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.
Shopping for a hydration pack is a very personal matter. Different people want different things out of them. Lucky for you, Dakine has you covered with a pack for just about everyone.…
on Dec 7, 2014
Review of the Schwalbe Hans Dampf mountain bike tire.
on Nov 23, 2014
Race Face sent down their new Atlas flat pedals for testing. These all-new pedals are low profile, with a 14.5-12mm-thick double concave platform, and a 101 x 114mm overall dimension. Coming in…
on Nov 13, 2014
This year I was unlucky enough to sustain a major injury, which has made me understand again why quality protective gear is so important. But my knees never got injured. It wasn't…
on Nov 3, 2014
Always striving to take better photos for Singletracks, I have spent a lot of time learning how to get the best shot possible in a specific situation. But to be honest, I'm…
on Oct 29, 2014
I already have--and will again--apologize to Enve's PR guys. Have you ever read something online or in print and just said, "no way"? Well, I was one of those people. Ever since…
on Oct 26, 2014
Having used and loved previous versions of the Cane Creek Double Barrel line of shocks, I was super stoked to test out the new DBInline, especially because I wasn't happy with the stock…
on Oct 19, 2014
Having kids can be both a pain and pleasure (look at that devilish smile)... it really depends on the day. Lately, my kid has been stepping up his mountain biking game, with…
on Oct 17, 2014
Whenever I hear the word "Crossmax," I instantly envision the iconic Mavic Crossmax wheelset: These wheels sport big, bold graphics that instantly set themselves apart from the rest of the pack. Well,…
on Oct 9, 2014
I've long been a fan of Race Face products, so one of the first changes I made to my new Santa Cruz Bronson was to install the new Race Face Next SL 35mm…
on Oct 3, 2014
Leatt’s top shelf soft body vest for this year, the 3DF Air Fit Body Vest, is a major improvement over an already good vest, with a host of enhanced features. The new…
on Sep 28, 2014
I had to stop at DVO at Interbike this year. DVO is kinda like a mystical unicorn as far as their rarity in suspension. Yes they are pretty new to the game...…
on Sep 22, 2014
While we've been keeping you up-to-date on the latest from Mavic right here on the Singletracks blog, a new Crossmax SL, Crossmax XL, Crossmax Enduro and other bits round out Mavic's updates…
on Sep 22, 2014
I swung by Corsair and Atomlab at Interbike and managed to check out some pretty interesting stuff. Corsair's Revo was on display, which is their all mountain 27.5" rig. The highlight here:…
on Sep 19, 2014
Interbike is one crazy show with so much to see. My poor camera racked up 1500 shots in two days, filling my SD cards. Narrowing it down is tough. Such gorgeous bikes…
on Sep 17, 2014
I never did go to my high school prom but if I did, I would have been voted most likely to break a bone. Yep, I was walking around Interbike last week…
on Sep 15, 2014
BMC was in attendance at Interbike this year with bikes that actually cost significantly less than previous years models. Unlike their jaw-dropping prices of the past, this year BMC has produced bikes…
on Sep 15, 2014
ENDURO!! Sorry, I added a little Enduro to my cappuccino this morning. At Interbike I saw several great new items for riders who like to go downhill really fast and use climbs…
on Sep 15, 2014
This year Mavic released two no-nonsense packs: the Crossmax Hydropack 15 and it's younger brother, the Hydropack 8.5. The Hydropack 15 is a perfect size for a day-long ride, with plenty of…
on Sep 10, 2014
Along with their new DH fork, Marzocchi also recently released a new long travel rear shock also aimed for the racer in you. The new Moto C2R w/ Progression booster represents the…
on Sep 2, 2014
Bell announced yesterday that they will be adding the MIPS Brain Protection System and ICEdot Emergency Identification and Notification Service into several of their helmet models. The addition of these important safety…
on Aug 27, 2014
I love when companies produce new components that weigh less and yet perform better than the previous renditions. For a long time the Fox 40 was on the heavy end of the…
on Aug 24, 2014
The brand-new Rivet from Giro is an all-purpose riding glove for mountain bikers who want full finger protection without the associated bulk. Designed to provide just a thin layer of protection while…
on Aug 18, 2014
Who says maximum protection has to cost an arm and a leg? The folks at Bell have not only been making excellent-quality mountain bike helmets, but they've taken all that great knowledge and…
on Aug 17, 2014
Marzocchi has entered into the 2014 suspension wars in a big way with an all-new dual-crown downhill fork: the 380 C2R2 Titanium. Specs The biggest deal about the new 380 is the at…
on Aug 10, 2014