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  31. <title>5 Reasons Why It&#8217;s (Still) the Golden Age of MTB Trail Development</title>
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  36. <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 07:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  44. <description><![CDATA[<p>We are currently enjoying a golden age of mountain bike trail development. To understand how we got here, we take a look at the five factors that have combined and fermented to make this golden age a reality.</p>
  45. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/5-reasons-why-its-still-the-golden-age-of-mtb-trail-development/">5 Reasons Why It&#8217;s (Still) the Golden Age of MTB Trail Development</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  48. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trail-machine-cedar-city.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trail-machine-cedar-city.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665166" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trail-machine-cedar-city.jpg 1500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trail-machine-cedar-city-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trail-machine-cedar-city-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trail-machine-cedar-city-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trail-machine-cedar-city-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trail-machine-cedar-city-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Cedar City, UT. <em>Photo: Liz Chrisman, courtesy IMBA</em></figcaption></figure>
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  52. <p>Way back in&nbsp;2015, I hypothesized in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/uncategorized/opinion-quit-your-mtb-proselytizing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">one of my weekly columns</a>&nbsp;that we were entering a&nbsp;&#8220;golden age of trail building.&#8221;&nbsp;In 2017, we released a podcast asking,&nbsp;&#8220;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-podcast/podcast-is-this-the-golden-age-of-mountain-biking/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Is this the Golden Age of Mountain Biking?</a>&#8221; and the explosion in mountain bike trail development was one critical factor we discussed.</p>
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  56. <p>Now, take a minute to reflect on the past nine years of mountain bike trail development. In that time, destinations like <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/3-days-in-bentonville-mountain-biking-the-best-trails/">Bentonville, Arkansas</a>, have gone from anonymity to now claiming to be the &#8220;Mountain Bike Capital of the World.&#8221; Communities across the nation have built thousands of miles of singletrack where none previously existed. Today, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/more-mountain-bike-trails-close-to-home-10-exciting-projects-that-imba-is-working-on-in-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) is currently engaged</a> with an astounding 530 communities across the nation who are currently planning to build more trails close to home. An additional 89 trail builds are already in progress, and since 2019, IMBA has assisted in the completion of 84 trail projects—for an astounding total of 703 communities.</p>
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  59.  
  60. <p>While IMBA is involved in most trail projects in one capacity or another, there are also numerous successful projects with no IMBA involvement, especially in countries where IMBA&#8217;s presence isn&#8217;t as well-developed as it is here in North America. These numbers clearly show that my 2015 hypothesis has been proven correct.</p>
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  62.  
  63.  
  64. <p>But how has this golden age of mountain bike trail development come&nbsp;to be?&nbsp;What&nbsp;are the various factors that&nbsp;have combined and fermented to create such a magical time in history where more mountain bike trails are&nbsp;being built&nbsp;than ever before?&nbsp;To find out,&nbsp;I spoke with Eleanor Blick, Director of Communications for IMBA; Ashley Korenblat, Managing Director at Public Land Solutions; and Nathan&nbsp;&#8220;Woody&#8221;&nbsp;Woodruff, President and Founder of Progressive Trail Design.&nbsp;</p>
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  68. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jump-cedar-city.jpg"><img decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jump-cedar-city-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665165" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jump-cedar-city-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jump-cedar-city-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jump-cedar-city-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jump-cedar-city-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jump-cedar-city-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jump-cedar-city.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Cedar City, UT. <em>Photo: Liz Chrisman, courtesy IMBA</em></figcaption></figure>
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  72. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-1-trails-are-no-longer-about-just-getting-from-a-to-b"><strong>1. Trails are no longer about just getting from A to B.</strong></h2>
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  75.  
  76. <p>When we look <em>way</em> back at the history of trail building in the USA, many of our classic backcountry <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-trails/">mountain bike trails</a> were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the Great Depression. Some of these trails followed even older routes established by indigenous peoples. In eons past, trails were about one thing and one thing only: getting from point A to point B. The CCC also adhered to this ethos, even if points A and B were natural attractions like a waterfall, river corridors, or getting from Georgia to Maine.</p>
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  78.  
  79.  
  80. <p>Today, modern mountain bike trail development often has nothing to do with getting from A to B. Instead, &#8220;the biggest, most dramatic shift&#8221; in mountain bike trail building &#8220;is going from a practical paradigm to an experiential paradigm,&#8221; said Nathan &#8220;Woody&#8221; Woodruff, President and Founder of <a href="https://progressivetraildesign.com/">Progressive Trail Design</a> (PTD). PTD knows a thing or two about building engaging experiential trails—they helped pioneer the development of Bentonville&#8217;s world-famous purpose-built flow trails, and now build mountain bike trails of all types all around the world. </p>
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  83.  
  84. <p>Woodruff said that as mountain bike technology improved, it enabled people to ride new and different types of trails. And then, &#8220;as more and more people got into the sport, more and more people realized, &#8216;hey, we can build some really cool shit that would make this trail experience a lot better. Why do we have these flat turns? Let&#8217;s build up a berm so we can rail these turns faster.&#8217; And then it&#8217;s like, &#8216;oh, that was fun hitting that log. Maybe we should build a jump to go over it?'&#8221; </p>
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  87.  
  88. <p>Today, dense trail networks with feature-filled trails are the norm, and&nbsp;these types of trail systems can be built&nbsp;on relatively small plots of public land that&nbsp;were ignored&nbsp;for many years.&nbsp;&#8220;While long point-to-point trails are still important, public land parcels that&nbsp;don’t&nbsp;necessarily connect to anything have become highly successful recreation assets for communities of every description,&#8221;&nbsp;said Ashley Korenblat, Managing Director at Public Land Solutions.</p>
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  92. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2023_IMBA_Trail-Solutions_Build_AZ_Prescott-5017.jpg"><img decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2023_IMBA_Trail-Solutions_Build_AZ_Prescott-5017-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665167" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2023_IMBA_Trail-Solutions_Build_AZ_Prescott-5017-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2023_IMBA_Trail-Solutions_Build_AZ_Prescott-5017-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2023_IMBA_Trail-Solutions_Build_AZ_Prescott-5017-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2023_IMBA_Trail-Solutions_Build_AZ_Prescott-5017-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2023_IMBA_Trail-Solutions_Build_AZ_Prescott-5017-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2023_IMBA_Trail-Solutions_Build_AZ_Prescott-5017.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Prescott, AZ. <em>Photo: Liz Chrisman, courtesy IMBA</em></figcaption></figure>
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  95.  
  96. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2-professional-trail-builders-are-changing-the-game"><strong>2. Professional trail builders are changing the game.</strong></h2>
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  100. <p>Professional trail building companies have dramatically improved the quality of trails being built, as well as the speed with which those trails are constructed. &#8220;Thirty years ago, all this stuff was built by volunteers, and look how far we&#8217;ve come and how much that professionalism has played a role in sustainable trail systems,&#8221; said Eleanor Blick, Director of Communications for IMBA. When volunteers were the only people building trails, it took an incredible amount of time and effort to get a trail on the ground. But now that we can pay professionals armed with specialized tools and machines to do the work—and who can dedicate their full-time careers to building trails—an entire trail system can be built in a shockingly short amount of time.</p>
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  104. <p>&#8220;We&#8217;re part of the Professional Trail Builders Association, and in just the past five years, it seems like every other day there&#8217;s a new applicant popping up to be a part of that organization,&#8221; said Woodruff. He doesn&#8217;t view the additional competition negatively because more legitimate businesses building high-quality trails &#8220;will will ultimately create cooler trail experiences and more trail.&#8221; Business is booming, and if job postings on social media are any indication, companies like PTD have a difficult time hiring enough builders to meet the demand.</p>
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  108. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2023_IMBA_Trail-Solutions_Build_AZ_Prescott-4070.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2023_IMBA_Trail-Solutions_Build_AZ_Prescott-4070-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665164" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2023_IMBA_Trail-Solutions_Build_AZ_Prescott-4070-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2023_IMBA_Trail-Solutions_Build_AZ_Prescott-4070-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2023_IMBA_Trail-Solutions_Build_AZ_Prescott-4070-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2023_IMBA_Trail-Solutions_Build_AZ_Prescott-4070-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2023_IMBA_Trail-Solutions_Build_AZ_Prescott-4070-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2023_IMBA_Trail-Solutions_Build_AZ_Prescott-4070.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Prescott, AZ. <em>Photo: Liz Chrisman, courtesy IMBA</em></figcaption></figure>
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  112. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-3-mountain-bikers-are-the-nbsp-trail-building-nbsp-experts"><strong>3. Mountain bikers are the&nbsp;trail building&nbsp;experts.</strong></h2>
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  115.  
  116. <p>While trail building companies come in a wide variety of flavors and aren&#8217;t <em>all</em> mountain bike-specific, in truth many of the companies pioneering modern trail innovations are, first and foremost, mountain bike trail builders. Mountain bike-first companies often branch out and build multi-use trails, wide paths, or even hiking-only projects—but there&#8217;s a reason why mountain bikers are leading the charge. We are the trail building experts—<a href="https://amzn.to/3URuF5v">IMBA literally wrote the book on sustainable trail building</a>.</p>
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  118.  
  119.  
  120. <p>&#8220;It always sounds so cocky when we say&nbsp;we&#8217;ve&nbsp;written the book, but&nbsp;we&#8217;ve&nbsp;written four books,&#8221;&nbsp;said Blick, referencing&nbsp;IMBA&#8217;s&nbsp;quartet of literary iterations published by their&nbsp;trail building&nbsp;arm, IMBA Trail Solutions. Their classic tome was&nbsp;<em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=31721020966&amp;dest=usa&amp;ref_=ps_ggl_18382194370&amp;cm_mmc=ggl-_-US_Shopp_Trade0to10-_-product_id=COM9780975502303NEW-_-keyword=&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw_qexBhCoARIsAFgBleukzYxVF9XFkw3ztXvM26UENaLw5yhHW8jFYER3G6TIPTwrgcr038kaAgd5EALw_wcB" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trail Solutions:&nbsp;IMBA&#8217;s&nbsp;Guide to Building Sweet Singletrack</a>, and&nbsp;</em>IMBA&#8217;s&nbsp;latest book is&nbsp;<em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mountain-bike-trail-development-guide-jake-carsten/1143642898?ean=9798218220907" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mountain Bike Trail Development Guide: Guidelines for Managing the Process</a>.</em></p>
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  124. <p>IMBA, and specifically IMBA Trail Solutions, has pioneered sustainable mountain bike trail building techniques well beyond anything the US Forest Service was doing at the time. IMBA has even funded its own scientific studies to analyze the environmental impact of different user groups, impacts of use in different soil conditions, and much more. No other user group was funding such studies, and the land management agencies were only moderately interested in taking a scientific deep dive into things like e-bike impact. IMBA is the true pioneer.</p>
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  128. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665163" style="width:839px;height:auto" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Omaha, NE. <em>Photo: Liz Chrisman, courtesy IMBA</em></figcaption></figure>
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  132. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-4-youth-riding-and-racing-programs-like-nica-are-accelerating-trail-development-across-the-nation"><strong>4. Youth riding and racing programs like NICA are accelerating trail development across the nation.</strong></h2>
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  136. <p>The massive growth in youth riding and racing programs, ranging from youth skill development groups to high school mountain bike race leagues, has dramatically accelerated trail development in communities across the country. Even communities that already had a respectable mountain bike trail system are now building purpose-built NICA race tracks, which are then usable by the entire community for the rest of the year.</p>
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  140. <p>&#8220;What community&nbsp;doesn&#8217;t&nbsp;want to invest in something that is&nbsp;clearly&nbsp;benefiting its kids?&#8221;&nbsp;asks Blick.&nbsp;&#8220;Everybody wants the best for their community and&nbsp;the best for&nbsp;their kids.&#8221;</p>
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  144. <p>&#8220;There are six high schools in Salt Lake City that have over 200 kids on their mountain bike racing teams each,&#8221; said Korenblat. &#8220;This explosive growth has led conservative county and city officials to seek out all kinds of public lands to build trails along the very urban Wasatch Front. Plus, rural communities who have built race-ready loops are attracting not just NICA racers and their families (who are collectively spending $3 million to $5 million in a weekend), but race promoters of all types. And this phenomenon is being noticed in all 30 states with high school racing.&#8221;</p>
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  148. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A9675-Enhanced-NR-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="5107" height="3405" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A9675-Enhanced-NR-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665168" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A9675-Enhanced-NR-1.jpg 5107w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A9675-Enhanced-NR-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A9675-Enhanced-NR-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A9675-Enhanced-NR-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A9675-Enhanced-NR-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A9675-Enhanced-NR-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A9675-Enhanced-NR-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A9675-Enhanced-NR-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 5107px) 100vw, 5107px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">File photo, Bentonville, AR. Photo: Daniel Palma.</figcaption></figure>
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  152. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-5-mountain-bike-trails-have-become-mainstream-economic-development"><strong>5. Mountain bike trails have become mainstream economic development.</strong></h2>
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  156. <p>The most important factor in this entire equation is that mountain bike trails have moved from serving a fringe user group to being viewed as a mainstream economic development. However, this didn&#8217;t happen overnight—it took years for this trend to evolve.</p>
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  160. <p>In order to&nbsp;move from fringe to mainstream, mountain bikers had to prove the value of their constituency. This work was pioneered by trail advocacy groups like IMBA who&nbsp;&#8220;worked to make the case for bike access at both the federal and local level, not by fighting for access but rather by showing land managers that mountain bikers on all types of public lands would increase public support for keeping public lands public,&#8221;&nbsp;according to Korenblat.</p>
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  164. <p>The second part of this transition was the demand for the experiential trails mentioned earlier—as kinesthetic flow trails and feature-rich lines grew in popularity, mountain bikers began to seek out these experiences—and then&nbsp;ask&nbsp;for those types of trails to&nbsp;be built&nbsp;in their own town.</p>
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  168. <p>As a result,&nbsp;&#8220;people who used to think that public land was just for mining, grazing, and drilling have begun to see the power of trails,&#8221;&nbsp;said Korenblat.&nbsp;&#8220;In eastern states without public land, communities are scrambling to find places to build trails.&nbsp;This&nbsp;is not just for local mountain bikers or even to attract visitors. Today, access to natural places—aka trails—are&nbsp;attracting&nbsp;business investment. Economic development officials in all kinds of cities and towns now see outdoor access as&nbsp;a needed component of&nbsp;business recruitment and economic prosperity.&#8221;&nbsp;</p>
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  172. <p>For many communities, this investment in trails is critical for their future survival,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/from-oil-and-gas-to-biking-and-hiking-how-western-towns-are-changing-their-fortunes/" rel="noreferrer noopener">as&nbsp;we&#8217;ve&nbsp;covered previously on Singletracks</a>.&nbsp;When government officials realize&nbsp;this truth,&nbsp;that their resource extraction-based economies need to adapt or&nbsp;they&#8217;ll&nbsp;die,&nbsp;then&nbsp;they begin to understand the massive benefits that mountain bike trails can bring to communities.&nbsp;Once&nbsp;you have those people on board, the red tape slowly&nbsp;begins&nbsp;to disappear, and you reach the point where IMBA is working with 703 communities&nbsp;around the nation&nbsp;to build more trails close to home.</p>
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  175.  
  176. <p>The&nbsp;mountain bike trail development landscape&nbsp;has changed dramatically since I first hypothesized that we were entering a golden age of trail building.&nbsp;With the thousands of incredible trail advocates, professional trail builders, government employees, elected officials, and passionate volunteers hard at work across the nation, hopefully in another decade&nbsp;we&#8217;ll&nbsp;be able to look back and say,&nbsp;&#8220;wow, if only we knew what great things were still to come!&#8221;</p>
  177. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/5-reasons-why-its-still-the-golden-age-of-mtb-trail-development/">5 Reasons Why It&#8217;s (Still) the Golden Age of MTB Trail Development</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  186. <title>What is Your MTB Handlebar Clamp Diameter: 35mm or ?</title>
  187. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/what-is-your-mtb-handlebar-clamp-diameter-35mm-or/</link>
  188. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/what-is-your-mtb-handlebar-clamp-diameter-35mm-or/#comments</comments>
  190. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
  191. <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 07:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
  192. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
  193. <category><![CDATA[survey]]></category>
  194. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664751</guid>
  195.  
  196. <description><![CDATA[<p>We want to know if 35mm handlebars and stems have fully taken over the world MTB yet.</p>
  197. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/what-is-your-mtb-handlebar-clamp-diameter-35mm-or/">What is Your MTB Handlebar Clamp Diameter: 35mm or ?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
  198. ]]></description>
  199. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  200. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/diamondback_35mm_handlebar_stem-1.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/diamondback_35mm_handlebar_stem-1.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-665667" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/diamondback_35mm_handlebar_stem-1.jpeg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/diamondback_35mm_handlebar_stem-1-750x500.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/diamondback_35mm_handlebar_stem-1-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/diamondback_35mm_handlebar_stem-1-375x250.jpeg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/diamondback_35mm_handlebar_stem-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/diamondback_35mm_handlebar_stem-1-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/diamondback_35mm_handlebar_stem-1-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/diamondback_35mm_handlebar_stem-1-600x400.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
  201.  
  202.  
  203.  
  204. <p>Mountain bike handlebar diameters seem to be undergoing a <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/review-box-components-x-35mm-carbon-handlebar/">slow motion evolution</a> with 35mm bars becoming more common. Moving from 31.8mm to 35mm generally results in stiffer <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-to-choose-the-best-mtb-handlebars-a-buyers-guide/">handlebars</a>, but not everyone wants a stiffer bar. (Plus other factors play into bar stiffness including material choice, carbon layup, length, and shape.) </p>
  205.  
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  207. <div class="wpforms-container wpforms-container-full wpforms-block wpforms-block-a200cfce-cd72-4cdf-b513-ff649229219c wpforms-inline" id="wpforms-665120"><form id="wpforms-form-665120" class="wpforms-validate wpforms-form wpforms-ajax-form" data-formid="665120" method="post" enctype="multipart/form-data" action="/feed/" data-token="40623ad1c88b0014f9b0ee4d7370e02d" data-token-time="1715003610"><noscript class="wpforms-error-noscript">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.</noscript><div class="wpforms-field-container"><div id="wpforms-665120-field_1-container" class="wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio" data-field-id="1"><label class="wpforms-field-label" for="wpforms-665120-field_1">What clamp diameter are you running on your MTB handlebars? <span class="wpforms-required-label">*</span></label><ul id="wpforms-665120-field_1" class="wpforms-field-required"><li class="choice-1 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-665120-field_1_1" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="25.4mm" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-665120-field_1_1">25.4mm</label></li><li class="choice-2 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-665120-field_1_2" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="31.8mm" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-665120-field_1_2">31.8mm</label></li><li class="choice-3 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-665120-field_1_3" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="35mm" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-665120-field_1_3">35mm</label></li><li class="choice-4 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-665120-field_1_4" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="I have no idea" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-665120-field_1_4">I have no idea</label></li><li class="choice-5 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-665120-field_1_5" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Something unusual I&#039;ll school you on in the comments" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-665120-field_1_5">Something unusual I&#8217;ll school you on in the comments</label></li></ul></div></div><!-- .wpforms-field-container --><div class="wpforms-submit-container" ><input type="hidden" name="wpforms[id]" value="665120"><input type="hidden" name="page_title" value=""><input type="hidden" name="page_url" value="https://www.singletracks.com/feed/"><button type="submit" name="wpforms[submit]" id="wpforms-submit-665120" class="wpforms-submit" data-alt-text="Sending..." data-submit-text="Submit" aria-live="assertive" value="wpforms-submit">Submit</button><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-content/plugins/wpforms/assets/images/submit-spin.svg" class="wpforms-submit-spinner" style="display: none;" width="26" height="26" alt="Loading"></div></form></div>  <!-- .wpforms-container -->
  208.  
  209.  
  210. <p>If you&#8217;re running 35s, tell us in the comments if you chose to swap out the bars on your bike or if they came stock on a new bike that you purchased. </p>
  211. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/what-is-your-mtb-handlebar-clamp-diameter-35mm-or/">What is Your MTB Handlebar Clamp Diameter: 35mm or ?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  220. <title>2024 Summer Mountain Bike Clothing for Men and Women</title>
  221. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/2024-spring-summer-mountain-bike-clothing-for-men-and-women/</link>
  222. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/2024-spring-summer-mountain-bike-clothing-for-men-and-women/#respond</comments>
  224. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
  225. <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 07:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
  226. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
  227. <category><![CDATA[review roundup]]></category>
  228. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=653166</guid>
  229.  
  230. <description><![CDATA[<p>These are the mountain bike jerseys, shorts, pants, and jackets we're wearing on the trail this spring and summer.</p>
  231. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/2024-spring-summer-mountain-bike-clothing-for-men-and-women/">2024 Summer Mountain Bike Clothing for Men and Women</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
  232. ]]></description>
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  234. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-summer-mountain-bike-clothing.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="800" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-summer-mountain-bike-clothing.png" alt="" class="wp-image-665858" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-summer-mountain-bike-clothing.png 1200w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-summer-mountain-bike-clothing-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-summer-mountain-bike-clothing-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-summer-mountain-bike-clothing-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-summer-mountain-bike-clothing-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-summer-mountain-bike-clothing-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></figure>
  235.  
  236.  
  237.  
  238. <p>Looking back over the years it&#8217;s amazing to see how much our mountain bike wardrobes have changed, and we&#8217;re not just talking about the switch from lycra to baggies <em>over</em> lycra. Colors and styles come and go, technical features keep getting more technical, and comfort is king. These are the latest <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/mountain-bike-clothing/">mountain bike clothing</a> styles &#8212; from jerseys to shorts, pants to jackets &#8212; that we&#8217;re wearing for spring and summer 2024. </p>
  239.  
  240.  
  241.  
  242. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mountain-bike-jerseys">Mountain bike jerseys</h2>
  243.  
  244.  
  245.  
  246. <p>It&#8217;s weird to even call today&#8217;s mountain bike shirts <em>jerseys</em>. T-shirt style tops are in, as are button-ups that are work across a wide range of temperatures throughout the day. </p>
  247.  
  248.  
  249.  
  250. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  251. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-4-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1707" height="2560" data-id="663646" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-4-scaled.jpg" alt="Backcountry Button-Up Long-Sleeve MTB Jersey" class="wp-image-663646" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-4-scaled.jpg 1707w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-4-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-4-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-4-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-4-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px" /></a></figure>
  252.  
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  254.  
  255. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-6-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="663644" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-6-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663644" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-6-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-6-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-6-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-6-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-6-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-6-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
  256. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Leah Barber</figcaption></figure>
  257.  
  258.  
  259.  
  260. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-backcountry-button-up-long-sleeve-mtb-jersey">Backcountry Button-Up Long-Sleeve MTB Jersey</h3>
  261.  
  262.  
  263.  
  264. <p><em>Tester: Jeff Barber. Height/weight: 6’3″/160lb</em></p>
  265.  
  266.  
  267.  
  268. <p>For a shirt with such a generic-sounding name, the Backcountry Button-Up Long Sleeve MTB Jersey checks a lot of boxes and looks good too. On the technical side, the breathable, four-way stretch material dries fast and feels great on the bike. There&#8217;s also a zippered pocket and an eyewear wipe sewn inside the front left corner. </p>
  269.  
  270.  
  271.  
  272. <p>I love long-sleeve, button-up jerseys like this one for rides that start off cold and end up hot. Sleeves down and buttoned up, the jersey keeps me warm. Then, once the blood gets flowing, I roll up the sleeves and unbutton the snaps for ventilation. This pattern looks like spring to me, and there are two other styles to choose from.</p>
  273.  
  274.  
  275.  
  276. <ul>
  277. <li>Price: $99</li>
  278.  
  279.  
  280.  
  281. <li>Buy <a href="https://backcountry.tnu8.net/B0MzZB">from Backcountry</a></li>
  282. </ul>
  283.  
  284.  
  285.  
  286. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-3.jpg" alt="Club Ride Motive button up bike jersey" class="wp-image-665796" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-3.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Leah Barber</figcaption></figure>
  287.  
  288.  
  289.  
  290. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-club-ride-motive">Club Ride Motive</h3>
  291.  
  292.  
  293.  
  294. <p><em>Tester: Jeff Barber. Height/weight: 6’3″/160lb</em></p>
  295.  
  296.  
  297.  
  298. <p>The Club Ride Motive short sleeve snap button jersey is billed as &#8220;ultra breathable,&#8221; and I have to agree. Look closely and you&#8217;ll see the four-way stretch material is perforated and mesh-like for maximum ventilation. And if you&#8217;re still not getting enough airflow on the hottest days, the snap buttons make it easy to open up the front of the shirt for maximum breeze.</p>
  299.  
  300.  
  301.  
  302. <p>Because it&#8217;s a Club Ride, there are some bike-friendly features to note like the integrated eyewear wipe inside the jersey, reflective accents, and even a hidden zippered pocket at the rear. My size medium sample runs a little too large, but at 6&#8217;3&#8243; tall I can&#8217;t possibly be a size small, can I? And while I like the Burnt Ochre color shown here, the jersey tends to look a little wrinkled right out of the dryer. Additional colors and patterns are available.</p>
  303.  
  304.  
  305.  
  306. <ul>
  307. <li>Price: $89.95</li>
  308.  
  309.  
  310.  
  311. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=e8731266-6976-491c-a059-81fd23a1c789&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.clubrideapparel.com%2Fcollections%2Fmens-bike-clothing%2Fproducts%2Fmotive-mens-shirt%3Fvariant%3D39956736737351">from Club Ride</a></li>
  312. </ul>
  313.  
  314.  
  315.  
  316. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-1.jpg" alt="curious creatures clothing senderella tank" class="wp-image-665756" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-1.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
  317.  
  318.  
  319.  
  320. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-curious-creatures-senderella-tank">Curious Creatures Senderella tank</h3>
  321.  
  322.  
  323.  
  324. <p><em>Tester: Leah Barber. Height/weight: 5’0″/112lb</em></p>
  325.  
  326.  
  327.  
  328. <p>Curious Creatures launched in the Fall of 2023 &#8220;to empower riders to embrace who they are and experience the world in their own unique ways.&#8221; Founder and owner Natasha Woodworth combines her background in fashion and design with her passion for adventure to completely re-imagine mountain bike apparel.</p>
  329.  
  330.  
  331.  
  332. <p>Starting off with the women&#8217;s light and airy Senderella tank, adding Tencel fabric is a pro move. Tencel makes the tank feel silky and luxurious while <a href="https://www.treehugger.com/what-is-tencel-5198098">being a sustainable fiber and is sweat-wicking</a>. The loose cut drapes and flows nicely when moving at any speed. Fabulous feel aside, I&#8217;m confused (curious?) if the oversized fit is a fashion statement or an oversight. My size XS fit more like a size medium with the width of the shirt being about 19&#8243; wide dwarfing my nearly 15&#8243; shoulder span.</p>
  333.  
  334.  
  335.  
  336. <ul>
  337. <li>Price: $70</li>
  338.  
  339.  
  340.  
  341. <li>Buy from <a href="https://wearecuriouscreatures.com/collections/womens/products/senderella-tank">Curious Creatures</a></li>
  342. </ul>
  343.  
  344.  
  345.  
  346. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3289-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3289-scaled.jpg" alt="Outdoor Research Freewheel short-sleeve jersey" class="wp-image-663374" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3289-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3289-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3289-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3289-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3289-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3289-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3289-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3289-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Hannah Morvay</figcaption></figure>
  347.  
  348.  
  349.  
  350. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-outdoor-research-freewheel-jersey">Outdoor Research Freewheel jersey</h3>
  351.  
  352.  
  353.  
  354. <p><em>Tester: Matt Miller. Height/weight: 5’8”/165lb</em></p>
  355.  
  356.  
  357.  
  358. <p>Outdoor Research launched their first mountain bike collection this spring and the Freewheel jersey is a new favorite, maybe because of what it <em>doesn&#8217;t</em> have. It&#8217;s a simple T-shirt (in tech apparel speak we call it a jersey), but the tee has an athletic fit, good colors and simple, subtle branding. More importantly, it&#8217;s very comfortable. </p>
  359.  
  360.  
  361.  
  362. <p>The Freewheel jersey is made from a blend of recycled and non-recycled polyesters and spandex and fends off stink well for a non-wool shirt. We appreciate the fit and feel and that it doesn&#8217;t cost too much considering it&#8217;s from OR. Available in three solids and one print, plus there&#8217;s <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=87c51304-5e60-4996-ae79-ced987220cae&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.outdoorresearch.com%2Fproducts%2Fmen-s-freewheel-long-sleeve-jersey-300836">a long-sleeve version</a>.</p>
  363.  
  364.  
  365.  
  366. <ul>
  367. <li>Price: $60</li>
  368.  
  369.  
  370.  
  371. <li>Long and short sleeve, men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s versions available</li>
  372.  
  373.  
  374.  
  375. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=87c51304-5e60-4996-ae79-ced987220cae&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.outdoorresearch.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dfreewheel%2520jersey">from Outdoor Research</a></li>
  376. </ul>
  377.  
  378.  
  379.  
  380. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  381. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3247-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="663386" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3247-1170x780.jpg" alt="Ornot long sleeve Micro Grid jersey, long sleeve men's" class="wp-image-663386" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3247-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3247-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3247-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3247-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3247-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3247-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3247-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  382.  
  383.  
  384.  
  385. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3253-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="663387" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3253-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663387" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3253-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3253-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3253-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3253-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3253-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3253-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3253-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  386. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Hannah Morvay</figcaption></figure>
  387.  
  388.  
  389.  
  390. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ornot-long-sleeve-micro-grid-jersey">Ornot Long Sleeve Micro Grid Jersey</h3>
  391.  
  392.  
  393.  
  394. <p><em>Tester: Matt Miller. Height/weight: 5’8”/165lb</em></p>
  395.  
  396.  
  397.  
  398. <p>The Ornot Micro Grid jersey is another XC and gravel option for spring temperatures or an extra layer for rides in the high country. The brand says it&#8217;s comfortable in temperatures from 55°-75°, though I probably wouldn&#8217;t wear it once the temperature summits 70°. It&#8217;s proven to be a comfortable added layer with good breathability and it&#8217;s made from deadstock fabric, which is surplus from a high-end brand&#8217;s textile mill or production process. So buyers get a performance fabric at a better price that&#8217;s made to be mindful of sustainability. The grid-like fabric feels very close to Polartec Alpha, so it&#8217;s kind of fleecy inside. There&#8217;s a silicone gripper on the bottom of the inside and four pockets in the back of the jersey.</p>
  399.  
  400.  
  401.  
  402. <ul>
  403. <li>Price: $162</li>
  404.  
  405.  
  406.  
  407. <li>Long and short sleeve, men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s styles available.</li>
  408.  
  409.  
  410.  
  411. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=34a711d0-83d2-4a96-8e01-9f5ea4abd1fc&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ornotbike.com%2Fsearch%3Foptions%255Bprefix%255D%3Dlast%26q%3Dmicro%2Bgrid%2Bjersey">from Ornot</a>.</li>
  412. </ul>
  413.  
  414.  
  415.  
  416. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-1.jpg" alt="Roark bless up stretch shirt" class="wp-image-665795" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-1.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Leah Barber</figcaption></figure>
  417.  
  418.  
  419.  
  420. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-roark-bless-up-breathable-stretch-shirt">Roark Bless Up Breathable Stretch Shirt</h3>
  421.  
  422.  
  423.  
  424. <p><em>Tester: Jeff Barber. Height/weight: 6’3″/160lb</em></p>
  425.  
  426.  
  427.  
  428. <p>The Roark Bless Up breathable stretch shirt isn&#8217;t just my favorite bike shirt this spring; it&#8217;s my favorite shirt, shirt. Like the Club Ride Motive, the Roark Bless Up features perforated, four-way stretch fabric that wicks sweat and dries quickly. While it&#8217;s not designed specifically for mountain biking, the Bless Up works just as well as those that are, while looking awesome too. I found the size medium to be an excellent fit. </p>
  429.  
  430.  
  431.  
  432. <p>Because it&#8217;s not a MTB jersey, there aren&#8217;t any rear pockets, and there&#8217;s no eyewear wipe. The Bless Up uses traditional buttons rather than snaps, which is my only complaint. I tested the Roark Bless Up in a pattern known as Cagliari Military, and there are eight other patterns to choose from, and I&#8217;m tempted to pick up a couple of them because I love the Bless Up so much.</p>
  433.  
  434.  
  435.  
  436. <ul>
  437. <li>Price: $89</li>
  438.  
  439.  
  440.  
  441. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=c306a2b4-6a75-487b-a7ac-b735d4edad26&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Froark.com%2Fproducts%2Fbless-up-mens-wovens-rw534-29">from Roark</a></li>
  442. </ul>
  443.  
  444.  
  445.  
  446. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  447. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/shredly_long_sleeve_hoodie-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2700" height="3600" data-id="665723" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/shredly_long_sleeve_hoodie-2.jpg" alt="Shredly pink hoodie" class="wp-image-665723" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/shredly_long_sleeve_hoodie-2.jpg 2700w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/shredly_long_sleeve_hoodie-2-563x750.jpg 563w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/shredly_long_sleeve_hoodie-2-878x1170.jpg 878w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/shredly_long_sleeve_hoodie-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/shredly_long_sleeve_hoodie-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/shredly_long_sleeve_hoodie-2-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/shredly_long_sleeve_hoodie-2-600x800.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2700px) 100vw, 2700px" /></a></figure>
  448.  
  449.  
  450.  
  451. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/shredly_long_sleeve_hoodie-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2700" height="3600" data-id="665722" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/shredly_long_sleeve_hoodie-1.jpg" alt="Shredly pink hoodie rear" class="wp-image-665722" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/shredly_long_sleeve_hoodie-1.jpg 2700w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/shredly_long_sleeve_hoodie-1-563x750.jpg 563w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/shredly_long_sleeve_hoodie-1-878x1170.jpg 878w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/shredly_long_sleeve_hoodie-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/shredly_long_sleeve_hoodie-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/shredly_long_sleeve_hoodie-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/shredly_long_sleeve_hoodie-1-600x800.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2700px) 100vw, 2700px" /></a></figure>
  452. </figure>
  453.  
  454.  
  455.  
  456. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shredly-cropped-mesh-long-sleeve-hoodie">Shredly Cropped Mesh Long Sleeve Hoodie</h3>
  457.  
  458.  
  459.  
  460. <p><em>Tester: Chris Schieffer. Height/weight: 5’5”/115lb</em></p>
  461.  
  462.  
  463.  
  464. <p>The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/?brand=shredly">Shredly</a> cropped mesh long-sleeve hoodie is a versatile piece that doubles as a sun shirt and an ultra-breathable&nbsp;riding companion. Crafted with a blend of performance and style, this fashion-forward long sleeve is sure to be your go-to for mountain biking and all outdoor&nbsp;pursuits. The long sleeves offer versatility and functionality, providing extra coverage and protection, making this hoodie suitable for cooler temperatures or sunnier days when you need to shield your largest organ from the sun. The thumbholes at the cuffs add a practical touch, keeping the sleeves in place and providing added warmth when needed.&nbsp;<br></p>
  465.  
  466.  
  467.  
