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These are the 10 best women's mountain bikes for cross-country mountain biking, trail riding, and enduro. Women shouldn't feel limited to buying a women's-specific mountain bike; rather, these types of women's bikes only add to our options. See the best bikes for women from top brands like Juliana Bicycles, Liv Cycling, Trek Women, Pivot, Yeti Beti, Specialized, Salsa, and Ibis.
on Feb 5, 2018
The term "women's mountain bikes" can be offensive to some people, as it automatically triggers the perception that there is some difference in capabilities--maybe even a weakness. But other women have no issue with it whatsoever and in fact appreciate the effort that's been made to make mountain bikes that work well for women.
on Nov 6, 2017
You don’t see a lot of mountain bike reviews from me here on Singletracks because for years I’ve struggled to find a bike that is light, capable, and most importantly, fits all…
on Feb 17, 2017
Find a rad Air BNB to book for your next trip to a top mountain biking destination.
on Jan 17, 2017
The Diamondback Catch 2 is a 27.5+ trail bike that I recently had a chance to ride in Santa Barbara, California. As my first experience riding a plus-sized bike, all the trite descriptions of plus-sized riding entered…
on Mar 1, 2016
Mike Hopkins on the new Diamondback Release 3 with Level Link suspension photo: Diamondback Bicycles Today Diamondback Bicycles reveals two new trail bikes, the 27.5 Release and 27.5+ Catch, along…
on Mar 1, 2016
Want a bike thats speedy and nimble going downhill but also light and efficient at pedaling uphill? Then lucky for you, we've rounded up 10 of the hottest and newest enduro bikes…
on Apr 21, 2014
Fat bikes were everywhere at the Sea Otter Classic this year! Sure, fat bikes make for a cushy cruise around the dusty venue at Laguna Seca, but there were many fat bikes…
on Apr 16, 2014
As if a trip to Las Vegas doesn't provide enough sensory overload, strolling the aisles of Interbike brings the added experience of testosterone overload. Just picture this--a sea of guys with facial…
on Oct 4, 2012
After a rough day of riding at Mont Sainte Anne, I was a bit worried that I would be embarking on more rocky trails for my second day of mountain biking in…
on Sep 30, 2011
Qubec is famous in the mountain bike world for hosting the challenging UCI World Cup Downhill race at Mont Sainte Anne, a ski resort just 40km - about a 30 minute drive…
on Sep 30, 2011
I've always been a little envious of trek7ks sleek Osprey Raptor hydration pack so I was excited to get an Osprey of my very own - the womens Verve 10 to be…
on Jun 2, 2011
I recently had the chance to spend three days at a BetterRide mountain bike skills camp. It's been a long time since I've been in school and the amount of information was…
on May 11, 2011
Up until now, I've been hesitant to try a wool bike jersey for a number of reasons. First, I live in Georgia and the Colorado girl in me would say an Atlanta…
on May 4, 2011
I was looking forward to the Blankets Creek Duathlon for months because I knew signing up for the race would force me to get out ride my bike more.
on Apr 12, 2011
Photo courtesy of Sorella Cycling Spring arrived early in Atlanta this year with high temps in the 60s or better most days since late February. It's been great for a fair weather…
on Mar 25, 2011
There arent a lot of womens specific mountain bike products out there that actually need to be womens specific (like bike pumps - seriously). One major exception, of course, is mountain bike…
on Feb 22, 2011
By now trek7k and the rest of the group should be about 3/4 of the way to Moab after starting the long mtb ride from…
on Sep 1, 2010
Photo courtesy of Trestle Bike Park, Winter Park Resort Downhill mountain biking can certainly be intimidating. There are bigger and heavier bikes involved, lots of protective equipment to don, speeds you imagine…
on Jul 19, 2010
I've always been proud to show off my wounds and scars from mountain bike crashes, but there is actually a much easier way to show off my love for the sport. Bike…
on Jul 24, 2009
A girl can never have enough mountain bike clothing. We need cycling tops in a myriad of colors and materials and we want variety in our MTB shorts, too. Fortunately, Loeka's line…
on Apr 16, 2009
Mountain biking shorts have certainly come a long way in the last few years. It seems like just yesterday all my shorts were black, skin tight, and uncomfortable. These days there are…
on Mar 24, 2009
With spring fast approaching I was looking for a lightweight, long sleeved jersey and Sugoi's new Crossroads Henley fit the bill perfectly. This women's top has full length, black and white striped…
on Mar 18, 2009
Anyone else out there ready for winter to be over? I'm looking outside this morning at the five inches of snow we got yesterday…
on Mar 2, 2009
We've just updated the race calendar with the dates of the Carmichael Training Systems Sand Creek Mountain Bike races. Most of the races will be held at Bear Creek Regional Park and…
on Feb 18, 2009