Singletracks Mountain Bike News https://www.singletracks.com/ Mountain bike news, trails, travels, and dirt. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:24:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-singletracks_gradient-32x32.jpg Singletracks Mountain Bike News https://www.singletracks.com/ 32 32 Lachlan Morton Talks Unbound Finish, Kokopelli’s FKT, and Biking Without Brakes https://www.singletracks.com/community/lachlan-morton-talks-unbound-finish-kokopellis-fkt-and-biking-without-brakes/ https://www.singletracks.com/community/lachlan-morton-talks-unbound-finish-kokopellis-fkt-and-biking-without-brakes/#comments Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:54:05 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=647201 Lachlan Morton talks about what motivates him to compete and his thoughts on circumnavigating the globe by bike.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/community/lachlan-morton-talks-unbound-finish-kokopellis-fkt-and-biking-without-brakes/feed/ 1 Why Mountain Bike Brakes Have the Hardest Job https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/why-mountain-bike-brakes-have-the-hardest-job/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/why-mountain-bike-brakes-have-the-hardest-job/#comments Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:42:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=646593 Do mountain bike brakes have the toughest job of any component? There's a compelling argument to be mad.e

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/why-mountain-bike-brakes-have-the-hardest-job/feed/ 1 Specialized Isn’t Done Discounting: Huge Savings on Bikes & Wearables https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/specialized-isnt-done-discounting-huge-savings-on-bikes-wearables/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/specialized-isnt-done-discounting-huge-savings-on-bikes-wearables/#comments Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:55:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=647325 Save big on best-selling mountain bikes like the Stumpjumper, Epic EVO, and Enduro and the Turbo Kenevo SL eMTB.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/specialized-isnt-done-discounting-huge-savings-on-bikes-wearables/feed/ 1 Why America’s Top Downhiller Moved From California to Tennessee and How it’s Helping him Train https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/why-americas-top-downhiller-moved-from-california-to-tennessee-and-how-its-helping-him-train/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/why-americas-top-downhiller-moved-from-california-to-tennessee-and-how-its-helping-him-train/#respond Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:04:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=646275 We spoke with Aaron Gwin ahead of the first World Cup in Lenzerheide to hear about his move to Tennessee, the trails he's riding there and how he's approaching the 2023 DH race season.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/why-americas-top-downhiller-moved-from-california-to-tennessee-and-how-its-helping-him-train/feed/ 0 Have You Ever Purchased a Used Mountain Bike? https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/have-you-ever-purchased-a-used-mountain-bike/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/have-you-ever-purchased-a-used-mountain-bike/#comments Sun, 18 Jun 2023 07:11:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=646575 Buying a used mountain bike almost certainly saves money compared to purchasing new, though there are some drawbacks.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/have-you-ever-purchased-a-used-mountain-bike/feed/ 1 Jack Wolfskin Bike Commute Mono Jacket Review https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/jack-wolfskin-bike-commute-mono-jacket-review/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/jack-wolfskin-bike-commute-mono-jacket-review/#respond Sat, 17 Jun 2023 07:09:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=646824 The Jack Wolfskin Bike Commute Mono rain jacket is a sturdy rain layer for riding in downpours.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/jack-wolfskin-bike-commute-mono-jacket-review/feed/ 0 The Rise of Iceland’s Mountain Bike Scene [Video] https://www.singletracks.com/community/the-rise-of-icelands-mountain-bike-scene-video-2/ https://www.singletracks.com/community/the-rise-of-icelands-mountain-bike-scene-video-2/#respond Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:57:55 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=647152 Mark Matthews returns to Iceland after facing criticism for riding in sensitive areas back in 2018.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/community/the-rise-of-icelands-mountain-bike-scene-video-2/feed/ 0 Eyes on the Prize: 5 Performance MTB Sunglasses Reviewed https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/eyes-on-the-prize-2023-mtb-sunglasses-reviews/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/eyes-on-the-prize-2023-mtb-sunglasses-reviews/#respond Fri, 16 Jun 2023 07:34:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=644785 Here are a handful of sunglasses we've been trying out on the trail this season.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/eyes-on-the-prize-2023-mtb-sunglasses-reviews/feed/ 0 The DVO Sapphire D1 Fork has a Perfect Blend of Traction and Support https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-dvo-sapphire-d1-fork-has-a-perfect-blend-of-traction-and-support/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-dvo-sapphire-d1-fork-has-a-perfect-blend-of-traction-and-support/#comments Thu, 15 Jun 2023 07:44:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=645666 The DVO Sapphire D1 mountain bike fork uses a special negative spring to help balance sensitivity and support.