  468. <p>The slight stretch and cropped silhouette of the hoodie add a modern twist to any mountain biking ensemble. It’s a flattering cut that accentuates your figure while providing just the right amount of coverage. Whether you’re pairing it with spandex riding shorts, baggies, or high-waisted leggings for a sleek athleisure look, the cropped design exudes confidence and style.&nbsp;Available in a range of colors and patterns, there’s a hoodie to suit every personality. With its unbeatable combination of breathability, style, and functionality, it’s a perfect&nbsp;transition piece from Winter to Spring and beyond.&nbsp;</p>
  469.  
  470.  
  471.  
  472. <ul>
  473. <li>Price: $88</li>
  474.  
  475.  
  476.  
  477. <li>Buy <a href="https://shredly.com/products/cropped-mesh-long-sleeve-hoodie-black">from Shredly</a></li>
  478. </ul>
  479.  
  480.  
  481.  
  482. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  483. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3223-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="663383" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3223-scaled.jpg" alt="Men's short sleeve Velocio Signature jersey in orange" class="wp-image-663383" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3223-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3223-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3223-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3223-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3223-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3223-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3223-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3223-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
  484.  
  485.  
  486.  
  487. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3236-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="663384" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3236-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663384" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3236-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3236-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3236-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3236-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3236-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3236-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3236-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3236-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
  488. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Hannah Morvay</figcaption></figure>
  489.  
  490.  
  491.  
  492. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-velocio-signature-jersey">Velocio Signature jersey</h3>
  493.  
  494.  
  495.  
  496. <p><em>Tester: Matt Miller. Height/weight: 5’8”/165lb</em></p>
  497.  
  498.  
  499.  
  500. <p>The Velocio Signature jersey is built for comfort and breathability with an &#8220;ultralight&#8221; blend of polyester and elastane that has a a UPF30 sun protection factor. The Signature jersey has an excellent, modern that&#8217;s close-to-skin and pockets that stay high, even with stuff in them. Prices for Velocio gear are not always easy to digest, but the make some of the best clothing out there. </p>
  501.  
  502.  
  503.  
  504. <ul>
  505. <li>Price: $179</li>
  506.  
  507.  
  508.  
  509. <li>Multiple colors, men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s styles available</li>
  510.  
  511.  
  512.  
  513. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=74e1c1d9-782a-45f3-a955-3ae67a423b0e&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fvelocio.cc%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dsignature%2Bjersey">from Velocio</a></li>
  514. </ul>
  515.  
  516.  
  517.  
  518. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mountain-bike-shorts-and-pants">Mountain bike shorts and pants</h2>
  519.  
  520.  
  521.  
  522. <p>Whether you like your <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/best-mountain-bike-shorts/">mountain bike shorts</a> long enough to cover your knee pads, or short enough to show off those rock-hard quads, there is an option out there for you. We&#8217;re also stoked to see so many choices for pants this season, including some that are thin and ventilated enough to wear into the summer.</p>
  523.  
  524.  
  525.  
  526. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-2.jpg" alt="Club Ride Hifi all-mountain shorts" class="wp-image-665794" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-2.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer24_mtb_clothing-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Leah Barber</figcaption></figure>
  527.  
  528.  
  529.  
  530. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-club-ride-hifi-all-mountain-shorts">Club Ride Hifi all-mountain shorts</h3>
  531.  
  532.  
  533.  
  534. <p>The Club Ride Hifi mountain bike shorts are not messing around. I count eight pockets total: two open front hand pockets, two front zippered pockets, two front mesh sleeve pockets, and two open rear pockets. There&#8217;s a zippered and snap button waist closure which is adjustable via hook-and-loop straps. Oh, and there are belt loops in case you also want to <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=8eaa1164-69ae-4e7a-8a74-30b725b1fd9e&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Farcadebelts.com%2F">add a belt</a>.     </p>
  535.  
  536.  
  537.  
  538. <p>I like the length of the Club Ride Hifi all-mountain shorts and the four-way stretch material moves well on the bike. These shorts are on the thicker side which bodes well for abrasion protection, though I probably won&#8217;t be wearing them on the hottest days of the year. I tested the Clover Green version and naturally there&#8217;s a black option too.</p>
  539.  
  540.  
  541.  
  542. <ul>
  543. <li>Price: $99.95</li>
  544.  
  545.  
  546.  
  547. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=e8731266-6976-491c-a059-81fd23a1c789&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.clubrideapparel.com%2Fcollections%2Fmens-bike-clothing%2Fproducts%2Fmens-hifi-short%3F_pos%3D1%26_fid%3D5b952e4e8%26_ss%3Dc%26variant%3D39956737982535">from Club Ride</a></li>
  548. </ul>
  549.  
  550.  
  551.  
  552. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  553. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" data-id="665760" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-2.jpg" alt="Curious Creatures MTB shorts" class="wp-image-665760" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-2.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a></figure>
  554.  
  555.  
  556.  
  557. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="665759" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-3-1170x780.jpg" alt="Curious Creatures MTB shorts size zipper" class="wp-image-665759" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  558. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
  559.  
  560.  
  561.  
  562. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-curious-creatures-marilyn-shorts">Curious Creatures Marilyn Shorts</h3>
  563.  
  564.  
  565.  
  566. <p><em>Tester: Leah Barber. Height/weight: 5’0″/112lb</em></p>
  567.  
  568.  
  569.  
  570. <p>Bet you&#8217;ve never seen a side entry zipper before on mountain bike clothing! The slim fit high-waisted Marilyn shorts hug your body from your belly button down just above the knee (or wherever the 12&#8243; inseam falls on you).  The shorts have a very tailored appearance from the fabric weave to the minimal hem lines and single flat-ish zippered pocket.  Even the rear elastic waistband is hidden.       </p>
  571.  
  572.  
  573.  
  574. <p>I wanted to love these shorts because they are so stylish and thoughtfully made, however, the side zipper pops open ALL.THE.TIME.  Riding bikes, walking around, tying shoes, the zipper falls down within minutes.  Hopefully this problem is limited to their first run.  </p>
  575.  
  576.  
  577.  
  578. <ul>
  579. <li>Price: $130</li>
  580.  
  581.  
  582.  
  583. <li>Buy from <a href="https://wearecuriouscreatures.com/collections/womens-bottoms/products/marilyn-short?variant=45955055255860">Curious Creatures</a></li>
  584. </ul>
  585.  
  586.  
  587.  
  588. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3296-1-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3296-1-scaled.jpg" alt="Outdoor Research Freewheel mountain bike shorts" class="wp-image-663389" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3296-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3296-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3296-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3296-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3296-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3296-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3296-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3296-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Hannah Morvay</figcaption></figure>
  589.  
  590.  
  591.  
  592. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-outdoor-research-freewheel-ride-shorts">Outdoor Research Freewheel Ride Shorts</h3>
  593.  
  594.  
  595.  
  596. <p><em>Tester: Matt Miller. Height/weight: 5’8”/165lb</em></p>
  597.  
  598.  
  599.  
  600. <p>The new Outdoor Research Freewheel shorts are a relatively simple, lightweight trail-riding <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/best-mountain-bike-shorts/">mountain bike short</a> with some nice features. There are only two pockets: a zippered hip pocket on the left and one on the right, designed for a phone. </p>
  601.  
  602.  
  603.  
  604. <p>They are made from a stretchable nylon and spandex blend and have what OR calls DuraPrint on the lower part of the shorts for abrasion resistance. The shorts fit and breathe well and have stood up to the shrubs and thorns on the side of the trail nicely so far. </p>
  605.  
  606.  
  607.  
  608. <ul>
  609. <li>Price: $115</li>
  610.  
  611.  
  612.  
  613. <li>Men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s styles available</li>
  614.  
  615.  
  616.  
  617. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=87c51304-5e60-4996-ae79-ced987220cae&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.outdoorresearch.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dfreewheel%2520ride%2520shorts">from Outdoor Research</a></li>
  618. </ul>
  619.  
  620.  
  621.  
  622. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  623. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-10-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1707" height="2560" data-id="663651" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-10-scaled.jpg" alt="Backcountry Slickrock bike shorts" class="wp-image-663651" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-10-scaled.jpg 1707w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-10-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-10-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-10-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-10-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-10-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-10-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px" /></a></figure>
  624.  
  625.  
  626.  
  627. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-9-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="663650" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-9-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663650" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-9-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-9-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-9-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-9-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-9-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-9-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-9-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
  628. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Leah Barber</figcaption></figure>
  629.  
  630.  
  631.  
  632. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-backcountry-slickrock-bike-short">Backcountry Slickrock Bike Short</h3>
  633.  
  634.  
  635.  
  636. <p><em>Tester: Jeff Barber. Height/weight: 6’3″/160lb</em></p>
  637.  
  638.  
  639.  
  640. <p>Online retailer Backcountry has their own house-brand of MTB-specific clothing, and the Slickrock shorts are a popular choice. The 11in inseam version I tested has laser-cut holes inside the thighs and along the waist for cross ventilation, making these already cool shorts even cooler. There are two zippered front pockets, a built-in nylon belt and fat, grippy dots inside the waist band to keep the shorts in place. </p>
  641.  
  642.  
  643.  
  644. <ul>
  645. <li>Price: $99</li>
  646.  
  647.  
  648.  
  649. <li>Multiple colors, men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s styles available</li>
  650.  
  651.  
  652.  
  653. <li>Buy <a href="https://backcountry.tnu8.net/EKNzoW">from Backcountry</a> </li>
  654. </ul>
  655.  
  656.  
  657.  
  658. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  659. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3255-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="663378" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3255-1170x780.jpg" alt="Patagonia Dirt Craft pants golden caramel" class="wp-image-663378" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3255-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3255-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3255-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3255-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3255-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3255-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3255-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  660.  
  661.  
  662.  
  663. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3272-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="663379" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3272-1170x780.jpg" alt="Patagonia Dirt Craft pants vent holes" class="wp-image-663379" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3272-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3272-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3272-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3272-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3272-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3272-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3272-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  664. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Hannah Morvay</figcaption></figure>
  665.  
  666.  
  667.  
  668. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-patagonia-dirt-craft-pants">Patagonia Dirt Craft Pants</h3>
  669.  
  670.  
  671.  
  672. <p><em>Tester: Matt Miller. Height/weight: 5’8”/165lb</em></p>
  673.  
  674.  
  675.  
  676. <p>Trail pants are a go-to in the spring when temperatures at the start of a ride are still brisk and never hit a hot point. The Patagonia Dirt Craft pants are a simple and easy-to-wear pair. There is a button enclosure and a stretchy waist band for maximum comfort. </p>
  677.  
  678.  
  679.  
  680. <p>Two zippered pockets keep stowed items safe, but you&#8217;ll want to be aware of a pass-through pocket on the left side. If you&#8217;ve got bibs with hip pockets on underneath, this allows you to access the snacks or whatever without taking your pants off. This could be a love it or hate it feature, and you&#8217;ll probably want to keep things like your phone or car keys in a different pocket. </p>
  681.  
  682.  
  683.  
  684. <p>The pants are comfortable, but it would be nice to have some sort of adjustment on the waist line. I experienced some slippage with the pants. The fabric seems to be a win though. They&#8217;re light but a nice warm layer on chilly days, and you wouldn&#8217;t know it, but they got caked with mud on the first ride and washed up nicely. </p>
  685.  
  686.  
  687.  
  688. <ul>
  689. <li>Price: $149</li>
  690.  
  691.  
  692.  
  693. <li>Men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s styles and sizes available, multiple colors</li>
  694.  
  695.  
  696.  
  697. <li>Buy from <a href="https://patagonia.pxf.io/1rxPaR">Patagonia</a></li>
  698. </ul>
  699.  
  700.  
  701.  
  702. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3275-1-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3275-1-scaled.jpg" alt="Backcountry Empire Enduro pants" class="wp-image-663388" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3275-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3275-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3275-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3275-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3275-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3275-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3275-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3275-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Hannah Morvay</figcaption></figure>
  703.  
  704.  
  705.  
  706. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-backcountry-empire-enduro-pants">Backcountry Empire Enduro Pants</h3>
  707.  
  708.  
  709.  
  710. <p><em>Tester: Matt Miller. Height/weight: 5’8”/165lb</em></p>
  711.  
  712.  
  713.  
  714. <p>The Backcountry Empire Enduro pants are no-frills pant, ready for laps on laps at the bike park, all summer long. They are built with a handful of features, but start with a 4-way stretch fabric and a PFC-free DWR coating to keep them looking good after splashing in the mud. </p>
  715.  
  716.  
  717.  
  718. <p>There are reinforced panels over the knees and hips, so that when a crash does happen the pants will hopefully stay in good shape. Obviously the panels add some weight, but laser-cut vents behind the knee bring fresh air inside. These pants are made to be worn with knee pads, and without pads on, there is some bunching in the knees. </p>
  719.  
  720.  
  721.  
  722. <p>With zippered pockets to keep things in the right place, and a zippered access for knee pads at the bottom, as well as a ratcheting belt, these pants are going to cost a little more, but for a downhill-ready MTB pant that you can easily wear for several seasons in a row, they aren&#8217;t priced too terribly.</p>
  723.  
  724.  
  725.  
  726. <ul>
  727. <li>MSRP: $179</li>
  728.  
  729.  
  730.  
  731. <li>Buy <a href="https://backcountry.tnu8.net/9gYMR4">from Backcountry</a></li>
  732. </ul>
  733.  
  734.  
  735.  
  736. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3300-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3300-1170x780.jpg" alt="Mountain Khakis Alpine Work Pants" class="wp-image-663382" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3300-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3300-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3300-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3300-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3300-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3300-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3300-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Hannah Morvay</figcaption></figure>
  737.  
  738.  
  739.  
  740. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mountain-khakis-alpine-work-pant">Mountain Khakis Alpine Work Pant</h3>
  741.  
  742.  
  743.  
  744. <p><em>Tester: Matt Miller. Height/weight: 5’8”/165lb</em></p>
  745.  
  746.  
  747.  
  748. <p>Spring also means the kick-off of trail building season; it&#8217;s not too hot out and trails are still getting some moisture, making it possible to mend and mold beat-up singletrack. </p>
  749.  
  750.  
  751.  
  752. <p>For those unfamiliar with Mountain Khakis, they&#8217;re a casual slash lifestyle work brand with an eye toward modernity and style. </p>
  753.  
  754.  
  755.  
  756. <p>The Mountain Khakis Alpine Work Pants are a great layer to consider for trail building, or even <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/basic-bike-maintenance-for-beginners/">bike maintenance</a> days. They&#8217;e made from a heavy weight cotton canvas blended with spandex for a moderate stretch. The pants have pockets on pockets to accommodate tools, a double-layered knee, back seat and heel cuff panels for the long haul. </p>
  757.  
  758.  
  759.  
  760. <p>The pants fit a little long, but can be hemmed. The multiple pockets make it easy to take the tools you need away from your tool box or work station. </p>
  761.  
  762.  
  763.  
  764. <ul>
  765. <li>Price: $99</li>
  766.  
  767.  
  768.  
  769. <li>Buy from mountainkhakis.com</li>
  770. </ul>
  771.  
  772.  
  773.  
  774. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3223-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3223-scaled.jpg" alt="Velocio Utility bib shorts for xc and gravel biking" class="wp-image-663383" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3223-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3223-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3223-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3223-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3223-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3223-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3223-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3223-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Hannah Morvay</figcaption></figure>
  775.  
  776.  
  777.  
  778. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-velocio-utility-bib-shorts">Velocio Utility Bib Shorts</h3>
  779.  
  780.  
  781.  
  782. <p><em>Tester: Matt Miller. Height/weight: 5’8”/165lb</em></p>
  783.  
  784.  
  785.  
  786. <p>Velocio&#8217;s apparel, and their bibs especially, are some of the best on the market. These utility bibs are perfect for <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/mountain-bikes/cross-country/">cross-country mountain biking</a> or gravel riding.  </p>
  787.  
  788.  
  789.  
  790. <p>The bibs are made from an ultralight stretch woven fabric that uses recycled materials. The bibs, like a lot of more endurance-focused gear, fit on the slimmer side, but Velocio&#8217;s gear tends to break-in and fit better over time. </p>
  791.  
  792.  
  793.  
  794. <p>The pockets along the thighs are perfect for phones, keys, or snacks and you&#8217;ll likely find that over time you&#8217;re using your jersey pockets less and less. There&#8217;s also one more pocket along the lower back for even more cargo space. </p>
  795.  
  796.  
  797.  
  798. <p>The chamois on the Utility bib is like other Velocio offerings and doesn&#8217;t disappoint. Everything stays in place and will keep you happy after hours in the saddle. </p>
  799.  
  800.  
  801.  
  802. <ul>
  803. <li>Price: $299</li>
  804.  
  805.  
  806.  
  807. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=74e1c1d9-782a-45f3-a955-3ae67a423b0e&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fvelocio.cc%2Fcollections%2Fmens-bibs-shorts-tights%2Fproducts%2Fmens-utility-bib-short%3Fvariant%3D40984028217417">from Velocio</a></li>
  808. </ul>
  809.  
  810.  
  811.  
  812. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-jackets-for-mountain-biking">Jackets for mountain biking</h2>
  813.  
  814.  
  815.  
  816. <p>It&#8217;s tempting to put away your <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/packable-mountain-bike-jackets-reviewed/">mountain bike jackets</a> once spring arrives, but not so fast! Whether it&#8217;s wind, or rain, or cold morning starts, having the right jacket or layer is just as important in spring and summer.</p>
  817.  
  818.  
  819.  
  820. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  821. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-2-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="663648" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-2-scaled.jpg" alt="ENVE wind jacket" class="wp-image-663648" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring_mtb_clothing-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Leah Barber</figcaption></figure>
  822.  
  823.  
  824.  
  825. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve_last_resort_jacket-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="663796" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve_last_resort_jacket-scaled.jpg" alt="ENVE wind jacket packable" class="wp-image-663796" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve_last_resort_jacket-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve_last_resort_jacket-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve_last_resort_jacket-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve_last_resort_jacket-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve_last_resort_jacket-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve_last_resort_jacket-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve_last_resort_jacket-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve_last_resort_jacket-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
  826. </figure>
  827.  
  828.  
  829.  
  830. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-enve-last-resort-wind-jacket">ENVE Last Resort wind jacket</h3>
  831.  
  832.  
  833.  
  834. <p><em>Tester: Jeff Barber. Height/weight: 6’3″/160lb</em></p>
  835.  
  836.  
  837.  
  838. <p>The name of the ENVE Last Resort jacket hints at its ideal use case, but IMO that&#8217;s selling it a little short. This lightweight (117g, size medium) and highly packable jacket is designed to keep you warm and dry(ish) in both mild conditions <em>and</em> emergency situations out on the trail. It features a cinch-able hood, a small rear zippered pocket, and a DWR coating to repel water. It&#8217;s the most lightweight jacket that I own, the perfect summertime emergency shell and for indecisive days when the temperature is neither hot nor cold.</p>
  839.  
  840.  
  841.  
  842. <ul>
  843. <li>$175 (on sale for $87.50)</li>
  844.  
  845.  
  846.  
  847. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=5872b9e2-f108-4d83-be91-e39d1275c1c1&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fenve.com%2Fcollections%2Floam-range%2Fproducts%2Flast-resort-wind-jacket">from ENVE</a></li>
  848. </ul>
  849.  
  850.  
  851.  
  852. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  853. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3258-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="663380" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3258-1170x780.jpg" alt="Patagonia Dirt Roamer Storm Jacket hood over mtb helmet" class="wp-image-663380" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3258-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3258-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3258-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3258-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3258-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3258-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3258-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Hannah Morvay</figcaption></figure>
  854.  
  855.  
  856.  
  857. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3265-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="663381" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3265-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663381" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3265-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3265-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3265-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3265-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3265-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3265-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring_24_Apparel-3265-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  858. </figure>
  859.  
  860.  
  861.  
  862. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-patagonia-dirt-roamer-storm-jacket">Patagonia Dirt Roamer Storm Jacket</h3>
  863.  
  864.  
  865.  
  866. <p><em>Tester: Matt Miller. Height/weight: 5’8”/165lb</em></p>
  867.  
  868.  
  869.  
  870. <p>I put the Dirt Roamer Storm jacket from Patagonia through a nice spring Arizona storm. The jacket was a great warming layer and kept me nice and dry underneath without getting cooked. </p>
  871.  
  872.  
  873.  
  874. <p>The jacket has a 3/4-length storm zipper down the front with storm zippers at the flanks to make it easier to take it on or off and bring in more ventilation. There are additional zippers on the arm pits for even more air. Between the zippers, a mesh bridge keeps the jacket from flapping. </p>
  875.  
  876.  
  877.  
  878. <p>The jacket has a drop tail and a zippered cyclists pocket at the rear. Everything on the inside has taped and welded seams. The jacket is has an extremely athletic and moveable feel for a 3-layer rain coat and stays comfortable against bare skin. </p>
  879.  
  880.  
  881.  
  882. <p>Unfortunately, the many storm zippers, pockets, adjustable hood, light weight, and 3-layer construction means that it will be a pricy jacket. </p>
  883.  
  884.  
  885.  
  886. <ul>
  887. <li>Price: $320</li>
  888.  
  889.  
  890.  
  891. <li>Buy from <a href="https://patagonia.pxf.io/Wq5dxP">Patagonia</a></li>
  892. </ul>
  893.  
  894.  
  895.  
  896. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-4.jpg" alt="Ripton podium vest for mountain biking" class="wp-image-665766" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-4.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-4-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-4-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-4-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-4-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/curious_creatures_mtb-4-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
  897.  
  898.  
  899.  
  900. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ripton-podium-vest">Ripton Podium Vest</h3>
  901.  
  902.  
  903.  
  904. <p><em>Tester: Leah Barber. Height/weight: 5’0″/112lb</em></p>
  905.  
  906.  
  907.  
  908. <p>It wouldn&#8217;t be mountain bike clothing if it didn&#8217;t look good &#8220;on the bike and off the bike,&#8221; now would it? Honestly though, I gifted this vest to myself over the holidays to mostly wear off the bike (and because it was on sale). And this vest turns out to be an ideal layering piece for all seasons of mountain biking, whether you want to jazz up the basic black uniform or if you need a bit of warmth during a sunset ride.</p>
  909.  
  910.  
  911.  
  912. <p>The vest is made of a midweight stretchy denim fabric, thicker and heavier than any Ripton jorts. It&#8217;s soft to the touch and like most denim, can take a lot of abuse. You will definitely get hot and sweaty riding with this vest on, but it&#8217;s totally worth the style points. Then there are the pockets: two mini chest pockets, a jersey-style large rear pocket, and a smaller zippered rear pocket. And yes, it&#8217;s made for men and women!</p>
  913.  
  914.  
  915.  
  916. <ul>
  917. <li>Price: $49 (on sale for $39)</li>
  918.  
  919.  
  920.  
  921. <li>Buy from <a href="https://riptonco.com/products/podium-vest-s24?variant=44049763238125">Ripton</a></li>
  922. </ul>
  923.  
  924.  
  925.  
  926. <p><em>Editor&#8217;s note: Let us know your favorite MTB clothing brands in the comments and we&#8217;ll continue to add to this roundup throughout the season with new items.</em></p>
  927. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/2024-spring-summer-mountain-bike-clothing-for-men-and-women/">2024 Summer Mountain Bike Clothing for Men and Women</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  936. <title>What&#8217;s it Like Going on a Group Ride with Danny MacAskill? [Video]</title>
  937. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-videos/danny-rides-danny-macaskill-friends-ride-inverness-scotland-video/</link>
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  950. <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you think you have what it takes to hang with Danny MacAskill on a group ride?</p>
  951. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-videos/danny-rides-danny-macaskill-friends-ride-inverness-scotland-video/">What&#8217;s it Like Going on a Group Ride with Danny MacAskill? [Video]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  955. <iframe loading="lazy" title="Danny Rides - Danny MacAskill &amp; friends ride Inverness, Scotland" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gdSExn-EqPk?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
  956. </div></figure>
  957.  
  958.  
  959.  
  960. <p></p>
  961.  
  962.  
  963.  
  964. <p>Danny MacAskill has relocated from the Isle of Skye to Inverness, and in his latest film, he gives us all a tour of his local trails with a group of his mates. Think you could handle going on a group ride with one of the best trials riders and all-around mountain bikers in the world? Think again&#8230;</p>
  965.  
  966.  
  967.  
  968. <p></p>
  969.  
  970.  
  971.  
  972. <figure class="wp-block-image"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdSExn-EqPk"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="658" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/yt-gdSExn-EqPk-thumb-1170x658.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665833" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/yt-gdSExn-EqPk-thumb-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/yt-gdSExn-EqPk-thumb-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/yt-gdSExn-EqPk-thumb-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/yt-gdSExn-EqPk-thumb-600x338.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/yt-gdSExn-EqPk-thumb.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  973. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-videos/danny-rides-danny-macaskill-friends-ride-inverness-scotland-video/">What&#8217;s it Like Going on a Group Ride with Danny MacAskill? [Video]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  981. <item>
  982. <title>Climb the Steepest MTB Trails with These Skills, Tricks, and Tips</title>
  983. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/the-skills-tricks-and-tips-youll-need-to-climb-the-steepest-mtb-trails/</link>
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  986. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Travis Reill]]></dc:creator>
  987. <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 07:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
  988. <category><![CDATA[Progression]]></category>
  989. <category><![CDATA[climbing]]></category>
  990. <category><![CDATA[ryan leech]]></category>
  991. <category><![CDATA[skills]]></category>
  992. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664358</guid>
  993.  
  994. <description><![CDATA[<p>Ryan Leech teaches us how to climb the steepest trails on our mountain bikes.</p>
  995. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/the-skills-tricks-and-tips-youll-need-to-climb-the-steepest-mtb-trails/">Climb the Steepest MTB Trails with These Skills, Tricks, and Tips</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  997. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  998. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  999. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-Climb-1-Credit-Bruno_Long.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="6192" height="4128" data-id="665637" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-Climb-1-Credit-Bruno_Long.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665637" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-Climb-1-Credit-Bruno_Long.jpg 6192w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-Climb-1-Credit-Bruno_Long-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-Climb-1-Credit-Bruno_Long-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-Climb-1-Credit-Bruno_Long-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-Climb-1-Credit-Bruno_Long-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-Climb-1-Credit-Bruno_Long-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-Climb-1-Credit-Bruno_Long-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-Climb-1-Credit-Bruno_Long-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 6192px) 100vw, 6192px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Bruno Long</figcaption></figure>
  1000.  
  1001.  
  1002.  
  1003. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-Climb-3-Credit-Dolf_Vermeulen.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="4545" height="6813" data-id="665635" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-Climb-3-Credit-Dolf_Vermeulen.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665635" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-Climb-3-Credit-Dolf_Vermeulen.jpg 4545w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-Climb-3-Credit-Dolf_Vermeulen-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-Climb-3-Credit-Dolf_Vermeulen-781x1170.jpg 781w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-Climb-3-Credit-Dolf_Vermeulen-768x1151.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-Climb-3-Credit-Dolf_Vermeulen-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-Climb-3-Credit-Dolf_Vermeulen-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-Climb-3-Credit-Dolf_Vermeulen-600x899.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 4545px) 100vw, 4545px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Dolf Vermeulen</figcaption></figure>
  1004. </figure>
  1005.  
  1006.  
  1007.  
  1008. <p>About a year ago I shared what I did to <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/4-habits-that-improved-my-technical-climbing/">become a better climber</a> during the 2022-23 winter riding season. While the article focused on sharing what I did to become a better climber, I didn’t start the challenge with any sort of plan.</p>
  1009.  
  1010.  
  1011.  
  1012. <p>Ultimately, I was successful. I finally reached the top as winter rolled into spring—no dabs. However, I never had a plan going into the challenge. I either made it up on the fly or later reflected on what I just happened to do that seemed to work.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
  1013.  
  1014.  
  1015.  
  1016. <p>I wondered how knowing the proper techniques and skills would have aided me. Honestly, I wondered what the proper techniques and skills were. Luckily, Ryan Leech was happy to help.</p>
  1017.  
  1018.  
  1019.  
  1020. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ride-learn-connect">Ride-Learn-Connect</h2>
  1021.  
  1022.  
  1023.  
  1024. <p>Leech began his professional career as a teenager, quickly becoming one of the most prominent trials riders in the world. If his name is unfamiliar to you, search it up along with “Kranked” on YouTube and enjoy some quality late ‘90s-early 2000s mountain biking videos. </p>
  1025.  
  1026.  
  1027.  
  1028. <p>Coaching always seemed to be a part of Leech’s professional mountain biking career. “Throughout my entire career, I actually had been coaching mountain bike skills, even as a teenager. That&#8217;s when I got my first certification as a coach,” Leech told me.&nbsp;</p>
  1029.  
  1030.  
  1031.  
  1032. <p>Many years of leading clinics and retreats gave Leech a solid foundation for eventually pursuing coaching full-time. This would lead to the opening of <a href="https://www.rlc-mtb.com/">Ride-Learn-Connect</a>—RLC Online MTB Coaching, where members can sign up for a variety of courses and work on progression at their own pace.</p>
  1033.  
  1034.  
  1035.  
  1036. <p>Leech is a pioneer of sorts. Eight years ago, he was among the first to offer fully online mountain bike instruction. Our meeting must have been serendipitous, as Leech is getting ready to add a 23rd course to his online program—a course on technical climbing.</p>
  1037.  
  1038.  
  1039.  
  1040. <p>Needless to say, many of my questions were fresh on his mind.</p>
  1041.  
  1042.  
  1043.  
  1044. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-where-should-my-butt-be">Where should my butt be?</h2>
  1045.  
  1046.  
  1047.  
  1048. <p>The first thing Leech acknowledged was how difficult it is to speak about how to climb—or <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/progression/mtb-skills/">any mountain bike skill</a>—in general terms. Each climb will be a bit different, and each person will be different in terms of skill and fitness levels. But it did seem like some common threads are consistent across the board.</p>
  1049.  
  1050.  
  1051.  
  1052. <p>A common question that many have is if we should be seated or standing up, powerfully attacking the climb. “In general, you’re going to have the best traction when your butt is in the saddle,” Leech said. Body weight over the rear wheel is the main thing that keeps tire treads digging into the trail and not slipping. </p>
  1053.  
  1054.  
  1055.  
  1056. <p>When we need power or our weight over the front a bit more, we may be prematurely standing up out of the saddle. “There&#8217;s not a static position with your butt on the saddle; you can slide it back, you can slide it forward,” Leech explained. Depending on the trail&#8217;s technicality, you may get away with shifting your weight on the saddle rather than standing, providing much better traction.</p>
  1057.  
  1058.  
  1059.  
  1060. <p>Sliding forward in your saddle—and steep climbs in general—tends to have you bending your arms and moving your body toward the bars. While this is a natural tendency, you want to ensure the forward lean isn’t too drastic. Bending your elbows and leaning too far forward won’t allow for proper bike maneuvering—if any at all.&nbsp;</p>
  1061.  
  1062.  
  1063.  
  1064. <p>Instead, keep your elbows at a natural bend in a relaxed position. It is easy to think that the only climbing component is our legs, but our arms must also work, lifting and pushing the bike over technical features.</p>
  1065.  
  1066.  
  1067.  
  1068. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/climbing.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/climbing.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661584" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/climbing.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/climbing-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/climbing-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/climbing-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/climbing-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/climbing-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/climbing-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/climbing-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">File photo: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
  1069.  
  1070.  
  1071.  
  1072. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-maybe-it-s-momentum">Maybe it’s momentum</h2>
  1073.  
  1074.  
  1075.  
  1076. <p>Typically, as climbs get more challenging, they become steeper and more technical. And while we may need to get out of the saddle to lift the front of the bike over an obstacle, Leech recommends attacking in a different way. Rather than getting out of the saddle and trying to lift and pedal the bike up something like a rock shelf, he encourages his students to remain seated and put the power down before the obstacle, standing just before approaching it. Try creating the speed and momentum needed to pop up the obstacle so the only time you’re out of the saddle is when you maneuver the bike up the obstacle.</p>
  1077.  
  1078.  
  1079.  
  1080. <p>But it doesn’t end with creating momentum before the obstacle. Leech also teaches his students to generate speed after the obstacle by moving the bike forward. He broke it down by explaining that we need to be thinking that we are not only going to get our bike <em>up </em>an obstacle but <em>over </em>an obstacle, too. Extending the bike forward to get over the obstacle will help continue that momentum.</p>
  1081.  
  1082.  
  1083.  
  1084. <p>While doing our best to carry momentum into an obstacle, Leech said it doesn’t hurt to drop your saddle a bit. “I&#8217;m going to drop the saddle an inch or two because I need the ability to add a little bit more body language,” Leech said. But when you don&#8217;t need that space, get it up to your full riding height because you need the efficiency.”</p>
  1085.  
  1086.  
  1087.  
  1088. <p>Regardless of being seated or standing while climbing, Leech also emphasized a smooth, consistent cadence as an essential factor in providing traction. Pedaling during steep, technical climbs can often feel more like survival. Leech highly recommends being intentional with your cadence until it becomes second nature.</p>
  1089.  
  1090.  
  1091.  
  1092. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-StudentSpotting.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3264" height="2448" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-StudentSpotting.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665634" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-StudentSpotting.jpg 3264w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-StudentSpotting-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-StudentSpotting-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-StudentSpotting-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-StudentSpotting-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-StudentSpotting-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RL-StudentSpotting-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3264px) 100vw, 3264px" /></a></figure>
  1093.  
  1094.  
  1095.  
  1096. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-where-do-i-look">Where do I look?</h2>
  1097.  
  1098.  
  1099.  
  1100. <p>Whether in the saddle or standing to climb an obstacle will depend heavily on our line choice. You will hear hard and fast rules about looking ahead “X” bike lengths in mountain biking. Due to the generally slower climbing speed, Leech isn’t so concerned with how many bike lengths ahead you focus.</p>
  1101.  
  1102.  
  1103.  
  1104. <p>Rather than focusing on bike lengths, be more concerned about line choice. Here, Leech explained that the path of least resistance isn’t always what it seems.</p>
  1105.  
  1106.  
  1107.  
  1108. <p>For example, a rock ledge might have a steeper, more jagged line on the right and a smoother, more gradual line to the left. However, if loose gravel covers the left line, what appears to be the more “difficult” line might be significantly easier.&nbsp;</p>
  1109.  
  1110.  
  1111.  
  1112. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-easy-gear-with-a-fast-cadence-or-hard-gear-with-slow-cadence">Easy gear with a fast cadence or hard gear with slow cadence?</h2>
  1113.  
  1114.  
  1115.  
  1116. <p>Each camp has its argument, and both sides make good points. For Leech, he recommends that if you’re in doubt, choose an easier gear.</p>
  1117.  
  1118.  
  1119.  
  1120. <p>“If you&#8217;re in a harder gear, slower cadence, as soon as you need that easier gear, it will take longer to make that shift,” Leech explained. “And you might not be able to make that shift because the load on the drivetrain is just too great.”</p>
  1121.  
  1122.  
  1123.  
  1124. <p>Being in that easier gear will also allow you to keep your desired cadence as the climb gets steeper and more technical.</p>
  1125.  
  1126.  
  1127.  
