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
Getting the right bike fit reduces pain and improves both power and bike handling. In this podcast we share tips for diagnosing a poor fit, and offer tips and resources for getting dialed.
Sticking with mountain biking can be difficult due to family and time constraints, financial costs, and a lack of trail access. We explore the reasons people quit mountain biking, and suggest that former mountain bikers might just be worth bringing back into our sport.
Fuji is stepping up their enduro game in 2018, sponsoring a new Factory Enduro Team and promising a redesigned line of full suspension mountain bikes with MLink suspension.
The USA Cycling National Fat Bike Championship will be held at Cannonsburg Ski Area near Grand Rapids, Michigan on February 10, 2018.
Staying on top of mountain bike maintenance keeps bikes running smoothly and helps diagnose problems before they become major.
There are hundreds of mountain bike trails in Georgia to choose from. Five of the best bike trails are the Bear Creek, Pinhoti, Bull Mountain, Five Points, and Blankets Creek trail systems.
We talk about the recent legislative push to end the blanket ban on mountain bikes in wilderness areas, and what the current debate means for the future of mountain biking.
This plan for building your own hanging bike storage rack uses just 3 boards and 1 pipe, making it simple and cheap to build.
Learn about the history of mountain bike suspension, fork and shock parts, and how suspension systems are designed to work. Get tips for dialing in various settings like compression, rebound, and air pressure for bike shocks and suspension forks.
Finding and setting the right mountain bike seat height is simple, and ensures both comfort and maximum power transfer on the bike.
The Niterider Lumina 1100 Boost headlight has a lot to offer, and at a budget price of $100.
Get caught up on 150 episodes of the Singletracks podcast as we share our favorite topics, interviews, and episodes so far. Plus, get a preview of what's to come in 2018.
Dean Jensen is an over the road truck driver who brings his mountain bike with him as he travels the USA in his semi-trailer truck.
Singletracks talks about the most interesting bikes, trails, news, and trends from the mountain bike world in 2017.
The Vecnum LeveLOC reduces mountain bike suspension fork travel on the fly by up to 80% for improved climbing and transport.
Learn what long, low, and slack mountain bike geometry really means, and why it is becoming popular with manufacturers and riders alike.
Singletracks attempts to spec the most expensive XC mountain bike build imaginable. Carbon fiber and titanium combine to yield a $14,000+ mountain bike.
Enduro races are more dangerous than DH races, despite DH racing having a more aggressive image. Remote courses, limited pre-rides, and pared-down safety gear all increase the risk of racing enduro.
We talk about how electric mountain bikes have evolved, where current regulations regarding eMTBs stand, and how mountain bikers opinions are slowly shifting.
The best mountain bike gloves offer excellent grip, abrasion protection, insulation, and padding. Minimizing blisters is all about getting the right glove fit.
Listen as the Singletracks staff provides personal mountain bike recommendations in 8 categories, including hardtail, XC, trail, enduro, and DH.
The 4-Arm Strong is designed to treat and prevent arm pump associated with sports like mountain biking.
The 2017 IMBA Epic mountain bike trail list includes trails in New Zealand, Finland, Alaska, and Ohio.
Look closely at your bike warranty and you'll find many common issues are not covered. Most warranties, regardless of their term, generally only cover manufacturing defects.
Tps for getting out on your mountain bike this winter without spending a lot of money on specialized gear and equipment.
The Vecnum moveLOC is a lightweight dropper post with 100mm of travel, design for XC and marathon riders.
In this podcast episode we answer questions about how the mountain bike industry works.
The Polygon Siskiu T Series features a dropper post and 1x drivetrain at an affordable price. Depending on the frame size, this full suspension trail bike offers either 140mm or 150mm of travel front and rear.
The 5 most popular knee guards for mountain biking, plus top picks for elbow pads and shin guards.
IMBA's new policy is supportive of electric mountain bikes on non-motorized trails, as long as land managers and local riders are OK with it first.
The RipRow is an indoor mountain bike strength training machine designed to build strength and balance.
The Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper 6Fattie offers a plush ride thanks to Ohlins suspension, 3-inch plus tires, and a fairly relaxed geometry.
This podcast episode explains how concussions work and talks about ways bike companies are seeking to reduce the risk.
Jeff tested five top enduro mountain bikes in 24 hours in a back-to-back comparison test. Find out which one was the best.
In this episode, we share our experiences testing some of the top enduro mountain bikes of 2017, and talk about the mainstreaming of long travel bikes.
IMBA is raising funds for 68 bike trail projects around the USA. Choose to split your donation evenly among all projects OR dedicate your funds to a single project.
Mountain bikers are gradually becoming more interested in electric mountain bikes, but the debate over motorized vs. non-motorized vehicles has not been settled.
Pick up etiquette tips for mountain biking, including rules of thumb for yielding, passing, and getting along with others.
We discuss how mountain bike trails are built, from idea to approval to construction. Walt Bready of B Ready Trails shares his favorite tools and resources too.
Mountain biking in the dark is a great idea because it will extend your season, open up your riding schedule, make you a better rider, and at least 7 more reasons...
The top 10 enduro bikes of 2017 include the Specialized Enduro, Santa Cruz Bronson, and Trek Remedy. Other popular all-mountain bikes from YT Industries, Yeti, Pivot, and Ibis made the list as well.
Learn which bike tools you need to own, and which ones you don't.
Riding the same bike trail over and over can get boring. Here are 10 tips for keeping regular trail rides fresh and exciting, from riding at night to seeking new lines.
The Flat Stopper is a natural tubeless bike tire sealant made from water, minerals, and fibers that lasts a year or more without drying out.
You can use these survival priorities in case of a backcountry, mountain bike emergency. Learn how to stay alive and return from your trip safely, even if you're lost or injured.
These are the five best bike trails in the Cincinnati, OH area. Mountain bikers should not miss Devou Park, Hueston Woods State Park, England Idlewild, or East Fork State Park.
The new 2018 Pivot Mach 6 enduro bike is longer and lower.
The MT500 Plus is a flat pedal bike shoe cover for mountain biking in muddy conditions. The overshoe protects shoes and provides added warmth for winter riding.
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