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 Blackburn Big Switch can be used as a T- or L-handle bike tool and packs a chain breaker, disc brake pad spreader, Presta valve core remover, and 9 driver bits in a compact case.
The new 12-speed Shimano XT drivetrain adds key technologies developed for XTR at a more affordable price point. We spent two days testing the new drivetrain in both wet and dry conditions.
Along with big updates to the XT drivetrain, Shimano is also rolling out improvements to their XT and SLX brakes.
We show you how to use mountain bike tire plugs to seal tubeless tire punctures quickly and easily.
Mike Brcic talks about the best ways to share the mountain bike experience with others, whether that's leading a group ride or promoting mountain bike tourism in local communities.
Baggy mountain bike shorts from Pactimo offer a lyra-like feel with the pockets, waist cinchers, and protection that dirt riders want.
In this episode, Gerow gives us the low down on some of the mountain bike trails he's discovered in Italy so far.
A collection of some of the most memorable BBQ restaurants I've visited on mountain bike trips.
Hans Rey is a mountain bike trials legend and global ambassador for the sport, exploring and documenting exotic locations around the world by bike. We talk about how he got started, his favorite places to ride, flow trails, and much more.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Matt, Gerow, and Jeff share their thoughts about 9 recent and upcoming mountain bike review tests.
The most popular mountain bike trails in the USA and Canada, by state and province. We look at the surprising trails that are trending up, and those that are trending down.
Singletracks wants to know: Can you manual on a mountain bike?
We get the skinny on new gravel bike tire inserts from Panzer that are set to launch at Sea Otter Europe later this month.
The updated Ibis Ripley 29er trail bike is a truly fun and capable descender, yet climbs just as well. This ground-up refresh features updated geometry, a new linkage design, and a lighter frame. We got a chance to test the new bike in Santa Cruz earlier this month.
Any group looking to develop mountain biking -- whether it's at the local or national level, for tourism, industry, or athletic development -- can learn from what DMBinS has accomplished so far.
Sea Otter recap: The mountain bikes we tested, the new and wacky products we found, and what Sea Otter means for mountain bike culture.
Brands like Rotor and e*thirteen are finding new and innovative ways to add more range to one-by mountain bike drivetrains.
A stand up mountain bike, full suspension gravel bike, vintage telescoping fork, race day tire sealant, and more from Sea Otter 2019. Or maybe it's 3019?
The Raleigh Tokul 3 hardtail mountain bike ticks most of the right boxes on the spec chart and looks great too.
We round up 6 notable and interesting hardtail mountain bikes from Sea Otter 2019, ranging from steel to carbon and titanium. Every one of them sports at least 120mm of front travel.
Giant launches a brand new flat pedal mountain bike shoe, the Shuttle Flat. Here's what we know so far after wearing them for a couple days.
Walmart's Viathon M.1 mountain bike is a racy, XC bike being marketed as fun, comfortable, and practical which begs a few questions.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we talk about what enduro is, and why it matters to the sport of mountain biking. From athletes and races to bikes and gear, enduro is a reflection of how many of us approach riding.
Link your Singletracks and Wahoo accounts to get free mountain bike trail routes on your GPS.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, I ask Jeff Kendall-Weed about his inspirations, favorite places to ride, skills progression, and how he makes time for riding.
World famous mountain biker Chris Akrigg shares his winning approach to challenging conditions, both on the bike and off. Want to know what it takes to build incredible bike-handling skills? Listen to find out!
Everything you need to know about mountain bike racing, including what to eat, pack, and wear on race day.
The 2019 Norco Sight is an aggressive trail / all-mountain bike with updated specs, and buyers can now customize their build online.
Andrew Taylor is a professional freeride mountain biker who set out last year to ride his mountain bike in all 48 Continental US states. Andrew shares some of his favorite mountain bike trails so far and the surprising things he's learned along the way.
Gerow has a wealth of experience racing enduro and wrenching on mountain bikes. He also has delicious recipes to share.
SRAM recently announced a wireless mountain bike drivetrain and dropper post, which got us thinking: What does going wireless and electronic mean for mountain biking?
Singletracks gets the inside scoop on why high-quality, carbon mountain bike parts are so expensive and where the Enve name comes from.
Riding the Giant Yukon 2 fat bike on groomed snow trails in the Northwoods of WIsconsin at -15
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Matt and Jeff explain the pros and cons of different types of mountain bike pedals.
The Club Ride Shaka flannel mountain bike jersey is comfortable, functional, and looks great.
SRAM just announced an all new wireless system dubbed AXS for mountain biking. The system not only includes wireless shifting, but also introduces a new wireless RockShox Reverb dropper post.
For truly cold days in the saddle Pearl Izumi offers the insulated Summit AmFib mountain bike pant.
The Annual Singletracks Ride-N-Rally takes place March 23-24, 2019 at Mulberry Gap near Ellijay, GA. This is your chance to try new trails, new bikes, new skills, and to meet new friends. Hurry, space is limited!
We discuss some of the positive trends we're seeing, along with some of the potentially negative things that could affect mountain biking in the future.
Huw and Annie recently completed a winter bikepacking expedition above the Arctic Circle and share their tips for biking in challenging conditions.
The Club Ride Revolution Soft Shell pants fill the gap between shorts and full-on insulated pants and tights for fall and winter mountain biking.
The Giro Ambient is an insulated soft shell jacket with a hood, designed for mountain biking in cold, winter conditions.
I ask Todd to share his tips for designing and building great trails and about what makes the mountain biking in Pisgah National Forest so special.
Matt and Jeff talk about the most recent mountain bike advocacy news including pending bills, trail recovery in California, and a new model for organizing mountain bikers.
Get inside info on how Singletracks conducts bike reviews, and hear our extended thoughts on mountain bikes we've tested recently.
Ride along with Remy Metailler as he bombs down the city streets of Taxco, Mexico on his downhill mountain bike.
Professional mountain bike instructor Richard La China shares the biggest mistakes mountain bikers make when it comes to building technical skills.
We talk about 1X vs. 2X mountain bike drivetrain configurations, gearing, and performance plus electronic shifting, oval chainrings, belt-driven drivetrains, and internally geared setups.
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