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-dvo-sapphire-d1-fork-has-a-perfect-blend-of-traction-and-support/feed/ 3 Mountain Lions and ‘Aggressive Cattle’ Close Trails in B.C. and Colorado [Trail Flow] https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/mountain-lions-and-aggressive-cattle-close-trails-in-b-c-and-colorado-trail-flow/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/mountain-lions-and-aggressive-cattle-close-trails-in-b-c-and-colorado-trail-flow/#comments Thu, 15 Jun 2023 07:38:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=646885 Some interesting wildlife encounters plus updates and openings for lift-served bike parks.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/mountain-lions-and-aggressive-cattle-close-trails-in-b-c-and-colorado-trail-flow/feed/ 2 Winds of Change: Rebuilding Damaged Trails in the United Kingdom [Video] https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/winds-of-change-soil-searching-rebuilding-the-damaged-trails-of-the-united-kingdom-video/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/winds-of-change-soil-searching-rebuilding-the-damaged-trails-of-the-united-kingdom-video/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2023 20:44:48 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=647157 In this latest Specialized Soil Searching video, Manon Carpenter looks into the causes and effects of one-in-a-generation storms that leveled millions of trees, and how it affects those living and playing in the forests.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/winds-of-change-soil-searching-rebuilding-the-damaged-trails-of-the-united-kingdom-video/feed/ 0 The Latest Rocky Mountain Slayer Has More Travel, Moves on From Full 27.5 Wheel Configuration https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-latest-rocky-mountain-slayer-has-more-travel-moves-on-from-full-27-5-wheel-configuration/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-latest-rocky-mountain-slayer-has-more-travel-moves-on-from-full-27-5-wheel-configuration/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=646818 The new Rocky Mountain Slayer gets more travel and targets dedicated bike park riders.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-latest-rocky-mountain-slayer-has-more-travel-moves-on-from-full-27-5-wheel-configuration/feed/ 0 7 New/Updated Bikes from Cannondale, Commencal, Giant, Specialized https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/7-new-updated-bikes-from-cannondale-commencal-giant-specialized/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/7-new-updated-bikes-from-cannondale-commencal-giant-specialized/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2023 07:37:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=646642 New and updated bikes from Cannondale, Canyon, Commencal, Giant, Nocolai, Specialized, and Wilde plus Ohlins XC forks and shocks, a Leatt 3-in-1 helmet, and more.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/7-new-updated-bikes-from-cannondale-commencal-giant-specialized/feed/ 0 Are Mountain Bikers a Bunch of Pessimists? https://www.singletracks.com/uncategorized/are-mountain-bikers-a-bunch-of-pessimists/ https://www.singletracks.com/uncategorized/are-mountain-bikers-a-bunch-of-pessimists/#comments Tue, 13 Jun 2023 07:10:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=646478 Why do we make a habit out of looking at the bad first, even during a good outcome?

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/uncategorized/are-mountain-bikers-a-bunch-of-pessimists/feed/ 9 Fezzari’s Trail Bike is on Sale + More Summer MTB Deals https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/fezzaris-trail-bike-is-on-sale-more-summer-mtb-deals/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/fezzaris-trail-bike-is-on-sale-more-summer-mtb-deals/#respond Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=646952 Whether you're planning epic trail rides this summer, or maybe riding a little park, we've got you covered with this week's mountain bike deals.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/fezzaris-trail-bike-is-on-sale-more-summer-mtb-deals/feed/ 0 Aaron Gwin Wants to Talk About Concussion Protocol at World Cup Mountain Bike Courses https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/aaron-gwin-wants-to-talk-about-concussion-protocol-at-world-cup-mountain-bike-courses/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/aaron-gwin-wants-to-talk-about-concussion-protocol-at-world-cup-mountain-bike-courses/#comments Mon, 12 Jun 2023 07:27:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=645575 World Cup downhill has been short on proper concussion assessments for athletes. Aaron Gwin believes a new device can fill in the gaps.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/aaron-gwin-wants-to-talk-about-concussion-protocol-at-world-cup-mountain-bike-courses/feed/ 3 Are you Watching World Cup Mountain Biking This Year? https://www.singletracks.com/community/are-you-watching-world-cup-mountain-biking-this-year/ https://www.singletracks.com/community/are-you-watching-world-cup-mountain-biking-this-year/#comments Sun, 11 Jun 2023 13:36:47 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=646135 Who's tuning in for MTB race action this season?

