Sam James, Author at Singletracks Mountain Bike News

Showers Pass Ranger Waterproof Hip Pack [Review]

By Sam James June 25, 2020

The Ranger from Showers Pass is their newest, and largest waterproof hip pack designed for mountain biking.

By Sam James May 14, 2020

The PNW Range bars offer additional backsweep for a comfortable position while the stem has a mount for a camera or light.

By Sam James April 20, 2020

For the hardtail-curious, here are six reasons why some mountain bikers chose to say no to full suspension.

By Sam James March 20, 2020

A pair of long, waterproof mountain bike shorts that work well for riding in the winter.

By Sam James March 11, 2020

Even if you don’t have a fat bike, riding your mountain bike on a snowy trail can be a lot of fun.

This Chromag Stylus is a hardcore hardtail mountain bike, built up for shredding sketchy winter trails around the North Shore of Vancouver.

By Sam James January 25, 2020

The Shimano MW7 winter mountain bike shoe stands to the task of keeping feet warm and happy in cold, wet environments.

By Sam James January 15, 2020

Sam shares how much cycling and mountain biking in particular have improved his life.

By Sam James December 2, 2019

The PNW Bachelor dropper seatpost is reasonably priced, reliable, and easy to set up.

Working in a bike shop isn’t perfect, but if you live for bikes then it can be one of the best jobs out there.

By Sam James November 5, 2019

Internal cable routing for a mountain bike frame doesn’t need to be a thing of mystery. Sam James shows us how to make it simple.

The new Santa Cruz Hightower is a great all-rounder of a mountain bike. It climbs well, is comfortable to ride, and can shred downhill.