  1128. <p>However, Leech acknowledges that people can often camp in an easy gear for too long. Especially with big, 52-tooth modern-day drivetrains, larger, easier cogs may not generate the power needed to make it up an obstacle. This back-and-forth difficulty between cogs is an excellent reason to know the trail and anticipate what is coming ahead. Just like you may need to find places to gain momentum before your butt leaves the saddle, you may need to shift up to gain momentum for a problematic section.</p>
  1129.  
  1130.  
  1131.  
  1132. <p>Being ready and knowing how to change gears on a climb is essential. Leech often sees riders stuck in the mindset of “climb equals easiest gear.” We need to shift between gears to maintain cadence and build momentum. “I think a sign of a more skillful rider is one that shifts more frequently,” Leech said.</p>
  1133.  
  1134.  
  1135.  
  1136. <p>This can be tricky, but similar to learning how to drive a stick shift, and over time you’ll find your spots to shift. If not, consider investing in the SRAM T-Type drivetrain which makes it easier to shift under load.</p>
  1137.  
  1138.  
  1139.  
  1140. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-blame-it-on-the-bike">Blame it on the bike?</h2>
  1141.  
  1142.  
  1143.  
  1144. <p>Sloppy hubs, old drivetrains, bad geometry—whatever the excuse, our bikes are easy targets when we struggle during the climb. Unfortunately for our egos, Leech doesn’t subscribe to the “blame it on the bike” mentality.&nbsp;</p>
  1145.  
  1146.  
  1147.  
  1148. <p>That said, too much suspension can get you into trouble. Leech says to flip that climb switch for long-travel trail rides or enduro rides. “If you&#8217;re on like a big squishy long-travel bike, you&#8217;re adding an extra challenge. The bike will be squished with your weight on the saddle, almost as if it makes the climb steeper.” Firming up or locking the suspension out will help with efficiency and cadence. </p>
  1149.  
  1150.  
  1151.  
  1152. <p>Modern short-travel trail bikes are built so well that the climb switch is much less necessary and may hinder your climbing. Our rear suspension also provides traction, keeping our butts in the saddle while carrying momentum with a smooth cadence.&nbsp;</p>
  1153.  
  1154.  
  1155.  
  1156. <p>Leech also mentioned that if you frequently reach for your climb switch, you may need to ensure your suspension is set up correctly. Proper suspension settings will help with climbing traction and efficiency and provide a better all-around ride.&nbsp;</p>
  1157.  
  1158.  
  1159.  
  1160. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-perhaps-the-most-crucial-factor">Perhaps the most crucial factor…</h2>
  1161.  
  1162.  
  1163.  
  1164. <p>More than the bike we are on, how efficiently we pedal, or the position of our saddle, Leech shared that the most hindering factor to becoming a proficient climber is ourselves. The vast majority of the time, it is our fitness and our mindset that holds us back.</p>
  1165.  
  1166.  
  1167.  
  1168. <p>Challenging, steep climbs require a certain level of fitness. They also require different types of fitness: endurance to keep the wheels spinning for the duration and power for the technical sections. Leech recommends focusing your <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/progression/mountain-bike-fitness-training/">training</a>—both on and off the bike—on climbing endurance and power.</p>
  1169.  
  1170.  
  1171.  
  1172. <p>Despite having the fitness and skills, it could ultimately be our own doubt that has us putting a foot down. “The only way to improve as a technical climber is never to give up ahead of time,” Leech said. “Always push to your absolute skill and fitness limits. Your fitness is tested, your skills are tested, and then you get to the top, and it&#8217;s the best feeling ever.”</p>
  1173. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/the-skills-tricks-and-tips-youll-need-to-climb-the-steepest-mtb-trails/">Climb the Steepest MTB Trails with These Skills, Tricks, and Tips</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  1182. <title>Local Club Raises Over $650k to Build 19 Miles of MTB Trails in Wisconsin State Park</title>
  1183. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/local-club-raises-over-650k-to-build-19-miles-of-mtb-trails-in-wisconsin-state-park/</link>
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  1186. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Greg Heil]]></dc:creator>
  1187. <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 07:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
  1188. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
  1189. <category><![CDATA[door county wisconsin]]></category>
  1190. <category><![CDATA[new trail]]></category>
  1191. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
  1192. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=665425</guid>
  1193.  
  1194. <description><![CDATA[<p>A local club in Wisconsin raised an impressive amount of money to fund the first public MTB trail system in Door county.</p>
  1195. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/local-club-raises-over-650k-to-build-19-miles-of-mtb-trails-in-wisconsin-state-park/">Local Club Raises Over $650k to Build 19 Miles of MTB Trails in Wisconsin State Park</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  1198. <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/peninsula-state-park.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="436" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/peninsula-state-park-750x436.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665430" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/peninsula-state-park-750x436.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/peninsula-state-park-1170x681.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/peninsula-state-park-768x447.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/peninsula-state-park-1536x894.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/peninsula-state-park-2048x1192.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/peninsula-state-park-600x349.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Sunset on Lake Michigan at Peninsula State Park. Photo: ©juliannafunk via Canva.com</figcaption></figure>
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  1200.  
  1201.  
  1202. <p>The Friends of Peninsula State Park&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbc26.com/doorcounty/trail-talk-improvements-coming-to-peninsula-state-park?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2PPQS15TblGCZ1xfvYxMQ_VdZ276IylrBvJ69rVVvtQ6t0ddMYO1s14nE_aem_AbTnH6jp1D21uDDRbFbSO13rr_fCquPgLqzUiUaD8EisyGn6MSDQCdYMY5Wd7ZaXc2ih7KOID0CFr81QdPupASbm" rel="noreferrer noopener">have raised</a>&nbsp;an impressive $650,000+ to build 19.7 miles of new trails in Peninsula State Park in Door County, Wisconsin. $150,000&nbsp;was recently committed&nbsp;as a Community Investment Grant, and that funding has tipped the local club over the threshold that they needed to begin construction on the first trails in September.</p>
  1203.  
  1204.  
  1205.  
  1206. <p>The State Park is currently home to&nbsp;12 miles of&nbsp;poorly-designed&nbsp;trails, which are little more than wide&nbsp;cross country&nbsp;ski and snowmobile trails,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://doorcountypulse.com/better-mountain-bike-trails-in-future-at-peninsula-state-park/" rel="noreferrer noopener">according to Door County Pulse</a>. The new plan calls for state-of-the-art singletrack to be constructed in the same area as the existing trails. The plan was drawn up by Colorado-based Scott Linnenburger of Kay-Linn Enterprises.</p>
  1207.  
  1208.  
  1209.  
  1210. <p>The estimated cost for the entire trail system is about $1.2 million, so the local fundraisers still have plenty of work left&nbsp;to do. Representatives have been adamant that no state dollars are going toward this&nbsp;trail building&nbsp;effort.</p>
  1211.  
  1212.  
  1213.  
  1214. <p>It&#8217;s unclear why the state is unwilling to pitch in, as &#8220;a&nbsp;<a href="https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/fl/PropertyPlanning/Scorp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan</a>&nbsp;(SCORP) report for the Upper Lake Michigan Coastal Lake Michigan Region showed very few mountain-biking opportunities,&#8221; according to Door County Pulse.&nbsp;In fact,&nbsp;there aren&#8217;t any other public <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-trails/">mountain bike trails</a> in all of Door County—which is perhaps why the local fundraising initiatives have been so successful.</p>
  1215.  
  1216.  
  1217.  
  1218. <p>In any case,&nbsp;with a&nbsp;groundbreaking in September,&nbsp;Door County residents&nbsp;will finally have&nbsp;a mountain bike trail system to call their own.&nbsp;</p>
  1219. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/local-club-raises-over-650k-to-build-19-miles-of-mtb-trails-in-wisconsin-state-park/">Local Club Raises Over $650k to Build 19 Miles of MTB Trails in Wisconsin State Park</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  1228. <title>RockShox Pike Ultimate Trail Fork [Review]</title>
  1229. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/rockshox-pike-ultimate-trail-fork-review/</link>
  1230. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/rockshox-pike-ultimate-trail-fork-review/#comments</comments>
  1232. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
  1233. <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 07:11:42 +0000</pubDate>
  1234. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
  1235. <category><![CDATA[review]]></category>
  1236. <category><![CDATA[RockShox Pike Ultimate]]></category>
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  1238.  
  1239. <description><![CDATA[<p>The RockShox Pike Ultimate is the best short-travel trail / downcountry mountain bike fork I've tested.</p>
  1240. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/rockshox-pike-ultimate-trail-fork-review/">RockShox Pike Ultimate Trail Fork [Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  1242. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  1243. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-20.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-20.jpg" alt="The RockShox Pike Ultimate trail fork in action" class="wp-image-665696" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-20.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-20-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-20-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-20-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-20-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-20-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-20-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-20-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Leah Barber</figcaption></figure>
  1244.  
  1245.  
  1246.  
  1247. <p>The RockShox Pike Ultimate is a fork that needs no introduction, but I&#8217;ll give it one anyway.&nbsp;The Pike Ultimate sits at&nbsp;the top of the RockShox line of trail forks designed for the highest levels of performance and reliability in a lightweight and serviceable package.</p>
  1248.  
  1249.  
  1250.  
  1251. <p>I&#8217;ve personally tested more than 75&nbsp;different&nbsp;mountain bikes since 2015, and among my favorite test bikes, like the Pyga Hyrax,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/evil-the-following-ls-review/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Evil the Following</a>, and Canyon Spectral, the RockShox Pike trail fork has been a common denominator.&nbsp;When it comes to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-reviews/" rel="noreferrer noopener">bike reviews</a>, there are&nbsp;obviously&nbsp;many variables at play, so I decided to test the Pike on my&nbsp;own&nbsp;bike to eliminate as many variables as possible and evaluate the fork on its merits alone.&nbsp;Now&nbsp;I can say that&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.sram.com/en/rockshox/models/fs-pike-ult-c1" rel="noreferrer noopener">RockShox Pike Ultimate</a>&nbsp;is my favorite mountain bike fork; here&#8217;s why.</p>
  1252.  
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  1254.  
  1255. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
  1256.  
  1257.  
  1258.  
  1259. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rockshox-pike-ultimate-key-specs">RockShox Pike Ultimate key specs</h3>
  1260.  
  1261.  
  1262.  
  1263.  
  1264.  
  1265.  
  1266. <ul>
  1267. <li>120, 130, or 140mm of travel</li>
  1268.  
  1269.  
  1270.  
  1271. <li>Version tested: RockShox Pike Ultimate 29 with 140mm of travel</li>
  1272.  
  1273.  
  1274.  
  1275. <li>Price: $1,054 as tested</li>
  1276.  
  1277.  
  1278.  
  1279. <li>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=fc035b3f-ac9b-4c71-aaac-eb456860650e&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldwidecyclery.com%2Fpages%2Fsearch-results-page%3Fq%3Dpike%2520ultimate">Worldwide Cyclery</a></li>
  1280. </ul>
  1281.  
  1282.  
  1283.  
  1284. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
  1285.  
  1286.  
  1287.  
  1288. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-03.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-03.jpg" alt="RockShox Pike Ultimate compression dial" class="wp-image-665693" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-03.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-03-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-03-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-03-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-03-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-03-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-03-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-03-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a></figure>
  1289.  
  1290.  
  1291.  
  1292. <p>The RockShox Pike Ultimate features 35mm diameter aluminum stanchions and is available with 120, 130, or 140mm of suspension travel.&nbsp;There are&nbsp;versions for&nbsp;27.5&#8243; or 29&#8243; wheels, and both utilize 15x110mm Boost axle spacing.&nbsp;The 29er version I tested is only available with a 44mm offset, while a&nbsp;27.5&#8243; Pike can be had&nbsp;with either a 37mm or 44mm offset. SRAM says the Pike can fit tires up to a whopping 81mm wide, which is nearly 3.2in.</p>
  1293.  
  1294.  
  1295.  
  1296. <p class="has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background"><strong>Reviewer profile</strong> <em>height</em>: 190cm (6’3″) <em>weight</em>: 75kg (165lb) <em>testing zone</em>: Southeast, USA</p>
  1297.  
  1298.  
  1299.  
  1300. <p>The Pike Ultimate is the most adjustable RockShox trail fork and utilizes the brand&#8217;s latest and greatest damper, the Charger 3, which features independent controls for high and low speed compression and low speed rebound. On the spring side, RockShox says the Debonair+ is their &#8220;best air spring to date&#8221; with a &#8220;higher overall ride height&#8221; to help with steep trails.</p>
  1301.  
  1302.  
  1303.  
  1304. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  1305. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-11.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" data-id="665683" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-11.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665683" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-11.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-11-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-11-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-11-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-11-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-11-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-11-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a></figure>
  1306.  
  1307.  
  1308.  
  1309. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-02.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" data-id="665688" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-02.jpg" alt="RockShox Pike Ultimate Buttercups" class="wp-image-665688" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-02.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-02-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-02-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-02-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-02-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-02-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-02-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-02-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a></figure>
  1310. </figure>
  1311.  
  1312.  
  1313.  
  1314. <p>New for this generation Pike Ultimate, ButterCups promise to decrease trail chatter by 20%. </p>
  1315.  
  1316.  
  1317.  
  1318. <p>One feature that&#8217;s been hobbled on the latest RockShox Pike is the pressure relief function, likely as a result of <a href="https://off.road.cc/content/news/fox-sues-rockshox-over-pressure-relief-valves-on-2023-pike-lyrik-and-zeb-10501">this Fox lawsuit</a>. My Pike Ultimate test fork came with bolts instead of the easy-to-use bleed valves previously seen on RockShox forks.</p>
  1319.  
  1320.  
  1321.  
  1322. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-12.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-12.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665682" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-12.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-12-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-12-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-12-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-12-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-12-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-12-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A finger bolt is located where there used to be a bleed valve.</figcaption></figure>
  1323.  
  1324.  
  1325.  
  1326. <p>Not only that, I couldn&#8217;t find any mention of the pressure relief feature anywhere on the RockShox website or in the fork manual. Fortunately unscrewing the bolts still seems to do the job of equalizing pressure after a change in temperature or altitude. A few online retailers <a href="https://thelostco.com/products/2023-rockshox-lower-leg-upgrade-kit-pressure-relief-valves">like Lost Co</a>. list replacement valves you can swap for the bolts, but the shops I checked are currently &#8220;out of stock.&#8221;</p>
  1327.  
  1328.  
  1329.  
  1330. <p>RockShox makes a big deal about their use of SKF seals and Maxima Plush fluids on the Pike Ultimate, and both certainly represent premium selections. However neither is exclusive to the Pike or even RockShox.</p>
  1331.  
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  1335. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-05.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="665690" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-05-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665690" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-05-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-05-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-05-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-05-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-05-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-05-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-05-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
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  1339. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-04.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="978" height="1170" data-id="665691" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-04-978x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665691" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-04-978x1170.jpg 978w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-04-627x750.jpg 627w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-04-768x919.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-04-1284x1536.jpg 1284w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-04-1712x2048.jpg 1712w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-04-600x718.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 978px) 100vw, 978px" /></a></figure>
  1340.  
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  1343. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-09.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="665684" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-09-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665684" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-09-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-09-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-09-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-09-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-09-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-09-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-09-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  1344. </figure>
  1345.  
  1346.  
  1347.  
  1348. <p>Turning toward the outside of the fork, the Pike Ultimate fits disc brake rotors from 180-220mm. An included short fender attaches to the crown arch using three bolts.</p>
  1349.  
  1350.  
  1351.  
  1352. <p>After cutting a bit off the top of the steerer tube, my 29er fork with 140mm of travel weighs 1885g, including the star nut, fender, and crown race. That&#8217;s 2g lighter than the official published weight of 1887g.</p>
  1353.  
  1354.  
  1355.  
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  1357.  
  1358.  
  1359.  
  1360. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-on-the-trail-with-the-rockshox-pike-ultimate">On the trail with the RockShox Pike Ultimate</h2>
  1361.  
  1362.  
  1363.  
  1364. <p>I installed the Pike Ultimate on my Canyon Neuron trail bike&nbsp;way back&nbsp;in September and set the sag a little north of 25%. The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://trailhead.rockshox.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener">RockShox Trailhead app</a>&nbsp;(actually, it&#8217;s a website, so you don&#8217;t need to download anything) recommended 68psi and -11 clicks on rebound based on my weight. The pressure was&nbsp;pretty much&nbsp;dead equal to what I found by setting the sag. After&nbsp;a bit of&nbsp;ride testing, I subtracted another couple of clicks of rebound to settle at -13.</p>
  1365.  
  1366.  
  1367.  
  1368. <p>Riders can add volume-reducing tokens to help tune the Pike Ultimate, though I didn&#8217;t find this necessary.</p>
  1369.  
  1370.  
  1371.  
  1372. <p>Over more than seven months of riding, I tested the Pike Ultimate on everything from groomed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/3-days-in-bentonville-mountain-biking-the-best-trails/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bentonville flow trails</a>&nbsp;to local technical jank. As a trail fork, the Pike needs to be able to cover a lot of ground, so it was&nbsp;important&nbsp;for me to see how it performed in&nbsp;a variety of&nbsp;situations.</p>
  1373.  
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  1476.  
  1477.  
  1478. <p>Big hits are seemingly the ultimate test of a mountain bike fork, though I&#8217;ll argue later that the other stuff is just as important, if not more so. But sticking with rough riding for the moment, I found the Pike Ultimate, with its large volume air spring, has no problem ramping up and absorbing hard landings and no-lift front wheel smacks. If I ever bottomed out the fork, I didn&#8217;t feel it. </p>
  1479.  
  1480.  
  1481.  
  1482. <p>With the rebound dialed, the RockShox Pike Ultimate confidently tracks through&nbsp;high speed&nbsp;rock gardens and holds its line&nbsp;as well as&nbsp;pretty much any fork I&#8217;ve tested.&nbsp;I expected to&nbsp;be able to feel the effects of the Buttercups&nbsp;in this type of riding, but if I&#8217;m honest, I didn&#8217;t notice anything special.&nbsp;I suppose if&nbsp;I was able to&nbsp;compare a Pike without Buttercups, I&nbsp;<em>might</em>&nbsp;be able to&nbsp;tell a difference.&nbsp;But that&#8217;s TBD.</p>
  1483.  
  1484.  
  1485.  
  1486. <p>According to RockShox, Buttercups&nbsp;are designed&nbsp;to help filter out&nbsp;<em>high frequency</em>&nbsp;vibrations,&nbsp;which is&nbsp;a pretty specific type of &#8220;trail chatter.&#8221; In my experience,&nbsp;high frequency&nbsp;vibrations&nbsp;are more often associated&nbsp;with bike park braking bumps and washboard roads than say chunky rocks and roots encountered at irregular intervals. Even when mountain bikers <em>do</em> encounter braking bumps or washboard stretches, it&#8217;s rarely for long periods of time where high frequency chatter starts to get annoying. So, while&nbsp;Buttercups are an&nbsp;interesting&nbsp;solution, I didn&#8217;t find the tech to be all that noticeable or impactful for everyday trail riding, and if there was an improvement in traction or control in certain sections, I couldn&#8217;t feel it. Were my arms less fatigued at the end of longer rides? Possibly, but again it&#8217;s hard to compare directly.</p>
  1487.  
  1488.  
  1489.  
  1490. <p>Where the RockShox Pike Ultimate&nbsp;really seals the deal for me is on rolling trails that involve frequent pedaling and climbing. The small bump sensitivity is divine, delivering the smoothest ride I&#8217;ve found yet. I suppose the use of Maxima fluids and those SKF seals does a lot to reduce stiction, allowing the fork to feel instantly responsive to bumps in the trail. The smooth nature of the Pike Ultimate is all the more surprising given the distinct lack of a high-sheen Kashima coating. And yet, I can confidently report that these black stanchions feel just as good or better than many of the gold-tinted ones I&#8217;ve tested.</p>
  1491.  
  1492.  
  1493.  
  1494. <p>When it comes to support, the Pike Ultimate is&nbsp;tops.&nbsp;Sitting high in its travel the fork is well supported in&nbsp;the&nbsp;climbs and through hard pedaling efforts. As the fork progresses through its travel the support remains consistent without diving,&nbsp;and ramps smoothly as it approaches full travel.&nbsp;With a weight&nbsp;that&#8217;s&nbsp;lower than many competing trail forks, the Pike Ultimate gives the&nbsp;front end of the bike&nbsp;a lively feel that lends itself to manuals and a poppy riding persona.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>
  1495.  
  1496.  
  1497.  
  1498. <p>The Pike doesn&#8217;t have a full lockout option, and&nbsp;in&nbsp;my experience,&nbsp;it doesn&#8217;t need one.&nbsp;(This isn&#8217;t an XC race fork, after all.)&nbsp;I found&nbsp;the middle&nbsp;high speed&nbsp;compression settings worked well for most of my rides.&nbsp;The&nbsp;low speed&nbsp;compression dial offers more nuanced settings, and I generally&nbsp;preferred&nbsp;to be on the higher end with plenty of support.</p>
  1499.  
  1500.  
  1501.  
  1502. <p>Overall, the Pike Ultimate is a stiff fork, though I got hints of flex while cornering when running a 203mm rotor. Leaning the bike to either side caused a corner of the brake pad to catch the rotor, a sure sign of minor fork flex. With 180mm rotors, the noise disappeared completely.&nbsp;I never really felt the fork flexing, but&nbsp;clearly,&nbsp;the legs do flex when sideloaded.&nbsp;</p>
  1503.  
  1504.  
  1505.  
  1506. <p>RockShox offers several versions of the Pike to fit various price points.&nbsp;Based on the feature set&nbsp;I think&nbsp;I&#8217;d be just as happy with the Pike Select+ as I&nbsp;have been&nbsp;with the Ultimate.&nbsp;I&#8217;ve also spent some time on the Pike Select and base Pike over the years, and both are good forks, though they&nbsp;obviously&nbsp;don&#8217;t&nbsp;offer&nbsp;the same&nbsp;level of performance&nbsp;as&nbsp;the Select+ or Ultimate.</p>
  1507.  
  1508.  
  1509.  
  1510. <p>For riders like me&nbsp;who are&nbsp;looking for a 140mm fork, the RockShox Lyrik is also available in a 140mm travel version and offers a&nbsp;pretty&nbsp;similar spec and features list.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/revel-rascal-nails-sophomore-release-review/" rel="noreferrer noopener">In my experience</a>, the&nbsp;Lyrik is an excellent fork too.&nbsp;However, the lighter weight associated with the Pike&nbsp;is&nbsp;ultimately&nbsp;what&nbsp;sold me on it for my Canyon Neuron build.</p>
  1511.  
  1512.  
  1513.  
  1514. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-01.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-01.jpg" alt="RockShox Pike foam rings" class="wp-image-665692" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-01.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-01-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-01-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-01-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-01-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-01-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rockshox_pike_ultimate_fork-01-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a></figure>
  1515.  
  1516.  
  1517.  
  1518. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rockshox-pike-ultimate-service-notes">RockShox Pike Ultimate service notes</h2>
  1519.  
  1520.  
  1521.  
  1522. <p>Overdue for a 50-hour service by about 50 hours, I pulled up the Pike Ultimate service manual to get started. To their credit, RockShox provides&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.sramconnect.com/globalassets/document-hierarchy/service-manuals/rockshox/front-suspension/2023-zeb-lyrik-pike-service-manual.pdf?__woopraid=pfqEzt3H7Vyr" rel="noreferrer noopener">excellent documentation</a>&nbsp;across 148 pages (!) of text and photos.&nbsp;With another 100 hours to go until it needed a full 200-hour service, I&nbsp;decided to knock&nbsp;out two 50-hour services&nbsp;at once&nbsp;(ha).</p>
  1523.  
  1524.  
  1525.  
  1526. <p>While the fluid inside the fork appeared to be&nbsp;clear&nbsp;of contaminants, the foam rings tell a different story. Clearly some dust and dirt made&nbsp;its&nbsp;way inside the fork seals over months of hard riding.</p>
  1527.  
  1528.  
  1529.  
  1530. <p>The 50-hour service mainly involves replacing the fork oil and the foam rings while checking to ensure there aren&#8217;t any other problems.&nbsp;Everything looked tip-top on my fork, and changing the clear-looking oil and replacing the foam rings didn&#8217;t&nbsp;seem&nbsp;like it would&nbsp;make a difference.&nbsp;But it did.</p>
  1531.  
  1532.  
  1533.  
  1534. <p>The&nbsp;Pike felt like a new fork&nbsp;on my first ride after the service. Fork performance, like&nbsp;a lot of&nbsp;other things, slowly degrades over time, which means&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-rockshox-tests-and-develops-suspension-and-why-service-intervals-matter/" rel="noreferrer noopener">it&#8217;s not noticeable from one ride to the next</a>.</p>
  1535.  
  1536.  
  1537.  
  1538. <p>As an amateur home mechanic, I found the 50-hour service&nbsp;to be&nbsp;a medium difficulty task. Overall, the Pike Ultimate design makes at-home service pretty approachable, though likely not for the 200-hour service, which involves many additional skills and supplies.&nbsp;I&#8217;ll&nbsp;probably&nbsp;leave that one to the pros.</p>
  1539.  
  1540.  
  1541.  
  1542. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros-and-cons-of-rockshox-pike-ultimate">Pros and cons of RockShox Pike Ultimate</h2>
  1543.  
  1544.  
  1545.  
  1546. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros">Pros</h4>
  1547.  
  1548.  
  1549.  
  1550. <ul>
  1551. <li>Excellent support</li>
  1552.  
  1553.  
  1554.  
  1555. <li>Highly adjustable for dialing in ride feel and performance</li>
  1556.  
  1557.  
  1558.  
  1559. <li>Mid lightweight design lends itself to <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/what-is-a-downcountry-bike-heres-what-the-geometry-tells-us/">downcountry</a>/trail bike spec</li>
  1560.  
  1561.  
  1562.  
  1563. <li>Capable of absorbing bigger hits </li>
  1564. </ul>
  1565.  
  1566.  
  1567.  
  1568. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cons">Cons</h4>
  1569.  
  1570.  
  1571.  
  1572. <ul>
  1573. <li>Crippled pressure relief valve functionality</li>
  1574.  
  1575.  
  1576.  
  1577. <li>Minor flex that&#8217;s noticeable at tighter rotor clearances</li>
  1578. </ul>
  1579.  
  1580.  
  1581.  
  1582. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bottom-line">Bottom line</h2>
  1583.  
  1584.  
  1585.  
  1586. <p>Based on my testing I can say the RockShox Pike Ultimate is the ultimate trail fork. It&#8217;s tough enough for riding hard but also a strong and sensitive climber without weighing down the front end of the bike. In short, the Pike makes every trail bike I&#8217;ve tested ride like a better bike.</p>
  1587. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/rockshox-pike-ultimate-trail-fork-review/">RockShox Pike Ultimate Trail Fork [Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  1596. <title>All-New Bike Park Opening in Iowa with a Magic Carpet Uplift, and More Trail News [May Trail Flow]</title>
  1597. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/all-new-bike-park-opening-in-iowa-with-a-magic-carpet-uplift-and-more-trail-news-may-trail-flow/</link>
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  1600. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Greg Heil]]></dc:creator>
  1601. <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 07:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  1607. <description><![CDATA[<p>The latest trail openings across the nation, including a bike park served by a magic carpet lift.</p>
  1608. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/all-new-bike-park-opening-in-iowa-with-a-magic-carpet-uplift-and-more-trail-news-may-trail-flow/">All-New Bike Park Opening in Iowa with a Magic Carpet Uplift, and More Trail News [May Trail Flow]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  1612.  
  1613.  
  1614.  
  1615. <p class="has-background has-small-font-size" style="background-color:#f7f3e3"><em><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/tag/trail-flow/">Trail Flow</a> 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 greg@singletracks.com for possible inclusion.</em></p>
  1616.  
  1617.  
  1618.  
  1619. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-bike-park-served-by-a-magic-carpet-lift-at-cone-park">New bike park served by a magic carpet lift at Cone Park</h2>
  1620.  
  1621.  
  1622.  
  1623. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sioux-city-iowa">Sioux City, Iowa</h4>
  1624.  
  1625.  
  1626.  
  1627. <p>A brand-new mountain bike trail system&nbsp;is set&nbsp;to open in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coneparksiouxcity.com/mt-bikepark/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sioux City&#8217;s Cone Park</a>&nbsp;on Friday, June 14, 2024, with a Trail Fest to&nbsp;be held&nbsp;the following day to celebrate. The new trail system is home to 10 miles of singletrack trails,&nbsp;plus&nbsp;a paved&nbsp;pumptrack&nbsp;and skills features ranging from beginner to expert. Riders can use the 500-foot-long magic carpet lift to get to the top of one of the hills in the park to minimize the climbing.&nbsp;However, if&nbsp;you think&nbsp;you can handle pedaling 500 feet,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/cone-park/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cone Park</a>&nbsp;does offer mellow uphill trails, too.</p>
  1628.  
  1629.  
  1630.  
  1631. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-6-9-million-invested-in-butterfield-canyon-by-salt-lake-city-council-after-a-fresh-2-7-million-allocation">$6.9 million invested in Butterfield Canyon by Salt Lake City Council after a fresh $2.7 million allocation</h2>
  1632.  
  1633.  
  1634.  
  1635. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-herriman-utah">Herriman, Utah</h4>
  1636.  
  1637.  
  1638.  
  1639. <p>Two new downhill mountain biking trails in Butterfield Canyon are nearing completion, with&nbsp;a planned opening&nbsp;before the summer.&nbsp;This will bring the total trail mileage in the system up to 17 miles. In addition, the Salt Lake City Council just voted to invest an additional $2.7 million in this trail system&nbsp;in an effort to&nbsp;ease trail congestion along the crowded Wasatch Front. The investment would&nbsp;&#8220;improve the&nbsp;canyon’s&nbsp;trailhead with better equestrian access and construct a county trail maintenance building,&#8221;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/outdoors/2024/04/26/done-with-crowded-wasatch-canyons/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">according to the Salt Lake Tribune</a>.</p>
  1640.  
  1641.  
  1642.  
  1643. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Simth-Park-Mountain-Bike-Trails-Map.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Simth-Park-Mountain-Bike-Trails-Map-1170x878.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665062" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Simth-Park-Mountain-Bike-Trails-Map-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Simth-Park-Mountain-Bike-Trails-Map-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Simth-Park-Mountain-Bike-Trails-Map-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Simth-Park-Mountain-Bike-Trails-Map-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Simth-Park-Mountain-Bike-Trails-Map-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Simth-Park-Mountain-Bike-Trails-Map-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  1644.  
  1645.  
  1646.  
  1647. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-smith-park-trails-officially-opened">Smith Park trails officially opened</h2>
  1648.  
  1649.  
  1650.  
  1651. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-brentwood-tennessee">Brentwood, Tennessee</h4>
  1652.  
  1653.  
  1654.  
  1655. <p>Another brand-new trail system&nbsp;is opening&nbsp;in Brentwood, Tennessee&#8217;s Smith Park, with seven miles of singletrack. The singletrack&nbsp;is characterized&nbsp;as flowy XC trails with some built rock features and plenty of climbing and descending, and SORBAMIDTN claims that Smith Park offers trails for every level of mountain biker. (<a href="https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/2024/04/19/williamson-county-park-to-unveil-new-mountain-biking-trails-this-month/73301767007/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Source</a>)</p>
  1656.  
  1657.  
  1658.  
  1659. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-blm-seeks-public-input-on-legalizing-a-social-trail-in-new-mexico">BLM seeks public input on legalizing a social trail in New Mexico</h2>
  1660.  
  1661.  
  1662.  
  1663. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-farmington-new-mexico">Farmington, New Mexico</h4>
  1664.  
  1665.  
  1666.  
  1667. <p>San Juan County, in partnership with the BLM, is proposing the legalization of a social trail, known as the &#8220;Boneyard Trail,&#8221; near <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/region/new-mexico/?city=Farmington">Farmington, New Mexico</a>, for mountain bike and Class 1 e-bike use.&nbsp;The newly legalized trails will be rerouted&nbsp;to avoid sensitive areas&nbsp;and will total&nbsp;about 10 miles with two loops.&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.blm.gov/announcement/blm-seeks-public-input-new-mountain-bike-trail-san-juan-county-0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">comment period</a>&nbsp;runs from Friday, May 3, 2024, through Friday, May 17, 2024.</p>
  1668.  
  1669.  
  1670.  
  1671. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mountain-bike-park-in-sagle-idaho-approved-despite-controversy">Mountain bike park in Sagle, Idaho, approved despite controversy</h2>
  1672.  
  1673.  
  1674.  
  1675. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sagle-idaho">Sagle, Idaho</h4>
  1676.  
  1677.  
  1678.  
  1679. <p>A conditional use permit&nbsp;was approved&nbsp;for the 170-acre Panhandle Bike Ranch,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzFgQgI3gE8&amp;ab_channel=4NewsNow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">according to 4 News Now</a>. In a classic case of NIMBYism, some of the&nbsp;local&nbsp;residents aren&#8217;t happy about it, despite many restrictions on the bike park already included in the conditional use permit.</p>
  1680.  
  1681.  
  1682.  
  1683. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-efforts-underway-to-convert-an-old-camp-into-a-public-park-with-mtb-trails">Efforts underway to convert an old camp into a public park with MTB trails</h2>
  1684.  
  1685.  
  1686.  
  1687. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fairview-north-carolina">Fairview, North Carolina</h4>
  1688.  
  1689.  
  1690.  
  1691. <p>The project to purchase the former Camp Woodson and convert it into a public park has&nbsp;been talked&nbsp;about for some time, yet it&nbsp;hasn&#8217;t made&nbsp;much progress.&nbsp;A $200,000 development grant from the state of North Carolina to Buncombe County aims to change that by kickstarting the project. Eleven miles of beginner and intermediate mountain biking and hiking trails&nbsp;are planned&nbsp;for the 220-acre park. (<a href="https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2024/04/25/new-asheville-area-hiking-mountain-bike-trails-former-fairview-camp/73417761007/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Source</a>)</p>
  1692.  
  1693.  
  1694.  
  1695. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/66106b39d4cf0.image_.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="658" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/66106b39d4cf0.image_-1170x658.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665287" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/66106b39d4cf0.image_-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/66106b39d4cf0.image_-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/66106b39d4cf0.image_-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/66106b39d4cf0.image_-600x338.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/66106b39d4cf0.image_.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  1696.  
  1697.  
  1698.  
  1699. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-546-acre-fish-lake-recreation-area-to-house-20-mile-mtb-trail">546-acre Fish Lake Recreation Area to house 20-mile MTB trail</h2>
  1700.  
  1701.  
  1702.  
  1703. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mooringsport-louisiana">Mooringsport, Louisiana</h4>
  1704.  
  1705.  
  1706.  
  1707. <p>A new recreational area near Mooringsport, located just north of Shreveport, known as the &#8220;Fish Lake Recreational Area,&#8221; has taken a massive leap forward, thanks to the purchase of 438 acres of land to complement an adjacent 108 acres of leased land. A 20-mile, multi-use trail&nbsp;is planned&nbsp;for the property, and mountain biking will be one of the designated use cases for the trail. (<a href="https://www.ktbs.com/news/over-500-acres-devoted-to-new-recreational-area/article_f05e13b0-f390-11ee-8a1e-57e8460defcd.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Source</a>)</p>
  1708.  
