Jeff co-founded Singletracks with his wife Leah in 1998 and has been dedicated to sharing the mountain bike information that inspires others to take epic adventures ever since. He started mountain biking in high school and served in the US Air Force before devoting himself full time to Singletracks in 2007.
Though formally educated as an engineer, Jeff began writing stories at an early stage, inspired by his mother who is a longtime accomplished author. He enjoys covering the world of mountain biking from every possible angle, whether it's trails or gear or skills. His goal for every story: that readers learn at least one new thing.
Author snapshot
MTB Background and expertise
- Riding experience: Trail, XC, and bikepacking.
- Mountain biking since: 1992
- Number of products reviewed: ?. I think my first product review for the site was this one for a plastic wallet.
- Current stable: Canyon Neuron, Orange P7 hardtail, and Scott Fun XC
Education and writing experience
- Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Duke University
- Masters of Business Administration, Duke University
- Other publications: Panther Press (Lakeside High School - Augusta, GA), CitySearch.com
The bike industry does a better job than most supporting the right to repair. Here's why that matters on International Repair Day.
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Specialized has discounted its 2026 Turbo Levo R e-bikes as 2027 models arrive. Here's how the two model years compare and where pricing stands.
Atherton Bikes confirmed a fire at its Welsh headquarters and factory on October 11. Everyone is safe, and customers will be contacted about order timelines.
SORBA CSRA volunteers have cleared roughly 14,000 trees since Hurricane Helene. Here's where the area's trail recovery efforts stand today.
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Known for road and gravel bikes, Van Rysel is entering mountain biking with the RCR-XC, a full-suspension 32er MTB.
Six months after teasing a prototype, Revel has released the El Jefe Grande, a titanium 32-inch hardtail, with refined geometry, more mounts, and a $3,499 price.
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In this podcast, Hunter Allen shares how time-strapped mountain bikers can add structure to their riding, manage recovery as they age, and make sense of fitness data like continuous glucose readings.
The 2026 Singletracks Trail Tournament is open for nominations. Pick up to five favorite trail bikes with 120-150mm of travel to help set the brackets.
This inexpensive bike light bar offers a wide, car-like beam and solid runtime on the trail, but charging problems may affect long-term reliability.
A newly published Specialized patent application describes an inverted fork that uses an internal cross bolt and keyed rod to limit torsional flex.
Get a wireless dropper post for $299 and save up to 80% off quality mountain bike components, clothing, and accessories during this Jenson USA sale.
Tell us whether you own a dedicated gravel bike or if you don't want/need one.
The $199 PNW Rainier delivers maximum travel for 27.2mm seatposts with tool-free adjustments and smooth operation for riding gravel and singletrack.
X-LAB debuts its first mountain bike, a full-suspension XC race bike for Kazakhstan's national team, at the Asian Games in Japan.
Backcountry.com has acquired mobile bike repair franchise Velofix, adding service capabilities to complement its online retail presence.
The updated Pirelli Scorpion gravity tire range for mountain biking gets clearer naming, re-engineered treads, and more casing options for hardpack, mixed, and loose conditions.
YT Industries resumes US operations less than a year after shuttering. "We own our mistakes," CEO Marcus Flossmann says.
Save 40-59% off these cycling and outdoor items at Backcountry from brands including Smith, Troy Lee Designs, Reserve, and Dakine.
We want to know if you've ever coordinated a mountain bike shuttle ride with friends, family, or a tour operator.
Jan Sazavsky transformed his lime green Santa Cruz Hightower using oxidation paint, inspired by ratrod automotive styling.
Trek reveals a prototype 32-inch wheel cross-country race bike featuring Pirelli tires that Evie Richards will pilot at this weekend's World Cup.
Minnesota-based Wolf Tooth expands into the wheel category with US-machined aluminum hubs using Enve's Innerdrive ratchet system.
Danny MacAskill's latest video showcases technical riding on steep granite terrain across three zones in Norway's fjord country on an e-bike.
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When tech gets me feeling down, biking brings back the stoke.
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Today is the last day to save on mountain bike clothing and gear from REI, Backcountry, Jenson USA, Cognative, Worldwide Cyclery, and Club Ride.
As more local bike parks open featuring jump lines and skills areas, we're curious whether riders are choosing to ride parks, trails, or both.
Seven of our favorite solid-color mountain bike jersey options for riders seeking classic, simple designs.
Scott updates the Addict gravel bike with 57mm tire clearance, in-frame storage, integrated bar-end tools, and longer geometry for improved stability.
Berm Peak's experimental wireless mountain bike brake prototype explores the advantages while acknowledging the obvious drawbacks of removing physical connections.
Stan's Polar Drip Wax claims a convenient alternative to immersion waxing, using bio-based ingredients and polarized wax technology for chain lubrication.
Major online cycling retailers are offering end-of-summer discounts on mountain bike gear, with savings on components, clothing, accessories, and electronics through Labor Day.
We want to know how often your lube your mountain bike chain.
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