Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Year in Review: Best Singletracks Articles of 2013
We think that 2013 has been a fantastic year here on Singletracks.com, and in particular we’ve published some awesome content here on the blog. But you know what the best part? We’ve had a ton of fun along the way!
In case you may have missed them, here are some (but not all) of the best articles that we’ve published over the past 12 months:
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Friday, December 27, 2013
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Monday, December 23, 2013
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Review: Mongoose Salvo Expert 29er
The 2014 Salvo Expert 29er is one of Mongoose’s latest installments in their affordable-yet-capable lineup.
Read the full article here.
Friday, December 13, 2013
2013 Singletracks Holiday Gift Guide for Mountain Bikers
Sunglasses are a crucial piece of mountain biking gear, but they are guaranteed to wear out, break, or get left on top of the car over the course of time. Consider getting the rider in your life a new pair of shades. With quality shades ranging in price from $50 Tifosis or Ryders all the way up to $300+ Oakleys, you can easily spend as much as you want to spend on a gift of eyewear.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Review: Hincapie Arnberg Zero Vest
In the past I was never much of a vest person; it seemed to me that they’re only useful for a very small temperature range. And while I still think the useful temperature range for a vest is very small, after using the Hincapie Arnberg Zero Vest, I now know why vests are the right tool for the job!
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Final Review: Niner WFO 9
Niner is breaking down barriers and defying conventions with their new WFO 9, as I’m sure you can tell just from my tech-focused On Review article. However, I’m sure what you’re really wondering is: “how does it actually ride, out on the trail?”
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
New POD on Singletracks.com
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"Enjoying a snowy Thanksgiving Day ride in the Arkansas Hills, Salida, Colorado.
Review: Gravity Anomaly Boardroom Jersey
When I first laid eyes on the Boardroom Jersey, I knew that we would get along well. Generally, I hate wearing anything with a collar, but a bike jersey with awesome venting, relaxed fit, and killer Gravity Anomaly graphics? Sign me up!
Review: Gravity Anomaly LongHaul Shorts
The LongHaul Shorts are Gravity Anomaly’s all mountain/enduro-styled shorts. Available in olive and charcoal (tested), the LongHaul features a “multi-panel nylon construction, incorporating an advanced 100% Polyester vented micro-mesh inner for breath-ability and comfort,” according to Gravity Anomaly.
Monday, December 9, 2013
Top 10 Reasons NOT to Move to Salida, Colorado
While at first new moves are an exciting prospect filled with grand plans for the future, usually after I’ve lived in a place for a while I start having regrets… mover’s remorse, if you will. So on that note, I give you the top 10 reasons that you should NOT move to Salida.
Review: Ibis Ripley 29er
Six years in the making, this full-suspension carbon wonder bike from Ibis has long been anticipated by Ibis fanatics and casual observers alike. At Outerbike 2013, I had a chance to spend some quality time with a Ripley out on the Moab Brand Trails, leading me to choose the Ibis Ripley as the best 29er of 2014.
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Singletrack Gold, Days 3 and 4: Pedaling, Racing, Jumping, and Downhilling in Park City
As Saturday, day three of our trip, dawned, the group collectively decided to dedicate the morning to experiencing the mountain bike culture of Park City instead of just ripping trails.
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Singletrack Gold, Day 2: More Two-Wheeled Pow Slashing in Park City
While the snow had let up halfway through day one of our mountain bike adventure in ski land, it started dumping again that evening and snowed all through the night and into the next morning. Nevertheless, we piled on the warm layers, loaded into the van, and headed back up toward Guardsman Pass.
Read the full article here.
Friday, December 6, 2013
Riding Singletrack Gold, Day 1: Slashing Pow on Mountain Bikes in Park City
Normally, if you wake up and it’s snowing outside and the mountains are covered in snow, you’re not going to go ride your mountain bike on your own. But if you have seven other idiots to go with you, it’s a whole different story.
Review: Scott Genius LT 710 and TwinLoc Remote Technology
The Scott Genius LT 710 is hands-down one of the best mountain bikes I’ve ever ridden. With fantastic on-the-fly adjustability, extremely light weight for an all-mount rig, spot-on geometry, and superb overall performance, I have to honestly say that while I was stoked to ride the fantastic singletrack in Park City, I was almost just as stoked to be riding such a fantastic bike.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Singletrack Gold: Park City's Newest Natural Resource
While Park City’s economy used to be funded by silver, their newest natural resource, singletrack gold, is proving to be even more profitable. But how rich is this gold? How many karats, say, is Park City’s singletrack? Let’s take a look.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
News: One of India’s First MTB Races to Be Held on Nov. 17
One of India’s first mountain bike races will take place on November 17th in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains, according to an article I spotted on The Hindus Business Line .com.
Read the full article here.
Photoblog: Hiking Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado
My mother and brother flew into Denver International the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and as we waited for my sister to arrive on a later flight, we decided to make use of the beautiful 60+ degree Front Range weather and go for a hike! We wanted something scenic and entertaining, but not too far away, so we chose Red Rocks in Morrison.