  1709.  
  1710.  
  1711. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/892-craighead_forrest_park_mountain_biking_jonesboro_06242015_8296.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="480" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/892-craighead_forrest_park_mountain_biking_jonesboro_06242015_8296.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-665290" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/892-craighead_forrest_park_mountain_biking_jonesboro_06242015_8296.jpeg 800w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/892-craighead_forrest_park_mountain_biking_jonesboro_06242015_8296-750x450.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/892-craighead_forrest_park_mountain_biking_jonesboro_06242015_8296-768x461.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/892-craighead_forrest_park_mountain_biking_jonesboro_06242015_8296-600x360.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Arkansas.com</figcaption></figure>
  1712.  
  1713.  
  1714.  
  1715. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ribbon-cutting-on-13-miles-of-new-trails-in-northeast-arkansas">Ribbon cutting on 13 miles of new trails in Northeast Arkansas</h2>
  1716.  
  1717.  
  1718.  
  1719. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-jonesboro-arkansas">Jonesboro, Arkansas</h4>
  1720.  
  1721.  
  1722.  
  1723. <p>It&#8217;s not just Northwest Arkansas building trails—the entire state is getting in on the action.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/craighead-park/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Craighead Forest Park</a>&nbsp;near Jonesboro, in the&nbsp;northeastern corner of the state, is adding 13 miles of new singletrack trails to the existing network.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kait8.com/2024/04/18/ribbon-cutting-set-new-soft-surface-trails/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">According to K8 news</a>, &#8220;the city invested $500,000 into the project with an additional $301,000 grant.&#8221; According to a press release, the trails will make Jonesboro a &#8220;mountain bike and trail-riding destination,&#8221; but they might need more than 13 miles to compete with places like <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/3-days-in-bentonville-mountain-biking-the-best-trails/">Bentonville</a>.</p>
  1724.  
  1725.  
  1726.  
  1727. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/8th-Street-Purpose-Built-Trail-1536x1187-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="904" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/8th-Street-Purpose-Built-Trail-1536x1187-1-1170x904.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665291" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/8th-Street-Purpose-Built-Trail-1536x1187-1-1170x904.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/8th-Street-Purpose-Built-Trail-1536x1187-1-750x580.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/8th-Street-Purpose-Built-Trail-1536x1187-1-768x594.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/8th-Street-Purpose-Built-Trail-1536x1187-1-600x464.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/8th-Street-Purpose-Built-Trail-1536x1187-1.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>8th Street Downhill Trail. Map photo courtesy City of Boise.</em></figcaption></figure>
  1728.  
  1729.  
  1730.  
  1731. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-two-new-trails-in-boise-including-a-purpose-built-downhill-trail">Two new trails in Boise, including a purpose-built downhill trail</h2>
  1732.  
  1733.  
  1734.  
  1735. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-boise-idaho">Boise, Idaho</h4>
  1736.  
  1737.  
  1738.  
  1739. <p>Two new trails are coming to a Boise-area trail system: the 1.8-mile Curlew Connection and the 1.7-mile 8th Street Downhill Mountain Bike Trail. The purpose-built 8th Street Downhill is especially intriguing for mountain bikers, as it is the first ever downhill-specific mountain bike trail built in Boise&#8217;s expansive Ridge to&nbsp;Rivers&nbsp;trail system.&nbsp;<a href="https://boisedev.com/news/2024/03/25/incredible-additions-two-new-trails-coming-to-boise-foothills/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">According to BoiseDev.com</a>, &#8220;construction is expected to start in 2025 with the project wrapping up by September 2025.&#8221;</p>
  1740.  
  1741.  
  1742.  
  1743. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-wildside-attraction-to-include-mountain-bike-trails">New Wildside attraction to include mountain bike trails</h2>
  1744.  
  1745.  
  1746.  
  1747. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pigeon-forge-tennessee">Pigeon Forge, Tennessee</h4>
  1748.  
  1749.  
  1750.  
  1751. <p>Pigeon Forge is known for its commercial tourist attractions, and adventure tourism is booming.&nbsp;To meet this demand, a new commercial outfit known as &#8220;Wildside&#8221; is building a trail system on a 900-acre parcel of land,&nbsp;which will include everything from UTV trails&nbsp;to <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-trails/">MTB trails</a>.&nbsp;And, of course, there&#8217;s a restaurant and bar at the base to refuel after you ride. Wildside expects to open this summer. (<a href="https://www.wvlt.tv/2024/03/20/new-mountain-attraction-pigeon-forge-take-you-wildside/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Source</a>)</p>
  1752.  
  1753.  
  1754.  
  1755. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-michigan-state-parks-considering-opening-singletrack-trails-to-class-1-and-2-e-bikes">Michigan State Parks considering opening singletrack trails to class 1 <em>and</em> 2 e-bikes</h2>
  1756.  
  1757.  
  1758.  
  1759. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-michigan">Michigan</h4>
  1760.  
  1761.  
  1762.  
  1763. <p>Michigan DNR has been evaluating the possibility of opening singletrack trails in Michigan State Parks to&nbsp;e-bike&nbsp;access for over a year&nbsp;now. Class 1 e-bikes (aka&nbsp;pedal-assist e-bikes) are currently allowed on cement or gravel trails but not singletrack trails.&nbsp;Notably, the DNR is considering opening natural surface mountain bike trails to Class 2&nbsp;e-bikes&nbsp;as well (aka&nbsp;e-bikes&nbsp;with a throttle), as long as the rider has acquired a permit.&nbsp;(<a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/michigan-dnr-proposal-looks-into-e-bikes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Source</a>)</p>
  1764.  
  1765.  
  1766.  
  1767. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-after-8-year-legal-battle-mountain-bikers-blocked-from-riding-at-ragged-mountain">After 8-year legal battle, mountain bikers blocked from riding at Ragged Mountain</h2>
  1768.  
  1769.  
  1770.  
  1771. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-charlottesville-virginia">Charlottesville, Virginia</h4>
  1772.  
  1773.  
  1774.  
  1775. <p>An 8-year legal battle between the city of Charlottesville, Virginia, and the county of Albermarle has&nbsp;been settled, granting jurisdiction of the Ragged Mountain Natural Area to the county. This decision has effectively banned mountain bike access from the popular trail system for&nbsp;the time being. However, local advocates are still pursuing a change to the county&#8217;s prohibitive policies. (<a href="https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/government-politics/after-8-year-legal-battle-debate-resumes-over-biking-at-ragged-mountain-natural-area/article_f29a3fee-e7a8-11ee-a951-cb48ac76bf95.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Source</a>)</p>
  1776.  
  1777.  
  1778.  
  1779. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-construction-begins-on-new-7km-trail-near-perth">Construction begins on new 7km trail near Perth</h2>
  1780.  
  1781.  
  1782.  
  1783. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-perth-western-australia">Perth, Western Australia</h4>
  1784.  
  1785.  
  1786.  
  1787. <p>Construction is underway on a new 7-kilometer mountain bike trail in Yellagonga Regional Park, known as the &#8220;Yalbunullup mountain bike trails.&#8221; In addition to the new singletrack, the trailhead will&nbsp;be completely revamped&nbsp;with &#8220;a new 100-bay&nbsp;carpark, new toilets, large shade pavilion, yarning circle, and interpretive signage highlighting the area&#8217;s history and natural attractions,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.miragenews.com/mountain-bike-trail-construction-starts-at-1219382/#google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">according to MirageNews.com</a>.</p>
  1788.  
  1789.  
  1790.  
  1791. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MelvinTrails-display-topo-scaled-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="904" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MelvinTrails-display-topo-scaled-1-1170x904.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665302" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MelvinTrails-display-topo-scaled-1-1170x904.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MelvinTrails-display-topo-scaled-1-750x579.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MelvinTrails-display-topo-scaled-1-768x593.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MelvinTrails-display-topo-scaled-1-1536x1187.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MelvinTrails-display-topo-scaled-1-2048x1582.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MelvinTrails-display-topo-scaled-1-600x464.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: LandTrust.org.</figcaption></figure>
  1792.  
  1793.  
  1794.  
  1795. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-trails-from-rock-solid-in-northern-lower-michigan">New trails from Rock Solid in northern lower Michigan</h2>
  1796.  
  1797.  
  1798.  
  1799. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cheboygan-michigan">Cheboygan, Michigan</h4>
  1800.  
  1801.  
  1802.  
  1803. <p>7.4 miles of new mountain bike trails&nbsp;are now open in the Melvin Family Hiking and Biking trail system.&nbsp;Constructed by the famed Rock Solid Contracting, the new trail system includes &#8220;unique trail features like gravity trails, sidewinder segments, skills features, rollers, berms, and more!&#8221;&nbsp;<a href="https://landtrust.org/current-land-protection-projects/melvin/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">according to LandTrust.org</a>. This new trail system is located on the northern tip of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan,&nbsp;not&nbsp;to be confused with Northern Michigan, aka the Upper Peninsula.</p>
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  1808.  
  1809.  
  1810.  
  1811. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-evergreen-mountain-bike-alliance-is-raising-funds-to-build-6-more-miles-of-new-trails">Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance is raising funds to build 6 more miles of new trails</h2>
  1812.  
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  1815. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wenatchee-washington">Wenatchee, Washington</h4>
  1816.  
  1817.  
  1818.  
  1819. <p>The Number 2 canyon trail system&nbsp;outside of Wenatchee&nbsp;has quickly become one of the best places to mountain bike in Central Washington, and the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance is working to make it even better.&nbsp;Through their GiveBig fundraiser, they aim to raise $40,000 to add six more miles of trails, including &#8220;1 new technical descent trail,&nbsp;1&nbsp;new bi-directional tech trail, a skills park for MTB skill progression from beginner to advanced with jump lines and more, a new parking lot at 4-corners that includes new picnic tables, and 18 additional spaces along with ADA and trailer-pull-through spaces, and a vault toilet,&#8221;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C6O8FyxRWc4/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">according to the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance</a>.</p>
  1820. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/all-new-bike-park-opening-in-iowa-with-a-magic-carpet-uplift-and-more-trail-news-may-trail-flow/">All-New Bike Park Opening in Iowa with a Magic Carpet Uplift, and More Trail News [May Trail Flow]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  1829. <title>18+ New Mountain Bike and Gravel Products You Might&#8217;ve Missed [Gear Watch]</title>
  1830. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/18-new-mountain-bike-and-gravel-products-you-mightve-missed-gear-watch/</link>
  1831. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/18-new-mountain-bike-and-gravel-products-you-mightve-missed-gear-watch/#respond</comments>
  1833. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Singletracks Staff]]></dc:creator>
  1834. <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  1835. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
  1836. <category><![CDATA[gear watch]]></category>
  1837. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
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  1840. <description><![CDATA[<p>A lot of new mountain bike and gravel gear launched over the past couple of weeks. These are the highlights.</p>
  1841. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/18-new-mountain-bike-and-gravel-products-you-mightve-missed-gear-watch/">18+ New Mountain Bike and Gravel Products You Might&#8217;ve Missed [Gear Watch]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  1843. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  1844. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-13 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  1845. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/0Q0A1684.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="665610" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/0Q0A1684-780x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665610" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/0Q0A1684-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/0Q0A1684-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/0Q0A1684-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/0Q0A1684-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/0Q0A1684-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/0Q0A1684-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
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  1849. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0Q0A1672.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="665609" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0Q0A1672-780x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665609" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0Q0A1672-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0Q0A1672-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0Q0A1672-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0Q0A1672-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0Q0A1672-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0Q0A1672-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
  1850. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Provided photos.</figcaption></figure>
  1851.  
  1852.  
  1853.  
  1854. <p class="has-background has-small-font-size" style="background-color:#f7f3e3"><em><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/tag/gear-watch/">Gear Watch Wednesday</a> is a weekly update on the latest mountain bike gear releases and products that Singletracks has received for test. Have gear news to share, or products you&#8217;d like us to check out? Email jeff@singletracks.com.</em></p>
  1855.  
  1856.  
  1857.  
  1858. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-madnes-steel-bikes">Madnes steel bikes</h2>
  1859.  
  1860.  
  1861.  
  1862. <p>Madnes is a French bike brand producing steel <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-reviews/">mountain bikes</a>. The brand&#8217;s 2024 range includes the Nova 29er all-mountain bike, shown above, along with 27.5 and mixed-wheel enduro bikes.</p>
  1863.  
  1864.  
  1865.  
  1866. <ul>
  1867. <li>Price: From 2,200€ (frame)</li>
  1868.  
  1869.  
  1870.  
  1871. <li>Buy from madnesbicycles.com</li>
  1872. </ul>
  1873.  
  1874.  
  1875.  
  1876. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7042.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="5472" height="3648" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7042.jpg" alt="Aenomaly Switchgrade Sea Otter 2024" class="wp-image-665551" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7042.jpg 5472w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7042-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7042-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7042-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7042-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7042-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7042-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7042-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Jamieelee Palma</figcaption></figure>
  1877.  
  1878.  
  1879.  
  1880. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-aenomaly-switchgrade-two-position-saddle-angle-adjuster">Aenomaly Switchgrade two-position saddle angle adjuster</h2>
  1881.  
  1882.  
  1883.  
  1884. <p>The Aenomaly Switchgrade is a saddle angle adjuster that <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/switchgrade-bike-saddle-angle-adjuster-remote-noel-dolotallas-aenomaly-constructs/">launched back in 2021</a>. The brand recently added a two-position Switchgrade that promises to be less expensive than the original, three-position adjuster.</p>
  1885.  
  1886.  
  1887.  
  1888. <ul>
  1889. <li>Price: TBD</li>
  1890.  
  1891.  
  1892.  
  1893. <li>Buy from aenomalyconstructs.com</li>
  1894. </ul>
  1895.  
  1896.  
  1897.  
  1898. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6697-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="5472" height="3648" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6697-1.jpg" alt="Scott Ransom Sea Otter 2024" class="wp-image-665475" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6697-1.jpg 5472w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6697-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6697-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6697-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6697-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6697-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6697-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6697-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Daniel Palma</figcaption></figure>
  1899.  
  1900.  
  1901.  
  1902. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-scott-ransom-update">Scott Ransom update</h2>
  1903.  
  1904.  
  1905.  
  1906. <p>The all-new Scott Ransom enduro bike features a 6-link suspension design that&#8217;s hidden inside the frame for an unbelievably clean look. With the suspension hardware located just above the bottom bracket, the bike has a low center of gravity and also features adjustable geo and the ability to run mixed wheels.</p>
  1907.  
  1908.  
  1909.  
  1910. <ul>
  1911. <li>Price: From $5,999.99</li>
  1912.  
  1913.  
  1914.  
  1915. <li>Buy from Scott dealers</li>
  1916. </ul>
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  1918.  
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  1920. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/roka-bandera-havana.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/roka-bandera-havana-1170x780.png" alt="Roka Bandera and Havana sunglasses" class="wp-image-665593" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/roka-bandera-havana-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/roka-bandera-havana-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/roka-bandera-havana-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/roka-bandera-havana-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/roka-bandera-havana-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/roka-bandera-havana.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Roka Bandera top, Roka Havana bottom.</figcaption></figure>
  1921.  
  1922.  
  1923.  
  1924. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-roka-bandera-and-havana-sunglasses">Roka Bandera and Havana Sunglasses</h2>
  1925.  
  1926.  
  1927.  
  1928. <p>Roka has a couple of new aviator-inspired sunglasses that are ready for spring and summer riding. The <a href="https://roka.pxf.io/baXjjx">Roka Bandera</a> is retro-inspired, has a squarish shape to the frame, and is available in a variety of frame and lens choices, including a prescription option (for additional cost). The <a href="https://roka.pxf.io/oqMoo9">Roka Havana</a> is also retro-inspired with teardrop-shaped lenses in a similar variety of frame colors and lens choices.</p>
  1929.  
  1930.  
  1931.  
  1932. <ul>
  1933. <li>Price: $190 &#8211; $225 </li>
  1934.  
  1935.  
  1936.  
  1937. <li>Buy from <a href="https://roka.pxf.io/oqMoo9">Roka</a></li>
  1938. </ul>
  1939.  
  1940.  
  1941.  
  1942. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-14 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  1943. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7086.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="665550" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7086-1170x780.jpg" alt="Freedom Coast brake lever Sea Otter 2024" class="wp-image-665550" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7086-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7086-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7086-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7086-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7086-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7086-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7086-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  1944.  
  1945.  
  1946.  
  1947. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7096.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="665539" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7096-1170x780.jpg" alt="Freedom Coast brake adapters Sea Otter 2024" class="wp-image-665539" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7096-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7096-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7096-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7096-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7096-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7096-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7096-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  1948. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Daniel Palma</figcaption></figure>
  1949.  
  1950.  
  1951.  
  1952. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-freedom-coast-cycling-brake-levers-and-adapters">Freedom Coast Cycling brake levers and adapters</h2>
  1953.  
  1954.  
  1955.  
  1956. <p>If you&#8217;re looking for a way to customize your brakes, check out these Freedom Coast Cycling brake levers and adapters. The machined parts are made in the US to fit brakes from a variety of brands and are available in a variety of colors.</p>
  1957.  
  1958.  
  1959.  
  1960. <ul>
  1961. <li>Price: From $45</li>
  1962.  
  1963.  
  1964.  
  1965. <li>Buy from freedomcoast.net </li>
  1966. </ul>
  1967.  
  1968.  
  1969.  
  1970. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/julbo-forest-helmet.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/julbo-forest-helmet-1170x780.png" alt="Julbo Forest EVO helmet" class="wp-image-665597" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/julbo-forest-helmet-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/julbo-forest-helmet-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/julbo-forest-helmet-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/julbo-forest-helmet-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/julbo-forest-helmet-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/julbo-forest-helmet.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  1971.  
  1972.  
  1973.  
  1974. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-julbo-forest-evo-helmet">Julbo <strong>Forest EVO Helmet</strong></h2>
  1975.  
  1976.  
  1977.  
  1978. <p>The new Julbo Forest EVO <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-to-choose-the-best-mountain-bike-helmet/">mountain bike helmet</a> features MIPS rotational impact protection plus an adjustable visor and magnetic Fidlock chin strap buckle. But perhaps the most significant innovation is not one but two (!) sunglasses storage spots: one above the visor, another at the back of the helmet. No doubt this is so you can carry multiple pairs of <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-deals/?q=Julbo">Julbo sunglasses</a> on your ride.</p>
  1979.  
  1980.  
  1981.  
  1982. <ul>
  1983. <li>Price: $170</li>
  1984.  
  1985.  
  1986.  
  1987. <li>Buy from julbo.us</li>
  1988. </ul>
  1989.  
  1990.  
  1991.  
  1992. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/turner_venn_bikepacking_bike.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/turner_venn_bikepacking_bike.jpg" alt="Turner Venn bikepacking bike" class="wp-image-665599" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/turner_venn_bikepacking_bike.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/turner_venn_bikepacking_bike-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/turner_venn_bikepacking_bike-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/turner_venn_bikepacking_bike-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/turner_venn_bikepacking_bike-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/turner_venn_bikepacking_bike-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/turner_venn_bikepacking_bike-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/turner_venn_bikepacking_bike-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
  1993.  
  1994.  
  1995.  
  1996. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-turner-venn-bikepacking-bike">Turner Venn bikepacking bike</h2>
  1997.  
  1998.  
  1999.  
  2000. <p>The Turner bike brand has been around for 30 years, and this year, they&#8217;re working on new and updated bikes, including the Turner Venn <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bikepacking-routes-equipment-reviews-and-guides-to-getting-started/">bikepacking</a> bike shown here. Turner&#8217;s bike frames are made with titanium and feature sliding dropouts and copious frame mounts to make the bikes as versatile as possible.</p>
  2001.  
  2002.  
  2003.  
  2004. <ul>
  2005. <li>Price: TBD</li>
  2006.  
  2007.  
  2008.  
  2009. <li>Buy from turnerbikes.com </li>
  2010. </ul>
  2011.  
  2012.  
  2013.  
  2014. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/land_03_collection_1920x1920%402x.jpg"><img decoding="async" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/land_03_collection_1920x1920%402x.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665602"/></a></figure>
  2015.  
  2016.  
  2017.  
  2018. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-vans-x-yt-shoe-collab">Vans x YT shoe collab</h2>
  2019.  
  2020.  
  2021.  
  2022. <p>YT has collaborated with Vans on a line of footwear. The brands say the special edition Vans 114 is &#8220;a performance-driven BMX shoe,&#8221; which has us wondering: when is YT going to make a BMX bike?</p>
  2023.  
  2024.  
  2025.  
  2026. <ul>
  2027. <li>Price: $99.99 (shoe) $44.99 (slides)</li>
  2028.  
  2029.  
  2030.  
  2031. <li>Buy from yt-industries.com</li>
  2032. </ul>
  2033.  
  2034.  
  2035.  
  2036. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-15 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  2037. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/610362_Black_05_SP24.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="878" height="1170" data-id="665594" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/610362_Black_05_SP24-878x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665594" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/610362_Black_05_SP24-878x1170.jpg 878w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/610362_Black_05_SP24-563x750.jpg 563w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/610362_Black_05_SP24-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/610362_Black_05_SP24-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/610362_Black_05_SP24-600x800.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/610362_Black_05_SP24.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 878px) 100vw, 878px" /></a></figure>
  2038.  
  2039.  
  2040.  
  2041. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/610362_Black_05_Location_SP24.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="878" height="1170" data-id="665595" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/610362_Black_05_Location_SP24-878x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665595" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/610362_Black_05_Location_SP24-878x1170.jpg 878w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/610362_Black_05_Location_SP24-563x750.jpg 563w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/610362_Black_05_Location_SP24-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/610362_Black_05_Location_SP24-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/610362_Black_05_Location_SP24-600x800.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/610362_Black_05_Location_SP24.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 878px) 100vw, 878px" /></a></figure>
  2042. </figure>
  2043.  
  2044.  
  2045.  
  2046. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-terry-hot-flash-lightweight-bike-short">Terry Hot Flash lightweight bike short</h2>
  2047.  
  2048.  
  2049.  
  2050. <p>The new Terry Hot Flash bike shorts are said to be the lightest yet from the brand, designed for riding on the hottest days of the year. </p>
  2051.  
  2052.  
  2053.  
  2054. <ul>
  2055. <li>Price: $129.95</li>
  2056.  
  2057.  
  2058.  
  2059. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=bd9da510-9dbb-4050-97e3-60710320a4d8&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.terrybicycles.com%2FHot-Flash-Short">from Terry</a></li>
  2060. </ul>
  2061.  
  2062.  
  2063.  
  2064. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1000001261.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="881" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1000001261-1170x881.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665605" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1000001261-1170x881.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1000001261-750x565.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1000001261-768x578.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1000001261-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1000001261-2048x1542.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1000001261-600x452.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Provided photo.</figcaption></figure>
  2065.  
  2066.  
  2067.  
  2068. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-koroyd-body-protection">Koroyd body protection</h2>
  2069.  
  2070.  
  2071.  
  2072. <p>Mountain bikers are probably familiar with <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/tag/koroyd/">Koroyd</a>, the honeycomb-like material that&#8217;s used to absorb impact in helmets. Now the brand is launching a new product, Koroyd Body Protection, that&#8217;s designed to offer protection along with comfort for knee and elbow pads.</p>
  2073.  
  2074.  
  2075.  
  2076. <ul>
  2077. <li>Price and availability are TBD</li>
  2078. </ul>
  2079.  
  2080.  
  2081.  
  2082. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6820.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="4369" height="3313" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6820.jpg" alt="Delium tires Sea Otter 2024" class="wp-image-665491" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6820.jpg 4369w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6820-750x569.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6820-1170x887.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6820-768x582.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6820-1536x1165.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6820-2048x1553.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6820-600x455.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 4369px) 100vw, 4369px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Daniel Palma</figcaption></figure>
  2083.  
  2084.  
  2085.  
  2086. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-delium-gravel-tires">Delium gravel tires</h2>
  2087.  
  2088.  
  2089.  
  2090. <p>Delium has a fresh line of gravel tires offered in three patterns: SpeedX, Allrounder, and Loamer. All three tires are available in three different sizes and are priced at just $49.99 each. If you&#8217;re unfamiliar with the Delium tire brand, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/delium-mtb-tires-are-cheap-but-how-do-they-perform-testing-the-rugged-and-versatile/">read our review of their mountain bike tires</a>.</p>
  2091.  
  2092.  
  2093.  
  2094. <ul>
  2095. <li>Price: $49.99</li>
  2096.  
  2097.  
  2098.  
  2099. <li>Buy from deliumtires.com</li>
  2100. </ul>
  2101.  
  2102.  
  2103.  
  2104. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rocky-mountain-altitude-galaxy.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rocky-mountain-altitude-galaxy-1170x780.png" alt="" class="wp-image-665612" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rocky-mountain-altitude-galaxy-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rocky-mountain-altitude-galaxy-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rocky-mountain-altitude-galaxy-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rocky-mountain-altitude-galaxy-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rocky-mountain-altitude-galaxy-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rocky-mountain-altitude-galaxy.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  2105.  
  2106.  
  2107.  
  2108. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rocky-mountain-c99-series">Rocky Mountain C99 Series</h2>
  2109.  
  2110.  
  2111.  
  2112. <p>Rocky Mountain just rolled out their C99 Series bikes, aka the &#8220;Galaxy Collection.&#8221; Yes, the $10K+ prices (USD) are certainly out of this Galaxy, BUT you can&#8217;t argue with the builds, which feature SRAM XX1 or X01 Eagle Transmission drivetrains, RockShox Ultimate Flight Attendant suspension, and carbon wheels. C99 builds are available for the Rocky Mountain Altitude, Element, and Instinct.</p>
  2113.  
  2114.  
  2115.  
  2116. <ul>
  2117. <li>Price: $10,499 &#8211; $12,499 USD</li>
  2118.  
  2119.  
  2120.  
  2121. <li>Buy from Rocky Mountain dealers</li>
  2122. </ul>
  2123.  
  2124.  
  2125.  
  2126. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7452.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="5472" height="3648" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7452.jpg" alt="ODI D3O grips Sea Otter 2024" class="wp-image-665587" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7452.jpg 5472w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7452-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7452-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7452-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7452-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7452-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7452-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7452-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Daniel Palma</figcaption></figure>
  2127.  
  2128.  
  2129.  
  2130. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-odi-d3o-grips">ODI + D3O grips</h2>
  2131.  
  2132.  
  2133.  
  2134. <p>ODI and D3O have teamed up for a vibration-damping and impact-reducing mountain bike grip called the Vanquish.</p>
  2135.  
  2136.  
  2137.  
  2138. <ul>
  2139. <li>Price and availability TBD</li>
  2140. </ul>
  2141.  
  2142.  
  2143.  
  2144. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-18.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="1000" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-18.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665616" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-18.jpg 1200w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-18-750x625.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-18-1170x975.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-18-768x640.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-18-600x500.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></figure>
  2145.  
  2146.  
  2147.  
  2148. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-coros-vertix-2s">Coros Vertix 2S</h2>
  2149.  
  2150.  
  2151.  
  2152. <p>The Coros Vertix 2S is a minor refresh of the brand&#8217;s <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-coros-vertix-2-gps-watch-will-outlast-you-by-a-long-shot-and-helps-you-stay-on-trail-review/">Vertix GPS smartwatch that Singletracks reviewed</a> in 2022. The Vertix 2S is available in Earth, Moon, and Space editions and includes upgraded heart rate monitoring hardware. The watch boasts 118 hours of battery life with continuous GPS use compared to 140 hours for the Vertix 2.</p>
  2153.  
  2154.  
  2155.  
  2156. <ul>
  2157. <li>Price: $699</li>
  2158.  
  2159.  
  2160.  
  2161. <li>Buy <a href="https://glnk.io/4xmj0/singletracks">from Coros</a></li>
  2162. </ul>
  2163.  
  2164.  
  2165.  
  2166. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6946.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="5472" height="3648" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6946.jpg" alt="Haro prototype Sea Otter 2024" class="wp-image-665528" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6946.jpg 5472w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6946-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6946-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6946-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6946-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6946-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6946-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6946-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Daniel Palma</figcaption></figure>
  2167.  
  2168.  
  2169.  
  2170. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-haro-full-suspension-bike-s-coming-soon">Haro full suspension bike(s?) coming soon</h2>
  2171.  
  2172.  
  2173.  
  2174. <p>Haro tends to be <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/test-ride-review-haro-shift-plus-27-5-trail-bike/">on-again/off-again when it comes to mountain bikes</a> so we&#8217;re watching the development of their full suspension bike(s) with a bit of a side eye. If/when anything comes of the brand&#8217;s latest &#8220;work in progress&#8221; we&#8217;ll let you know.</p>
  2175.  
  2176.  
  2177.  
  2178. <ul>
  2179. <li>Price and availability TBD. </li>
  2180. </ul>
  2181.  
  2182.  
  2183.  
  2184. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/restrap-race-hydration-vest.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/restrap-race-hydration-vest-1170x780.png" alt="Restrap race hydration pack" class="wp-image-665624" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/restrap-race-hydration-vest-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/restrap-race-hydration-vest-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/restrap-race-hydration-vest-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/restrap-race-hydration-vest-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/restrap-race-hydration-vest-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/restrap-race-hydration-vest.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  2185.  
  2186.  
  2187.  
  2188. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-restrap-race-hydration-pack">Restrap Race Hydration Pack</h2>
  2189.  
  2190.  
  2191.  
  2192. <p>Restrap is known for their bikepacking and frame bags and now has a <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/5-hydration-vests-packs-for-mountain-bike-racing/">hydration vest</a> on offer. The Restrap Race Hydration Pack comes with a 2L reservoir and features reflective accents, mesh pockets, and all the straps you need for a stable fit. Available in two sizes.</p>
  2193.  
  2194.  
  2195.  
  2196. <ul>
  2197. <li>Price: $189.99</li>
  2198.  
  2199.  
  2200.  
  2201. <li>Buy from restrap.com </li>
  2202. </ul>
  2203.  
  2204.  
  2205.  
  2206. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7456.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="5472" height="3648" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7456.jpg" alt="Wera tools Sea Otter 2024" class="wp-image-665581" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7456.jpg 5472w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7456-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7456-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7456-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7456-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7456-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7456-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7456-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Daniel Palma</figcaption></figure>
  2207.  
  2208.  
  2209.  
  2210. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wera-torque-wrench">Wera Torque wrench</h2>
  2211.  
  2212.  
  2213.  
  2214. <p>The Wera Anti-Over Tightening Torque Wrench is a new tool that we&#8217;re anxious to learn more about. At Sea Otter, the brand had a couple of different handle configurations on display, and the tool looks to be a fine addition to their existing line of torque wrenches.</p>
  2215.  
  2216.  
  2217.  
  2218. <ul>
  2219. <li>Price and availability TBD</li>
  2220. </ul>
  2221.  
  2222.  
  2223.  
  2224. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7299.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3648" height="2603" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7299.jpg" alt="Bianchi MTB E-Vertic FX-Type Pro" class="wp-image-665566" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7299.jpg 3648w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7299-750x535.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7299-1170x835.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7299-768x548.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7299-1536x1096.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7299-2048x1461.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7299-600x428.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3648px) 100vw, 3648px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Daniel Palma</figcaption></figure>
  2225.  
  2226.  
  2227.  
  2228. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bianchi-mtb-e-vertic-fx-type-pro">Bianchi MTB E-Vertic FX-Type Pro</h2>
  2229.  
  2230.  
  2231.  
  2232. <p>Bianchi seems as committed as ever to the mountain bike space after various fits and starts over the years. The Italian brand has a surprisingly deep line of full suspension electric mountain bikes, including the E-Vertic FX-Type Pro enduro model we saw on display at Sea Otter.</p>
  2233.  
  2234.  
  2235.  
  2236. <ul>
  2237. <li>Price: 8,749€</li>
  2238.  
  2239.  
  2240.  
  2241. <li>Buy from Bianchi dealers</li>
  2242. </ul>
  2243.  
  2244.  
  2245.  
  2246. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7352-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="5472" height="3648" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7352-1.jpg" alt="Cascade components Sea Otter 2024" class="wp-image-665563" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7352-1.jpg 5472w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7352-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7352-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7352-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7352-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7352-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7352-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7352-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Daniel Palma</figcaption></figure>
  2247.  
  2248.  
  2249.  
  2250. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cascade-components-adds-derailleur-cages">Cascade Components adds derailleur cages</h2>
  2251.  
  2252.  
  2253.  
  2254. <p>Cascade Components has made a name for itself producing aftermarket linkages for popular mountain bikes. Now the brand is teasing custom SRAM Eagle Transmission derailleur cages and TRP brake pad contact adjusters.</p>
  2255.  
  2256.  
  2257.  
  2258. <ul>
  2259. <li>Price and availability are TBD.</li>
  2260. </ul>
  2261. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/18-new-mountain-bike-and-gravel-products-you-mightve-missed-gear-watch/">18+ New Mountain Bike and Gravel Products You Might&#8217;ve Missed [Gear Watch]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  2270. <title>The Hudski Dualist Promises Two  Bikes in One</title>
  2271. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-hudski-dualist-promises-two-bikes-in-one/</link>
  2272. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-hudski-dualist-promises-two-bikes-in-one/#respond</comments>
  2274. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
  2275. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 07:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
  2276. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
  2277. <category><![CDATA[Hudski Dualist]]></category>
  2278. <category><![CDATA[prototype]]></category>
  2279. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=665072</guid>
  2280.  
  2281. <description><![CDATA[<p>We got an early look at a prototype Hudski Dualist, a bike that can be a mountain bike or gravel bike, depending on the day.</p>
  2282. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-hudski-dualist-promises-two-bikes-in-one/">The Hudski Dualist Promises Two  Bikes in One</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  2284. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  2285. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-7.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-7.jpg" alt="The Hudski Dualist" class="wp-image-665102" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-7.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-7-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-7-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-7-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-7-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-7-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a></figure>
  2286.  
  2287.  
  2288.  
  2289. <p>Twenty twenty was a hell of a year to launch a bike brand. <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/uncategorized/new-mtb-brand-hudski-bikes-launches-with-3-bikes-all-based-on-a-single-frame/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudski made its debut with the Doggler</a>, a single aluminum frame that, depending on the build, could be configured as a city, gravel, or mountain bike. The brand not only managed to survive the ups and downs of the past few seasons, but they&#8217;re also on the cusp of introducing a new frame: the Dualist. A prototype was on display at Sea Otter earlier this month.</p>
  2290.  
  2291.  
  2292.  
  2293. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-16 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  2294. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-5.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="665105" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-5-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665105" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-5-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-5-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-5-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-5-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-5-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  2295.  
  2296.  
  2297.  
  2298. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="665104" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-3-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665104" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  2299.  
  2300.  
  2301.  
  2302. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-8.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" data-id="665101" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-8.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665101" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-8.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-8-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-8-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-8-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-8-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-8-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a></figure>
  2303. </figure>
  2304.  
  2305.  
  2306.  
