I picked up my very first Rocky Mountain in 1987 and haven't stopped since. Today I am a big advocate on bike and rider safety. Always looking for safer ways to enjoy the sport, without taking away the thrill.
NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) testing is nothing new. In the automotive world there are volumes of books on NVH testing. It is probably the biggest concern that both bikes and automobiles…
We test the Osprey Moki, a mountain bike hydration backpack designed specifically for kids.
The Ritchey Vector EVO Streem is a minimally padded and lightweight mountain bike saddle with a unique support system.
Take something simple we largely ignore, then re-think it, and maximize it to the highest degree. Now let's talk about the seat post. Most saddle-to-post junctions use a set of metal or…
So you did what I did. That or you just have a morbid fascination with broken body parts. Breaking a bone really sucks. It impacts a rider in so many ways. For…
The writing was on the wall with the introduction of the present Pike fork. Well, RockShox announced their totally revamped Lyrik and all-new Yari forks today! The new Lyrik sports a 35mm…
Early season practicing For some people gravity riding is a seasonal thing, and with time, you can forget thingsr. Before setting out on your first run this year,…
This just in: OneUp has release its new 45-tooth extender ring for XTR cassettes! The new 45T add on ring sets your bike up nicely for a 1x11. If you've followed along…
I could honestly say that I wouldn't dream of putting bags on my trail bike. My trail bike is all about light weight and agility! That said, my fat bike is a…
Having reviewed CycleOps products before, I was looking forward to reviewing the new PowerSync trainer... even if I'm not generally a fan of being stuck indoors for a long time. But still,…
I have to admit: I'm a sucker when it comes to riding in the cold--as I get older I tolerate the cold less. Getting a fat bike to force myself to get…
In the dead of winter with all kinds of nast hailing down on you, the last thing you need to feel is cold. The folks at 45NRTH understand where you're coming from.…
Whenever the name Ritchey comes to my mind, I always think back to the 80s when I first started mountain biking. In fact, Tom Ritchey started out producing components and frames in…
The folks at 45NRTH live and breath cold weather riding and are focused on keeping us comfortable and safe when riding in the winter. 45NRTH focuses heavily on tires, gloves, footwear, and…
Many of the bike tools we use today have been around longer than bikes themselves, so one would think Park Tool would have a hard time coming up with new and better…
A few months back I reviewed Race Face's new Turbine Cinch Crank. At that time I had it installed on my Santa Cruz Bronson. I have since upgraded my Bronson to a…
The Mountain King is best described as an all conditions tire. Featuring an open design and an alternating pattern, this tire self-cleans while it rolls. Alternating intermediate knobs and aggressive cornering knobs…
Normally I don't carry a big pump with me when I ride, but after I got a fat bike, I realized that a decent-sized pump is necessary. A small pump just doesn't…
While buzz words and new tech can be good, sometimes it's nice to simplify and just focus on producing a great product. The all new Fox 36 Float FiT does just that.…
Way back in October 2013, Greg posted a short review of the Santa Cruz Bronson. At that time I was fully in love with my Nomad... but during Interbike of that same…
The Sasquatch is Norco's first fat bike that uses a suspension fork. Compared to the Bigfoot line, the Sasquatch's geometry has been tweaked to accommodate the RockShox Bluto. The 6061 hydroformed aluminum…
No one in the service industry has your back more when it comes to the well being of your bike than Park Tool. On my last visit to Interbike, Park had a few very…
Tips for changing a hydraulic brake line on your mountain bike.
Bottom bracket service falls into one of two categories: you either change them with a new one or exchange bearings. Older square tapered bottom brackets with loose ball bearings were full service,…
We've published a bunch of great how-tos on Singletracks over the years, but what if you just don't care about your bike? What if you want to destroy it so you have…
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