Norco Senior Development Engineer Colin Ryan fills us in on the advantages of high pivot designs, and explains how pivot placement contributes to ride feel and performance on the trail. The art...
https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-case-for-high-pivot-mtb-designs-and-how-they-work/
Save up to 50% off these mountain bike tires for riding gravel, XC, trail, enduro, DH or all of them! The article Tires are the #1 MTB upgrade, and these are on sale today appeared first on Si...
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With 6,250 feet of vert and 5-10 miles in length, are these the longest rideable granite rock slabs on Planet Earth? The article Are these the longest rideable granite slabs on Earth? appeared...
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One area in particular tends to offer a big payback when it comes to MTB component upgrades. The article Which inexpensive MTB upgrade is the most effective? appeared first on Singletracks Mou...
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You don't NEED a $15 Stan's Tubeless Sealant Injector, but it does make the job cleaner and easier. The article Stan’s Tubeless Sealant Injector goes high volume and doesn’t suck appeared...
"These trails have saved my life." Through a rare private-to-public land swap, the residents at Tehaleh have access to an incredible bike-only trail system. The article $1.3 million for 6 miles...
"When a cycling industry company broke that $25,000 contract, they actually freed me. They freed me from silencing me, from speaking up and speaking the truth." The article Renowned para-athlet...
The road to the top of the epic Spinal Tap shuttle run is long and rough, but Richfield Bike Shuttle can get you there easily. The article A new 4,700ft descent has opened in Richfield, Utah, s...
The Giant Faith is a mixed-wheel kids' bike with 140/135mm of suspension travel front/rear and a component mix that's designed for smaller, lighter riders. The article New Liv and Giant Faith f...
The popular mountain bike trails in DuPont State Forest are off limits to e-bikers... but that hasn't stopped them from riding. The article This popular state forest is handing out $218 fines a...
The newest mountain bike gear this week from Otso, SRAM, DVO, Gorewear, and Mavic. The article A 3D-printed chamois, a new titanium trail bike, and Mavic wheels for riding park appeared first ...
Plus Sara Hunter fills us in on the best way to relate to others on the trail and offers tips for calming nerves before a race or after a bad crash. The article This Mental Health Counselor is ...
Travis argues that a wheel upgrade can make the biggest difference when it comes to mountain bike performance. The article The One Major MTB Upgrade that Makes the Biggest Difference… And the...
The all-new Esker Smokey Ti is a hardcore titanium hardtail that's ready for adventure. The article 160mm Esker Smokey Ti Hardtail Is Designed for Big, Long Days appeared first on Singletracks...
https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/160mm-esker-smokey-ti-hardtail-is-designed-for-big-long-days/
With 36% of Singletracks readers having hired a mountain bike guide before, the guiding industry appears to be alive and well! We rounded up 10 of the best guided trips in the USA. The article ...
https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/10-of-the-best-guided-mountain-bike-trips-in-the-usa-2024/
Many flat pedals aren't actually flat, and we want to know which shape you prefer. The article Flat Pedal Preference: Concave, Convex, or Just Flat? appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bik...
https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/flat-pedal-preference-concave-convex-or-just-flat-survey/
The 7iDP Project.21 mountain bike helmet features 21 vents, an adjustable visor, and a comfortable, protective fit. The article New 7iDP Project.21 Helmet Looks Great and Provides a Good Fit fo...
Our summer 2024 gear picks, including a stainless-steel Camelbak water bottle, armless sunglasses, sheep-skin gloves, and maple syrup hydration. The article The Summer MTB Gear You Don’t Have...
https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-summer-mtb-gear-you-dont-have-yet/
Ride Ness plans to build 16 miles of purpose-built MTB trails and a downhill race track, with a year-round shuttle running to the top of the 1,100-foot descents. The article Plans unveiled for ...
Western Spirit put their money where their mouth is by building free housing for their mountain bike guides. The article A Lack of Affordable Housing in Moab Prompted Western Spirit to Build Th...
A new national body of mountain bike trail groups, advocates, and bike parks has formed to share knowledge and advocate for riders in the United Kingdom. The article 100+ Groups Form new UK MTB...
https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/100-groups-form-new-uk-mtb-trail-alliance/
20 miles of slick mud was just the beginning of this grueling single-day ride of the White Rim Trail. The article 5 Para-Athletes Ride the 100-Mile White Rim Trail in Under 24 Hours appeared f...
The latest mountain bike gear news from Moots, Easton, SRAM, and Dynaplug. The article The New SRAM AXS Pod Controller Rocks appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News .
https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-new-sram-axs-pod-controller-rocks-gear-watch/
How does pre-race fueling work? What is a "flexible eating style"? We spoke with nutrition expert and endurance athlete Alex Larson to find out. The article How to Fuel for Mountain Biking, Acc...
The Red Bull Rampage freeride competition will include a women's category for the first time in 2024, though details are scant. The article Red Bull Rampage Announces Addition of Women’s Cate...
https://www.singletracks.com/community/red-bull-rampage-announces-addition-of-womens-category/
Riding the 200-mile Unbound gravel race is hard. Riding it on a $200 beach cruiser is... fun? The article They raced (and finished) the 200-mile Unbound gravel race on bikes from Walmart. appe...