  2307. <p>Iterating on&nbsp;the idea of&nbsp;a three-in-one frame, the Hudski Dualist features adjustable-length chainstays and an adjustable rake carbon fork.&nbsp;The chainstay length can be set&nbsp;to either 435mm, which is a&nbsp;pretty&nbsp;standard length for modern trail bikes, or 450mm, which promises extra stability and presumably a slightly more flexible and forgiving rear end.&nbsp;As you can see in the photos above, the rear dropouts feature two slots for the Boost-spaced axle, and the frame uses dual-position brake mounts. Other brands,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/new-gt-force-adopts-idler-pulley-internal-routing-improved-geo/" rel="noreferrer noopener">including GT</a>&nbsp;and Rocky Mountain,&nbsp;have also offered adjustable-length&nbsp;chainstay bikes.</p>
  2308.  
  2309.  
  2310.  
  2311. <p>At&nbsp;the front end of the bike, another chip adjusts the fork rake to either&nbsp;44mm or 54mm. The short position is ideal for&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.singletracks.com/bikepacking-routes-equipment-reviews-and-guides-to-getting-started/" rel="noreferrer noopener">bikepacking</a>&nbsp;or gravel riding, while the longer rake is said to give the steering a more&nbsp;MTB&nbsp;feeling.</p>
  2312.  
  2313.  
  2314.  
  2315. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-4.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665106" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-4.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-4-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-4-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-4-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-4-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-4-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a></figure>
  2316.  
  2317.  
  2318.  
  2319. <p>The Hudski Dualist will utilize a unique two-piece forged <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-to-find-the-right-bottom-bracket-for-your-mountain-bike/">bottom bracket</a> design that fuses the seat and down tube joints with the yoke and BB shell. The result is a completely hollow piece that&#8217;s said to make cable routing much easier. This design, plus the adjustable chainstays, allows the Dualist to fit tires up to 29&#215;2.4&#8243; or 27.5&#215;2.8&#8243;.</p>
  2320.  
  2321.  
  2322.  
  2323. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-17 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  2324. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="665109" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665109" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
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  2328. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="665107" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-2-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665107" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
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  2332. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-9.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="665100" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-9-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665100" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-9-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-9-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-9-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-9-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-9-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-9-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  2333.  
  2334.  
  2335.  
  2336. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-6.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" data-id="665103" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-6.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665103" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-6.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-6-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-6-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-6-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-6-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hudski_-Dualist-6-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a></figure>
  2337. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">The first photo shows how the two halves of the yoke / BB combo come together. The two aluminum pieces are then welded together.</figcaption></figure>
  2338.  
  2339.  
  2340.  
  2341. <p>Like the Doggler,&nbsp;it sounds like&nbsp;all of the Hudski Dualist builds will come with a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/best-dropper-posts/" rel="noreferrer noopener">dropper post</a>. The Dualist also gets UDH dropouts for those who want to run&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/sram-eagle-transmission-improves-modern-mtb-drivetrains-but-dont-rush-to-upgrade/" rel="noreferrer noopener">SRAM Eagle Transmission</a>.</p>
  2342.  
  2343.  
  2344.  
  2345. <p>With mounts for fenders, bottle cages, racks, and accessories the Dualist is ready for just about anything.&nbsp;Basically the&nbsp;only frame tube without mounts is the top tube which we&#8217;re told&nbsp;is to help&nbsp;give the bike a cleaner look.</p>
  2346.  
  2347.  
  2348.  
  2349. <p>Look for more information about the Dualist from&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://hudskibikes.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudski</a>&nbsp;closer to the bike&#8217;s official launch this summer.</p>
  2350. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-hudski-dualist-promises-two-bikes-in-one/">The Hudski Dualist Promises Two  Bikes in One</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  2359. <title>With Little Left to Improve, the BikeYoke Revive v3 Focuses on Maximizing Travel [Review]</title>
  2360. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/with-little-left-to-improve-the-bike-yoke-revive-v3-focuses-on-maximizing-travel-review/</link>
  2361. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/with-little-left-to-improve-the-bike-yoke-revive-v3-focuses-on-maximizing-travel-review/#respond</comments>
  2363. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
  2364. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 07:11:42 +0000</pubDate>
  2365. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
  2366. <category><![CDATA[bikeyoke revive]]></category>
  2367. <category><![CDATA[review]]></category>
  2368. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=665348</guid>
  2369.  
  2370. <description><![CDATA[<p>The popular BikeYoke Revive dropper post should allow mountain bikers to get a bit more travel and also delivers smoother actuation.</p>
  2371. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/with-little-left-to-improve-the-bike-yoke-revive-v3-focuses-on-maximizing-travel-review/">With Little Left to Improve, the BikeYoke Revive v3 Focuses on Maximizing Travel [Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  2374. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-2.jpg" alt="BikeYoke Revive v3 mountain bike dropper post" class="wp-image-665357" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-2.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a></figure>
  2375.  
  2376.  
  2377.  
  2378. <p>The BikeYoke Revive is beloved by mountain bikers for its quality construction, serviceability, and reliability. The brand notes that the third revision, announced today, is pretty much the same design as the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/review-bikeyoke-revive-dropper-post-exceptional/">original Revive that Singletracks reviewed in 2017</a>, and the latest changes are mostly focused on giving riders a bit more travel. I squeezed in a couple of 20-mile rides on the BikeYoke Revive v3 dropper post ahead of the launch, and here&#8217;s what&#8217;s new.</p>
  2379.  
  2380.  
  2381.  
  2382. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
  2383.  
  2384.  
  2385.  
  2386. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bikeyoke-revive-v3-key-specs">BikeYoke Revive v3 key specs</h3>
  2387.  
  2388.  
  2389.  
  2390.  
  2391.  
  2392.  
  2393. <ul>
  2394. <li>Travel: 125, 160, 185, or 213mm; travel reduction in 5mm increments (213mm tested)</li>
  2395.  
  2396.  
  2397.  
  2398. <li>Diameter: 30.9, 31.6, or 34.9mm (30.9mm tested)</li>
  2399.  
  2400.  
  2401.  
  2402. <li>Weight: 605g as tested (30.9x213mm) not including lever or cable</li>
  2403.  
  2404.  
  2405.  
  2406. <li>Price: $400 post, $65 remote</li>
  2407.  
  2408.  
  2409.  
  2410. <li>Buy from <a href="https://bikeyoke.com/en/revive/rev">bikeyoke.com</a> and <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-deals/?q=bike+yoke+revive">other online retailers</a></li>
  2411. </ul>
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  2420. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-8.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" data-id="665351" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-8.jpg" alt="BikeYoke Revive seat post clamp" class="wp-image-665351" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-8.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-8-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-8-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-8-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-8-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-8-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a></figure>
  2421.  
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  2424. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-6.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" data-id="665353" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-6.jpg" alt="BikeYoke Revive v3 actuator" class="wp-image-665353" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-6.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-6-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-6-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-6-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-6-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-6-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a></figure>
  2425. </figure>
  2426.  
  2427.  
  2428.  
  2429. <p>Before getting into what&#8217;s new, it&#8217;s worth mentioning that Revive 1.0 and 2.0 posts can be retrofitted to take advantage of all of these updates. Not only that, if you need to move a Revive post from a bike with a 30.9mm seat tube to one with a 31.6mm seat tube or vice versa, <a href="https://bikeyoke.com/en/revive-divine-lower-tube/lu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BikeYoke sells lower tubes</a> that make the swap possible.</p>
  2430.  
  2431.  
  2432.  
  2433. <p>A lot of mountain bikers are looking for more travel out of their dropper post, though there&#8217;s always a limit based on both frame and rider dimensions. BikeYoke knows that millimeters matter, so with that in mind, they worked to reduce the stack height on the Revive by 5mm and slashed the length of the actuator by 10mm. The Revive is now travel adjustable as well with reducing spacers available in 5mm increments, allowing riders to maximize the fit if a post is too long for the legs.</p>
  2434.  
  2435.  
  2436.  
  2437. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-7.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-7.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665352" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-7.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-7-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-7-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-7-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-7-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-7-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a></figure>
  2438.  
  2439.  
  2440.  
  2441. <p>Another&nbsp;interesting&nbsp;feature is the ability to rotate the foot of the post where the actuator sits.&nbsp;This&nbsp;potentially&nbsp;allows you to move the foot out of the way of a frame bolt or pivot point that&nbsp;might&nbsp;be&nbsp;impacting&nbsp;the seat tube at the bottom of the post.&nbsp;Clearly,&nbsp;every little bit counts.</p>
  2442.  
  2443.  
  2444.  
  2445. <p>Aside from the travel-maximizing updates, BikeYoke has also made the lever easier to operate. Specifically, the actuator uses a new linkage, and the remote (available separately) uses an &#8220;ultra-slick&#8221; cable and housing. I&#8217;ve found that the actuators on many <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/best-dropper-posts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">dropper posts</a> are difficult to toggle by hand, requiring a screwdriver or another tool to pull them down for installation or repair. The BikeYoke Revive requires very little force to actuate, and at the same time, it&#8217;s not overly sensitive to accidental activation.</p>
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  2450. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="665356" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665356" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike_yoke_revive_v3_dropper_post-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
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  2455. </figure>
  2456.  
  2457.  
  2458.  
  2459. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-on-the-bike">On the bike</h2>
  2460.  
  2461.  
  2462.  
  2463. <p>Overall, the BikeYoke Revive is simple to install, barring any internal cable-related challenges. This is the second time I&#8217;ve installed a new post and accidentally let the cable housing that was already installed slip down inside the seat tube. I always add a new cable with a new post but try to reuse the housing because routing it through the frame is such a hassle and involves removing the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-to-find-the-right-bottom-bracket-for-your-mountain-bike/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">bottom bracket</a>.</p>
  2464.  
  2465.  
  2466.  
  2467. <p>I like the seat clamp on the BikeYoke Revive, but I&#8217;m not a fan of the Torx heads on the bolts. (I&#8217;m sure someone can tell me why Torx is a better choice than hex for seat clamp bolts in the comments below.) Really it&#8217;s just the front of the clamp where the Torx bolt is annoying due to a lack of clearance for my T-handle tool. I would prefer a hex bolt here since a hex wrench with a ball-end tip makes the job go a little quicker. The seat clamp bolts need just 6mm of torque to provide a secure grip on the saddle rails.</p>
  2468.  
  2469.  
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  2571.  
  2572.  
  2573. <p>I found there was a tiny amount of side-to-side play in the post as soon as I installed it. Looking back at Aaron&#8217;s review of the v1 BikeYoke Revive, he noted the same thing. The amount of rotation has to be less than a degree, and while I haven&#8217;t had the post long enough to say whether it gets worse over time, Aaron said he didn&#8217;t develop any additional play during his long-term test.</p>
  2574.  
  2575.  
  2576.  
  2577. <p>The BikeYoke Revive reacts quickly on the trail and delivers a confident &#8220;thunk&#8221; as it returns to full extension. Some posts start to feel bouncy over time, but not the BikeYoke Revive. The key is the pressure relief valve that releases any air that mixes with oil inside the post. I&#8217;ve already &#8220;revived&#8221; my post a couple of times, and it&#8217;s feeling as solid as a rock.</p>
  2578.  
  2579.  
  2580.  
  2581. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros-and-cons-of-bikeyoke-revive-v3">Pros and cons of BikeYoke Revive v3</h2>
  2582.  
  2583.  
  2584.  
  2585. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros">Pros</h4>
  2586.  
  2587.  
  2588.  
  2589. <ul>
  2590. <li>Ultra high quality design and construction</li>
  2591.  
  2592.  
  2593.  
  2594. <li>Maximizes available travel</li>
  2595.  
  2596.  
  2597.  
  2598. <li>Serviceable and rebuildable at home with good parts availability </li>
  2599. </ul>
  2600.  
  2601.  
  2602.  
  2603. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cons">Cons</h4>
  2604.  
  2605.  
  2606.  
  2607. <ul>
  2608. <li>More expensive than competing mechanical posts</li>
  2609.  
  2610.  
  2611.  
  2612. <li>A little side-to-side play out of the box</li>
  2613. </ul>
  2614.  
  2615.  
  2616.  
  2617. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bottom-line">Bottom line</h2>
  2618.  
  2619.  
  2620.  
  2621. <p>Fans of the BikeYoke Revive will be stoked about v3 for its ability to run a longer-travel post and the improved lever action. And unlike product updates from other brands, there&#8217;s no FOMO or buyer&#8217;s remorse since retrofits are available for existing Revive posts.</p>
  2622. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/with-little-left-to-improve-the-bike-yoke-revive-v3-focuses-on-maximizing-travel-review/">With Little Left to Improve, the BikeYoke Revive v3 Focuses on Maximizing Travel [Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  2642. <description><![CDATA[<p>Save on a new mountain bike from Canfield, Cannondale, and Specialized (bonus: free shipping on all bikes right now).</p>
  2643. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/3-trail-bikes-plus-park-tool-magura-sram-and-more-on-sale/">3 Trail Bikes Plus Park Tool, Magura, SRAM and More on Sale</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  2647.  
  2648.  
  2649.  
  2650. <p>We found some great discounts this week on MTB component upgrades including a <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/sram-eagle-transmission-improves-modern-mtb-drivetrains-but-dont-rush-to-upgrade/">SRAM XO Eagle Transmission groupset</a>. Or save on a new mountain bike from Canfield, Cannondale, and Specialized (bonus: <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=xF5LztnyRHI&amp;mid=49187&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialized.com%2Fus%2Fen">free shipping on all bikes right now</a>).  Last we couldn&#8217;t pass up these deals on tools from the closing sale at <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2F">Planet Cyclery</a>, accessories and shoes.</p>
  2651.  
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  2654. <p>Don’t forget to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/create/">sign up for our email list</a>&nbsp;and get deals like these delivered to your inbox!</p>
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  2665. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=115&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10248&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=872024"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cannondale-habit-lt-750x500.png" alt="Cannondale Habit Carbon LT 1 Mountain Bike" class="wp-image-665272" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cannondale-habit-lt-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cannondale-habit-lt-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cannondale-habit-lt-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cannondale-habit-lt-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cannondale-habit-lt-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cannondale-habit-lt.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  2666.  
  2667.  
  2668. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cannondale-habit-carbon-lt-1-mountain-bike">Cannondale Habit Carbon LT 1 Mountain Bike</h3>
  2669.  
  2670.  
  2671.  
  2672. <p><strong>$5,550.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$4,162.99 sale</span> </p>
  2673.  
  2674.  
  2675.  
  2676. <p>The all-carbon Cannondale Habit LT features a slack 64.7° head tube angle with 150/140mm of suspension travel front and rear. This build features a 12-speed GX Eagle drivetrain that you could upgrade to AXS down the road plus SRAM Code R 4-piston brakes and Maxxis tires. </p>
  2677.  
  2678.  
  2679.  
  2680. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=115&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10248&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=872024">REI.com</a> </p>
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  2688. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=6653&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=18465&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=207064"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rudy-fork-750x500.png" alt="RockShox RUDY Ultimate XPLR Suspension Gravel Fork" class="wp-image-665280" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rudy-fork-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rudy-fork-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rudy-fork-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rudy-fork-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rudy-fork-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rudy-fork.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  2689.  
  2690.  
  2691. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rockshox-rudy-ultimate-xplr-suspension-gravel-fork">RockShox RUDY Ultimate XPLR Suspension Gravel Fork</h3>
  2692.  
  2693.  
  2694.  
  2695. <p><strong>$843.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$549.99 sale</span> </p>
  2696.  
  2697.  
  2698.  
  2699. <p>The RockShox RUDY promises to make your gravel bike even more singletrack capable. Or at the very least it&#8217;ll take the sting out of long rides on rough gravel roads! </p>
  2700.  
  2701.  
  2702.  
  2703. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=6653&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=18465&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=207064">Performance Bike</a> </p>
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  2709.  
  2710. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  2711. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=29521&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanfieldbikes.com%2Fcollections%2Fmtb-sale%2Fproducts%2Ftilt-complete-bike%3Fvariant%3D47142575079716"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/canfield-tilt-750x500.png" alt="Canfield Tilt" class="wp-image-665271" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/canfield-tilt-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/canfield-tilt-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/canfield-tilt-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/canfield-tilt-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/canfield-tilt-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/canfield-tilt.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  2712.  
  2713.  
  2714. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-canfield-tilt">Canfield Tilt</h3>
  2715.  
  2716.  
  2717.  
  2718. <p><strong>$5,899.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$4,424.99 sale (Core build)</span> </p>
  2719.  
  2720.  
  2721.  
  2722. <p>The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/2021-canfield-tilt-bike-review/">Canfield Tilt</a> trail bike was one of our testers&#8217; favorites in the Mid-Travel Mashup group test thanks to the patented Canfield Balance Formula suspension. Choose from Base, Core, and Pro builds, all aluminum and all on sale. </p>
  2723.  
  2724.  
  2725.  
  2726. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=29521&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanfieldbikes.com%2Fcollections%2Fmtb-sale%2Fproducts%2Ftilt-complete-bike%3Fvariant%3D47142575079716">Canfield Bikes</a></p>
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  2742.  
  2743.  
  2744. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-parktool-ph-t1-2-p-handle-torx-compatible-driver-set-with-holder">ParkTool PH-T1.2 P-Handle Torx Compatible Driver Set with Holder</h3>
  2745.  
  2746.  
  2747.  
  2748. <p><strong>$86.95</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$78.26 sale</span> </p>
  2749.  
  2750.  
  2751.  
  2752. <p>More and more bike bolts use Torx heads these days so if you don&#8217;t have a set of quality set of T-handle tools, do yourself a favor and pick these up while they&#8217;re on sale. </p>
  2753.  
  2754.  
  2755.  
  2756. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=6041&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=16341&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=43723">Velo Planet Cyclery LLC</a> </p>
  2757.  
  2758.  
  2759.  
  2760. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  2761.  
  2762.  
  2763. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  2764. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/c/1806752/1055465/13009?prodsku=GP001042%20GROUPSET_USA_FREE&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jensonusa.com%2FSram-X0-T-Type-AXS-Eagle-Transmission-Groupset-2&amp;intsrc=APIG_8073"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-xo-transmission-750x500.png" alt="Sram X0 T Type AXS Eagle Transmission Groupset" class="wp-image-665282" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-xo-transmission-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-xo-transmission-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-xo-transmission-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-xo-transmission-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-xo-transmission-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-xo-transmission.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  2765.  
  2766.  
  2767. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sram-x0-t-type-axs-eagle-transmission-groupset">Sram X0 T Type AXS Eagle Transmission Groupset</h3>
  2768.  
  2769.  
  2770.  
  2771. <p><strong>$1,599.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$1,359.00 sale</span> </p>
  2772.  
  2773.  
  2774.  
  2775. <p>If your frame is UDH-compatible, this is your chance to pick up a <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/sram-eagle-transmission-improves-modern-mtb-drivetrains-but-dont-rush-to-upgrade/">SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission drivetrain</a>. Not only that, the groupset is available with a 165, 170, or 175mm crankset for those who want to size down from stock cranks that are too long. Read more.</p>
  2776.  
  2777.  
  2778.  
  2779. <p>Buy from <a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/c/1806752/1055465/13009?prodsku=GP001042%20GROUPSET_USA_FREE&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jensonusa.com%2FSram-X0-T-Type-AXS-Eagle-Transmission-Groupset-2&amp;intsrc=APIG_8073">Jenson USA</a> </p>
  2780.  
  2781.  
  2782.  
  2783. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  2784.  
  2785.  
  2786. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  2787. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFCZVK6M?tag=stracks-20&amp;linkCode=osi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak-waist-pack-750x500.png" alt="CamelBak M.U.L.E. 5 Waist Pack" class="wp-image-665269" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak-waist-pack-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak-waist-pack-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak-waist-pack-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak-waist-pack-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak-waist-pack-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak-waist-pack.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  2788.  
  2789.  
  2790. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-camelbak-m-u-l-e-5-waist-pack">CamelBak M.U.L.E. 5 Waist Pack</h3>
  2791.  
  2792.  
  2793.  
  2794. <p><strong>$90.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$44.73 sale</span> </p>
  2795.  
  2796.  
  2797.  
  2798. <p>This hip pack can carry a lot of water with an included 1.5L reservoir and pockets for two water bottles.  </p>
  2799.  
  2800.  
  2801.  
  2802. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFCZVK6M?tag=stracks-20&amp;linkCode=osi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1">Amazon</a> </p>
  2803.  
  2804.  
  2805.  
  2806. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
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  2813. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
  2814.  
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  2816. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  2817. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/c/1806752/1055465/13009?prodsku=BR001315%20KIT_USA_FREE&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jensonusa.com%2FMagura-Mt7-Pro-Kit-2&amp;intsrc=APIG_8073"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/magura-mt7-750x500.png" alt="Magura MT7 Pro Kit" class="wp-image-665276" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/magura-mt7-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/magura-mt7-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/magura-mt7-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/magura-mt7-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/magura-mt7-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/magura-mt7.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  2818.  
  2819.  
  2820. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-magura-mt7-pro-kit">Magura MT7 Pro Kit</h3>
  2821.  
  2822.  
  2823.  
  2824. <p><strong>$655.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$399.99 sale</span> </p>
  2825.  
  2826.  
  2827.  
  2828. <p>Save 39% off this complete set of <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/review-magura-mt7-pros-bring-semi-truck-stopping-power-to-trail-bikes/">Magura MT7 Pro 4-piston brakes</a>. Not only are the rotors included you&#8217;ll also get a bleed kit to help with the install.</p>
  2829.  
  2830.  
  2831.  
  2832. <p>Buy from <a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/c/1806752/1055465/13009?prodsku=BR001315%20KIT_USA_FREE&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jensonusa.com%2FMagura-Mt7-Pro-Kit-2&amp;intsrc=APIG_8073">Jenson USA</a> </p>
  2833.  
  2834.  
  2835.  
  2836. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  2837.  
  2838.  
  2839. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  2840. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Faccessories%2Fmaintenance%2Ftools%2Fsuperb-tb-mw40-disc-rotor-truing-tool"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/disc-rotor-truing-tool-750x500.png" alt="SuperB TB-MW40 Disc Rotor Truing Tool" class="wp-image-665274" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/disc-rotor-truing-tool-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/disc-rotor-truing-tool-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/disc-rotor-truing-tool-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/disc-rotor-truing-tool-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/disc-rotor-truing-tool-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/disc-rotor-truing-tool.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  2841.  
  2842.  
  2843. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-superb-tb-mw40-disc-rotor-truing-tool">SuperB TB-MW40 Disc Rotor Truing Tool</h3>
  2844.  
  2845.  
  2846.  
  2847. <p><strong>$16.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$8.06 sale</span> </p>
  2848.  
  2849.  
  2850.  
  2851. <p>Are your brakes rubbing? It could be a <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/quick-question-how-do-i-repair-a-bent-disc-brake-rotor/">bent rotor,</a> and with the right tool it&#8217;s a straightforward fix that could save you money over buying a new rotor.</p>
  2852.  
  2853.  
  2854.  
  2855. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Faccessories%2Fmaintenance%2Ftools%2Fsuperb-tb-mw40-disc-rotor-truing-tool">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
  2856.  
  2857.  
  2858.  
  2859. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  2860.  
  2861.  
  2862. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  2863. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://adidas.njih.net/c/1806752/376195/4270?c=affiliate_2021&amp;af_reengagement_window=30d&amp;af_channel=affiliates&amp;pid=impactradius_int&amp;is_retargeting=true&amp;af_siteid=%7Birpid%7D&amp;prodsku=FX4453_620&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.adidas.com%2Fus%2Ffive-ten-freerider-pro-mountain-bike-shoes%2FFX4453.html&amp;intsrc=APIG_2425"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/five-ten-womens-750x500.png" alt="Adidas Women's Five Ten Freerider Pro Mountain Bike Shoes" class="wp-image-665275" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/five-ten-womens-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/five-ten-womens-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/five-ten-womens-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/five-ten-womens-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/five-ten-womens-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/five-ten-womens.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  2864.  
  2865.  
  2866. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-adidas-women-s-five-ten-freerider-pro-mountain-bike-shoes">Adidas Women&#8217;s Five Ten Freerider Pro Mountain Bike Shoes</h3>
  2867.  
  2868.  
  2869.  
  2870. <p><strong>$160.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$56.00 AdiClub member price</span></p>
  2871.  
  2872.  
  2873.  
  2874. <p>Snag a pair of classic <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/five-ten-freerider-vs-freerider-pro-mtb-shoe-review/">Five Ten Freerider Pro</a> flats for a steal when you sign up for a free AdiClub membership.</p>
  2875.  
  2876.  
  2877.  
  2878. <p>Buy from <a href="https://adidas.njih.net/c/1806752/376195/4270?c=affiliate_2021&amp;af_reengagement_window=30d&amp;af_channel=affiliates&amp;pid=impactradius_int&amp;is_retargeting=true&amp;af_siteid=%7Birpid%7D&amp;prodsku=FX4453_620&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.adidas.com%2Fus%2Ffive-ten-freerider-pro-mountain-bike-shoes%2FFX4453.html&amp;intsrc=APIG_2425">Adidas/Five Ten</a> </p>
  2879.  
  2880.  
  2881.  
  2882. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
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  2884.  
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  2889. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
  2890.  
  2891.  
  2892. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  2893. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://adidas.njih.net/c/1806752/264102/4270?c=affiliate_2021&amp;af_reengagement_window=30d&amp;af_channel=affiliates&amp;pid=impactradius_int&amp;is_retargeting=true&amp;af_siteid=1806752&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adidas.com%2Fus%2Fthe-velosamba-made-with-nature-cycling-shoes%2FIE7024.html"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/velosamba-750x500.png" alt="Velosamba Made with Nature Cycling Shoes" class="wp-image-665284" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/velosamba-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/velosamba-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/velosamba-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/velosamba-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/velosamba-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/velosamba.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  2894.  
  2895.  
  2896. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-velosamba-made-with-nature-cycling-shoes">Velosamba Made with Nature Cycling Shoes</h3>
  2897.  
  2898.  
  2899.  
  2900. <p><strong>$150.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$120.00 AdiClub member price</span></p>
  2901.  
  2902.  
  2903.  
  2904. <p>The Samba is a beloved style and this clipless pedal version is sure to earn kudos on the road or the trail. Sign up for free to get the AdiClub member price. </p>
  2905.  
  2906.  
  2907.  
  2908. <p>Buy from <a href="https://adidas.njih.net/c/1806752/264102/4270?c=affiliate_2021&amp;af_reengagement_window=30d&amp;af_channel=affiliates&amp;pid=impactradius_int&amp;is_retargeting=true&amp;af_siteid=1806752&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adidas.com%2Fus%2Fthe-velosamba-made-with-nature-cycling-shoes%2FIE7024.html">Adidas</a> </p>
  2909.  
  2910.  
  2911.  
  2912. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  2913.  
  2914.  
  2915. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  2916. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=xF5LztnyRHI&amp;mid=49187&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialized.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fstumpjumper-evo-ltd%2Fp%2F218302%3Fcolor%3D352720-218302"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stumpjumper-evo-750x500.png" alt="Specialized Stumpjumper EVO LTD" class="wp-image-665283" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stumpjumper-evo-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stumpjumper-evo-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stumpjumper-evo-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stumpjumper-evo-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stumpjumper-evo-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stumpjumper-evo.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  2917.  
  2918.  
  2919. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-specialized-stumpjumper-evo-ltd">Specialized Stumpjumper EVO LTD</h3>
  2920.  
  2921.  
  2922.  
  2923. <p><strong>$6,300.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$4,999.99 sale</span> </p>
  2924.  
  2925.  
  2926.  
  2927. <p>This EVO LTD Stumpy brings a mixed-wheel setup to the full-carbon frame and features a killer build with RockShox Ultimate suspension and a SRAM GX Eagle AXS wireless drivetrain. Or check out the equally fun <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=xF5LztnyRHI&amp;mid=49187&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialized.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fstumpjumper-comp%2Fp%2F200519%3Fcolor%3D336202-200519">Stumpjumper Comp on sale for $3999.99</a> and get <strong>free shipping on all bikes</strong>. </p>
  2928.  
  2929.  
  2930.  
  2931. <p>Buy from <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=xF5LztnyRHI&amp;mid=49187&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialized.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fstumpjumper-evo-ltd%2Fp%2F218302%3Fcolor%3D352720-218302">Specialized</a> </p>
  2932.  
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  2934.  
  2935. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
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  2937.  
  2938. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  2939. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://pros-closet.sjv.io/c/1806752/1562316/11861?prodsku=shopify_US_7739436662976_44597518434496&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theproscloset.com%2Fproducts%2Fsram-gx-eagle-xg-1275-cassette-12-speed-10-52t%3Fvariant%3D44597518434496&amp;intsrc=APIG_11529"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-cassette-750x500.png" alt="SRAM GX Eagle XG-1275 Cassette 12 Speed 10-52T" class="wp-image-665281" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-cassette-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-cassette-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-cassette-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-cassette-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-cassette-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-cassette.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  2940.  
  2941.  
  2942. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sram-gx-eagle-xg-1275-cassette-12-speed-10-52t">SRAM GX Eagle XG-1275 Cassette 12 Speed 10-52T</h3>
  2943.  
  2944.  
  2945.  
  2946. <p><strong>$231.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$99.99 sale</span> </p>
  2947.  
  2948.  
  2949.  
  2950. <p>Even if it&#8217;s not quite time for a new cassette, this is a deal worth jumping on. </p>
  2951.  
  2952.  
  2953.  
  2954. <p>Buy from <a href="https://pros-closet.sjv.io/c/1806752/1562316/11861?prodsku=shopify_US_7739436662976_44597518434496&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theproscloset.com%2Fproducts%2Fsram-gx-eagle-xg-1275-cassette-12-speed-10-52t%3Fvariant%3D44597518434496&amp;intsrc=APIG_11529">The Pro&#8217;s Closet</a> </p>
  2955.  
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  2958. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
  2959.  
  2960.  
  2961. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
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  2995. <title>The Latest Suspension Tech Spied at Sea Otter 2024</title>
  2996. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-latest-suspension-tech-spied-at-sea-otter-2024/</link>
  2997. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-latest-suspension-tech-spied-at-sea-otter-2024/#respond</comments>
  2999. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniel Palma]]></dc:creator>
  3000. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 07:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
  3001. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
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  3003.  
  3004. <description><![CDATA[<p>Check out the latest mountain bike suspension tech, including forks and shocks from smaller brands and even a rear suspension wheel.</p>
  3005. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-latest-suspension-tech-spied-at-sea-otter-2024/">The Latest Suspension Tech Spied at Sea Otter 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  3007. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  3008. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6909.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="5472" height="3648" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6909.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665209" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6909.jpg 5472w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6909-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6909-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6909-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6909-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6909-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6909-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6909-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">All photos Daniel Palma unless otherwise noted.</figcaption></figure>
  3009.  
  3010.  
  3011.  
  3012. <p>Sometimes when it rains, it pours. That&#8217;s definitely been the case with mountain bike suspension tech this year as big and small brands alike are releasing new and updated forks and shocks. We got a chance to get a closer look at some of the most interesting and innovative suspension bits at Sea Otter, and this is what we found.</p>
  3013.  
  3014.  
  3015.  
  3016. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7440.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="4950" height="3648" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7440.jpg" alt="Cane Creek Invert gravel fork on a Litespeed titanium bike" class="wp-image-665188" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7440.jpg 4950w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7440-750x553.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7440-1170x862.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7440-768x566.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7440-1536x1132.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7440-2048x1509.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7440-600x442.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 4950px) 100vw, 4950px" /></a></figure>
  3017.  
  3018.  
  3019.  
  3020. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cane-creek-invert-gravel-bike-suspension-fork">Cane Creek Invert <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/mountain-bikes/gravel-bikes/">gravel bike</a> suspension fork</h2>
  3021.  
  3022.  
  3023.  
  3024. <p>Cane Creek showed off their new <a href="https://canecreek.com/product/invert/">Invert gravel forks</a>, the Invert CS and Invert SL, which <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/cane-creek-inverted-gravel-suspension-fork-weighs-just-990g/">we first wrote about earlier this month</a>. The Invert CS has 40mm of travel with a climb switch while the Invert SL has 30mm of travel and no climb switch. This was our first time seeing the blue version pictured above which will be offered alongside the black fork shown previously.</p>
  3025.  
  3026.  
  3027.  
  3028. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-20 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  3029. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/digit_ring-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" data-id="665317" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/digit_ring-2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665317" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/digit_ring-2.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/digit_ring-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/digit_ring-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/digit_ring-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/digit_ring-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/digit_ring-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/digit_ring-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/digit_ring-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a></figure>
  3030.  
  3031.  
  3032.  
  3033. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/digit_ring-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" data-id="665323" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/digit_ring-3.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665323" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/digit_ring-3.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/digit_ring-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/digit_ring-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/digit_ring-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/digit_ring-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/digit_ring-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/digit_ring-3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/digit_ring-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a></figure>
  3034.  
  3035.  
  3036.  
  3037. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7080.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="4600" height="3348" data-id="665189" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7080.jpg" alt="Digit Datum mountain bike" class="wp-image-665189" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7080.jpg 4600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7080-750x546.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7080-1170x852.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7080-768x559.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7080-1536x1118.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7080-2048x1491.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7080-600x437.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 4600px) 100vw, 4600px" /></a></figure>
  3038. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos top: Digit Ring, Jeff Barber. Photo bottom: Digit Datum, Daniel Palma.</figcaption></figure>
  3039.  
  3040.  
  3041.  
  3042. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-digit-ring-with-custom-inline-shock">Digit Ring with custom inline shock</h2>
  3043.  
  3044.  
  3045.  
  3046. <p>We got up close and personal with the newly announced <a href="https://www.digitbikes.com/bikes/p/ring">Digit Ring</a>, a 140/128mm front/rear suspension travel trail bike at Sea Otter. One detail that we missed previously is the in-tube air pressure valve and climb switch which you can see in the detail photo above. The inline shock is machined in house for a custom fit.&nbsp;</p>
  3047.  
  3048.  
  3049.  
  3050. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6523.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="5228" height="3031" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6523.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665190" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6523.jpg 5228w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6523-750x435.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6523-1170x678.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6523-768x445.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6523-1536x891.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6523-2048x1187.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6523-600x348.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 5228px) 100vw, 5228px" /></a></figure>
  3051.  
  3052.  
  3053.  
  3054. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dt-swiss-suspension-nbsp">DT Swiss suspension&nbsp;</h2>
  3055.  
  3056.  
  3057.  
  3058. <p>This new <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/?brand=yeti">Yeti</a> ASR is running a <a href="https://www.dtswiss.com/en/suspension/forks">DT Swiss fork</a> and shock. Though the brand may not be as well known as others in the suspension market, DT Swiss suspension offerings are lightweight and well suited to a race bike like the ASR.</p>
  3059.  
  3060.  
  3061.  
  3062. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-21 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  3063. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6905.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="5472" height="3648" data-id="665191" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6905.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665191" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6905.jpg 5472w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6905-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6905-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6905-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6905-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6905-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6905-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6905-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px" /></a></figure>
  3064.  
  3065.  
  3066.  
  3067. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6918.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3648" height="5472" data-id="665192" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6918.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665192" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6918.jpg 3648w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6918-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6918-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6918-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6918-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6918-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6918-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3648px) 100vw, 3648px" /></a></figure>
  3068. </figure>
  3069.  
  3070.  
  3071.  