New POD on Singletracks.com
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"Ryan of Absolute Bikes & friends enjoying the Thanksgiving Day snow in the Arkansas Hills, Salida, Colorado."
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
On Review: Niner WFO 9
As you may have read in my Niner Interbike article, the WFO 9 is Niner’s all-new rendition of the long-travel 29er. While Niner did have a previous model dubbed the WFO, about the only thing the new WFO 9 has in common with its predecessor is the name.
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Monday, December 2, 2013
News: Steamboat Springs, Colorado Votes to Spend Tax Money on Trails
Steamboat Springs, a bronze-level IMBA ride center and self-proclaimed “Bike Town USA,” recently passed a measure to devote the town’s 1% lodging tax to trail development with a 71% voter approval rating, according to Steamboat Today.
Opinion: Electric “Mountain Bikes” Don’t Belong on MTB Trails
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In my opinion, the single biggest set of problems that will come along with this new push for e-assist mountain bikes are trail access issues. Currently, gaining and maintaining trail access with solely human-powered mountain bikes accessing the trails is difficult enough. Just ask the mountain bikers in Bozeman about the Gallatin Crest Trail, arguably the best trail in the state of Montana, that was closed to mountain bikes several years ago.
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Beginnings Interview: Scott House, Jans Mountain Outfitters
Our inaugural interview is with Scott House, who hails from Park City, Utah. Scott is the Communications, Events, and Social Media Director for Jans Mountain Outfitters, a local chain of bike shops based in and around Park City. While that’s already a long title, Scott is truly a jack of all trades. He takes care of all media relations for the company, all of the social media platforms, internal email communications, external email marketing, website SEO and SEM, as well as some photography, mountain bike guiding in the summer, and running their avalanche education program in the winter. While he does have his plate full, Scott finds that the variety of responsibilities help keeps things fresh
Review: Fenix BT20 Lights
It’s that time of year: if you don’t go night riding, you probably can’t ride your mountain bike after work during the week. So if you don’t have a light yet, you need to buy one and extend your season.
But which light should you buy? While there are a number of great choices out there, I recently had the chance to review this one: the Fenix BT20.
Opinion: Extend Your Mountain Bike Season by Buying a Light
If you ask me, mountain biking season isn’t over ’till the fat lady sings. And I don’t listen to opera, so that means it’s time to break out the lights.
Actually, I’ve already been riding with lights this season, thanks to the curse of the ever-shortening fall daylight hours. With the time change on November 3rd, the daylight hours at the end of the day are going to get even shorter. The only way to fit in an after work ride during the week will soon require (if it already doesn’t) a quality mountain bike light.
Review: Gravity Dropper Turbo LP Seatpost
While the dropper post market is growing at a rapid rate, Gravity Dropper is anything but new to the scene. One of the first names in the dropper arena, Gravity Dropper continues to roll out improvements to their posts. The new Turbo LP seatpost replaces the previous Turbo, which I reviewed back in 2012.
Ride Report: Downhill Mountain Biking at Steamboat Ski Resort, Colorado
While Steamboat Ski Resort’s Bike Park isn’t very big (yet), the lift-accessed downhill mountain biking is a crucial factor in Steamboat’s claim to the title of “Bike Town, USA.” And after a long week of doing pedal-powered rides, maybe a day of riding the lifts is just what you need!
The Top 10 Mountain Bike Destinations in North America
The only destination on this list that isn’t located west of the Mississippi River, I believe that Brevard, North Carolina is truly worthy of being included on the short list of the top 10 destinations MTB in North America. The Brevard area is best known for the daunting network of hundreds of miles of challenging trails in nearby Pisgah National Forest, including such popular rides as Black Mountain and Laurel Mountain. However, don’t discount the other nearby trail systems, either: Bent Creek is a great IMBA-style suburban trail system. Dupont State Forest, located on the opposite side of Brevard from Pisgah, offers up easier singletrack on average than Pisgah, while also boasting some of the best exposed granite riding on the East Coast.
Factor in the fantastic southern food (fried chicken, anyone?), the exploding beer scene (Brevard is home to the second Oskar Blues Brewery location and Asheville will soon house breweries from Sierra Nevada and New Belgium, in addition to all of the local establishments), and Brevard is truly head-and-shoulders above every other potential destination on the East Coast. -mtbgreg1
Review: Sugoi RSX Jersey
If you spend most of your time riding in hot, arid environments in direct sunlight (aka the desert), this is the jersey for you! This is probably the best jersey I have ever used for desert riding, and you can be sure that it’ll be on the front line for every trip I plan to Fruita, Moab, and Arizona!
Shredding on the SR Suntour Auron on Mag 7 in Moab, Utah
SR Suntour is the largest bicycle fork manufacturer in the world, and in the past few years they’ve decided to take the solid principles at work even in their low end forks and apply them to high-end components. According to Dan, “We make a solid fork that is going to perform well, is easy to maintain, and easy to use.” Since I’m not much of a mechanic and I shy away from complicated suspension setup and maintenance, that all sounds excellent to me!
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