Singletracks Mountain Bike News

In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of buying a mountain bike online. We talk strategies for test riding bikes and share our experiences with assembling bikes delivered directly. Also, we touch on the idea of fully custom bike builds and the risks of buying mountain bikes through crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support

In this episode we talk with Dustin at Southern Wheelworks about the advantages of Boost 148 and why hub standards are continuing to evolve. Dustin also fills us in on some of the techniques pro wheel builders use and talks about ways to save weight (and $$) on your next build. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support

Happy Turkey Day! This is probably one of those podcasts where Aaron, Greg, and I will listen again in 20 years and think, “man, we didn’t know anything back then!” Why? Because we’re talking about mountain biking into old age, and all of us are under 40. Still, it was a fun conversation and hopefully an enlightening one where we talk about some of the things we’ve learned from mountain bikers much older and wiser than we are. We also touch on Greg’s follow-up review of the Santa Cruz Bronson plus the things that are grinding our gears and stoking our spokes this week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support

It seems as if mountain bikers have a love-hate relationship with flow trails and in this episode, we discuss some of the pros and cons of the flow trail. Jim Hodgson joins us and talks about how dissing on flow trails is analogous to enjoying a nice cold IPA. “If you don’t enjoy the most technical trails in the world, then you’re not a true mountain biker.” Listen in to our full conversation to hear this plus a rundown of some of the best flow trails we’ve ridden. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support

In this episode we talk to Vince from Chumba USA about fat bike designs, adventure biking, and why designing short chainstays on steel bikes is more challenging than it is with carbon. Also, will we ever see 6-inch fat bike tires? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support

In this episode we talk about illegal-ish mountain bike trails, or as Greg wanted to call it, “50 Shades of Gray Trails.” We’ll define the concept of gray trails and talk about some of the issues surrounding building and using unauthorized mountain bike trails. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support

In this podcast we talk with healthcare professional and Singletracks writer Chris Daniels about eliminating pain on the bike through bike fit and other techniques. We also discuss the things that are grinding our gears including 27.5+ wheels, horse crap on the trail, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support

In this podcast Aaron, Greg, and Jeff discuss mountain biking at night. We talk about the reasons we ride at night, provide recommendations for lights, and strategies for getting the most out of your light system. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support

In this episode we talk with Maxxis bike marketing specialist Bobby Brown about plus size mountain bike tires and wheels. After discussing the pros and cons of plus-size tires, we talk about the best applications, what’s happening to 29+, and why 27.5+ bikes seem to be sweeping the market. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support

In this episode, Aaron, Greg, and Jeff discuss ways to choose the best bikepacking bike plus we introduce a new segment titled, “What’s grinding our gears and stoking our spokes.” Want to know if fall weather and fewer mountain bikers in the National Forests is grinding our gears OR stoking our spokes? You’ll have to listen to find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support

On this episode, Aaron, Greg, and Jeff talk about the recent controversies surrounding the Redbull Rampage and mountain biking 14ers, plus the mythical “do-it-all” mountain bike. Production note: Going forward we plan to share two podcasts each week. Last week we screwed up the recording for our second episode so we only had a chance to publish one episode.

In today’s episode, Jeff, Greg, and Aaron discuss the issue of e-bikes on mountain bike trails. We cover a recent study by IMBA and new regulations out of California and also talk about why so many mountain bikers are opposed to electric mountain bikes and where, if anywhere, they might be appropriate. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support

Singletracks Editor in Chief Greg Heil gives us the lowdown on the mountain biking around Helena, MT. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support

The Singletracks team talks about Greg’s review of the Santa Cruz Bronson plus tips for selling bikes online and $80 helmet cameras. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support

In this episode Jeff reviews an $80 helmet camera and shares a list of 8 must-visit mountain bike getaway resorts. Plus, John reviews the KTM Myroon mountain bike. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support

In today’s episode we share two bike reviews: the Orbea Occam TR and Breezer Supercell plus tips for selling your used mountain bike online. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support

In this episode, we share Greg’s review of the updated Santa Cruz Bronson, Maureen’s Clif Bar Cykel Scramble race report, and reviews of two paris of MTB shorts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support

Relax, it’s Friday–hopefully your bike is close by and ready for the weekend! Singletracks staffers Aaron and Greg join me for today’s podcast to talk about some of the stories from this week and to share what we’ve been up to. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support

In this episode we share Greg’s Intense Tracer review, Michael’s list of 50 essential items for an MTB emergency kit, John’s review of the Marin Pine Mountain, and a note about updates to the Singletracks forums. Tune in to tomorrow’s podcast for a conversation with myself, Greg, and Aaron about this week’s MTB news! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support

In today’s podcast we share Helena’s 3-part trip report as she samples the singletrack from Pennsylvania to Colorado. Stay tuned as we mix things up a bit on Friday with a Singletracks staff conversation about this week’s MTB headlines. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support