  3072. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ext-suspension-nbsp-shows-prototype-inverted-fork">EXT Suspension&nbsp;shows prototype inverted fork</h2>
  3073.  
  3074.  
  3075.  
  3076. <p>EXT was offering a sneak peak of their Estoria v4 shock and their dual crown inverted fork prototype.&nbsp;</p>
  3077.  
  3078.  
  3079.  
  3080. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-22 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  3081. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6697.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="5472" height="3648" data-id="665194" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6697.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665194" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6697.jpg 5472w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6697-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6697-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6697-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6697-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6697-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6697-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6697-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px" /></a></figure>
  3082.  
  3083.  
  3084.  
  3085. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6698-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3560" height="2832" data-id="665193" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6698-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665193" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6698-1.jpg 3560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6698-1-750x597.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6698-1-1170x931.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6698-1-768x611.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6698-1-1536x1222.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6698-1-2048x1629.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6698-1-600x477.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3560px) 100vw, 3560px" /></a></figure>
  3086. </figure>
  3087.  
  3088.  
  3089.  
  3090. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-fox-suspension-forks-on-display-and-on-trail">New Fox suspension forks on display, and on trail</h2>
  3091.  
  3092.  
  3093.  
  3094. <p>The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/new-fox-grip-dampers-promise-lighter-weights-more-adjustability/">newly released Fox 32 and 38 forks</a> were spotted on some nice bikes at the Fox booth. We saw several athletes with the new Fox 32 on their Sea Otter race bikes too, including <a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/factor_mtb-1.jpeg">Factor&#8217;s Alexey Vermeulen</a>, and also had a chance to take a quick <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-13k-pinarello-dogma-xc-bike-exists-to-win-gold-test-ride-review/">test spin on a bike set up with one</a>.&nbsp;</p>
  3095.  
  3096.  
  3097.  
  3098. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-23 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  3099. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7401.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="4199" height="3573" data-id="665196" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7401.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665196" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7401.jpg 4199w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7401-750x638.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7401-1170x996.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7401-768x654.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7401-1536x1307.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7401-2048x1743.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7401-600x511.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 4199px) 100vw, 4199px" /></a></figure>
  3100.  
  3101.  
  3102.  
  3103. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7403.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3648" height="2751" data-id="665195" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7403.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665195" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7403.jpg 3648w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7403-750x566.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7403-1170x882.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7403-768x579.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7403-1536x1158.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7403-2048x1544.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7403-600x452.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3648px) 100vw, 3648px" /></a></figure>
  3104. </figure>
  3105.  
  3106.  
  3107.  
  3108. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-marzocchi-super-z">Marzocchi Super Z</h2>
  3109.  
  3110.  
  3111.  
  3112. <p>Marzocchi has added the Super Z fork with up to 190mm of travel to its lineup. The fork features a Grip X damper and fits 200-230mm rotors.&nbsp;</p>
  3113.  
  3114.  
  3115.  
  3116. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6616.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="4875" height="3397" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6616.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665197" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6616.jpg 4875w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6616-750x523.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6616-1170x815.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6616-768x535.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6616-1536x1070.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6616-2048x1427.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6616-600x418.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 4875px) 100vw, 4875px" /></a></figure>
  3117.  
  3118.  
  3119.  
  3120. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-manitou-mattoc-pro-limited-edition-fork"><strong>Manitou Mattoc Pro Limited Edition fork</strong></h2>
  3121.  
  3122.  
  3123.  
  3124. <p>This limited edition 140mm Manitou Mattoc fork with 34mm stanchions suited for 29er wheels was spotted on a custom painted Yeti SB120 with a 1992-inspired look. In addition the build features a Manitou Mara Pro shock.&nbsp;&nbsp; We also saw a number of other builds sporting Manitou forks at Sea Otter this year, including the Digit Ring shown above.</p>
  3125.  
  3126.  
  3127.  
  3128. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6847.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="5472" height="3648" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6847.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665198" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6847.jpg 5472w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6847-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6847-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6847-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6847-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6847-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6847-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6847-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px" /></a></figure>
  3129.  
  3130.  
  3131.  
  3132. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mrp-ribbon-forks">MRP Ribbon forks</h2>
  3133.  
  3134.  
  3135.  
  3136. <p>MRP showed off newly released Ribbon SL, Ribbon LT, and Ribbon LT coil forks with Lift Dampers at the event. Look for a review of the new MRP Ribbon LT Coil fork from Matt later this spring/summer.</p>
  3137.  
  3138.  
  3139.  
  3140. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6592.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="5472" height="3648" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6592.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665199" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6592.jpg 5472w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6592-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6592-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6592-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6592-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6592-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6592-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6592-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px" /></a></figure>
  3141.  
  3142.  
  3143.  
  3144. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-push-sv-eight-shock">Push SV Eight Shock</h2>
  3145.  
  3146.  
  3147.  
  3148. <p>The <a href="https://www.pushindustries.com/products/sveight">Push SV Eight shock</a> was recently released and we got an in-person glimpse at a few universal coil shocks from Push that should fit more bike frames compared to their $1,600 Eleven Six shock. Priced at $865, Push says you still get a lot of the DNA from the Eleven Six in the SV Eight but in a more affordable package. Built from the ground up and also made in house at their Colorado factory, this shock promises a great entry point into Push suspension.&nbsp;</p>
  3149.  
  3150.  
  3151.  
  3152. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6614.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="4806" height="3001" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6614.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665200" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6614.jpg 4806w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6614-750x468.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6614-1170x731.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6614-768x480.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6614-1536x959.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6614-2048x1279.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6614-600x375.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 4806px) 100vw, 4806px" /></a></figure>
  3153.  
  3154.  
  3155.  
  3156. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-push-nine-one-fork">Push Nine One Fork</h2>
  3157.  
  3158.  
  3159.  
  3160. <p>Push also showcased their newly released mountain bike fork. This has been in development for quite some time and Push is very excited to get it into riders&#8217; hands. This fork was designed and built from the ground up at the company&#8217;s Colorado-based factory. </p>
  3161.  
  3162.  
  3163.  
  3164. <p>High adjustability is offered through 28 clicks of high and low speed compression and 18 clicks of low speed rebound while the pneumatic bottoming system provides additional spring support toward the last 10-45mm of travel using a small pressurized air chamber that can be pumped between 5-50psi. </p>
  3165.  
  3166.  
  3167.  
  3168. <p>In addition, riders can adjust travel in 10mm increments from 140mm to 170mm. This inverted coiled fork comes with a 44mm upper chassis and 36mm stanchions offering the right amount of stiffness where it is needed. The lubricated coil chamber is claimed to be smooth and quiet. The fork seals and bushings stay consistently lubricated for optimal performance and to help protect the stanchions, and lightweight fork guards are included. Priced at $2,600, Push is now taking pre-orders. </p>
  3169.  
  3170.  
  3171.  
  3172. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-24 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  3173. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox_psylo_gold-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" data-id="665334" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox_psylo_gold-1.jpg" alt="Salsa Moraine eMTB" class="wp-image-665334" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox_psylo_gold-1.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox_psylo_gold-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox_psylo_gold-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox_psylo_gold-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox_psylo_gold-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox_psylo_gold-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox_psylo_gold-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox_psylo_gold-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a></figure>
  3174.  
  3175.  
  3176.  
  3177. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox_psylo_gold.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2401" height="3600" data-id="665335" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox_psylo_gold.jpg" alt="RockShox Psylo fork" class="wp-image-665335" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox_psylo_gold.jpg 2401w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox_psylo_gold-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox_psylo_gold-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox_psylo_gold-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox_psylo_gold-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox_psylo_gold-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox_psylo_gold-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2401px) 100vw, 2401px" /></a></figure>
  3178. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">The new Salsa Moraine eMTB with RockShox Psylo Gold fork. Photo: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
  3179.  
  3180.  
  3181.  
  3182. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-rockshox-psylo-fork-is-a-more-affordable-lyrik-alternative/">RockShox announced the new Psylo forks</a> ahead of Sea Otter and this was our first chance to see them in person. We spotted this RockShox Psylo fork on a Salsa Moraine eMTB build. </p>
  3183.  
  3184.  
  3185.  
  3186. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6955.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3580" height="4535" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6955.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665201" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6955.jpg 3580w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6955-592x750.jpg 592w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6955-924x1170.jpg 924w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6955-768x973.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6955-1213x1536.jpg 1213w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6955-1617x2048.jpg 1617w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6955-600x760.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3580px) 100vw, 3580px" /></a></figure>
  3187.  
  3188.  
  3189.  
  3190. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sr-suntour">SR Suntour</h2>
  3191.  
  3192.  
  3193.  
  3194. <p>A revised version of the SR Suntour DuroLux 36 fork was on display at the brand&#8217;s Sea Otter tent.&nbsp;</p>
  3195.  
  3196.  
  3197.  
  3198. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6559.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="5472" height="3648" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6559.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665202" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6559.jpg 5472w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6559-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6559-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6559-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6559-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6559-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6559-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6559-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px" /></a></figure>
  3199.  
  3200.  
  3201.  
  3202. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-prototype-suspension-wheeset-from-two-hubs">Prototype suspension wheeset from Two Hubs</h2>
  3203.  
  3204.  
  3205.  
  3206. <p>This may be a unique thing to see in a suspension list, but this crazy looking wheelset from <a href="https://www.twohubs.com/Product/ebikes/twohubs-tumotor-egravel-module/2375514">Two Hubs</a> is currently in development and is set to give gravel riders an inch of travel suspension at the rear to cushion and smooth out rough roads. Although one inch of suspension is not much, it is still an inch of suspension! Not much additional info was shared but they said they hope to have a rideable wheelset next year.&nbsp;</p>
  3207.  
  3208.  
  3209.  
  3210. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-25 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  3211. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7098.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3648" height="4379" data-id="665205" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7098.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665205" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7098.jpg 3648w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7098-625x750.jpg 625w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7098-975x1170.jpg 975w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7098-768x922.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7098-1280x1536.jpg 1280w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7098-1706x2048.jpg 1706w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7098-600x720.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3648px) 100vw, 3648px" /></a></figure>
  3212.  
  3213.  
  3214.  
  3215. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7102.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="4527" height="3648" data-id="665203" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7102.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665203" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7102.jpg 4527w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7102-750x604.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7102-1170x943.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7102-768x619.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7102-1536x1238.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7102-2048x1650.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7102-600x483.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 4527px) 100vw, 4527px" /></a></figure>
  3216.  
  3217.  
  3218.  
  3219. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7106.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="5472" height="3648" data-id="665204" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7106.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665204" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7106.jpg 5472w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7106-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7106-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7106-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7106-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7106-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7106-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7106-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px" /></a></figure>
  3220. </figure>
  3221.  
  3222.  
  3223.  
  3224. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-vorsprung-telum-coil-shock">Vorsprung Telum Coil shock</h2>
  3225.  
  3226.  
  3227.  
  3228. <p>Vorsrpung showed us their upcoming Telum rear coil shock.&nbsp;</p>
  3229.  
  3230.  
  3231.  
  3232. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-26 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  3233. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6651.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="5119" height="3648" data-id="665208" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6651.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665208" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6651.jpg 5119w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6651-750x534.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6651-1170x834.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6651-768x547.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6651-1536x1095.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6651-2048x1459.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6651-600x428.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 5119px) 100vw, 5119px" /></a></figure>
  3234.  
  3235.  
  3236.  
  3237. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6663.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3446" height="2930" data-id="665207" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6663.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665207" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6663.jpg 3446w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6663-750x638.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6663-1170x995.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6663-768x653.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6663-1536x1306.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6663-2048x1741.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6663-600x510.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3446px) 100vw, 3446px" /></a></figure>
  3238.  
  3239.  
  3240.  
  3241. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6689.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="4158" height="3299" data-id="665206" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6689.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665206" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6689.jpg 4158w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6689-750x595.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6689-1170x928.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6689-768x609.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6689-1536x1219.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6689-2048x1625.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6689-600x476.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 4158px) 100vw, 4158px" /></a></figure>
  3242. </figure>
  3243.  
  3244.  
  3245.  
  3246. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-38mm-stanchion-x-fusion-forks">38mm stanchion X Fusion forks</h2>
  3247.  
  3248.  
  3249.  
  3250. <p>X Fusion has two new forks, a dual crown DH fork and a single crown enduro fork, both with 38mm diameter stanchions.  The forks are said to be available &#8220;soon.&#8221;</p>
  3251.  
  3252.  
  3253.  
  3254. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7352.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="5472" height="3648" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7352.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665216" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7352.jpg 5472w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7352-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7352-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7352-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7352-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7352-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7352-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7352-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px" /></a></figure>
  3255.  
  3256.  
  3257.  
  3258. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-more-suspension-related-products">More suspension-related products</h2>
  3259.  
  3260.  
  3261.  
  3262. <p>Finally, here are a few photos of suspension related products seen at Sea Otter including linkages from Cascade Components and high pivot bikes from Contra and Pivot.</p>
  3263.  
  3264.  
  3265.  
  3266. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-27 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  3267. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7370.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="5472" height="3648" data-id="665214" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7370.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665214" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7370.jpg 5472w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7370-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7370-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7370-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7370-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7370-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7370-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7370-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px" /></a></figure>
  3268.  
  3269.  
  3270.  
  3271. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7372.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="5472" height="3648" data-id="665215" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7372.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665215" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7372.jpg 5472w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7372-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7372-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7372-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7372-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7372-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7372-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7372-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px" /></a></figure>
  3272. </figure>
  3273.  
  3274.  
  3275.  
  3276. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7410.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="5472" height="3648" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7410.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665213" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7410.jpg 5472w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7410-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7410-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7410-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7410-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7410-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7410-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A7410-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px" /></a></figure>
  3277. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-latest-suspension-tech-spied-at-sea-otter-2024/">The Latest Suspension Tech Spied at Sea Otter 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  3285. <item>
  3286. <title>How do you Find Mountain Bike Trails you Want to Ride?</title>
  3287. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/how-do-you-find-mountain-trails-you-want-to-ride/</link>
  3288. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/how-do-you-find-mountain-trails-you-want-to-ride/#comments</comments>
  3290. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
  3291. <pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 07:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
  3292. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
  3293. <category><![CDATA[survey]]></category>
  3294. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664254</guid>
  3295.  
  3296. <description><![CDATA[<p>We want to know how you find inspiring mountain bike trails to ride.</p>
  3297. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/how-do-you-find-mountain-trails-you-want-to-ride/">How do you Find Mountain Bike Trails you Want to Ride?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
  3298. ]]></description>
  3299. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  3300. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jarrods_technical_rocky_steep.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jarrods_technical_rocky_steep.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665129" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jarrods_technical_rocky_steep.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jarrods_technical_rocky_steep-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jarrods_technical_rocky_steep-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jarrods_technical_rocky_steep-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jarrods_technical_rocky_steep-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jarrods_technical_rocky_steep-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jarrods_technical_rocky_steep-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jarrods_technical_rocky_steep-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Leah Barber</figcaption></figure>
  3301.  
  3302.  
  3303.  
  3304. <p>Everybody enjoys riding quality mountain bike trails, but it takes some effort to find great places to ride. We want to know how you discover new and exciting <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-trails/">mountain bike trails</a>.</p>
  3305.  
  3306.  
  3307. <div class="wpforms-container wpforms-container-full wpforms-block wpforms-block-a1ef80a6-64e4-418f-80ba-e9af4bb6f75e wpforms-inline" id="wpforms-665116"><form id="wpforms-form-665116" class="wpforms-validate wpforms-form wpforms-ajax-form" data-formid="665116" method="post" enctype="multipart/form-data" action="/feed/" data-token="3a29e11ad563b42f66390c720d6acf29" data-token-time="1715003610"><noscript class="wpforms-error-noscript">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.</noscript><div class="wpforms-field-container"><div id="wpforms-665116-field_2-container" class="wpforms-field wpforms-field-checkbox" data-field-id="2"><label class="wpforms-field-label" for="wpforms-665116-field_2">How do you discover mountain bike trails you want to ride?</label><ul id="wpforms-665116-field_2"><li class="choice-6 depth-1"><input type="checkbox" id="wpforms-665116-field_2_6" name="wpforms[fields][2][]" value="MTB media coverage: Trip reports, destination features"  ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-665116-field_2_6">MTB media coverage: Trip reports, destination features</label></li><li class="choice-1 depth-1"><input type="checkbox" id="wpforms-665116-field_2_1" name="wpforms[fields][2][]" value="Online trail database/app/map like Singletracks or Trailforks"  ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-665116-field_2_1">Online trail database/app/map like Singletracks or Trailforks</label></li><li class="choice-2 depth-1"><input type="checkbox" id="wpforms-665116-field_2_2" name="wpforms[fields][2][]" value="From friends / word of mouth"  ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-665116-field_2_2">From friends / word of mouth</label></li><li class="choice-3 depth-1"><input type="checkbox" id="wpforms-665116-field_2_3" name="wpforms[fields][2][]" value="From a local bike shop"  ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-665116-field_2_3">From a local bike shop</label></li><li class="choice-4 depth-1"><input type="checkbox" id="wpforms-665116-field_2_4" name="wpforms[fields][2][]" value="Social media posts"  ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-665116-field_2_4">Social media posts</label></li><li class="choice-5 depth-1"><input type="checkbox" id="wpforms-665116-field_2_5" name="wpforms[fields][2][]" value="Local news (TV, web, newspaper)"  ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-665116-field_2_5">Local news (TV, web, newspaper)</label></li><li class="choice-7 depth-1"><input type="checkbox" id="wpforms-665116-field_2_7" name="wpforms[fields][2][]" value="Tour operators / guides"  ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-665116-field_2_7">Tour operators / guides</label></li><li class="choice-8 depth-1"><input type="checkbox" id="wpforms-665116-field_2_8" name="wpforms[fields][2][]" value="Events like BC Bike Race, Pisgah Stage Race"  ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-665116-field_2_8">Events like BC Bike Race, Pisgah Stage Race</label></li><li class="choice-9 depth-1"><input type="checkbox" id="wpforms-665116-field_2_9" name="wpforms[fields][2][]" value="Something else I&#039;ll share in the comments"  ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-665116-field_2_9">Something else I&#8217;ll share in the comments</label></li></ul></div></div><!-- .wpforms-field-container --><div class="wpforms-submit-container" ><input type="hidden" name="wpforms[id]" value="665116"><input type="hidden" name="page_title" value=""><input type="hidden" name="page_url" value="https://www.singletracks.com/feed/"><button type="submit" name="wpforms[submit]" id="wpforms-submit-665116" class="wpforms-submit" data-alt-text="Sending..." data-submit-text="Submit" aria-live="assertive" value="wpforms-submit">Submit</button><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-content/plugins/wpforms/assets/images/submit-spin.svg" class="wpforms-submit-spinner" style="display: none;" width="26" height="26" alt="Loading"></div></form></div>  <!-- .wpforms-container -->
  3308.  
  3309.  
  3310. <p>Tell us about your most recent great trail find in the comments below!</p>
  3311. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/how-do-you-find-mountain-trails-you-want-to-ride/">How do you Find Mountain Bike Trails you Want to Ride?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  3315. <slash:comments>7</slash:comments>
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  3319. <item>
  3320. <title>Camelbak M.U.L.E. On-Bike Packs Let the Bike be the Mule [Review]</title>
  3321. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/camelbak-m-u-l-e-on-bike-packs-let-the-bike-be-the-mule-review/</link>
  3322. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/camelbak-m-u-l-e-on-bike-packs-let-the-bike-be-the-mule-review/#respond</comments>
  3324. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
  3325. <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 07:11:42 +0000</pubDate>
  3326. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
  3327. <category><![CDATA[Camelbak M.U.L.E. On-Bike]]></category>
  3328. <category><![CDATA[review]]></category>
  3329. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=665227</guid>
  3330.  
  3331. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Camelbak M.U.L.E. line of on-bike packs includes frame, handlebar, and seat bags for hauling lots of gear. We put the frame and handlebar bags to the test on both gravel and mountain bikes.</p>
  3332. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/camelbak-m-u-l-e-on-bike-packs-let-the-bike-be-the-mule-review/">Camelbak M.U.L.E. On-Bike Packs Let the Bike be the Mule [Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
  3333. ]]></description>
  3334. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  3335. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-01.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-01.jpg" alt="Camelbak M.U.L.E. frame pack" class="wp-image-665254" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-01.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-01-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-01-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-01-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-01-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-01-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-01-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a></figure>
  3336.  
  3337.  
  3338.  
  3339. <p>The Camelbak M.U.L.E. line of on-bike packs trace their roots to the popular Camelbak M.U.L.E. line of hydration backpacks that&#8217;s remained one of the brand&#8217;s best sellers over the years. Like the M.U.L.E. hydration packs, the Camelbak on-bike bags offer mid-size carrying capacity and are chock full of useful off-road features. <em>Unlike</em> the hydration packs where the rider is the mule, the on-bike packs turn your bike into the mule, which I found to be much more comfortable.</p>
  3340.  
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  3342.  
  3343. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
  3344.  
  3345.  
  3346.  
  3347. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-camelbak-m-u-l-e-on-bike-pack-key-specs">Camelbak M.U.L.E. On-Bike pack key specs</h2>
  3348.  
  3349.  
  3350.  
  3351.  
  3352.  
  3353.  
  3354. <ul>
  3355. <li>Frame, seat, and handlebar bags available</li>
  3356.  
  3357.  
  3358.  
  3359. <li>Price: $90-140</li>
  3360.  
  3361.  
  3362.  
  3363. <li>Buy from <a href="https://camelbak.sjv.io/zNdWKO">Camelbak</a> and <a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/oqdAKb">JensonUSA</a></li>
  3364. </ul>
  3365.  
  3366.  
  3367.  
  3368. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
  3369.  
  3370.  
  3371.  
  3372. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-28 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  3373. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-03.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="665253" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-03-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665253" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-03-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-03-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-03-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-03-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-03-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-03-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-03-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  3374.  
  3375.  
  3376.  
  3377. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-08.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="665244" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-08-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665244" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-08-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-08-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-08-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-08-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-08-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-08-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-08-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  3378.  
  3379.  
  3380.  
  3381. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-02.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" data-id="665252" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-02.jpg" alt="The inside of the Camelbak M.U.L.E. frame pack" class="wp-image-665252" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-02.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-02-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-02-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-02-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-02-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-02-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-02-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-02-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a></figure>
  3382. </figure>
  3383.  
  3384.  
  3385.  
  3386. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-camelbak-m-u-l-e-frame-pack">Camelbak M.U.L.E. frame pack</h2>
  3387.  
  3388.  
  3389.  
  3390. <p>The&nbsp;M.U.L.E.&nbsp;frame pack is offered in two sizes to accommodate the dimensions of your bike&#8217;s front triangle. To be safe I ordered the size small frame pack because I wanted the option of running it on my gravel bike or my mountain bike. I found the actual measurements to be a bit larger than 40cm x 18cm x 5cm as stated online, though&nbsp;obviously&nbsp;the pack is flexible and can be stretched and squished a bit in any direction.</p>
  3391.  
  3392.  
  3393.  
  3394. <p>For a long time, frame bags were bespoke items, with each bag cut and sewn to fit particular frame dimensions. But over the past couple of years, big brands like Camelbak,&nbsp;MEC, and&nbsp;REI&nbsp;have introduced&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.singletracks.com/tag/frame-bag/" rel="noreferrer noopener">frame bags</a>&nbsp;that can be bought off the shelf.&nbsp;It&#8217;s convenient, yes, but the tradeoff is finding the right fit and maximizing available frame space.</p>
  3395.  
  3396.  
  3397.  
  3398. <p>With the Camelbak&nbsp;M.U.L.E.&nbsp;frame pack on my &#8220;gravel&#8221; bike shown at the top of this review there&#8217;s&nbsp;obviously&nbsp;a lot of extra space left over, and I could have easily fit the&nbsp;size&nbsp;large pack.&nbsp;There&#8217;s an attachment point on the left side of the pack for strapping to the bike&#8217;s seat post, but that won&#8217;t reach on this bike. The good news is the pack is&nbsp;quite&nbsp;stable using the three mount points I&nbsp;<em>was</em>&nbsp;able to&nbsp;reach&nbsp;(top tube, down tube, and head tube), though it does look a little odd.</p>
  3399.  
  3400.  
  3401.  
  3402. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-07.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-07.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665246" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-07.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-07-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-07-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-07-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-07-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-07-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-07-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-07-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a></figure>
  3403.  
  3404.  
  3405.  
  3406. <p>On my size extra large hardtail mountain bike, the fit isn&#8217;t perfect either, and after a bit of experimenting, I found a way to make it work. Initially, I tried pushing the pack closer to the head tube, but that scrunched the pack and made it bulge out at the sides too much. Farther down the top tube, as shown above, provides a better fit. Riding rough singletrack trails is no problem with the pack, and it&#8217;s as secure as any I&#8217;ve tested. But again, it looks odd.</p>
  3407.  
  3408.  
  3409.  
  3410. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-29 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  3411. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-10.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="665243" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-10-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665243" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-10-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-10-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-10-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-10-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-10-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-10-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-10-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  3412.  
  3413.  
  3414.  
  3415. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-12.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="665241" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-12-1170x780.jpg" alt="Camelbak 2L Quickstow reservoir" class="wp-image-665241" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-12-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-12-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-12-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-12-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-12-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-12-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  3416. </figure>
  3417.  
  3418.  
  3419.  
  3420. <p>The Camelbak M.U.L.E. frame pack comes with a 2L Quickstow reservoir.&nbsp;This&nbsp;is one of the more&nbsp;interesting&nbsp;reservoirs that the brand offers because it includes a screw cap that doubles as a squirt valve for drinking. You can also connect the included hose using the Quicklink connection, which is simple and&nbsp;mostly&nbsp;leakproof. The idea is that&nbsp;the hose can be used&nbsp;to drink from the reservoir on the bike, and then the reservoir can be used as a hydration flask at camp. An included clip attaches the hose to your bars or frame to keep it within easy reach, and the bite valve has a nice on/off lever to prevent accidental discharges.</p>
  3421.  
  3422.  
  3423.  
  3424. <p>With the reservoir inside its zippered compartment, there&#8217;s&nbsp;not&nbsp;a&nbsp;lot of&nbsp;room left, but it is still enough to fit small essentials like a phone, tool, packable jacket, and snacks.&nbsp;Two mesh pockets help organize everything inside. On the other side of the pack, there&#8217;s another zippered compartment that&#8217;s weatherproof, though it&#8217;s pretty slim and best reserved for flat items like your phone, wallet, and bar snacks.</p>
  3425.  
  3426.  
  3427.  
  3428. <p>At $140 for the size small and $150 for the size large, the M.U.L.E. is on the pricey end of frame packs, though that price does include the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://dicks-sporting-goods.ryvx.net/Qy1BQP" rel="noreferrer noopener">2L Quickstow&nbsp;reservoirm&nbsp;which&nbsp;retails for $50 by itself</a>. It would be nice to have the option to purchase the pack with and without the reservoir.&nbsp;My&nbsp;size&nbsp;small test sample&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;335g with&nbsp;the&nbsp;empty reservoir and hose.</p>
  3429.  
  3430.  
  3431.  
  3432. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-18.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-18.jpg" alt="Camelbak M.U.L.E. handlebar bag mounted to flat bars" class="wp-image-665295" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-18.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-18-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-18-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-18-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-18-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-18-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-18-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-18-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a></figure>
  3433.  
  3434.  
  3435.  
  3436. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-camelbak-m-u-l-e-handlebar-bag">Camelbak M.U.L.E. handlebar bag</h2>
  3437.  
  3438.  
  3439.  
  3440. <p>I&#8217;ve been jealously eyeing others&#8217; handlebar bags for bikepacking as an alternative to the handlebar roll. The Camelbak M.U.L.E. handlebar bag (420g) won&#8217;t fit sausage-shaped sleeping gear as easily as a handlebar roll, but it&#8217;s more convenient than a frame bag or seat bag when it&#8217;s time to stash or grab food or layers on the trail.</p>
  3441.  
  3442.  
  3443.  
  3444. <p>Camelbak has added some&nbsp;useful&nbsp;features to the M.U.L.E. handlebar bag, like a mesh pouch on the right side for holding a can of Coke or a water bottle and a zippered pocket on the right for smaller can&#8217;t-lose items like keys or a phone. The roll-top closure is waterproof-rated and cinches down using two buckled nylon straps.</p>
  3445.  
  3446.  
  3447.  
  3448. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-30 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  3449. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-19.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" data-id="665296" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-19.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665296" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-19.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-19-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-19-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-19-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-19-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-19-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-19-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-19-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a></figure>
  3450.  
  3451.  
  3452.  
  3453. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-06.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" data-id="665250" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-06.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665250" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-06.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-06-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-06-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-06-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-06-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-06-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-06-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-06-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a></figure>
  3454. </figure>
  3455.  
  3456.  
  3457.  
  3458. <p>All told,&nbsp;there&#8217;s&nbsp;12L of storage capacity&nbsp;in the bag&nbsp;with reflective accents to boot.&nbsp;The flat bottom opens up&nbsp;a lot of&nbsp;carrying possibilities, from a four-pack of beer to a small puppy (top open, of course).&nbsp;You could easily fit 2-3 days&#8217; worth of clothing for an overnight trip, plus a bivy and compact air mattress&nbsp;if you&#8217;re into fastpacking.</p>
  3459.  
  3460.  
  3461.  
  3462. <p>I tested the Camelbak M.U.L.E. handlebar bag on&nbsp;both my mountain bike and gravel bike.&nbsp;On the mountain bike, the biggest challenge was&nbsp;getting&nbsp;the straps and bag&nbsp;secure&nbsp;without interfering with brake hoses and control cables.&nbsp;However, once I worked everything out, the bag&nbsp;proved to be&nbsp;mostly&nbsp;secure on rough trails, with just a little bouncing that I couldn&#8217;t fully tune out.</p>
  3463.  
  3464.  
  3465.  
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  3467.  
  3468.  
  3469.  
  3470. <p>Fitting the bag on my gravel bike was more straightforward. On this bike, the key was folding the roll top so that the sides of the pack don&#8217;t flare out. A metal bracket attached to the pack ensures stability and keeps the pack off the bars just enough to leave all the hand positions open.</p>
  3471.  
  3472.  
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  3573.  
  3574.  
  3575.  
  3576. <p>Camelbak includes all the hardware you need to attach the pack to a flat bar or drop bar bike. The two Voile-style nylon straps make for a tight fit, while the hook-and-loop straps protect your bars and help you position things in place. Two shock cords with notched cord locks add stability by wrapping around the stem and head tube.</p>
  3577.  
  3578.  
  3579.  
  3580. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-06.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-06.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665250" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-06.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-06-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-06-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-06-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-06-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-06-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-06-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/camelbak_mule_on_bike_frame_handlebar_pack-06-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a></figure>
  3581.  
  3582.  
  3583.  
  3584. <p>I found that&nbsp;all of the included straps and cords were way longer than necessary, at least for my bikes. I&nbsp;ended up cutting&nbsp;some of the hook and loop straps—hopefully&nbsp;I don&#8217;t regret it later.&nbsp;I decided&nbsp;<em>not to cut</em>&nbsp;the nylon straps that hold the bag closed since they have sewn ends, but I&nbsp;just&nbsp;can&#8217;t imagine needing them to be so long, even with the pack overstuffed.&nbsp;There&nbsp;really&nbsp;isn&#8217;t any&nbsp;sort of&nbsp;strap management, so I needed to&nbsp;come up with&nbsp;some creative tie-offs to keep the straps from flapping in the wind.</p>
  3585.  
  3586.  
  3587.  
  3588. <p>The Camelbak&nbsp;M.U.L.E.&nbsp;handlebar pack makes for a tight fit with a&nbsp;GPS&nbsp;on my gravel bars and is totally in the way of a bar-mounted light. Mounted on a mountain bike, the wider, flat bars leave more room for accessories at the edges.</p>
  3589.  
  3590.  
  3591.  
  3592. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros-and-cons-of-camelbak-m-u-l-e-on-bike-packs">Pros and cons of Camelbak M.U.L.E. On-Bike packs</h2>
  3593.  
  3594.  
  3595.  
  3596. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros">Pros</h4>
  3597.  
  3598.  
  3599.  
  3600. <ul>
  3601. <li>Quality materials and design</li>
  3602.  
  3603.  
  3604.  
  3605. <li>Versatile reservoir included with the frame pack</li>
  3606.  
  3607.  
  3608.  
  3609. <li>Good attachment system, though some straps are too long</li>
  3610.  
  3611.  
  3612.  
  3613. <li>Handlebar bag has big capacity that&#8217;s easy to access</li>
  3614. </ul>
  3615.  
  3616.  
  3617.  
  3618. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cons">Cons</h4>
  3619.  
  3620.  
  3621.  
  3622. <ul>
  3623. <li>No option to purchase the frame pack without the reservoir</li>
  3624.  
  3625.  
  3626.  
  3627. <li>Only two frame pack sizes so bike fit can be hit or miss</li>
  3628.  
  3629.  
  3630.  
  3631. <li>Handlebar bag is heavy and doesn&#8217;t leave a lot of room on some drop bar cockpits</li>
  3632. </ul>
  3633.  
  3634.  
  3635.  
  3636. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bottom-line">Bottom line</h2>
  3637.  
  3638.  
  3639.  
  3640. <p>Back in 2012 Singletracks readers voted the Camelbak M.U.L.E. as their favorite hydration pack, and the M.U.L.E. line of on-bike packs is a worthy follow-up. While these packs wouldn&#8217;t be my first choice for a long-distance bikepacking trip, they offer a great way to get weight off your back and expand carrying capacity for all-day rides or even credit card touring.</p>
  3641. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/camelbak-m-u-l-e-on-bike-packs-let-the-bike-be-the-mule-review/">Camelbak M.U.L.E. On-Bike Packs Let the Bike be the Mule [Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  3650. <title>How a North Carolina Community Managed to Build High Quality MTB Trails in a City Park</title>
  3651. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/how-a-north-carolina-community-managed-to-build-high-quality-mtb-trails-in-a-city-park/</link>
  3652. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/how-a-north-carolina-community-managed-to-build-high-quality-mtb-trails-in-a-city-park/#respond</comments>
  3654. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Richard Shoop]]></dc:creator>
  3655. <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
  3656. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
  3657. <category><![CDATA[belmont north carolina]]></category>
  3658. <category><![CDATA[new trail]]></category>
  3659. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664779</guid>
  3660.  
  3661. <description><![CDATA[<p>A lottery winner helped fund the new trails at Rocky Branch Park near Charlotte, North Carolina and the project greatly benefitted from a master planning process.</p>
  3662. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/how-a-north-carolina-community-managed-to-build-high-quality-mtb-trails-in-a-city-park/">How a North Carolina Community Managed to Build High Quality MTB Trails in a City Park</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
  3663. ]]></description>
  3664. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  3665. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/RBP-black-40.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="5842" height="3895" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/RBP-black-40.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665080" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/RBP-black-40.jpg 5842w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/RBP-black-40-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/RBP-black-40-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/RBP-black-40-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/RBP-black-40-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/RBP-black-40-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/RBP-black-40-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/RBP-black-40-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 5842px) 100vw, 5842px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Rocky Branch Park now has something for everyone in Belmont, North Carolina. Photo: Craig Brickser.</figcaption></figure>
  3666.  
