forward to as we keep the pedals turning. In the Southeast, the summer is blazing hot, but we can ride until about 9pm before darkness takes over the forest. As fall moves in, the temperatures drop, and …
Review: Vassago VerHauen 29er
Vassago is an Arizona-based company that specializes in 29er hardtail frames. I have owned their singlespeed Jabberwocky frame for a while now, which is one of two of their less expensive Taiwanese models. It’s a great frame; I highly recommend it to anyone interested in an affordable steel SS 29er. They also have a line of higher-end …
On Review: NOX Composites XCR-29 Carbon Rims
Several years ago carbon fiber scared most mountain bikers, who tended to think carbon was just for road bikes and too light and fragile for beating on it in the woods. However, advances in design and manufacturing over the last several years have resulted in carbon components that are stronger, stiffer, and more durable than …