Opinion Archives - Singletracks Mountain Bike News

2021 is the Year of the Mountain Biker [Opinion]

By Matt Miller January 13, 2021

In 2021, veteran mountain bikers can set the tone for new riders and the industry alike.

Dismantling the Myths and Expanding Upon the Latest Bikes in Wilderness Bill [Opinion]

By John Fisch January 4, 2021

Addressing common fears and concerns about the Human-Powered Travel in Wilderness Areas Act following supportive testimony.

Between 2 Triangles: The MTB Tech That’s Newly and No Longer Notable

By Brian Gerow November 25, 2020

Things mountain bike reviewers no longer note: disc brakes, a 1x drivetrain, and Boost spacing, to name a few. Today, it’s all about that seat angle, dropper travel, and external cable routing.

What gets Cold First When Mountain Biking in Winter? [Survey]

By Jeff Barber November 15, 2020

With winter ahead for mountain bikers here in the northern hemisphere, we want to know which part of your body you’re most worried about keeping warm this mountain bike season.

Do You Bike Commute? [Survey]

By Jeff Barber November 8, 2020

Some mountain bikers ride strictly for recreation, while others occasionally choose to bike for transportation.

On the Trail, Everything Is Actually Happening, Right Here — Right Now

By Brian Gerow October 30, 2020

It’s a brilliant time to be a young mountain biker. It can also be tough to pull away from screens and get outdoors.

Are any Bike Skills Truly Useless?

By Brian Gerow October 15, 2020

While it might seem like some mountain bike skills and tricks exist purely for show, most if not all of them can make us faster and more confident on the trails.