  3667.  
  3668.  
  3669. <p>Belmont, North Carolina is a small town just west of Charlotte off I-85. Like other small towns in the region, its economy once revolved around textile mills before the industry declined. Today, it is a bedroom community for people who commute to Charlotte for work, and an access point for outdoor recreation.</p>
  3670.  
  3671.  
  3672.  
  3673. <p>Thanks the new <a href="http://rockybranchparknc.com/">Rocky Branch Park</a> trail system, the product of a master plan developed with the help of different community stakeholders, Belmont is connecting its residents to hiking and biking opportunities that also flow into the neighboring town of Cramerton. To find out more about the park and its new trails, Singletracks spoke to Craig Brickser, the principal of<a href="https://www.communitytraildesign.com/"> Community Trail Design</a>,<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/ed-sutton-explains-the-art-and-science-of-trail-building/"> Ed Sutton</a> with Trail Dynamics, and David Baker and Sarah Kaufmann, members of the<a href="https://tarheeltrailblazers.com/"> Tarheel Trailblazers</a> and residents of Belmont.</p>
  3674.  
  3675.  
  3676.  
  3677. <p><strong>A simple request led Brickser to discover the hidden treasures of Rocky Branch Park</strong></p>
  3678.  
  3679.  
  3680.  
  3681. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1600" height="1200" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-665085" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image.jpeg 1600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-750x563.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-1170x878.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-600x450.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">When Brickser first saw the park, it had a lot of hand-built and technical singletrack trails. Photo: Craig Brickser.</figcaption></figure>
  3682.  
  3683.  
  3684.  
  3685. <p>Brickser, whose company was formerly based in Charlotte, had been living there for a few years when Belmont first appeared on his radar. In the fall of 2018, Jon Wilson, a mountain biker in Belmont, contacted Brickser, telling him the Tarheel Trailblazers had an idea for a new trail in Rocky Branch Park and wanted to get his thoughts on it.</p>
  3686.  
  3687.  
  3688.  
  3689. <p>According to Brickser, Rocky Branch Park was easy to overlook and overshadowed by much larger regional trail systems in the Charlotte area. It was a small community park at the end of a street with a tiny parking lot and an inconspicuous trailhead.&nbsp;</p>
  3690.  
  3691.  
  3692.  
  3693. <p>At the time, it had a few miles of short, hand-built singletrack loops that braided through the 40-acre greenspace with some creative obstacles built by long-time local volunteers. Brickser said it was a neat little park, but it lacked much in the way of curb appeal. Most importantly, the park didn’t connect to anything else in the surrounding area.</p>
  3694.  
  3695.  
  3696.  
  3697. <p>The park is bisected by a small urban tributary of the Catawba River known as Rocky Branch Creek and has a series of small knobs and upland ridges above the creek bed. The topography of the park is typical of the Piedmont of North Carolina.</p>
  3698.  
  3699.  
  3700.  
  3701. <p>Wilson asked Brickser to ride the park with him one afternoon. During the ride, Brickser observed how close in proximity the park is to Cramerton and the<a href="https://www.carolinathreadtrail.org/"> Carolina Thread Trail</a>. That set off a light bulb in his head and an idea was born.</p>
  3702.  
  3703.  
  3704.  
  3705. <p><strong>After the ride, Brickser felt a new trail would not be a good idea for the park</strong></p>
  3706.  
  3707.  
  3708.  
  3709. <p>When Wilson and Brickser sat down for beers at a local taproom after the ride, Wilson told him that another local rider who had won the lottery was willing to donate a sum of money to design and build a new trail in the park. Since the park had a lot of technical trails, Wilson was thinking about building a flow trail to diversify the riding experience.</p>
  3710.  
  3711.  
  3712.  
  3713. <p>Based on what he’d seen in Belmont, Brickser felt that the trail they wanted him to build would be a struggle to integrate with the existing trail system that was densely woven throughout the park, and he didn’t think it would provide the locals with a good return on their investment.</p>
  3714.  
  3715.  
  3716.  
  3717. <p>The park lacked parking to accommodate more riders, and the layout of the existing trails left little room to build a new trail without impacting several existing loops. Plus, riders would have to navigate a sea of intersections and loops to reach it.</p>
  3718.  
  3719.  
  3720.  
  3721. <p><strong>Brickser instead challenged the local community to think bigger</strong></p>
  3722.  
  3723.  
  3724.  
  3725. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-1.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="782" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-1-1170x782.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-665086" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-1-1170x782.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-1-750x500.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-1-375x250.jpeg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-1-768x513.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-1-1536x1026.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-1-600x401.jpeg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-1.jpeg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Brickser (center left) challenged local riders to re-imagine the park as a whole. Photo: South Main Cycles.</figcaption></figure>
  3726.  
  3727.  
  3728.  
  3729. <p>Brickser asked Wilson if they had thought about putting the money toward creating a master plan for Rocky Branch Park. He knew his suggestion would be a tough sell. “No one had really engaged in that level of public process to make decisions for trail improvements, but several of them were familiar with other local city planning efforts used to achieve various outcomes.”</p>
  3730.  
  3731.  
  3732.  
  3733. <p>To Brickser, it was a very ambitious idea. “It was a delayed gratification scenario. They wouldn’t get trails right away, but they would get awesome trails in the future.” Based on his experience, he knew that having a master plan would open doors for fundraising opportunities and make the overall project more attainable.</p>
  3734.  
  3735.  
  3736.  
  3737. <p>Brickser saw the potential at the park to approach capital improvements from a return-on-investment standpoint, but it was an experiment that was unproven in the area. So, to sweeten the deal, Brickser agreed to do the master plan for pennies on the dollar because he was genuinely interested in the outcome of the planning process and did not want his fees to become a hurdle.</p>
  3738.  
  3739.  
  3740.  
  3741. <p><strong>The local club liked Brickser’s idea and formed a committee to help make it become a reality</strong></p>
  3742.  
  3743.  
  3744.  
  3745. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-2.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-2-1170x878.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-665087" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-2-1170x878.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-2-750x563.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-2-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-2-600x450.jpeg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-2.jpeg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A steering committee was created to create a concept plan for the park. Photo: Craig Brickser.</figcaption></figure>
  3746.  
  3747.  
  3748.  
  3749. <p>Local riders bought into Brickser’s idea and agreed to let him begin performing an assessment and concept plan for the park while they formed a steering committee. The committee was led by the Tarheel Trailblazers, who had a memorandum of understanding with the city and would be the administrators of any funded trail projects in the park. </p>
  3750.  
  3751.  
  3752.  
  3753. <p>Baker and Kaufmann were part of the committee. Baker, who has an engineering background and had previously worked with the city planning board, was the chair, while Kaufmann, who has an accounting background, assisted with fundraising. Kaufmann said the committee was “a result of a grassroots effort to identify a group of community members who had an interest and passion for doing something with the park.”</p>
  3754.  
  3755.  
  3756.  
  3757. <p>According to Baker and Kaufmann, the committee got to work making contacts within the local community and city government, as well as helping create new branding for the park and designing a website for it.</p>
  3758.  
  3759.  
  3760.  
  3761. <p><strong>Brickser helped create a master plan for Rocky Branch Park to help the committee sell the idea</strong></p>
  3762.  
  3763.  
  3764.  
  3765. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-3.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1600" height="1069" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-3.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-665088" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-3.jpeg 1600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-3-750x500.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-3-1170x782.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-3-375x250.jpeg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-3-768x513.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-3-1536x1026.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-3-600x401.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Brickser canvassed the entire park during the planning process. Photo: South Main Cycles.</em></figcaption></figure>
  3766.  
  3767.  
  3768.  
  3769. <p>While the committee did its work, Brickser focused on creating the master plan. Brickser canvassed the park with GPS and parcel maps, developing a basemap of existing conditions and a landscape zone analysis to determine which areas had the potential for certain trail experiences.</p>
  3770.  
  3771.  
  3772.  
  3773. <p>Due to the confined space of the park, Brickser found that some of the existing trails conflicted with private property lines. Additionally, he saw that the existing trails could benefit from improved sustainability by re-routing them away from floodplains and streams. Brickser also saw there were several safety hazards that needed to be addressed.</p>
  3774.  
  3775.  
  3776.  
  3777. <p>Brickser’s initial concept for the park centered around using a linear greenway connection through the park as a simple thoroughfare that connected riders to various hubs and singletrack loops along the way. This multi-use corridor would also connect to the Carolina Thread Trail and fill a major gap in the Carolina Thread Trail’s connectivity to Belmont.</p>
  3778.  
  3779.  
  3780.  
  3781. <p>By creating a concept plan that was more inclusive with a spectrum of trail offerings, Brickser believed more investors and stakeholders would be willing to help fund improvements to the park. “Mountain biking on its own can be a tough sell. It is often looked at as an exclusive activity. By providing trails that cater to more than just bikes, we could capture broader support and build an outdoor-focused community while funding amazing mountain biking opportunities.”</p>
  3782.  
  3783.  
  3784.  
  3785. <p><strong>The committee used Brickser’s work to get community buy-in</strong></p>
  3786.  
  3787.  
  3788.  
  3789. <p>Kaufmann said that the documents Brickser created as part of his plan made it easy for the committee to go talk to others about the plan. “It’s hard to get people to buy into something they don’t know, can’t see, and has never before existed.</p>
  3790.  
  3791.  
  3792.  
  3793. <p>Also, Kaufmann mentioned that “there were a lot of people who had poured time and effort and had an emotional connection to the park. Part of the challenge was convincing them to pour more money into the park to optimize it. Brickser’s materials gave us the confidence to go talk to others.”</p>
  3794.  
  3795.  
  3796.  
  3797. <p>The committee went to city council meetings, held community meetings, built a social media presence, and asked for feedback through online surveys. They also used the plan Brickser created to help raise money to fund the construction of new trails and other improvements within the park.</p>
  3798.  
  3799.  
  3800.  
  3801. <p>With the help of the Tarheel Trailblazers’ advocacy, the community’s master plan and vision for Rocky Branch Park was adopted as part of the city’s parks and recreation master plan at the end of 2019.</p>
  3802.  
  3803.  
  3804.  
  3805. <p><strong>With the master plan complete, work soon began on the trails</strong></p>
  3806.  
  3807.  
  3808.  
  3809. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-4.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-4-1170x780.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-665089" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-4-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-4-750x500.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-4-375x250.jpeg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-4-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-4-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-4-600x400.jpeg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-4.jpeg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A new multi-use trail runs through the heart of Rocky Branch Park and connects it to the Carolina Thread Trail. Photo: Craig Brickser.</figcaption></figure>
  3810.  
  3811.  
  3812.  
  3813. <p>Shortly after the plan’s adoption, the committee began actively fundraising for the first phase of construction. The committee then selected<a href="https://www.naturetrailsnc.com/"> Nature Trails, LLC</a> to build the first phase of the plan, which was the creation of the multi-use crushed gravel linear greenway corridor, a beginner loop, and an intermediate loop. Work began inside the 40-acre park in early 2021.</p>
  3814.  
  3815.  
  3816.  
  3817. <p>During the building process, the town of Cramerton wanted in on the action and formed a partnership with Belmont in the Spring of 2021 to connect Rocky Branch Park to both towns. A 1.25-mile multi-use trail was built between the two towns in the park. Cramerton’s trailhead was positioned a mile from its downtown riverfront.</p>
  3818.  
  3819.  
  3820.  
  3821. <p>The new trail system is designed to improve the loop structure of the trails, address private property infringement, and create gateways, hubs and nodes that promote connectivity with the Carolina Thread Trail, Stuart W. Cramer High School, and Main Street Belmont.</p>
  3822.  
  3823.  
  3824.  
  3825. <p><strong>The committee chose Brickser to complete the revisions to the park with the creation of an advanced skills area</strong></p>
  3826.  
  3827.  
  3828.  
  3829. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-5.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-5-1170x780.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-665090" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-5-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-5-750x500.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-5-375x250.jpeg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-5-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-5-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-5-600x400.jpeg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-5.jpeg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Brickser and Sutton combined dirt and wood into three amazing lines that comprise the expert level trails at Rocky Branch Park. Photo: Craig Brickser.</figcaption></figure>
  3830.  
  3831.  
  3832.  
  3833. <p>After others had built new beginner and intermediate mountain bike trails in the park, the committee hired Brickser to complete the park’s revisions by building an advanced skills area. Brickser’s idea for the build was to combine dirt features with wooden features into three seamless lines. To help make his idea become a reality, he called in <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/ed-sutton-explains-the-art-and-science-of-trail-building/">Ed Sutton and his Trail Dynamics crew</a> to help with the build.</p>
  3834.  
  3835.  
  3836.  
  3837. <p>Sutton said that “Craig set the stage with his flawless dirt work, and we filled in the gaps with a variety of wood features. The craziest thing we built was the Tarantula starting platform. It stands 15 feet above grade and is the biggest single wood structure we’ve ever built.”</p>
  3838.  
  3839.  
  3840.  
  3841. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-6.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-6-1170x780.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-665091" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-6-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-6-750x500.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-6-375x250.jpeg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-6-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-6-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-6-600x400.jpeg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-6.jpeg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Trail Dynamics built the large wooden platform that is the gateway to the advanced skills area at Rocky Branch Park. Photo: Craig Brickser.</figcaption></figure>
  3842.  
  3843.  
  3844.  
  3845. <p>According to Sutton, the idea for starting the three trails from the one platform was two-fold. “Trails are getting more advanced, and the risk of injury is getting greater. The single entrance gives everyone a chance to see the risk management signage and know what they’re getting into.” Additionally, since there is not much elevation in that area, the wood platform provides some gravity for riders to get their speed up going into the trails.</p>
  3846.  
  3847.  
  3848.  
  3849. <p>Sutton told Singletracks there are three advanced trails, ranging in length from 600-1000 feet, but extremely rich in technical features, that start from the platform. There are also two return trails that bring riders from the end of the three trails back to the platform.</p>
  3850.  
  3851.  
  3852.  
  3853. <p>The advanced skills area should be close to opening, if not open, by the time this article is published.</p>
  3854.  
  3855.  
  3856.  
  3857. <p><strong>Rocky Branch Park can be a model for trail and park planning in small communities</strong></p>
  3858.  
  3859.  
  3860.  
  3861. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-7.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-7-1170x780.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-665092" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-7-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-7-750x500.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-7-375x250.jpeg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-7-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-7-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-7-600x400.jpeg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-7.jpeg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Thanks to a vision by members of the local community, Rocky Branch Park is now a place where mountain bikers of all skill levels and other user groups can access the outdoors. Photo: Craig Brickser.</figcaption></figure>
  3862.  
  3863.  
  3864.  
  3865. <p>For Brickser, Rocky Branch Park was a very rewarding project to work on. “I can’t think of another project in the Charlotte Metro Area that went through a master plan process. It’s the first example of having a master plan vision for a trail system.”</p>
  3866.  
  3867.  
  3868.  
  3869. <p>Sutton views the project as an example of what future trail building might look like. “Most people live in populated areas, so it’s becoming important to build quality trails in small spaces.” He observed that many riders at the park rode to it from their homes in the surrounding area.</p>
  3870.  
  3871.  
  3872.  
  3873. <p>Additionally, the work done in Rocky Branch Park has opened it up to more user groups than before. Kaufman said that they now have seniors, families, and youths regularly using the park, as well as mountain bikers who weren’t previously visiting the area. Plus, Baker said that the work in the park has become part of a bigger vision for both Gaston County, and the surrounding region.</p>
  3874. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/how-a-north-carolina-community-managed-to-build-high-quality-mtb-trails-in-a-city-park/">How a North Carolina Community Managed to Build High Quality MTB Trails in a City Park</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  3883. <title>The Canyon Neuron:ONfly Is the Brand&#8217;s First Lightweight eMTB</title>
  3884. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-canyon-neurononfly-is-the-brands-first-lightweight-emtb/</link>
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  3887. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Greg Heil]]></dc:creator>
  3888. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  3889. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
  3890. <category><![CDATA[emtb]]></category>
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  3894.  
  3895. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Canyon Neuron:ONfly is the brand's first lightweight eMTB which they claim provides a totally unique ride style.</p>
  3896. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-canyon-neurononfly-is-the-brands-first-lightweight-emtb/">The Canyon Neuron:ONfly Is the Brand&#8217;s First Lightweight eMTB</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  3898. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  3899. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533680-roofowler_RZ84077-8a60e5-original-1712853416.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533680-roofowler_RZ84077-8a60e5-original-1712853416-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665043" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533680-roofowler_RZ84077-8a60e5-original-1712853416-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533680-roofowler_RZ84077-8a60e5-original-1712853416-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533680-roofowler_RZ84077-8a60e5-original-1712853416-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533680-roofowler_RZ84077-8a60e5-original-1712853416-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533680-roofowler_RZ84077-8a60e5-original-1712853416-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533680-roofowler_RZ84077-8a60e5-original-1712853416-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533680-roofowler_RZ84077-8a60e5-original-1712853416-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photos: Canyon</figcaption></figure>
  3900.  
  3901.  
  3902.  
  3903. <p>Canyon has just announced their first lightweight eMTB: the Neuron:ONfly. The lightweight yet powerful ONfly fits into the center of the Neuron line. The &#8220;Neuron&#8221; is the human-powered version of the 140mm travel 29er with the &#8220;Neuron:ON&#8221; as the full-bore e-bike version. </p>
  3904.  
  3905.  
  3906.  
  3907. <p>Despite weighing dramatically less than the Neuron:ON, the new Neuron:ONfly&nbsp;is more than just another featherweight eMTB offering. The&nbsp;new Neuron:ONfly&nbsp;&#8220;pairs a cutting-edge carbon chassis with&nbsp;Bosch’s&nbsp;recently launched Performance Line SX drive system for 55Nm of torque and 600W of power,&#8221;&nbsp;according to Canyon. Canyon&nbsp;is quick to note that the new Bosch SX powertrain delivers the same max power as its big brother, the Bosch CX drivetrain. The&nbsp;difference, instead, is in the torque—the motor requires a higher pedaling cadence to reach its maximum power level.&nbsp;Here&#8217;s&nbsp;how they explain it:</p>
  3908.  
  3909.  
  3910.  
  3911. <blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">
  3912. <p>One of the most important characteristics of this motor is that the modulation does not increase by leaps and&nbsp;bounds,&nbsp;but progressively instead.&nbsp;On&nbsp;gravel roads,&nbsp;the support feels comfortable, like&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;riding with a tailwind.&nbsp;When&nbsp;you turn onto the trail and sprint towards the summit, the engine ramps up its power and reacts sensitively and directly to your input.</p>
  3913. </blockquote>
  3914.  
  3915.  
  3916.  
  3917. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533668-roofowler_RZ95083-7c1116-original-1712852962-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533668-roofowler_RZ95083-7c1116-original-1712852962-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665047" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533668-roofowler_RZ95083-7c1116-original-1712852962-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533668-roofowler_RZ95083-7c1116-original-1712852962-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533668-roofowler_RZ95083-7c1116-original-1712852962-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533668-roofowler_RZ95083-7c1116-original-1712852962-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533668-roofowler_RZ95083-7c1116-original-1712852962-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533668-roofowler_RZ95083-7c1116-original-1712852962-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533668-roofowler_RZ95083-7c1116-original-1712852962-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  3918.  
  3919.  
  3920.  
  3921. <p>Canyon claims that this makes the Neuron:ONfly not just another lightweight eMTB, but rather a new breed of e-bike entirely. The Neuron:ONfly rewards a high cadence with increasing power, which more accurately mimics the ride qualities of a human-powered mountain bike.</p>
  3922.  
  3923.  
  3924.  
  3925. <p>The SX motor drops 900g compared to the larger CX unit, and the 400WH battery drops 2-3kg compared to the Neuron:ON, depending on the battery size you compare it to. Even so, this smaller battery will still take you places—the new design boasts &#8220;the highest energy density of all Bosch e-bike batteries.&#8221; Canyon claims you can climb a whopping 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) of vert on a single charge, even in turbo mode.</p>
  3926.  
  3927.  
  3928.  
  3929. <p>If that&#8217;s not enough range for your planned ride, the Neuron:ONfly is fully compatible with Bosch&#8217;s PowerMore 250WH range extender, which attaches to the frame where you might otherwise store a water bottle. The connection looks seamless, with a weather-protected charging port. This detachable expansion pack essentially allows you to tailor the battery capacity of your bike to the length of your expected ride. Still, touting the range extender integration on a bike that&#8217;s specifically designed to cut weight primarily through reducing its battery size is ironic.</p>
  3930.  
  3931.  
  3932.  
  3933. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533678-roofowler_RZ84051-c91f97-original-1712853387.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533678-roofowler_RZ84051-c91f97-original-1712853387-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665049" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533678-roofowler_RZ84051-c91f97-original-1712853387-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533678-roofowler_RZ84051-c91f97-original-1712853387-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533678-roofowler_RZ84051-c91f97-original-1712853387-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533678-roofowler_RZ84051-c91f97-original-1712853387-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533678-roofowler_RZ84051-c91f97-original-1712853387-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533678-roofowler_RZ84051-c91f97-original-1712853387-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533678-roofowler_RZ84051-c91f97-original-1712853387-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  3934.  
  3935.  
  3936.  
  3937. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-geometry">Geometry</h2>
  3938.  
  3939.  
  3940.  
  3941. <p>The Neuron:ONfly is offered in five sizes, ranging from XS to XL. Canyon took special care when designing the XS size for shorter riders. While the XS bike still rolls on 29&#8243; wheels, Canyon reduced the suspension travel by 10mm, to 130mm front and rear. They claim this suspension reduction &#8220;keeps the proportions between bike and rider spot on.&#8221; It also allows them to use a smaller 210x50mm shock.</p>
  3942.  
  3943.  
  3944.  
  3945. <p>All frame sizes sport a 64.5° head tube angle, 76.5° seat tube angle, and 450mm chainstays. The&nbsp;size-medium frame features a 460mm reach and 635mm stack height.</p>
  3946.  
  3947.  
  3948.  
  3949. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533667-roofowler_RZ94746-6fd8fb-original-1712852934.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533667-roofowler_RZ94746-6fd8fb-original-1712852934-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665048" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533667-roofowler_RZ94746-6fd8fb-original-1712852934-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533667-roofowler_RZ94746-6fd8fb-original-1712852934-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533667-roofowler_RZ94746-6fd8fb-original-1712852934-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533667-roofowler_RZ94746-6fd8fb-original-1712852934-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533667-roofowler_RZ94746-6fd8fb-original-1712852934-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533667-roofowler_RZ94746-6fd8fb-original-1712852934-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533667-roofowler_RZ94746-6fd8fb-original-1712852934-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  3950.  
  3951.  
  3952.  
  3953. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-build-kit">Build Kit</h2>
  3954.  
  3955.  
  3956.  
  3957. <p>While the Neuron:ONfly&nbsp;is technically going to&nbsp;be available in four different variants,&nbsp;only one will be sold&nbsp;in the USA: the CF 7, with an MSRP of $5,499.</p>
  3958.  
  3959.  
  3960.  
  3961. <p>The CF 7 is the most affordable of the four build kits and is specced with a Shimano Deore drivetrain, SRAM Code R <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/mountain-bike-brakes-buyers-guide/">brakes</a>, and a 140mm <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/rockshox-pike-ultimate-trail-fork-review/">RockShox Pike</a> Base fork and 140mm RockShox Deluxe Select+ shock. (Again, the XS features 130mm of suspension front and rear.)</p>
  3962.  
  3963.  
  3964.  
  3965. <p>Total claimed weight for the CF 7 is 45lb, or 48.25lb with the 250WH range extender. Compare that to a claimed weight of 51.6lb for the full-zed Neuron:ON CF 7.</p>
  3966.  
  3967.  
  3968.  
  3969. <p>The new Neuron:ONfly is available immediately on Canyon.com.</p>
  3970. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-canyon-neurononfly-is-the-brands-first-lightweight-emtb/">The Canyon Neuron:ONfly Is the Brand&#8217;s First Lightweight eMTB</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  3974. <slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
  3977. </item>
  3978. <item>
  3979. <title>Now We Are Become Dirtbags: The MTB Industry 2024</title>
  3980. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/now-we-are-become-dirtbags-the-mtb-industry-2024/</link>
  3981. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/now-we-are-become-dirtbags-the-mtb-industry-2024/#comments</comments>
  3983. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
  3984. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
  3985. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
  3986. <category><![CDATA[industry]]></category>
  3987. <category><![CDATA[sea otter]]></category>
  3988. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664777</guid>
  3989.  
  3990. <description><![CDATA[<p>At Sea Otter this year humility replaced hubris, with brands and consumers clearly getting back to basics.</p>
  3991. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/now-we-are-become-dirtbags-the-mtb-industry-2024/">Now We Are Become Dirtbags: The MTB Industry 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  3993. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  3994. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/horse_trailer-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/horse_trailer-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664975" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/horse_trailer-1.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/horse_trailer-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/horse_trailer-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/horse_trailer-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/horse_trailer-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/horse_trailer-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/horse_trailer-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/horse_trailer-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Hudski &#8220;booth&#8221; at Sea Otter was easily one of my favorites, consisting of a re-purposed horse trailer and what appeared to be thrift-store furniture. Their bikes are pretty rad too (look for a feature coming soon).</figcaption></figure>
  3995.  
  3996.  
  3997.  
  3998. <p>Urban Dictionary defines a dirtbag as a &#8220;piss-poor, unemployed&nbsp;rock climber&nbsp;who lives off scrounged food and sleeps, obviously, in the dirt. The pinnacle of climbing&nbsp;committment&nbsp;[sic] and idol of employed climbers.&#8221; Substitute &#8220;rock climber&#8221; with &#8220;mountain biker,&#8221; and I think that&#8217;s a good description of where the MTB industry finds itself at this moment in time.</p>
  3999.  
  4000.  
  4001.  
  4002. <p>I traveled to Monterey last week for the Sea Otter Classic and my hotel was eerily quiet, with just a few cars in the parking lot.&nbsp;Contrast&nbsp;that with years past when it&#8217;s been difficult to find a room anywhere within 20 miles of the venue at Laguna Seca Raceway. Another person I spoke with noticed the same thing at their hotel and elsewhere around town where the bars and restaurants just didn&#8217;t seem to be as busy as in years past.</p>
  4003.  
  4004.  
  4005.  
  4006. <p>It&#8217;s interesting because I&nbsp;don&#8217;t&nbsp;think Sea Otter&#8217;s attendance was&nbsp;down&nbsp;this year.&nbsp;On the contrary, organizers estimated 80,000 visitors for 2024,&nbsp;which would be&nbsp;a healthy bump from&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2023/05/09/sea-otter-attendance-2022" rel="noreferrer noopener">76,500 last year</a>. So why were there so many hotel vacancies?</p>
  4007.  
  4008.  
  4009.  
  4010. <p>One brand owner I spoke with mentioned that his team was camping at the venue this year, a change from years past when everyone stayed in hotels.&nbsp;It was a lot of fun, he said, and a return to the&nbsp;early days of the company.&nbsp;Also, he told&nbsp;me,&nbsp;it was the much cheaper option.</p>
  4011.  
  4012.  
  4013.  
  4014. <p>Kona Bicycles caused a big stir last week when the brand was spotted abruptly taking down its Sea Otter booth the day before the start of the event. After much speculation, the brand&#8217;s parent company&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kent-outdoors-announces-100-million-credit-facility-from-eclipse-business-capital-to-support-growth-strategy-302122413.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">put out&nbsp;a press release</a>&nbsp;announcing the appointment of a new CFO and a fresh $100M (!) line of credit. Presumably, the brand&#8217;s Sea Otter booth space had already been paid for, which left many of us wondering why they didn&#8217;t just ignore the sunk costs and go ahead as planned. Could it have been to save a few extra bucks on the team&#8217;s per diem expenses? There&#8217;s a reason CFOs are called bean counters, after all.</p>
  4015.  
  4016.  
  4017.  
  4018. <p>As we all know, the bike industry has gone through some&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.singletracks.com/uncategorized/supply-chains-are-kinked-extended-making-it-more-difficult-to-get-a-new-mountain-bike-again/" rel="noreferrer noopener">pretty extreme highs</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-bike-boom-is-over-but-shops-are-learning-to-ride-a-new-wave/" rel="noreferrer noopener">lows</a>&nbsp;over the past few years.&nbsp;Many were burned by an oversupply of bikes and equipment, and now that things are settling back into a steady state, there&nbsp;seems to be&nbsp;a fresh air of humility and caution permeating the sport.</p>
  4019.  
  4020.  
  4021.  
  4022. <p>And it&#8217;s not just brands. Consumers are being cautious, too. I suspect many Norcal riders who might&nbsp;normally&nbsp;book a hotel for Sea Otter weekend chose to take day trips to the races and&nbsp;festival&nbsp;instead. Looking at our&nbsp;own&nbsp;internal data, Singletracks readers&nbsp;are still gravitating&nbsp;toward discounted items and are slower to pull the trigger on a new bike purchase than in years past. At least one person I spoke with&nbsp;who has&nbsp;access to heavily discounted industry pricing on bikes confessed to preferring aluminum over carbon because it&#8217;s a better long-term value. Are aluminum mountain bikes coming back in vogue? I suspect they might be.</p>
  4023.  
  4024.  
  4025.  
  4026. <p>Truly,&nbsp;I&#8217;m stoked&nbsp;to see the industry returning to its dirtbag roots.&nbsp;Mountain biking, at least in the early days,&nbsp;certainly&nbsp;wasn&#8217;t&nbsp;about big businesses,&nbsp;or&nbsp;flashy equipment, or staying in&nbsp;nice&nbsp;hotels.&nbsp;It was about riding bikes in the dirt and having fun with friends. The financial side of things is&nbsp;admittedly&nbsp;still up in the air, yet the passion remains. Brands and consumers alike are&nbsp;smarter&nbsp;after lessons learned over the past few years. We&#8217;re leaner—and hungrier, too—which bodes well for future innovation and stoke.</p>
  4027.  
  4028.  
  4029.  
  4030. <p>It&#8217;s clear from the dozens of folks I talked to at Sea Otter that they&#8217;re committed to making mountain biking even better despite the challenges over the past few&nbsp;years,&nbsp;in anticipation of those yet to come.</p>
  4031.  
  4032.  
  4033.  
  4034. <p>Dirtbags are like that.&nbsp;They never give up,&nbsp;and&nbsp;they&#8217;re&nbsp;often the ones we admire the most.</p>
  4035. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/now-we-are-become-dirtbags-the-mtb-industry-2024/">Now We Are Become Dirtbags: The MTB Industry 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  4044. <title>Salida Mountain Trails Unequivocal About New Offering, “Maybe” </title>
  4045. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/salida-mountain-trails-unequivocal-about-new-offering-maybe/</link>
  4046. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/salida-mountain-trails-unequivocal-about-new-offering-maybe/#respond</comments>
  4048. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Maureen Gaffney]]></dc:creator>
  4049. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
  4050. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
  4051. <category><![CDATA[new trail]]></category>
  4052. <category><![CDATA[salida colorado]]></category>
  4053. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664790</guid>
  4054.  
  4055. <description><![CDATA[<p>A new mountain bike trail opened in Salida to ease congestion within the popular Arkansas Hills trail system.</p>
  4056. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/salida-mountain-trails-unequivocal-about-new-offering-maybe/">Salida Mountain Trails Unequivocal About New Offering, “Maybe” </a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
  4057. ]]></description>
  4058. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
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  4060. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1024.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="878" height="1170" data-id="665034" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1024-878x1170.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-665034" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1024-878x1170.jpeg 878w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1024-563x750.jpeg 563w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1024-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1024-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1024-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1024-600x800.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 878px) 100vw, 878px" /></a></figure>
  4061.  
  4062.  
  4063.  
  4064. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0745.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="878" height="1170" data-id="665037" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0745-878x1170.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-665037" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0745-878x1170.jpeg 878w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0745-563x750.jpeg 563w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0745-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0745-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0745-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0745-600x800.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 878px) 100vw, 878px" /></a></figure>
  4065. </figure>
  4066.  
  4067.  
  4068.  
  4069. <p><a href="https://salidamountaintrails.org/">Salida Mountain Trails</a>, or SMT for those with too little time to say or spell these three little words, has been steadily planning, designing and building new trails on S and Methodist Mountains in Salida, Colorado for the past 20 years.&nbsp;</p>
  4070.  
  4071.  
  4072.  
  4073. <p>A new, 0.75 mile natural-surface trail called “Maybe” opened on Friday, April 19th, providing an important connection in the Arkansas Hills Trails System.&nbsp;</p>
  4074.  
  4075.  
  4076.  
  4077. <p>“<em>Maybe</em> really ties the trail system together,” said Salida Mountain Trails (SMT) Executive Director Jon Terbush. “The trail fills what had been a gap in the network, creating a connection to link shorter routes and provide more singletrack options close to downtown Salida.”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
  4078.  
  4079.  
  4080.  
  4081. <p>Maybe replaces a decades-old, undesignated “social” trail that crossed private property. Working in partnership with the City of Salida and the Bureau of Land Management, Royal Gorge Field Office (BLM), SMT developed a plan to reroute the trail onto public land. James Flatten, a professional trail builder, constructed Maybe with support from SMT and City staff.&nbsp;</p>
  4082.  
  4083.  
  4084.  
  4085. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240401_151906.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="4032" height="2268" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240401_151906.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665036" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240401_151906.jpg 4032w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240401_151906-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240401_151906-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240401_151906-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240401_151906-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240401_151906-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240401_151906-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px" /></a></figure>
  4086.  
  4087.  
  4088.  
  4089. <p>In 2023, an astounding 225,000 people entered/exited the Arkansas Hills Trails from the F Street parking lot, according to trail counter data. Increased use has led to increased congestion, something the new trail will directly address.&nbsp;</p>
  4090.  
  4091.  
  4092.  
  4093. <p>Not wanting to be upstaged by Terbush’s brief remarks, two bighorn sheep on the hill behind him collided dramatically, sending rock tumbling onto the trail that Cat Gruener–SMT Trail Manager– had just painstakingly raked for its big debut.&nbsp;</p>
  4094.  
  4095.  
  4096.  
  4097. <p>Bikers, hikers and their canine associates headed up the trail on a glorious spring morning, taking in the spectacular views of the snow-capped Sawatch range. While the trail’s name may sound inconclusive, it will undoubtedly become instantly integral to a growing multi-use trail system in Salida. </p>
  4098.  
  4099.  
  4100.  
  4101. <p>Other re-routes, connections and adoptions are in the works, and SMT is at the heart of discussions on a countywide Trails System &amp; Conservation Plan that it hopes will bring additional opportunities.&nbsp;</p>
  4102. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/salida-mountain-trails-unequivocal-about-new-offering-maybe/">Salida Mountain Trails Unequivocal About New Offering, “Maybe” </a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  4110. <item>
  4111. <title>After Mysteriously Withdrawing from Sea Otter, Kona Bikes Is for Sale</title>
  4112. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/after-mysteriously-withdrawing-from-sea-otter-kona-bikes-is-for-sale/</link>
  4113. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/after-mysteriously-withdrawing-from-sea-otter-kona-bikes-is-for-sale/#respond</comments>
  4115. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Greg Heil]]></dc:creator>
  4116. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
  4117. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
  4118. <category><![CDATA[kona]]></category>
  4119. <category><![CDATA[kona bikes]]></category>
  4120. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
  4121. <category><![CDATA[sea otter]]></category>
  4122. <category><![CDATA[sea otter classic]]></category>
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  4124.  
