Author: Aaron Chamberlain
Canyon Updates Spectral Trail Bike, Drops Price
Canyon’s new Spectral trail bike has been completely redesigned… and it’s even more affordable than last time!
Singletracks Readers Choose the Best Mountain Bike Seatposts of 2017
The best mountain bike seatposts of 2017 include the RockShox Reverb, KS Lev, Fox Transfer, Thomson Elite, and the Specialized Command Post.
Survey Results: Your Favorite Suspension Forks of 2017
The highest-rated mountain bike suspension forks of 2017, according to Singletracks readers, include the RockShox Pike, Fox 36, Fox 34, and Fox 32.
The Pole Machine: A 160mm 29er CNC’d from a Block of Aluminum
This new 160mm-travel mountain bike from Pole, dubbed the Machine, is CNC’d from a solid block of aluminum.
New Company, New Bike – The Eminent Haste
The newest bike brand on the block — Eminent Cycles — launches with an all-new enduro bike named the Haste.
High Above Launches Breathable Lost Lake Duffel Bag
High Above’s new Lost Lake Duffel features a mesh design that keeps your wet riding gear from getting funky.
Plus Bikes and Tires Continue to Gain Traction in 2017
Plus bikes and tires are being adopted by more and more mountain bike riders. In 2017, 16% of Singletracks readers owned a dedicated plus bike.
No Regrets: 290 Miles of Bikepacking the Cohutta Cat Route
Aaron tackled the 290-mile Cohutta Cat bikepacking route, a figure-8 that goes from North Georgia to Tennessee and back again. Singletrack highlights along the route include the Tanasi, Aska Road, Bull Mountain, and Pinhoti trail systems.
Cohutta Cat Bikepacking Audio Diary [Podcast #130]
Listen in as Aaron mountain bikes nearly 300 miles of the best trails in Georgia and Tennessee along the Cohutta Cat bikepacking route.
RockyMounts SplitRail Hitch Rack Review: Expands to Hold Up to 4 Bikes
The RockyMounts SplitRail is a hitch-mounted bike rack that can carry 2 bikes, and is expandable to hold up to 4 bikes.
Protecting Your Tires, Improving Performance – CushCore Review
CushCore’s mountain bike tire inserts are designed to protect the tire and rim from damage caused by impacts or trail obstacles, as well as offering many other benefits. They did an excellent job of living up to those claims!
Review: 400 Miles on SRAM’s GX Eagle Drivetrain
Aaron logged over 400 miles aboard SRAM’s new GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, which is much more affordable than their XX1 and X01 Eagle drivetrains and is comparably priced to the 11-speed GX gear. Overall, the performance of GX Eagle was superb.