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 Giant Dash M200 bike GPS looks good on the outside but there are a few quirks to be worked out.
In mountain biking, as in life, it feels good to look on the bright side of things. Take new standards, for example.
These are the best mountain bike destinations around the world according to Singletracks staff and readers.
While most mountain bikers agree that descending is the fun part, some of us like to take it slow and savor the flow while others like to gun and be done.
The Trek Fuel EX gets a travel bump to 150/140mm front and rear plus a slew of frame and geo updates to suit a wide spectrum of trail riding styles.
Bike racks increase drag on vehicles, and for electric vehicles where range is limited, it's helpful to know by how much.
COTA's mission is to "develop, protect, and enhance the Central Oregon mountain bike experience through trail stewardship, advocacy, collaboration, and education."
Tell us who your mountain bike hero is: a friend, an athlete, an advocate, or someone else!
Looking for decent but cheap mountain bike shorts? We are too.
This past weekend Blevins crashed during the short track race (XCC) at Les Gets but still managed a top-20 finish. We're re-sharing our interview with him from last year.
The State Bicycle Co. Klunker is as pure as a mountain bike can get. And it will crush your ego.
Get that gear off your back AND your hips with one or more of these mountain bike frame and handlebar bags.
The low price on this complete mountain bike with a wireless electronic drivetrain has us doing a double and triple take.
Professional mountain biker and coach Rab Wardell passed away in his sleep last night at the age of 37. The cause of death is unknown at this time.
In this episode Chris Schieffer, Jeff Barber, and Matt Miller talk about the 12 best mountain bike destinations in the United States that was recently shared on Singletracks.
Among trail surfaces, loam holds an almost mythical status. Mountain bikers prize it for its soft landings, hero-like traction, and roost-ability.
Singletracks has tested nearly 100 pairs of mountain bike shorts, and these are the best we've found so far.
We check in with Pat and Doug from Kona to learn how hardtail mountain bikes are specced, and what makes for a 'hardcore hardtail.'
Given the choice between riding on a paved road or on gravel, we'll take the gravel every time. Yet there are only so many hours in the day, and the singletrack siren calls.
Eddie O'Dea set out on August 1 to raise funds for the Georgia Cycling Association and to be the first to complete the Eastern Divide bikepacking route, a meandering chain of dirt roads, pavement, and singletrack first imagined several years ago.
The Moon Rigel Power bike light blasts up to 3,600 lumens for two hours, and the all-in-one design packs three distinct beam patterns that can be switched at the push of a button.
In Gear Watch this week, Garmin announces the latest Enduro smartwatch, Pole opens a new factory in Finland, Bianchi previews a full range of electric mountain bikes, and Enve begins shipping their inverted dropper post.
Is there a secret to riding webby trails? We're asking for a friend.
Check singletracks.com/deals to find the best prices on gear, and help Singletracks at the same time. It's a win-win!
JensonUSA has complete, 2022 Ibis Ripley AF bikes in stock (sizes M, L, XL) AND on sale for $2,849.25.
The Continental Kryptotal Re is a mixed conditions MTB tire with with strong braking bars in the center and tall side knobs for grip off camber and in corners.
We learn how bike engineers and designers work together, and how brands like Evil approach e-bike design.
The latest Santa Cruz Nomad swaps balanced, 27.5 wheels for a mixed-wheel configuration, adds Glove Box in-tube storage, and tweaks the geo and suspension.
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) bike brands like Canyon, YT, and Commencal are growing, and it seems buyers are becoming more comfortable choosing and purchasing bikes online.
The Abus MoDrop MIPS is a quality bike helmet for trail riding, and is compatible with the brand's Bluetooth crash sensor.
The Manitou Jack dropper post is solidly built with an easy-to-maintain design.
It's been a minute since we've seen this many in-stock, and on-sale mountain bikes available.
Dee Tidwell breaks down mountain bike performance training for us with the Power Pyramid, and shares tips for avoiding injury.
These are currently the best mountain bike destinations in the United States.
12-speed Shimano bike chains remain difficult to find, and a quick check shows them backordered everywhere from JensonUSA to REI and Worldwide Cyclery. However a few sellers on Amazon seem to have chains available.
Choosing the best mountain bike helmet is like choosing the best bike -- all that really matters is that you have (and wear) one.
Gary Moore is the executive director of the Colorado Mountain Bike Association (COMBA), a group that is dedicated to the interests of the Front Range mountain biking community in and around Denver.
Do you run a wider mountain bike tire up front, or is it the same width as the rear?
The Nicolai Nucleon 16 is a high-pivot, 160-180mm enduro 29er running a Supre Drivetrain.
The all new Trek Fuel EXe raises the bar for quiet, lightweight, and natural-feeling electric mountain bikes thanks to a unique drive system and smart tech.
Today Shimano announces new eMTB motors and derailleurs that can shift automatically, and without any pedal input.
We ask an expert in bike fitting and biomechanics about oval chainrings, common injuries, arm pump, saddle tilt, and cleat placement.
Mountain bikers tend to either love or hate riding skinnies.
The Deity Highside 35 alloy riser bar delivers a great ride feel in a straightforward package.
We tested several pairs of mountain bike sunglasses to see which ones fit our faces and riding styles the best.
We're on the hunt for the best mountain bike destinations of 2022. Nominate your favorites around the globe.
Mountain bikers have opinions about flow trails, and we want to know where you land.
The Donnelly AVL is an XC/trail tire that excels at technical climbs and sheds sticky Pisgah soil with ease.
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