News
Scott seeks to tame headset routing with "The Octopus"
18+ hour, 10+ min ago (519+ words) The Scott Spark is the mountain bike that Nino Schurter rode to countless World Cup wins, and today it's getting a major update with new ride dynamics and some frame design features we haven't seen before. Like many XC race…...
A tiny Spanish brand claims their MTB brakes will be among the most powerful
18+ hour, 1+ min ago (1031+ words) For a long time now, "Big Brake" has dominated the mountain bike industry. This is, of course, SRAM and Shimano, as it were. These two lead the way in OE spec, although alternatives such as TRP and Magura deserve a…...
Your e-bike is probably cheating your fitness data, but Garmin has a fix
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (292+ words) This week, Garmin introduced a new integration with select Bosch systems that promises to make ride data collected on e-bike rides more accurate. The Kansas-based GPS company also rolled out improved gear tracking for bikes and components on select devices....
Popular Colorado trail could become mountain-bike- and DH-only
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (998+ words) Aspen Alley is one of the most popular multi-use trails in all of Breckenridge, Colorado. The nearly 1. 5-mile trail gets its name from the incredible aspen grove it passes through. Hikers, runners, and mountain bikers all share the trail, with…...
Finally, short riders can run a bikepacking seat bag on a full-suspension mountain bike!
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (827+ words) When I first started testing bikepacking bags over a decade ago, I found it impossible to run a seat bag on a full-suspension mountain bike. I'm 5'7" tall, and there simply wasn't enough space to run a bag without it rubbing…...
One of Idaho's most popular state parks could get 3 new MTB trails
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (958+ words) Ponderosa State Park covers about 1, 500 acres of a forested peninsula jutting out into the waters of Payette Lake. With the neighboring resort town of Mc Call boasting year-round recreation, Ponderosa State Park has become one of the most popular state…...
How much rear suspension does your trail bike have?
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (106+ words) Singletracks Mountain Bike News Trail bikes are incredibly versatile for riding a variety of terrain, so it's no surprise they're extremely popular among mountain bikers. Given the range of trail bikes available, we want to know how much rear suspension…...
These new MTB shoes quickly sold out. Finally, they're back in stock.
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (201+ words) Back in November, Colorado-based Lems launched their first mountain bike shoe, the Trail Thrasher. Following rave reviews, the shoe promptly sold out in all but the most extreme sizes, leaving buyers frustrated. A representative for the brand told Singletracks "demand…...
Garmin faces class-action lawsuit over smart scale accuracy claims
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (270+ words) Smart scales like the Garmin Index S2 Smart Scale use bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to estimate body composition. The method involves passing a small electrical current through the body and measuring how much resistance it faces. Given the measured resistance, the…...
The 36lb Canfield Tilt trail bike has a few tricks up its sleeve that make it worth the weight
1+ week, 1+ day ago (916+ words) The Canfield Tilt is a heavy metal bike, both literally and figuratively. But don't let that fool you. The third-generation Tilt is every bit as modern and capable as any trail bike, and it's got a few tricks up its…...