Category: Biking
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Ride All Summer With These Mountain Bikes Available Now
[ad_1] Mountain bikes are BACK baby! Bikes have been in high demand and low supply these past few years. Well these times are a-changin’…. We found every type of bike from hardtail to MEGA squish, that are currently available right now. And if a bike isn’t in the budget, perhaps these new mtb products or…
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Farewell to Gerow, Our Intrepid and Creative Tech Editor
[ad_1] “Stupid question but…” It seems like that’s how most of my chat messages to Gerow start out. In addition to being an incredibly creative and talented writer and photographer, he easily knows more about working on bikes than the rest of the Singletracks staff combined. Whenever anyone has a question about how something is…
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Why Cleat Position Matters for Mountain Bikers and How to Find the Right Spot
[ad_1] No component of bike setup is without consequence. Set up your shock firm for climbing, and it may suffer on a descent. Run your tires softer for cornering traction and risk the consequence of a flat. Even though cleat placement — where a clipless pedal cleat is placed along the toebox of a clipless…
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Trail Flow: Fresh Singletrack Blooms in Texas, the Northwest, and New Zealand
[ad_1] Trail Flow Thursday is a roundup of all the mountain bike trail related news of the week including new trail builds, advocacy, and planning. Do you have trail news? Email [email protected] for possible inclusion. Six Shooter Junction trails under construction in Texas Photo: Valley Off Road Biking Association (VORBA) VORBA volunteers are adding to…
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Bikepacking Precovery: Pro Tips for Avoiding Pain and Injury on Long Distance Rides
[ad_1] File photo. There’s been plenty of digital ink spilled on the topic of what to pack for a bikepacking trip, and even how to build fitness for long distance riding. Perhaps not as often discussed, but just as important, is ensuring a comfortable and safe ride. I asked five experienced ultra-endurance bikepackers what they…
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Gravel Specific Bar Tape? Testing PNW Coast Bar Tape in Vancouver
[ad_1] The Coast bar tape looks great and is easy to clean. Since PNW Components started branching out into the world of gravel cycling, they’ve released a suspension dropper post, a handlebar and stem, and most recently completed the cockpit trifecta with their own line of handlebar tape. The PNW brand is known for doing…
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Are You Looking for a Longer-Travel Bike? [Survey]
[ad_1] Sooner or later all mountain bikers get that itch. You know, the one that can only be scratched by a new bike, preferably one that’s better, or shinier, or more capable (ideally all three!) than the one you have. If you are looking for a longer travel bike, tell us where you’re at and…
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The 160mm Raaw Madonna: A Longterm Review of One Wildly Fun Bike
[ad_1] So, you’re asking me to test a bike that’s named after one of my favorite trails in the world? Yes, please! The 160mm Raaw Madonna V2.2 followed me throughout the Alps last year and we’ve been sloshing about in Bellingham together since September. The bike has framed heaps of component and gear reviews, and…
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IMBA Gets Local, and It’s Paying Off in Spades
[ad_1] File photo. Anthony Duncan is the Director of Local Programs at IMBA and is based out of Johnson City, Tennessee. The IMBA Local program is designed to support grassroots mountain bike organizations through services, education and mentorship programs. In this episode we ask Anthony: How long have you been at IMBA? What were you…
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Ride More, Spend Less With These Budget Mountain Bikes & Gear
[ad_1] Everything has gotten more expensive. Our bikes and parts often need replacing or upgrading, but only size 6 shoes seem to be on sale when we need them. Here are a few products that should last a few seasons of riding without breaking the bank. Of course, you can always save some cash when…