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/community/are-you-watching-world-cup-mountain-biking-this-year/feed/ 10 Bike and Bird with the Nocs Provisions Zoom Tube https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/bike-and-bird-with-the-nocs-provisions-zoom-tube/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/bike-and-bird-with-the-nocs-provisions-zoom-tube/#respond Sat, 10 Jun 2023 12:56:02 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=645990 The Nocs Provisions Zoom Tube is a small but powerful monocular for zooming in on wildlife this summer.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/bike-and-bird-with-the-nocs-provisions-zoom-tube/feed/ 0 This Dad Acted Fast to Save his Son After a Rattlesnake Bite on a Trail Ride https://www.singletracks.com/community/this-dad-acted-fast-to-save-his-son-after-a-rattlesnake-bite-on-a-trail-ride/ https://www.singletracks.com/community/this-dad-acted-fast-to-save-his-son-after-a-rattlesnake-bite-on-a-trail-ride/#comments Fri, 09 Jun 2023 21:04:06 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=646894 Zach Vogel watched as his son crashed on his bike and landed on top of a rattlesnake.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/community/this-dad-acted-fast-to-save-his-son-after-a-rattlesnake-bite-on-a-trail-ride/feed/ 7 90 Years Old and Still Stoked on Riding Bikes https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/90-years-old-and-still-stoked-on-riding-bikes/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/90-years-old-and-still-stoked-on-riding-bikes/#comments Fri, 09 Jun 2023 07:27:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=646632 A lifetime of stoke awaits almost every mountain biker.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/90-years-old-and-still-stoked-on-riding-bikes/feed/ 12 3 Days in Bentonville: Mountain Biking the Best Trails https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/3-days-in-bentonville-mountain-biking-the-best-trails/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/3-days-in-bentonville-mountain-biking-the-best-trails/#comments Thu, 08 Jun 2023 07:54:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=644939 If three days is all you have to mountain bike in Bentonville, Arkansas, these are the trails you don't want to miss.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/3-days-in-bentonville-mountain-biking-the-best-trails/feed/ 5 6 Unique Arkansas MTB Experiences You Won’t Find Anywhere Else https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/6-unique-arkansas-mtb-experiences-you-wont-find-anywhere-else/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/6-unique-arkansas-mtb-experiences-you-wont-find-anywhere-else/#comments Thu, 08 Jun 2023 07:50:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=644940 Arkansas is unlike any other mountain bike destination in the world with creative trails, jaw-dropping scenery, and more Epic trails than anywhere else.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/6-unique-arkansas-mtb-experiences-you-wont-find-anywhere-else/feed/ 3 eMTB Destination: Arkansas Offers Hundreds of Miles of Accessible Singletrack https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/emtb-destination-arkansas-offers-hundreds-of-miles-of-accessible-singletrack/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/emtb-destination-arkansas-offers-hundreds-of-miles-of-accessible-singletrack/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 07:45:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=644941 Arkansas offers more high-quality, electric mountain bike accessible singletrack trails than anywhere else in the USA.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/emtb-destination-arkansas-offers-hundreds-of-miles-of-accessible-singletrack/feed/ 0 Win a Bike, Raise Money for Trails, plus New Skills Parks in Minnesota https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/win-a-bike-raise-money-for-trails-plus-new-skills-parks-in-minnesota/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/win-a-bike-raise-money-for-trails-plus-new-skills-parks-in-minnesota/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=646474 For only $5, you can help California trails and possibly win this cool klunker.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/win-a-bike-raise-money-for-trails-plus-new-skills-parks-in-minnesota/feed/ 0 The Johnny Rotten Hardtail is Back Plus New Cannondale, Bell Helmets https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-johnny-rotten-hardtail-is-back-plus-new-cannondale-bell-helmets/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-johnny-rotten-hardtail-is-back-plus-new-cannondale-bell-helmets/#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:37:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=646473 New MTB gear this week includes a lightweight Prologo saddle, two new Cannondale half-shell helmets, an updated Ionic Johnny Rotten hardtail, and more.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-johnny-rotten-hardtail-is-back-plus-new-cannondale-bell-helmets/feed/ 0 The High Fives Foundation is Trying to Build an Adaptive MTB Destination https://www.singletracks.com/community/the-high-fives-foundation-is-trying-to-build-an-adaptive-mtb-destination/ https://www.singletracks.com/community/the-high-fives-foundation-is-trying-to-build-an-adaptive-mtb-destination/#comments Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:24:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=643483 The High Fives Foundation is working to build a Reno bike park into an adaptive mountain bike destination.