Timberjack 27.5+ GX1 Of the two new hardtails in the Salsa lineup, the Woodsmoke might grab more attention because it's flashier, but their other latest bike is more than…
on Aug 2, 2016
Woodsmoke Carbon 29+ GX1 With a motto like "Adventure By Bike," I figured it wouldn't be long before Salsa Cycles launched a fun, plus-sized hardtail. After all,…
on Aug 1, 2016
The Mukluk Carbon XO1. All photos by Mike Riemer of Salsa Cycles. The Salsa Mukluk was one of the first production fat bikes ever, helping to…
on Jul 29, 2016
My better half shredding the new Surly Karate Monkey 27.5+ at Northstar, CA during the Saddle Drive event earlier this week. The Surly Karate Monkey, or…
on Jul 29, 2016
I spent a lot of time at Saddle Drive this year riding and talking about bikes with plus-sized tires (or at least plus-compatible). It definitely seems to be the theme of…
on Jul 28, 2016
In addition to a couple new bikes and some revamps, Salsa has introduced its new line of bags, the EXP series, for 2017. These bags are designed specifically to fit on their…
on Jul 28, 2016
I love to mountain bike. Even when I am not physically on a bike, a vast majority of my thoughts revolve around riding bikes--future rides, past rides, what bikes or components or gear…
on Jun 13, 2016
While I love to travel and go ride far-away places, I also love to explore in my own backyard. It never ceases to amaze me just how much great riding there is…
on May 3, 2016
I recently had the opportunity to travel to Georgia for the Maxxis Appalachian Summit to test out some tires, check out the local trails, and hang out with others in the mountain bike…
on Apr 14, 2016
I have to admit, when I first started riding mountain bikes, the concept of a singlespeed was a little odd. Gears seemed natural. We had come up with the idea to use…
on Apr 11, 2016
I've been really stoked on Club Ride gear lately. Their products are the perfect combination of form and function, and the Queen Anne jersey is no different. This jersey features Dri-Sulate wool-poly blend fabric for…
on Mar 22, 2016
The area surrounding Raystown Lake in central Pennsylvania is special for many reasons, one of them being that it's home to the Allegrippis Trails, which Singletracks rates as the 15th best trail…
on Mar 10, 2016
Advocate Cycles may be new to the fat bike party--and the party in general--as the company is only about a year old, but they've already made a solid impression. Not only does…
on Mar 3, 2016
It all started because I was curious about fat bikes: I started talking to the local mountain bike aficionado about these fat-tired contraptions I’d been seeing on the interwebs lately. I was…
on Mar 2, 2016
To be honest, I've been aiming to get away from riding with a pack for some time now. I find that it causes extra strain on my back, not to mention the annoyance of…
on Jan 29, 2016
Winter can be rough. While I love snow, riding bikes in the snow, and the occasional ski day, the cold and many hours of darkness tend to sap my motivation. For times…
on Jan 26, 2016
The last two winters were really cold here in Central Pennsylvania. While the frigid temps got old after a while, they did provide some interesting riding conditions that normally wouldn't be available, such…
on Jan 19, 2016
A review of the Zoic Navaeh 7 mountain bike shorts.
on Jan 8, 2016
Zoic's spring 2016 mountain bike clothing line is a mixture of fun and classy--bright, bold, and patterned alongside subdued and solid colors. The women's selection features a cool color theme…
on Jan 8, 2016
The time of unpredictable weather and extreme temperature differences is here. Across the nation, riders are dealing with cool or downright frigid temperatures, and are looking for ways to stay warm. Recently,…
on Jan 8, 2016
Everyone who knows me knows that I ride bikes. A lot. But when the weather turns cold and the snow starts to fall, I'm often asked if I continue my two-wheeled adventures…
on Dec 18, 2015
If you haven't heard of Advocate Cycles, don't feel bad. The company is less than a year old, founded last January in Minnesota by Tim Krueger and his wife Odia. But Advocate…
on Dec 2, 2015
Moraine State Park, located about an hour north of Pittsburgh, is the epitome of rocky, technical Pennsylvania riding, and it's a must-see if you're in the vicinity of the Steel City. A…
on Nov 26, 2015
Club Ride is known for their stylish, yet functional, cycling clothing that embodies their motto of "Ride Daily." A few months ago, I tested the Zest Shorts, Delice Jersey, and Cross Vest,…
on Nov 12, 2015
For as long as there have been mountain bikers, there have been those who oppose their use of trails, claiming that they cause damage to wilderness and a disruptive environment for other…
on Nov 2, 2015
