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
In this episode of the Singletracks mountain bike podcast, we share tips for getting faster on the descents.
Discover must-ride mountain bike trails in major Midwest and Texas cities, from Chicago to Houston, proving great singletrack thrives everywhere.
Check out these five excellent mountain bike trails in the Chicago area
Discover these fun mountain bike trails in Dallas, TX.
Discover these great mountain biking trails in Houston, TX.
Detroit-area mountain bikers must drive at least 30 minutes for quality singletrack, but these seven trail systems are worth the trip.
We talk about the best mountain bike upgrades priced under $100.
Specialized's redesigned Epic FSR gets slacker geometry, a modified single-pivot suspension, updated Brain 2.0 shock, and sheds over a pound.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, and I discuss some common mountain bike mistakes we've made or seen others make, and how to avoid those mistakes.
The 2018 Giant Anthem 29 XC race bike gets longer, slacker geometry with shorter chainstays and reduced rear travel for technical descents.
In this episode I talk with Leah, my Singletracks co-founder (and wife,) about her mountain biking experiences over the last 15 years and some of the challenges women face in our sport.
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Discover the best singletrack in 13 major Northeastern metros—from NYC's Queens to Montreal's gravity trails, where urban riders find epic mountain biking close to home.
Learn about bike setup, component choices, and suspension settings to make your uphill climbs more efficient.
The Selle Italia SLR TM Flow offers an excellent price point for mountain bikers looking for a smartly-designed and expertly-executed saddle.
Starting with bikes, we'll talk about how buying a tool can save you money, bike warranties and insurance, and how to shop for new or used bikes.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, and I discuss the ways we use our smartphones to make mountain biking easier.
The Catlike Leaf 2C helmet offers comfortable, stable protection with innovative pressure-reducing retention system, extended rear coverage, and excellent light-mounting capabilities for just $129.99.
We'll share our picks for the best bike parks, backcountry rides, and urban trail systems that are begging to be explored by bike.
Leg cramps can be painful and debilitating on the trail. Here are some tips for avoiding them.
Leatt's DBX 4.0 shorts offer exceptional durability and protection with triple-layered construction, though the heavy-duty materials sacrifice breathability for bike park-ready abrasion resistance.
We'll touch on handlebars, stems, grips, controls (shifters, brake levers, remotes, and accessories), saddles, seatposts, and finally pedals.
TexPlex opens June 3 near Dallas, offering 250 acres of mountain biking with pump tracks, jumps, and slopestyle courses for all skill levels.
Like artists painting their own canvases, professional trail builders leave distinctive signatures that discerning mountain bikers can recognize from trail to trail.
Singletracks analyzed trail reviews and ratings to rank the most popular mountain bike trails in each US state and Canadian province for 2017.
Reynolds' carbon BLACKLABEL 27.5 Plus wheels deliver exceptional stiffness and durability with Industry 9 hubs, though the $2,600 price tag puts them at premium territory.
Mountain biking with dogs can be rewarding, but requires proper training, trail etiquette, and consideration for your pup's safety and other trail users.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, we talk about our favorite rides in Utah, from iconic rides like Slickrock to the best bike parks and trails with the most epic scenery.
Mountain bikers often ask if their bike is appropriate for certain trails, but the real answer depends on rider skill and attitude.
Aaron and I talk about the highlights from this year's Sea Otter Classic.
Vittoria is infusing graphene into carbon resin to create lighter, stiffer mountain bike wheels with improved material properties and increased spoke hole strength.
The Trek Powerfly 8 e-MTB excels at fast-forwarding through boring climbs, but its weight and noisy motor compromise the singletrack experience we love.
Garmin's new Varia UT800 is an 800-lumen bike light that automatically adjusts brightness based on speed and ambient light when paired with Edge computers.
Vittoria's new Gato XC tire features circumferential mud-clearing channels, siped knobs, and Graphene-enhanced 4C rubber compound for competitive wet-weather racing.
GORE Bike Wear claims mountain bikers sit differently than roadies, and they've designed mountain bike-specific chamois padding and baggy bib shorts to prove it.
Niner teams up with Colorado's Push Industries to create a limited RIP 9 RDO featuring the premium Elevensix coil shock for aggressive descending.
Teravail debuts a smart mountain bike tire lineup designed for bikepacking and ultra-endurance riding, with tires launching in July 2017.
Cush Core's foam tire insert claims to add damping to pneumatic tires, reduce squirm at low pressures, and protect rims from damage.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Greg and I talk about the things mountain biking can teach all of us about life.
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**From hiker rants to Pulitzer-worthy epics, these trail reviews prove mountain bikers have a lot to say—and some truly entertaining ways to say it.**
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We share our top Colorado mountain biking recommendations, from bike parks to backcountry epics, plus the best basecamp locations to explore them.
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Mountain bikers prefer Subarus and Jeeps over mainstream brands, and drive vehicles three years newer than the average American.
We're diving deep into mountain bike drivetrains, covering 1X vs 2X, electronic shifting, oval chainrings, belt drives, and internally geared hubs.
In this special episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron and Greg share their experiences at Outerbike in Moab last week.
Mountain bike prices have remained surprisingly stable over the past decade when adjusted for inflation, despite significant technology improvements and more premium options.
In this episode we talk about how mountain bike tourism works and discuss the reasons why many communities are rolling out the red carpet for riders.
Former Tesla engineer builds self-driving mountain bike prototype that steers, balances, and navigates trails autonomously using GPS, computer vision, and gyroscopic stabilization technology.
British cyclist Mike Hall, 2016 Tour Divide winner and speed record holder, was killed by an automobile while racing in Australia.
Louis Garneau's top-tier Copper T-Flex shoes blend race-ready carbon stiffness with all-day comfort through flexible uppers, dual Boa dials, and versatile temperature performance.
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