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/community/the-high-fives-foundation-is-trying-to-build-an-adaptive-mtb-destination/feed/ 1 Saddle Up for Success: Trading Self-Help for Mountain Biking Adventures https://www.singletracks.com/uncategorized/saddle-up-for-success-trading-self-help-for-mountain-biking-adventures/ https://www.singletracks.com/uncategorized/saddle-up-for-success-trading-self-help-for-mountain-biking-adventures/#comments Tue, 06 Jun 2023 07:53:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=646282 While traveling throughout the country after uprooting her life in Utah, Melissa discovers that her mountain bike is her most effective teacher.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/uncategorized/saddle-up-for-success-trading-self-help-for-mountain-biking-adventures/feed/ 1 A $15 MTB Jersey + a BIG Deal on Hammerhead GPS Units https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/a-15-mtb-jersey-a-big-deal-on-hammerhead-gps-units/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/a-15-mtb-jersey-a-big-deal-on-hammerhead-gps-units/#comments Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:45:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=646714 We found all kinds of great deals for mountain bikers this week including select Handup gloves on sale for $10-$19 and PNW Components tech t-shirts for men and women priced at just $15.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/a-15-mtb-jersey-a-big-deal-on-hammerhead-gps-units/feed/ 1 SRAM Eagle Transmission Improves Modern MTB Drivetrains, but Don’t Rush to Upgrade https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/sram-eagle-transmission-improves-modern-mtb-drivetrains-but-dont-rush-to-upgrade/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/sram-eagle-transmission-improves-modern-mtb-drivetrains-but-dont-rush-to-upgrade/#comments Mon, 05 Jun 2023 07:41:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=642917 The SRAM Eagle Transmission is as good as modern mountain bike drivetrains get, but don't feel compelled to get one just yet.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/sram-eagle-transmission-improves-modern-mtb-drivetrains-but-dont-rush-to-upgrade/feed/ 10 How Often do you Service Your MTB Suspension? https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-often-do-you-service-your-mtb-suspension/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-often-do-you-service-your-mtb-suspension/#comments Sun, 04 Jun 2023 07:42:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=646037 While MTB suspension manufacturers recommend specific service intervals, some riders choose to follow them while others do not.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-often-do-you-service-your-mtb-suspension/feed/ 9 The Specialized Eliminator MTB Tire Features Smooth Transitions [Review] https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-specialized-eliminator-mtb-tire-features-smooth-transitions-review/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-specialized-eliminator-mtb-tire-features-smooth-transitions-review/#respond Sat, 03 Jun 2023 07:36:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=646472 The Specialized Eliminator is billed as a well-balanced mountain bike tire that provides predictable grip on both hardpack and soft trails.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-specialized-eliminator-mtb-tire-features-smooth-transitions-review/feed/ 0 Is Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer any Good for Mountain Bikers? https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/is-non-alcoholic-craft-beer-any-good-for-mountain-biking/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/is-non-alcoholic-craft-beer-any-good-for-mountain-biking/#comments Fri, 02 Jun 2023 07:44:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=644435 I investigated if non-alcoholic beer might be better for mountain biking, how it's brewed, and most importantly, how it tastes.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/is-non-alcoholic-craft-beer-any-good-for-mountain-biking/feed/ 18 New MTB Trails in Michigan, Alabama, and Vermont https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/new-mtb-trails-in-michigan-alabama-and-vermont/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/new-mtb-trails-in-michigan-alabama-and-vermont/#comments Thu, 01 Jun 2023 07:47:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=644834 Look for new trails to ride in Vermont, Alabama, and Colorado, plus more bike park opening dates.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/new-mtb-trails-in-michigan-alabama-and-vermont/feed/ 1 The V2 Revel Ranger has Only Gotten Better [Review] https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-v2-revel-ranger-has-only-gotten-better-review/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-v2-revel-ranger-has-only-gotten-better-review/#respond Thu, 01 Jun 2023 07:42:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=642919 The latest Revel Ranger keeps the best attributes about the first version but makes it a better bike for the long haul.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-v2-revel-ranger-has-only-gotten-better-review/feed/ 0 All-new Yeti SB135 in for Test plus New Nukeproof Wheels, Esker Singlespeeds, Ragley Frames https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/all-new-yeti-sb135-in-for-test-plus-new-nukeproof-wheels-esker-singlespeeds-ragley-frames/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/all-new-yeti-sb135-in-for-test-plus-new-nukeproof-wheels-esker-singlespeeds-ragley-frames/#respond Wed, 31 May 2023 12:32:44 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=645527 Check out new Nukeproof alloy wheels, Ragley hardcore hardtails, and fresh Esker steel hardtail singlespeed builds.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/all-new-yeti-sb135-in-for-test-plus-new-nukeproof-wheels-esker-singlespeeds-ragley-frames/feed/ 0 GearTrade Wants to Help Consumers Take Advantage of the Outdoor Gear Glut https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/geartrade-wants-to-help-consumers-take-advantage-of-the-outdoor-gear-glut/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/geartrade-wants-to-help-consumers-take-advantage-of-the-outdoor-gear-glut/#comments Wed, 31 May 2023 07:24:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=641461 GearTrade is a "re-commerce" site where outdoor sports enthusiasts can buy and sell used gear. Is it as easy to use as they say?

