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 Canyon Lux Trail cross-country bike gets a little extra rear travel plus updated suspension kinematics and in-frame storage.
on Nov 7, 2023
These are the jerseys, jackets, pants, gloves, and socks that mountain bikers are wearing for fall and winter 2023/24.
on Nov 7, 2023
More and more mountain bike frames are including accessory mounts in addition to water bottle mounts. Tell us what yours are holding!
on Nov 5, 2023
The Stan's Arch MK4 alloy mountain bike wheels are a high quality set designed for riding downcountry to all-mountain.
on Nov 3, 2023
The Transition TransAm hardtail features a slack head angle, 150mm of travel, and a chromoly steel frame.
on Nov 2, 2023
Bicycle bearings tend to be out of sight, out of mind for most riders but they're crucial for smooth suspension pivots, quiet bottom brackets, and fast spinning pedals.
on Oct 31, 2023
The Bookman Volume 1500 mountain bike light is bright, easy to use, and long lasting thanks to a swappable battery and pass-through charging.
on Oct 28, 2023
The Peak Design Everyday Case is slim and protective, and works seamlessly with the brand's sturdy handlebar mount.
on Oct 26, 2023
The third generation YT Jeffsy trail bike is available in alloy and carbon models with all new geometry.
on Oct 25, 2023
The Garage Bunny is is designed to make learning to bunny hop and manual your mountain bike safer and easier.
on Oct 24, 2023
The 2024 UCI mountain bike calendar brings a mix of familiar venues plus new stops in the Americas and Europe.
on Oct 18, 2023
When it comes to mountain biking, some like it technical.
on Oct 15, 2023
Yeti joins other brands by offering direct-to-consumer bike sales via their website. Buyers can now choose to buy Yeti bikes directly online, through local dealers, or via online retailers like JensonUSA.
on Oct 12, 2023
Alternative trail lines appear to offer riders a choice, but for regular mountain bikers, it's all about living that Alt Life.
on Oct 11, 2023
Some mountain bikers break out the hose after every ride. Others like to keep a constant crust covering their bike.
on Oct 8, 2023
Your MTB strength and fitness questions, answered! Are body weight exercises enough? Do pros train differently than amateurs? Ben explains.
on Oct 3, 2023
The lightweight Coros Pace 3 GPS smartwatch boasts enviable battery life, accurate tracking, and delivers more ride and fitness data than most mountain bikers will ever need.
on Sep 29, 2023
SRAM Powertrain is an electric bike motor system that integrates with Eagle Transmission to deliver auto shifting and pedal assist.
on Sep 28, 2023
The HoverAir X1 camera drone is designed to make it easy to capture footage on the trail thanks to simple preset flight patterns along with a portable and rugged design.
on Sep 25, 2023
We want to know how many riders own mixed-wheel mountain bikes.
on Sep 24, 2023
The Vivo F3 12-speed mechanical shifter can be customized to give mountain bikers a unique look and feel.
on Sep 18, 2023
Tell us what you value most - price, durability, weight, performance, or something else - when it comes to MTB gear.
on Sep 17, 2023
The Hutchinson Wyrm is designed to cover all the ground between XC and enduro with its file tread center and aggressive cornering knobs.
on Sep 15, 2023
The world-class course built for last month's World Championship mountain bike race at Glentress has been demolished, leaving riders and business owners frustrated. Officials say this was the plan all along.
on Sep 14, 2023
The all-new Santa Cruz Heckler SL mixed wheel trail bike drops weight off the original for a more natural ride feel.
on Sep 12, 2023