A first-of-its-kind gravity flow trail system is now open in Prescott, AZ, with 6.5 miles of new singletrack. The article The First Gravity Flow Trails on Forest Service Land in Arizona Open to...
https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-first-gravity-flow-trails-in-arizona-open-to-the-public/
In a proposed list of trail changes at DuPont State Forest, horses get more trails than mountain bikers, hikers are still allowed on downhill flow trails, and new trail development doesn't includ...
Directional trails are proving to be an effective strategy for reducing user conflicts and increasing capacity in popular locations. The article Directional trails are popping up everywhere. He...
https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/directional-trails-are-popping-up-everywhere-heres-why/
In terms of value, it's hard to beat Tifosi sunglasses for mountain biking. Here are a few pairs we'll definitely be wearing this summer! The article 🕶️ Trail? XC? Enduro? Tifosi has Sungl...
Depending on how you ride and where your saddle is positioned, you may prefer to ride with the nose up, down, or level. The article MTB Seat Angle: Nose Up, Down, or Flat? appeared first on Si...
https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/mtb-seat-angle-nose-up-down-or-flat-survey/
The Cycplus AS2 Pro Max is a mini electric pump that's the same size as a wallet, but does it pack enough punch for mountain bike tires? The article Battery Powered Bike Pump: Cycplus AS2 Pro M...
https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/battery-powered-bike-pump-cycplus-as2-pro-max-review/
Trestle Bike Park continues to innovate as they rebuild jump lines throughout the bike park. Plus, an all-new tech trail is coming to Trestle. The article Trestle Bike Park Is Modernizing Their...
The Apogee One full suspension mountain bike features a unique modular linkage located around the bike's bottom bracket. The article The Apogee One Hints at Near Endless Possibilities Thanks to...
Aaron Gwin says Windrock Bike Park in Tennessee has some of the best downhill mountain bike trails in the US for World Cup training. And he should know. The article I rode Windrock Bike Park in...
The mountain bike trails in Bentonville and Rogers remain completely impassable with no estimated time of reopening. "It will take an army." The article “Thousands of tons of debris” need t...
In this week's Gear Watch we take a look at updated bikes from YT, Tout Terrain, Esker, and Lapierre plus wheels from Industry Nine and Hunt. The article Aluminum Rims are BACK in Style (Even S...
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A massive canyon gap has reportedly been removed from the Red Bull Hardline course after initial tests—and crashes—over the weekend. The article Can Red Bull Hardline be TOO hard? Yes. app...
In response to crushing rider demand, the mountain bike trails in Fruita are being expanded with 32 miles of singletrack planned. Much of it is already open, along with expanded e-bike access too...
At least 8 people are dead in Arkansas in the wake of deadly tornadoes. Bentonville's mountain bike trails suffered severe damage, and the Bentonville Bike Fest was flattened. The article Deadl...
The Mongoose Switchback Expert is an entry-level hardtail mountain bike that's available at Dick's Sporting Goods. The article The $549 Mongoose Switchback Expert appeared first on Singletrac...
https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-549-mongoose-switchback-expert-review/
For $249 you can access over 40 fantastic mountain bike parks. The article Loam Pass Adds 12 Iconic Destinations, But Still no Bike Parks in Colorado appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bi...
Tom Prochazka shares how some of Whistler’s most iconic mountain bike trails got their names. The article The Inside Story Behind Iconic Whistler MTB Trail Names appeared first on Singletr...
https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-inside-story-behind-iconic-whistler-mtb-trail-names/
The mountain bike wheel wars are over. Now we're hoping to survey the damage. The article Would you buy a new mountain bike with 27.5″ wheels? appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike Ne...
https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/would-you-buy-a-new-mountain-bike-with-27-5-wheels/
There's no SHORT-age of styles, lengths, colors, fabrics, and of course, pockets, in today's mountain bike shorts. The article Up To 70% Off MTB Shorts from Fox, Troy Lee Designs, Wild Rye app...
https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/up-to-70-off-mtb-shorts-from-fox-troy-lee-designs-wild-rye/
The Texas land that Station Mountain Bike Park is built on is for sale for $3.2 million. The article Teen Entrepreneur Is Selling Texas Bike Park for $3.2 Million appeared first on Singletrack...
Archibald Cycles is a small batch bike company producing high-pivot, stainless steel mountain bikes in Delta, BC. The article A 25-year-old is building high pivot gearbox enduro bikes in his BC...
New Shimano GRX Di2 electronic components give riders 2x12 speeds for gravel biking. The article Shimano GRX Di2 Electronic Drivetrain Goes 12-speed appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bik...
https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/shimano-grx-di2-electronic-drivetrain-goes-12-speed/
Millions of dollars are being invested in land acquisitions for new mountain bike trails in the Central USA. The article Land Acquisition Week: $1.15 Million for New Trail Property in La Crosse...
IMPD Headquarters Mountain Bike Skills Park was conceived and built by officers to provide a safe (and fun!) space for community members. The article Police Officers Built a Bike Park to Serve ...
https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/police-officers-built-a-bike-park-to-serve-the-community/