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/geartrade-wants-to-help-consumers-take-advantage-of-the-outdoor-gear-glut/feed/ 1 How Carbon Fiber Rims Work, and What Makes FusionFiber Different https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-carbon-fiber-rims-work-and-what-makes-fusionfiber-different/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-carbon-fiber-rims-work-and-what-makes-fusionfiber-different/#respond Tue, 30 May 2023 11:16:03 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=646250 Most carbon products use a resin to bond fibers together, while FusionFiber uses a nylon polymer instead.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-carbon-fiber-rims-work-and-what-makes-fusionfiber-different/feed/ 0 New Study Says Attitudes Toward e-MTBs are More Positive Than Negative https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/new-study-says-attitudes-toward-e-mtbs-are-more-positive-than-negative/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/new-study-says-attitudes-toward-e-mtbs-are-more-positive-than-negative/#comments Tue, 30 May 2023 07:10:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=645382 People for Bikes teamed up with two other organizations and formed focus groups in Vermont to find out what people really thought about e-bikes.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/new-study-says-attitudes-toward-e-mtbs-are-more-positive-than-negative/feed/ 10 These 8 MTB Sunglasses are On Sale Just in Time for Summer https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/these-8-mtb-sunglasses-are-on-sale-just-in-time-for-summer/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/these-8-mtb-sunglasses-are-on-sale-just-in-time-for-summer/#respond Mon, 29 May 2023 14:53:36 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=646520 Check out some of our favorite sunglasses, plus some of the best deals of the season (so far!).

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/these-8-mtb-sunglasses-are-on-sale-just-in-time-for-summer/feed/ 0 Indiana’s Griffin Bike Park Serves as a Memorial to the Fallen https://www.singletracks.com/community/indianas-griffin-bike-park-serves-as-a-memorial-to-the-fallen/ https://www.singletracks.com/community/indianas-griffin-bike-park-serves-as-a-memorial-to-the-fallen/#comments Mon, 29 May 2023 04:32:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=645486 An Indiana family channeled their grief from a fallen son into community bike park with national recognition.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/community/indianas-griffin-bike-park-serves-as-a-memorial-to-the-fallen/feed/ 3 Have you Ever Mountain Biked in Moab? https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/have-you-ever-mountain-biked-in-moab/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/have-you-ever-mountain-biked-in-moab/#comments Sun, 28 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=645933 There are nearly endless mountain bike destinations to explore, though few are as well known or as longstanding as Moab, Utah.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/have-you-ever-mountain-biked-in-moab/feed/ 5 Knog Blinder 900 Bike Light Reduces Tunnel Vision on the Trail https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/knog-blinder-900-bike-light-reduces-tunnel-vision-on-the-trail/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/knog-blinder-900-bike-light-reduces-tunnel-vision-on-the-trail/#comments Sat, 27 May 2023 07:31:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=646308 The Knog Blinder 900 offers the same size and weight advantages of many all-in-one bike headlights but with better than average battery life and a wider beam pattern for extra peripheral vision on the trail.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/knog-blinder-900-bike-light-reduces-tunnel-vision-on-the-trail/feed/ 2 The Rocky Mountain Element Blurs the Lines Between XC and Enduro https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-rocky-mountain-element-blurs-the-lines-between-xc-and-enduro/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-rocky-mountain-element-blurs-the-lines-between-xc-and-enduro/#comments Fri, 26 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=645225 The Rocky Mountain Element manages to fuse elements of XC, trail and enduro genetics into one incredibly fun and capable mountain bike package.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-rocky-mountain-element-blurs-the-lines-between-xc-and-enduro/feed/ 7 The Cost Vs. Value Equation of Buying Mountain Bikes https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-cost-vs-value-equation-of-buying-mountain-bikes/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-cost-vs-value-equation-of-buying-mountain-bikes/#comments Thu, 25 May 2023 07:59:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=643821 What are good mountain bike products worth to you?

