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 Renovo BadAsh is a wooden 29er mountain bike that weighs as little as 21lbs.
The cuttable foam Air Liner mountain bike tire insert from Vittoria offers run-flat protection and adds damping to normal tire rebound.
Marin relaunches the San Quentin as an aggressive and affordable hardtail mountain bike with three builds starting at $849.
John Parker, founder of Yeti Cycles, is back with a new hardtail mountain bike called the Underground Revival. A more affordable version of the bike called the Recon is on tap as well.
The Surly Lowside is a mountain bike that blends the old (steel frame, singlespeed drivetrain, rigid fork) with the new (disc brakes, dropper post routing, wide tires).
The Syncros Silverton SL carbon mountain bike wheel fuses rim, spokes, and hub shell into one piece. The Hixon SL IC brings a similar treatment to a handlebar and stem combo.
Some of the best mountain biking in the USA is found in the mountain states. We highlight some of our favorite trail systems and places to ride.
The Maxxis Assegai DH mountain bike tire is offered in 27.5x2.5 and 29x2.5 sizes, and retails for $90.
The Pivot Switchblade enduro mountain bike is now available in a more affordable aluminum frame with prices starting at $4,099.
The OneUp dropper post offers up to 170mm of travel at an affordable price and in a relatively short, compact package.
The updated Stumpjumper adds a short travel option, supports 29+ tires, and features an unusual sidearm design.
The new Race Face Turbine R dropper seatpost uses the Fox Transfer design and offers travel from 100mm to 150mm.
The Big Iron fat bike from Why Cycles is a titanium hardtail with internal cable routing capable of running multiple wheel sizes.
The first titanium mountain bike crankset from Cane Creek is called eeWings. It's as light as carbon, but 20-30% stiffer and more durable.
In this episode, cycling coach Ben Turits shares his tips for mountain bike endurance training, talks about the tools of the trade, and shares his philosophy for coaching elite MTB athletes.
Finding the right glove for mountain biking is important because it can have a serious impact on comfort. Here are a few things to consider when shopping for bike gloves.
The new Yeti SB100 cross country mountain bike features 100mm of Switch Infinity rear travel and a 120mm Fox 34 Step Cast fork.
RockShox adds 120mm travel options to the lightweight SID mountain bike race fork.
The RockShox TwistLoc is a grip-shift-style control that can lock and unlock a mountain bike fork, shock, or both.
Marzocchi brings back the Bomber Z1 mountain bike fork with up to 170mm of travel. The new Bomber 58 is a gravity fork with 203mm of air-sprung travel at an affordable price. Marzocchi adds a 100mm-travel dropper post to the Transfer line.
Fox introduces the 34 Step-Cast, a lightweight mountain bike fork offering 120mm of suspension travel and a new version of the GRIP suspension damper.
Cane Creek introduces a 29er/27.5+ version of the popular HELM trail / enduro mountain bike suspension fork.
We talk with Neil Beltchenko about bikepacking in Alaska, and the fundamental skills necessary to be a successful bikepack racer.
The Trek Full Stache is a full suspension 29+ mountain bike with 130mm of suspension travel front and rear.
Putting together a mountain bike trip to Pisgah has never been easier. Book a cabin at Pilot Cove and go car-free the entire time.
Singletracks talks about some of the most affordable towns in the USA with great mountain bike trails. We also cover the effects MTB tourism can have on costs of living.
The new elastomer fork from Cane Creek is adaptable to almost any style of mountain biking, and utilizes Thudbuster technology.
Reynolds new TR line of carbon mountain bike wheels is their most affordable line yet, priced at $1,299.
The weather report looks great for the 4th Annual Singletracks Brutal Weekend at Mulberry Gap near Ellijay, GA.
We highlight the best mountain bike trails and destinations in the Central USA, from Copper Harbor, MI to Houston, TX. Sponsored by keweenawadventure.com.
Wildlife encounters are a part of mountain biking. We talk about our own run-ins with animals on the trail, and offer tips for interacting with wildlife.
We talk about ways to keep mountain bikers engaged and active. If you have a friend who is losing the fire, or you find yourself starting to ride less, this is the episode for you.
Mountain bike tourism is growing as communities embrace the economic benefits. However, rising housing costs, a shifting job market, and increased government expenditures may be an unintended consequence.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, we talk about the origins of mountain biking and explain the various forms of mountain biking that exist today.
The Sumter National Forest is home to nearly 100 miles of singletrack mountain bike trails. This list includes 5 must-rides like FATS and the Long Cane Horse Trail.
The Singletracks Brutal Loop weekend is happening March 31 - April 1, 2018 at Mulberry Gap in Ellijay, GA. There will be two great backcountry mountain bike rides that include the Pinhoti, Mountaintown Creek, and Windy Gap trails.
In 2017, Colorado passed a law allowing e-bikes on any path where bicycles are authorized to travel. However, interpretation and implementation of the law has been inconsistent at best.
Learn about the pros and cons of steel, aluminum, titanium, and carbon mountain bike frames. We also discuss the various fabrication techniques used for different frame materials.
Intense will offer just 15 M29 FRO 29er downhill mountain bikes for sale to the public during the summer of 2018.
2018 Canyon Spectral trail mountain bike models are now available for purchase and shipping in the USA.
Singletracks tested 5 enduro mountain bikes in 24 hours, including the Santa Cruz Nomad, Intense Tracer, Mondraker Dune, Marin Wolf Ridge, and Santa Cruz Nomad.
The RXL SL is a lightweight, inexpensive carbon mountain bike saddle available on Amazon.com and eBay. The saddle is comfortable enough, but probably best reserved for race day only.
The Fezzari Cascade Peak 27.5 Plus mountain bike is an aggressive trail / all mountain bike at an affordable price. Jeff put the Cascade Peak 27.5+ through it's paces in the real world, and shared his conclusions in this review.
Singletracks shares the best mountain bike trails in the Southeast with recommendations for everything from multi-day bike trips to half day excursions.
Moots is adding colorful graphics to their titanium mountain bikes using a unique set of processes. The company is also teasing a softail bike meant for gravel grinding on 700c or 27.5 wheels and tires.
The Trans Pyrenees Coast to Coast stage race is offering an electric mountain bike version of the iconic race this year.
Mountain biking has developed a language all its own. In this podcast, we talk mountain bike terms, vocabulary, and definitions for everything from taco to peanut butter.
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