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Culture
on Apr 10, 2020
Always Tip Your Mountain Bike Mechanic [Cartoon]
by Jeff Barber
A 6-pack of beer can be an appropriate tip for your bike mechanic, but timing is everything.
Culture
on Nov 11, 2019
What it's Like to Work in a Bike Shop: Expectation vs. Reality
by Sam James
Working in a bike shop isn't perfect, but if you live for bikes then it can be one of the...
Opinion
on Aug 25, 2019
How do you Plan to Purchase Your Next Mountain Bike - In Person or Online?
by Jeff Barber
The bike industry is in a state of transition, and today consumers have a few choices when it comes to...
Beginners
on Feb 12, 2019
9 Tips for Mountain Biking on a Budget, Some of Which Were Learned the Hard Way
by Ray Southwick
Use these tips and tricks to ride when the stoke level is high but the bike funds are low.
Beginners
on Nov 14, 2018
Bike Shop Mountain Bike "Tune-Ups," Explained
by Richard Shoop
What's does a mountain bike "tune-up" cover? We visit a local bike shop to find out.
Videos
on Sep 19, 2018
Watch: Seth Asks, Should you Support your Local Bike Shop?
by Seth's Bike Hacks
Seth explores the idea of supporting the local bike shop.
Events
on Mar 23, 2018
The Biggest Bike Sale in New Zealand, Coming to Taupo in April
by Greg Heil
The Monster Bike Sale in Taupo, New Zealand brings 5 bike shops together offering 33 different brands, a used bike...
Culture
on Mar 21, 2018
Colorado Brewery Has a Bike Shop Inside, and Service Includes Free Beer
by Corey Maddocks
A bike shop has opened inside a Colorado craft brewery, and customers get a free beer with their purchase of...
Forum
on Jan 2, 2018
New Bike Mechanic Training - Minnesota
started by Elingerfelt
Last reply on Jan 2, 2018
Hello everyone, I am a training coordinator for Minneapolis Community and Technical College, and I am conducting a feasibility study...
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News
on Mar 15, 2017
Amazon Partners With Beeline Bikes for Free Assembly on Bikes Over $500
by Jeff Barber
In yet another blow to local bike shops in the US, Beeline Bikes is set to offer drop-off, assembly, and set-up services......
Forum
on Mar 15, 2017
Are you comfortable buying a bike online?
started by Jeff Barber
Last reply on Mar 15, 2017
Setting aside the "moral hazard" of not supporting your local bike shop, how comfortable are you with ordering a new...
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Forum
on Nov 14, 2016
Black Friday Deals @ Your LBS?
started by Jeff Barber
Last reply on Nov 14, 2016
Is anyone's local bike shop having a Black Friday / Small Business Saturday sale? If so, what are they doing...
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Opinion
on Nov 9, 2016
Over a Beer:
by Greg Heil
Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for......
Events
on Sep 28, 2016
Our Favorite Bikes and MTB Products from Interbike 2016
by Jeff Barber
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, and I reflect on this year's tradeshow and discuss some of......
Women
on Sep 1, 2015
Will Women Save the Local Bike Shop? Part 2
by Chris Daniels
Local bike shops (LBS) are dropping faster than a clutchless chain from a 1x drivetrain, while women are poised to......
Gear
on Jan 12, 2015
Infographic: All Hail the Local Bike Shop
by Jeff Barber
Last month we conducted a survey to find out where mountain bikers buy their gear, how they make purchase decisions,......
Culture
on Apr 15, 2014
Good Shop, Bad Shop: What Makes or Breaks an LBS, Part 2
by Michael Paul
In the previous installment, I addressed a few quality characteristics that I recommend looking for in a local bike shop,......
Gear
on Mar 21, 2012
Where We Buy Our MTB Gear
by Jeff Barber
My buddy Joseph at the local bike shop, Decatur Bikes. Photo: mudhunny. Want to start a heated discussion among mountain......
Singletracks
on Nov 7, 2011
Singletracks Bizness: Trail Tuesdays, MTB Rentals, and More
by Jeff Barber
Just wanted to share a few things that are going on here at Singletracks this month. Trail Tuesdays Every Tuesday......
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