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-cost-vs-value-equation-of-buying-mountain-bikes/feed/ 8 Trail Flow: California Trails Proposal and New Trails in Oregon, Idaho, and More https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/trail-flow-california-trails-proposal-and-new-trails-in-oregon-idaho-and-more/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/trail-flow-california-trails-proposal-and-new-trails-in-oregon-idaho-and-more/#comments Thu, 25 May 2023 07:47:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=645144 In this week's trail flow, California responds to bike boom with new trails, plus new bike skills parks all over the world.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/trail-flow-california-trails-proposal-and-new-trails-in-oregon-idaho-and-more/feed/ 1 Updated Mountain Bikes from Scott, Deviate, and Cotic plus New Smartwool MTB Apparel https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/updated-mountain-bikes-from-scott-deviate-and-cotic-plus-new-smartwool-mtb-apparel/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/updated-mountain-bikes-from-scott-deviate-and-cotic-plus-new-smartwool-mtb-apparel/#respond Wed, 24 May 2023 07:42:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=645058 We take a look at the updated full-suspension, steel Cotic FlareMAX trail bike and the improved high-pivot Deviate Highlander, plus a Scott eMTB that hides just about everything.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/updated-mountain-bikes-from-scott-deviate-and-cotic-plus-new-smartwool-mtb-apparel/feed/ 0 How RockShox Tests and Develops Suspension, and Why Service Intervals Matter https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-rockshox-tests-and-develops-suspension-and-why-service-intervals-matter/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-rockshox-tests-and-develops-suspension-and-why-service-intervals-matter/#comments Tue, 23 May 2023 11:48:06 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=645279 Chris from SRAM/RockShox fills us in on how the brand tests and develops MTB suspension products, best practices for setup, and why service intervals are important.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-rockshox-tests-and-develops-suspension-and-why-service-intervals-matter/feed/ 3 The New Pivot Mach 4SL: A Lighter and More Capable XC Bike https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/pivots-new-mach-4sl-a-lighter-and-more-capable-xc-bike/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/pivots-new-mach-4sl-a-lighter-and-more-capable-xc-bike/#comments Tue, 23 May 2023 07:01:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=642997 The latest Pivot Mach 4SL mountain bike gets considerably lighter, adds travel, and keeps its prized DW-Link suspension.

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/pivots-new-mach-4sl-a-lighter-and-more-capable-xc-bike/feed/ 1 Best Memorial Day Mountain Bike & Gear Deals Up to 75% Off https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/best-memorial-day-mountain-bike-gear-deals-up-to-75-off/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/best-memorial-day-mountain-bike-gear-deals-up-to-75-off/#respond Mon, 22 May 2023 15:56:47 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=645993 We're stoked for longer days of summer and the good stuff is all on sale. Don't miss these huge Memorial Day MTB savings!

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]]> https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/best-memorial-day-mountain-bike-gear-deals-up-to-75-off/feed/ 0 COTA is Trying to Make Trails Accessible, Not Easy in Bend, Oregon https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/cota-is-trying-to-make-trails-accessible-not-easy-in-bend-oregon/ https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/cota-is-trying-to-make-trails-accessible-not-easy-in-bend-oregon/#respond Mon, 22 May 2023 07:34:00 +0000 https://www.singletracks.com/?p=645578 COTA is working on a trail assessment to make 100 miles of current trail more accessible for adaptive riders.

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