Any opinions expressed in this article belong to the author alone, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Singletracks.com. Modern mountain bikes are arguably better today than they were twenty years ago. But do they have less soul? Technology has affected every aspect of bike design over the life of the modern mountain bike, … Read more
File photo: Jeff Barber Trace flow is a summary of all the week’s news related to mountain bike trails, including new trail construction, advocacy and planning. Do you have trail news? E-mail [email protected] for possible inclusion. Advances of the house EXPLORE, BOLT Act Lawmakers on the House Natural Resources Committee unanimously approved the Expanding Public … Read more
“Hey, nice bike! How do you like it?” As far as conversation starters go, it’s a popular trailhead. But it rarely elicits a meaningful response. “I like it,” is the answer 99.9% of the time. Not that it isn’t true; bikes are designed for our enjoyment and like an expensive puppy, it’s hard to stay … Read more
It seems the KSRTC (Kerala State Road Transport Corporation) can’t stop coming up with ideas to slog its way to becoming a profitable entity. The latest in a series is a logistical initiative to transport bicycles to different parts of the state to offer a seamless but conceptual option. KSRTC has modified two buses initially … Read more
Before the enduro bike craze, fueled by developments in suspension and geometry that made them more capable than ever while increasing their climbing ability, shredders, shuttlers and downhill parkers were looking for downhill bikes. But slowly, many of the downhill bikes we used to see on the trails disappeared – at least anecdotally, and the … Read more
If you’ve ever been pregnant – or ridden with someone who is – then you already know that a ride goes something like this: ride five miles, pull over for a quick pee break; ride five miles more. Repeat. By the end of our respective pregnancies, my friend Laura and I had a pretty well-honed … Read more
Courtesy Pi-Pop / Pi-Pop Electric bikes are hot and getting hotter in the United States In response, e-bike manufacturers often present new models, all powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. French manufacturer Pi-Pop breaks with traditional electric bike design by using a power source that you never need to recharge. The eponymous Pi-Pop electric bike, now … Read more
Meet Rhett Jones (left), a high school senior and owner of Station Mountain Bike Park. Photo courtesy of Rhett Jones. This past November, Mountain Bike Park station near Austin, Texas opened its doors to the public for the first time. Built on 120 acres with 370 feet of vertical elevation, the park has 20 different … Read more
With so many bikes on sale this year it can be hard to tell the difference between last year’s bargain and this year’s bargain. Fortunately, Specialized is making it easy starting today, marking select 2023 models down to $1,500. Whether you’re looking to pick up a bombproof alloy e-MTB, a top-of-the-line Stumpy with SRAM Eagle … Read more
Riders can use the mesh pocket at the bottom for extra storage. Photo: Hannah Morvay We often think of mountain bike hydration packs as having evolved into two distinctly different camps: the hip pack and the full hydration pack. However the hydration vest proves that evolution has not stopped, and there is a good reason … Read more