  4125. <description><![CDATA[<p>Kona Bikes is currently in dire financial straits, and while Kent Outdoors seeks to sell the brand, the future remains unknown.</p>
  4126. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/after-mysteriously-withdrawing-from-sea-otter-kona-bikes-is-for-sale/">After Mysteriously Withdrawing from Sea Otter, Kona Bikes Is for Sale</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
  4127. ]]></description>
  4128. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  4129. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/emickelson_231101_4115.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3000" height="2000" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/emickelson_231101_4115.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664987" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/emickelson_231101_4115.jpg 3000w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/emickelson_231101_4115-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/emickelson_231101_4115-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/emickelson_231101_4115-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/emickelson_231101_4115-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/emickelson_231101_4115-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/emickelson_231101_4115-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/emickelson_231101_4115-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Kona.</figcaption></figure>
  4130.  
  4131.  
  4132.  
  4133. <p>The biggest news out of the 2024 Sea Otter Classic wasn&#8217;t about a new bike launch or even a new brand, but instead a swirling rumor mill around a brand that&nbsp;<em>wasn&#8217;t</em>&nbsp;there:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.konaworld.com/">Kona Bikes</a>. Kona employees set up a display at the Sea Otter Classic on Wednesday&nbsp;prior to&nbsp;the expo&#8217;s opening on Thursday, only to begin taking it down before the end of the day. Kona had no presence at the show despite&nbsp;having just&nbsp;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/all-the-mtbs-that-launched-this-week-from-digit-to-yeti/">launched&nbsp;their new Ouroboros gravel bike</a>&nbsp;days before. According to sources at other brands,&nbsp;in order to&nbsp;even begin setting up, Kona had to have already paid for their spot at the expo, which is always a significant line item in a bike brand&#8217;s annual marketing budget. Kona employees were told to expect a &#8220;town hall meeting&#8221; on Thursday,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2024/04/17/wheres-kona-brand-sets-then-breaks-down-sea-otter">according to a report</a>&nbsp;from BRAIN.</p>
  4134.  
  4135.  
  4136.  
  4137. <p>Kona has been building mountain bikes since 1988, and many&nbsp;of their classic bikes pioneered the bleeding edge of technological advancement in freeride and full suspension technology,&nbsp;while simultaneously embracing a middle-finger-up punk rock ethos.&nbsp;This combination of forward-thinking technology and anti-establishmentarianism earned the brand a cult following for many years.</p>
  4138.  
  4139.  
  4140.  
  4141. <p>During the short-lived bike boom following the COVID pandemic, Kona was one of many brands that sold to private equity firms—in their case, to Kent Outdoors in early 2022.&nbsp;The bike boom proved to be a short-lived spike of sales that the industry was unprepared for, which caused almost every single brand to&nbsp;subsequently&nbsp;over-order merchandise that they&nbsp;then&nbsp;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/bikeexchange-on-the-post-pandemic-surge-of-bike-discounts/">have&nbsp;been unable to sell</a>, leading to steep discounts.</p>
  4142.  
  4143.  
  4144.  
  4145. <p>In December, Kona announced perhaps the most shocking discount&nbsp;of all—<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/buy-a-kona-process-get-one-free/">a buy one get one free deal on their Process trail bike</a>. Singletracks had never heard of a BOGO mountain bike deal before or since, which indicated that Kona&nbsp;was massively overstocked&nbsp;while simultaneously experiencing an immense cash flow issue.</p>
  4146.  
  4147.  
  4148.  
  4149. <p>Every brand has been dealing with the same economic realities, and while most brands are still managing to survive, others have closed their doors.&nbsp;Colorado-based Guerrilla Gravity&nbsp;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/guerrilla-gravity-begins-liquidating-manufacturing-equipment/">closed&nbsp;up&nbsp;shop in late 2023</a>, with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pinkbike.com/news/guerrilla-gravity-appears-to-have-closed-up-shop.html">an anonymous source</a>&nbsp;claiming that the closure was primarily due to angel&nbsp;investor(s) who decided to pull out and shut the&nbsp;company&nbsp;down.&nbsp;Other bike brands in financial straits include Nukeproof, Vitus, and Ragley, who have&nbsp;been caught up&nbsp;in the receivership and sale of their parent company, Wiggle CRC, which also owns&nbsp;<a href="http://Wiggle.com">Wiggle.com</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://chainreactioncycles.com">Chain Reaction Cycles</a>.&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pinkbike.com/news/wiggle-crc-reported-to-be-bought-by-frasers-group-for-under-10-million.html">latest reports</a>&nbsp;indicate that&nbsp;the in-house brands will be sold&nbsp;to Fraser Group along with Wiggle CRC, but the future of these brands remains&nbsp;unclear.&nbsp;For a short time, it seemed that Orange Bikes might meet the same fate, but&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pinkbike.com/news/orange-bikes-resumes-trading-under-owner-ashley-ball.html">a sale to Ashley Ball</a>&nbsp;has allowed the brand to continue forward.</p>
  4150.  
  4151.  
  4152.  
  4153. <p>This is far from an exhaustive analysis of all&nbsp;of&nbsp;the brands facing dire financial&nbsp;straits&nbsp;in the current economic climate, but it does provide context to Kona&#8217;s current predicament.&nbsp;However,&nbsp;Kona is by far the largest of the bike manufacturers facing a potential demise&#8230;&nbsp;but all hope is not yet lost.</p>
  4154.  
  4155.  
  4156.  
  4157. <p>On the heels of Kona&#8217;s withdrawal from Sea Otter, Kent Outdoors&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kent-outdoors-announces-100-million-credit-facility-from-eclipse-business-capital-to-support-growth-strategy-302122413.html">published a press release</a>&nbsp;announcing a $100 million line of credit from asset-based lender Eclipse Business Capital. As a part of this capital infusion, Lee Belitsky joined Kent as the Executive Chairman, and they also appointed Rob Otto as Chief Financial Officer. This leadership upheaval indicates a dramatic change&nbsp;of course&nbsp;for the&nbsp;company, and a big part of this change is an increased effort to sell Kona Bikes.</p>
  4158.  
  4159.  
  4160.  
  4161. <p>Kona is just a&nbsp;small&nbsp;part of the Kent Outdoors portfolio and only received a brief mention at the end of the release:</p>
  4162.  
  4163.  
  4164.  
  4165. <blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">
  4166. <p>&#8220;In connection with the investment of capital and the management team coming&nbsp;onboard, the&nbsp;Company&nbsp;performed a strategic review of its operating units and determined that it would continue to seek a buyer for its bike business, Kona. This move allows the&nbsp;Company&nbsp;to direct its resources toward&nbsp;investment in its&nbsp;key water sports businesses.&nbsp;The bike industry has faced&nbsp;very&nbsp;significant challenges in the&nbsp;post covid&nbsp;world&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kona has not been immune to these headwinds.&#8221;</p>
  4167. </blockquote>
  4168.  
  4169.  
  4170.  
  4171. <p>The corporate-speak of a press release intended to foster confidence in the company clashes harshly with an anonymous comment posted to <a href="https://bikerumor.com/what-happened-to-kona-bikes-sea-otter/">an article on BikeRumor.com</a>. </p>
  4172.  
  4173.  
  4174.  
  4175. <p>The corporate-speak of a press release intended to foster confidence in the company clashes harshly with an anonymous comment posted to <a href="https://bikerumor.com/what-happened-to-kona-bikes-sea-otter/">an article on BikeRumor.com</a>. The commentator claims to be a current employee at Kona and that under the Kent Outdoors management, Kona has accumulated millions of dollars of debts to their suppliers and has no intention of paying those debts. The writer goes on to talk about the &#8220;abysmal&#8221; working conditions at Kona, management decisions they disagree with, and more.</p>
  4176.  
  4177.  
  4178.  
  4179. <p>Purported Kona dealers have chimed in on the comment thread to support and affirm the claims made by this anonymous commentator, lending credibility to the assertions.</p>
  4180.  
  4181.  
  4182.  
  4183. <p>Singletracks has reached out to Kona, but no one has been willing to comment on the record due to contractual obligations. Commenting to the press or publishing a blog post, for example, could subject current or former employees to legal action from the company.</p>
  4184.  
  4185.  
  4186.  
  4187. <p>At this time, we unfortunately&nbsp;do not know&nbsp;what&nbsp;the fate of Kona Bikes and&nbsp;Kona&#8217;s&nbsp;many loyal employees&nbsp;will be. We wish them all the very best&nbsp;outcome&nbsp;in these incredibly trying circumstances.</p>
  4188. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/after-mysteriously-withdrawing-from-sea-otter-kona-bikes-is-for-sale/">After Mysteriously Withdrawing from Sea Otter, Kona Bikes Is for Sale</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  4197. <title>Updated Time MTB Pedals and TRP Designs a Better Rotor [Gear Watch]</title>
  4198. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/updated-time-mtb-pedals-and-trp-designs-a-better-rotor-gear-watch/</link>
  4199. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/updated-time-mtb-pedals-and-trp-designs-a-better-rotor-gear-watch/#respond</comments>
  4201. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Singletracks Staff]]></dc:creator>
  4202. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  4203. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
  4204. <category><![CDATA[gear watch]]></category>
  4205. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
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  4207.  
  4208. <description><![CDATA[<p>More of the latest gear that launched around Sea Otter 2024 including components from DVO, TRP, Praxis, and Wolf Tooth.</p>
  4209. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/updated-time-mtb-pedals-and-trp-designs-a-better-rotor-gear-watch/">Updated Time MTB Pedals and TRP Designs a Better Rotor [Gear Watch]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
  4210. ]]></description>
  4211. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  4212. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JMO_2663.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JMO_2663-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664996" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JMO_2663-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JMO_2663-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JMO_2663-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JMO_2663-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JMO_2663-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JMO_2663-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JMO_2663-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: State Bicycle Co.</figcaption></figure>
  4213.  
  4214.  
  4215.  
  4216. <p class="has-background has-small-font-size" style="background-color:#f7f3e3"><em><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/tag/gear-watch/">Gear Watch Wednesday</a> is a weekly update on the latest mountain bike gear releases and products that Singletracks has received for test. Have gear news to share, or products you&#8217;d like us to check out? Email jeff@singletracks.com.</em></p>
  4217.  
  4218.  
  4219.  
  4220. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-state-bicycle-co-x-bob-marley-collection">State Bicycle Co. x Bob Marley collection</h2>
  4221.  
  4222.  
  4223.  
  4224. <p>State Bicycle Co. is known for doing some pretty cool collabs, but this has to be the most chill of them all. On April 20th the brand debuted a line of bikes, clothing, and accessories to celebrate the &#8220;music and culture surrounding Bob Marley, the unity of cycling, and sustainable living.&#8221; The Klunker shown here comes with a custom hemp frame bag and saddle and features a print of Marley&#8217;s signature.</p>
  4225.  
  4226.  
  4227.  
  4228. <ul>
  4229. <li>Price: $499.99 for the Klunker. Other items from $14.99.</li>
  4230.  
  4231.  
  4232.  
  4233. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=d17f5914-fa45-42fd-a326-329e2b3e55d4&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.statebicycle.com%2Fcollections%2Fstate-bicycle-co-x-bob-marley">from State Bicycle Co.</a></li>
  4234. </ul>
  4235.  
  4236.  
  4237.  
  4238. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/00_mtbhero.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="800" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/00_mtbhero.jpg" alt="Time Speciale No. 10 clipless pedal" class="wp-image-664998" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/00_mtbhero.jpg 1200w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/00_mtbhero-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/00_mtbhero-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/00_mtbhero-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/00_mtbhero-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/00_mtbhero-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: SRAM</figcaption></figure>
  4239.  
  4240.  
  4241.  
  4242. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-time-mtb-pedals-updated">Time MTB pedals updated</h2>
  4243.  
  4244.  
  4245.  
  4246. <p>Time may not be the first pedal brand mountain bikers think of, but that could change with a refresh of the SRAM-owned brand&#8217;s clipless pedal lineup. The Time Speciale is the brand&#8217;s most aggressive pedal, now offered in two sizes and designed for gravity riding with a generous platform that includes four pins per side. The Time MX series ditches the pins while remaining robust overall, while the ATAC series is the slimmest and is designed for XC and gravel riding.</p>
  4247.  
  4248.  
  4249.  
  4250. <ul>
  4251. <li>Price: $180-350 for Time Speciale Pedals</li>
  4252.  
  4253.  
  4254.  
  4255. <li>Buy from <a href="https://pros-closet.sjv.io/c/1806752/1562316/11861?prodsku=shopify_US_7756963741888_44665760284864&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theproscloset.com%2Fproducts%2Fpedal-time-speciale-12-pedals%3Fvariant%3D44665760284864&amp;intsrc=APIG_11529">The Pro&#8217;s Closet</a></li>
  4256. </ul>
  4257.  
  4258.  
  4259.  
  4260. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trp-rotor.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trp-rotor-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664463" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trp-rotor-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trp-rotor-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trp-rotor-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trp-rotor-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trp-rotor-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trp-rotor.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  4261.  
  4262.  
  4263.  
  4264. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-trp-s05e-disc-brake-rotor">New TRP S05E disc brake rotor</h2>
  4265.  
  4266.  
  4267.  
  4268. <p>TRP says their new S05E rotor improves deceleration by 10% over previous offerings thanks to newly optimized laser-cut holes. The TRP S05E will be available in 203mm and 220mm diameters with a 2.3mm thickness.</p>
  4269.  
  4270.  
  4271.  
  4272. <ul>
  4273. <li>Price: $69.99</li>
  4274.  
  4275.  
  4276.  
  4277. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=9113&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=14751&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=33634">from Worldwide Cyclery</a></li>
  4278. </ul>
  4279.  
  4280.  
  4281.  
  4282. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-17.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="619" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-17.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665006" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-17.jpg 1000w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-17-750x464.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-17-768x475.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-17-600x371.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Ritchey</figcaption></figure>
  4283.  
  4284.  
  4285.  
  4286. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-ritchey-superlogic-butano-ridge-carbon-handlebar">New Ritchey SuperLogic Butano Ridge carbon handlebar</h2>
  4287.  
  4288.  
  4289.  
  4290. <p>The Ritchey Butano Ridge is a popular handlebar for adventure riding, and now the brand has a carbon fiber monocoque SuperLogic version that combines the bar with a stem for a clean look. The integrated drop bar-stem combo weighs 417g, and various sizes are available.</p>
  4291.  
  4292.  
  4293.  
  4294. <ul>
  4295. <li>Price: $599</li>
  4296.  
  4297.  
  4298.  
  4299. <li>Buy from ritcheylogic.com</li>
  4300. </ul>
  4301.  
  4302.  
  4303.  
  4304. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-pressure-washer-portable.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-pressure-washer-portable-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665008" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-pressure-washer-portable-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-pressure-washer-portable-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-pressure-washer-portable-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-pressure-washer-portable-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-pressure-washer-portable-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-pressure-washer-portable.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Muc-Off</figcaption></figure>
  4305.  
  4306.  
  4307.  
  4308. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-muc-off-portable-bike-pressure-washer">Muc-Off portable bike pressure washer</h2>
  4309.  
  4310.  
  4311.  
  4312. <p>Muc-Off introduced their own <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/bathe-bikes-quickly-with-the-muc-off-pressure-washing-kit-review/">bike-specific pressure washer</a> a few years ago and this month the brand is following up with a battery-powered portable version. The Muc-Off Mobile Pressure Washer&nbsp;features a 20L tank and delivers up to 24 minutes of wash time on a single battery charge. The included attachments allow you to rinse and soap your bike in either eco or a more powerful boost mode.</p>
  4313.  
  4314.  
  4315.  
  4316. <ul>
  4317. <li>Price: £250.00 (not available in the US yet)</li>
  4318.  
  4319.  
  4320.  
  4321. <li>Buy <a href="https://mucoff.sjv.io/jrd755">from Muc-Off</a></li>
  4322. </ul>
  4323.  
  4324.  
  4325.  
  4326. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DVODIAMOND_SPENCERRATHKAMP-31.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="6240" height="4160" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DVODIAMOND_SPENCERRATHKAMP-31.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665010" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DVODIAMOND_SPENCERRATHKAMP-31.jpg 6240w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DVODIAMOND_SPENCERRATHKAMP-31-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DVODIAMOND_SPENCERRATHKAMP-31-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DVODIAMOND_SPENCERRATHKAMP-31-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DVODIAMOND_SPENCERRATHKAMP-31-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DVODIAMOND_SPENCERRATHKAMP-31-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DVODIAMOND_SPENCERRATHKAMP-31-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DVODIAMOND_SPENCERRATHKAMP-31-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 6240px) 100vw, 6240px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: DVO</figcaption></figure>
  4327.  
  4328.  
  4329.  
  4330. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dvo-diamond-36-d1-sl-suspension-fork">DVO Diamond 36 D1 SL suspension fork</h2>
  4331.  
  4332.  
  4333.  
  4334. <p>The DVO Diamond 36 trail fork has been updated with a redesigned crown that offers better frame clearance and a larger volume D1 damper system for improved performance. The brand is also using a new 3D machining process that improves tolerances for less friction overall. The DVO Diamond 36 D1 SL is offered in 140, 150, and 160mm travel versions for 29er wheels only.</p>
  4335.  
  4336.  
  4337.  
  4338. <ul>
  4339. <li>Price: $1,049</li>
  4340.  
  4341.  
  4342.  
  4343. <li>Buy from dvosuspension.com</li>
  4344. </ul>
  4345.  
  4346.  
  4347.  
  4348. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Fat-Paw-Lock-On-Grips_2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="4819" height="3213" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Fat-Paw-Lock-On-Grips_2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665014" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Fat-Paw-Lock-On-Grips_2.jpg 4819w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Fat-Paw-Lock-On-Grips_2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Fat-Paw-Lock-On-Grips_2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Fat-Paw-Lock-On-Grips_2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Fat-Paw-Lock-On-Grips_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Fat-Paw-Lock-On-Grips_2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Fat-Paw-Lock-On-Grips_2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Fat-Paw-Lock-On-Grips_2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 4819px) 100vw, 4819px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Wolf Tooth</figcaption></figure>
  4349.  
  4350.  
  4351.  
  4352. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wolf-tooth-fat-paw-grips">Wolf Tooth Fat Paw grips</h2>
  4353.  
  4354.  
  4355.  
  4356. <p>The Wolf Tooth Fat Paw lock-on grips boast a meaty 36mm diameter grip surface and are made from a silicon foam material to absorb trail vibrations. Buyers can choose from multiple lock-on collar colors and can upgrade the plastic end caps to color-matched aluminum alloy bar ends for an extra $19.95. </p>
  4357.  
  4358.  
  4359.  
  4360. <ul>
  4361. <li>Price: $34.95</li>
  4362.  
  4363.  
  4364.  
  4365. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=1f8f513b-b98b-4cf0-abf5-e477c8747e9c&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wolftoothcomponents.com%2Fproducts%2Ffat-paw-lock-on-grips">from Wolf Tooth</a></li>
  4366. </ul>
  4367.  
  4368.  
  4369.  
  4370. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-32 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  4371. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="665021" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-3-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665021" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-3-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  4372.  
  4373.  
  4374.  
  4375. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="665022" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665022" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  4376.  
  4377.  
  4378.  
  4379. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="665024" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-4-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665024" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-4-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-4-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-4-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-4-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-4-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-4-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  4380. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
  4381.  
  4382.  
  4383.  
  4384. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-praxis-stem-and-bottle-cage">Praxis stem and bottle cage</h2>
  4385.  
  4386.  
  4387.  
  4388. <p>Santa Cruz, California-based Praxis just released a slew of new components last week, including the brand&#8217;s first pedal, the Podium. The brand also released a forged and CNC-constructed aluminum alloy stem and a carbon bottle cage with built-in quick-link storage. Look for an in-depth review of the Praxis Podium pedals later this spring.</p>
  4389.  
  4390.  
  4391.  
  4392. <ul>
  4393. <li>Price: $115 (Praxis Podium pedal)</li>
  4394.  
  4395.  
  4396.  
  4397. <li>Buy from praxiscycles.com</li>
  4398. </ul>
  4399.  
  4400.  
  4401.  
  4402. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Saris_Tailgate_Pad.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Saris_Tailgate_Pad-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665025" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Saris_Tailgate_Pad-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Saris_Tailgate_Pad-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Saris_Tailgate_Pad-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Saris_Tailgate_Pad-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Saris_Tailgate_Pad-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Saris_Tailgate_Pad-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Saris_Tailgate_Pad-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Saris</figcaption></figure>
  4403.  
  4404.  
  4405.  
  4406. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-saris-tailgate-pad">Saris tailgate pad</h2>
  4407.  
  4408.  
  4409.  
  4410. <p>Saris just announced a new tailgate pad for hauling bikes, and two sizes are available. The Saris Tailgate Pad Small fits five bikes, while the large fits six bikes. An integrated quick-attach / release hook system promises to keep bikes secure while in transit.</p>
  4411.  
  4412.  
  4413.  
  4414. <ul>
  4415. <li>Price: $219 (small) and $229 (large)</li>
  4416.  
  4417.  
  4418.  
  4419. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2147WNW?tag=stracks-20&amp;linkCode=osi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1">from Amazon</a></li>
  4420. </ul>
  4421.  
  4422.  
  4423.  
  4424. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-23-at-1.52.57%E2%80%AFPM.png"><img decoding="async" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-23-at-1.52.57%E2%80%AFPM-1170x773.png" alt="" class="wp-image-665040"/></a></figure>
  4425.  
  4426.  
  4427.  
  4428. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-limited-edition-pivot-firebird-colorway">Limited edition Pivot Firebird colorway</h2>
  4429.  
  4430.  
  4431.  
  4432. <p>Pivot&#8217;s full-blooded enduro bike, the Firebird, is available in a new limited edition colorway dubbed &#8220;cosmic brown.&#8221; Embrace the Earth Day vibes with this gorgeous earth-toned bike.</p>
  4433.  
  4434.  
  4435.  
  4436. <ul>
  4437. <li>Price: Complete builds begin at $4,999</li>
  4438.  
  4439.  
  4440.  
  4441. <li>Buy from your local Pivot dealer</li>
  4442. </ul>
  4443. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/updated-time-mtb-pedals-and-trp-designs-a-better-rotor-gear-watch/">Updated Time MTB Pedals and TRP Designs a Better Rotor [Gear Watch]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  4452. <title>It&#8217;s an Olympic Year, Which Means XC Mountain Bikes Are Getting Sexy Again</title>
  4453. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/its-an-olympic-year-which-means-xc-mountain-bikes-are-getting-sexy-again/</link>
  4454. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/its-an-olympic-year-which-means-xc-mountain-bikes-are-getting-sexy-again/#comments</comments>
  4456. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
  4457. <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:13:21 +0000</pubDate>
  4458. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
  4459. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
  4460. <category><![CDATA[olympics]]></category>
  4461. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664778</guid>
  4462.  
  4463. <description><![CDATA[<p>New and updated cross country mountain bikes and lightweight components are here ahead of the 2024 Olympics. These are the highlights.</p>
  4464. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/its-an-olympic-year-which-means-xc-mountain-bikes-are-getting-sexy-again/">It&#8217;s an Olympic Year, Which Means XC Mountain Bikes Are Getting Sexy Again</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
  4465. ]]></description>
  4466. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  4467. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-3.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664925" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-3.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-3-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
  4468.  
  4469.  
  4470.  
  4471. <p>Gravel bikes remain a hot category in the bike world this year, but cross-country (XC) mountain biking is also having a moment.&nbsp;It&nbsp;<em>is</em>&nbsp;an Olympic year, after all, and many brands are rolling out new bikes and gear designed for their athletes to win gold at the Paris Games this summer.</p>
  4472.  
  4473.  
  4474.  
  4475. <p>Among the rules governing which&nbsp;bikes are allowed to compete, one stipulates that equipment must be available for purchase by the public for a period of time leading up to the games. With that in mind, many of these items aren&#8217;t necessarily intended for the mass market, but they&#8217;re all impressive nonetheless.</p>
  4476.  
  4477.  
  4478.  
  4479. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-maxxis-aspen-st-tire">Maxxis Aspen ST tire</h2>
  4480.  
  4481.  
  4482.  
  4483. <p>Maxxis is really hoping their nickname for the Aspen ST — &#8220;Fastpen&#8221; — catches on. Even if it doesn&#8217;t, there&#8217;s no doubt the Maxxis Aspen ST (shown above) is a fast tire,&nbsp;and it&#8217;s one that&nbsp;Nino Schurter has been using to win World Cup races for a while now. The shallow tread pattern is designed to roll fast as a front and/or rear tire, and the EXO Team Spec utilizes an ultra-lightweight and supple 170TPI casing.</p>
  4484.  
  4485.  
  4486.  
  4487. <ul>
  4488. <li>Price: $93-101</li>
  4489.  
  4490.  
  4491.  
  4492. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=9113&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=14751&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=33864">from Worldwide Cyclery</a></li>
  4493. </ul>
  4494.  
  4495.  
  4496.  
  4497. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-4.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664924" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-4.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-4-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-4-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-4-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-4-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-4-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-4-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
  4498.  
  4499.  
  4500.  
  4501. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-vittoria-peyote-xc-race-tire">Vittoria Peyote XC Race tire</h2>
  4502.  
  4503.  
  4504.  
  4505. <p>The Vittoria Peyote XC Race tire just might give the Maxxis Aspen ST a run for its money. The center tread is designed to shunt dust and dirt away from the center of the tire on typically dry and dusty cross-country race trails. Vittoria also has a race version of their popular Mezcal tire for courses that require a slightly more aggressive tread.</p>
  4506.  
  4507.  
  4508.  
  4509. <ul>
  4510. <li>Price: $99.99</li>
  4511.  
  4512.  
  4513.  
  4514. <li>Buy from Vittoria retailers</li>
  4515. </ul>
  4516.  
  4517.  
  4518.  
  4519. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664688" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
  4520.  
  4521.  
  4522.  
  4523. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pinarello-dogma-xc">Pinarello Dogma XC</h2>
  4524.  
  4525.  
  4526.  
  4527. <p>The Pinarello Dogma XC wunderbike has&nbsp;been raced&nbsp;in the World Cup since last year, and technically&nbsp;it&#8217;s&nbsp;been available for pre-order for a few months as well.&nbsp;However, it only officially debuted at Sea Otter last week, where&nbsp;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-13k-pinarello-dogma-xc-bike-exists-to-win-gold-test-ride-review/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">we&nbsp;got a chance to take&nbsp;one for a quick test spin</a>.&nbsp;It&#8217;s&nbsp;definitely&nbsp;a fast bike&nbsp;that&#8217;s been&nbsp;designed to win Gold in July.</p>
  4528.  
  4529.  
  4530.  
  4531. <ul>
  4532. <li>Price: $13,000 as tested</li>
  4533.  
  4534.  
  4535.  
  4536. <li>Buy from Pinarello dealers</li>
  4537. </ul>
  4538.  
  4539.  
  4540.  
  4541. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6647.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1342" height="1000" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6647.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664914" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6647.jpg 1342w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6647-750x559.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6647-1170x872.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6647-768x572.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6647-600x447.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1342px) 100vw, 1342px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Daniel Palma</figcaption></figure>
  4542.  
  4543.  
  4544.  
  4545. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shimano-sh-xc903-clipless-shoes"><strong>Shimano SH-XC903 clipless shoes</strong></h2>
  4546.  
  4547.  
  4548.  
  4549. <p>Shimano makes it clear in&nbsp;their product description that the latest S-phyre shoes are &#8220;designed for world-class cross-country and cyclocross racers.&#8221; These race shoes are certainly light and tight, with a stiff sole for maximum power transfer.</p>
  4550.  
  4551.  
  4552.  
  4553. <ul>
  4554. <li>Price: $450</li>
  4555.  
  4556.  
  4557.  
  4558. <li>Buy from <a href="https://pros-closet.sjv.io/c/1806752/1562316/11861?prodsku=shopify_US_7814775865536_44866657452224&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theproscloset.com%2Fproducts%2Fshimano-sh-xc903-s-phyre-mountain-bike-shoes%3Fvariant%3D44866657452224&amp;intsrc=APIG_11529">The Pro&#8217;s Closet</a></li>
  4559. </ul>
  4560.  
  4561.  
  4562.  
  4563. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6711.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6711.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664920" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6711.jpg 1500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6711-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6711-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6711-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6711-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6711-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Daniel Palma</figcaption></figure>
  4564.  
  4565.  
  4566.  
  4567. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-berd-xc-series-carbon-wheels">Berd XC Series carbon wheels</h2>
  4568.  
  4569.  
  4570.  
  4571. <p>We don&#8217;t know if any Olympic athletes will be racing on Berd wheels, but with weights as low as 1,230g for a set with 25mm internal width rims, these wheels are a tempting choice. Not only that, the polymer spokes promise to reduce fatigue on the course.</p>
  4572.  
  4573.  
  4574.  
  4575. <ul>
  4576. <li>Price: $2,195</li>
  4577.  
  4578.  
  4579.  
  4580. <li>Buy from berdspokes.com</li>
  4581. </ul>
  4582.  
  4583.  
  4584.  
  4585. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6698.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1257" height="1000" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6698.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664919" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6698.jpg 1257w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6698-750x597.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6698-1170x931.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6698-768x611.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6698-600x477.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1257px) 100vw, 1257px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Daniel Palma</figcaption></figure>
  4586.  
  4587.  
  4588.  
  4589. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fox-32-step-cast-2024"><strong>Fox 32 Step-Cast 2024</strong></h2>
  4590.  
  4591.  
  4592.  
  4593. <p>Brands and XC athletes at Sea Otter&nbsp;were quick to brag&nbsp;that they were among the first to get&nbsp;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/new-fox-grip-dampers-promise-lighter-weights-more-adjustability/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the new Fox 32 Step-Cast fork</a>&nbsp;for their bikes. Not only is the mountain bike fork new and lightweight, but Fox is also offering the Step-Cast in a limited edition gold colorway in a likely nod to the upcoming Olympic games.</p>
  4594.  
  4595.  
  4596.  
  4597. <ul>
  4598. <li>Price: $969</li>
  4599.  
  4600.  
  4601.  
  4602. <li>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=9113&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=14751&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=33384">Worldwide Cyclery</a></li>
  4603. </ul>
  4604.  
  4605.  
  4606.  
  4607. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Highbar.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Highbar-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664953" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Highbar-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Highbar-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Highbar-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Highbar-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Highbar-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Highbar-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Highbar-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  4608.  
  4609.  
  4610.  
  4611. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-highbar-helmets">Highbar helmets</h2>
  4612.  
  4613.  
  4614.  
  4615. <p>Eagle-eyed observers may have noticed pro athletes wearing helmets with an unusual chin strap system in races earlier this year. The design in question comes from Highbar, and the semi-rigid, plastic-like chin strap is said to be safer and also more aerodynamic than the floppy mesh straps found on virtually every other helmet on the trail. We got a chance to try the system, and despite looking uncomfortable, it feels pretty natural. Look for an official helmet launch utilizing this tech later this year.</p>
  4616.  
  4617.  
  4618.  
  4619. <ul>
  4620. <li>Price: Unknown</li>
  4621.  
  4622.  
  4623.  
  4624. <li>Buy soon</li>
  4625. </ul>
  4626.  
  4627.  
  4628.  
  4629. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6805.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6805-1170x707.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664916" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6805-1170x707.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6805-750x453.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6805-768x464.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6805-1536x929.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6805-600x363.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6805.jpg 1654w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Daniel Palma</figcaption></figure>
  4630.  
  4631.  
  4632.  
  4633. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-industry-nine-solix-m-hubs-are-lightweight-but-full-on">Industry Nine Solix M hubs are lightweight but full-on</h2>
  4634.  
  4635.  
  4636.  
  4637. <p>The new Industry Nine Solix M hubs are lightweight hubs designed for XC and trail wheels, delivering a whopping 605 points of engagement in a lightweight package. How lightweight? The rear hub weighs just 227g, and a set of Industry Nine Ultralite 250 wheels built up with the hubs weighs just 1,425g.</p>
  4638.  
  4639.  
  4640.  
  4641. <ul>
  4642. <li>Starting at $695 for a hub set</li>
  4643.  
  4644.  
  4645.  
  4646. <li>Buy from industrynine.com </li>
  4647. </ul>
  4648.  
  4649.  
  4650.  
  4651. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Yeti-ASR.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="678" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Yeti-ASR-1170x678.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664954" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Yeti-ASR-1170x678.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Yeti-ASR-750x435.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Yeti-ASR-768x445.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Yeti-ASR-1536x891.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Yeti-ASR-2048x1187.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Yeti-ASR-600x348.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Daniel Palma</figcaption></figure>
  4652.  
  4653.  
  4654.  
  4655. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-yeti-asr">Yeti ASR</h2>
  4656.  
  4657.  
  4658.  
  4659. <p>It&#8217;s been a few years since Yeti had a proper cross-country race bike in the line, and 2024 is a good time to jump back in. The lightest carbon frames skip rear derailleur routing altogether to save weight for those who choose to run electronic shifting.</p>
  4660.  
  4661.  
  4662.  
  4663. <ul>
  4664. <li>Price: $13,900 for the top-end build</li>
  4665.  
  4666.  
  4667.  
  4668. <li>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=9113&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=14751&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=33117">Worldwide Cyclery</a></li>
  4669. </ul>
  4670. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/its-an-olympic-year-which-means-xc-mountain-bikes-are-getting-sexy-again/">It&#8217;s an Olympic Year, Which Means XC Mountain Bikes Are Getting Sexy Again</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  4678. <item>
  4679. <title>Singletracks Welcomes Greg Heil (Back) as our new Managing Editor</title>
  4680. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/community/singletracks-welcomes-greg-heil-back-as-our-new-managing-editor/</link>
  4681. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/community/singletracks-welcomes-greg-heil-back-as-our-new-managing-editor/#comments</comments>
  4683. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
  4684. <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:03:03 +0000</pubDate>
  4685. <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
  4686. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
  4687. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664945</guid>
  4688.  
  4689. <description><![CDATA[<p>Greg Heil is back at Singletracks, this time as Managing Editor. </p>
  4690. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/community/singletracks-welcomes-greg-heil-back-as-our-new-managing-editor/">Singletracks Welcomes Greg Heil (Back) as our new Managing Editor</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
  4691. ]]></description>
  4692. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  4693. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/GPTempDownload36.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1841" height="1296" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/GPTempDownload36.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-579961" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/GPTempDownload36.jpg 1841w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/GPTempDownload36-750x528.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/GPTempDownload36-1170x824.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/GPTempDownload36-768x541.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/GPTempDownload36-1536x1081.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/GPTempDownload36-600x422.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1841px) 100vw, 1841px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Greg Heil</figcaption></figure>
  4694.  
  4695.  
  4696.  
  4697. <p>Singletracks is stoked to officially announce our new Managing Editor, Greg Heil. Long-time readers will remember Greg as our former editor with a zeal for exploring and sharing the best places to ride while absolutely abusing review bikes and equipment. He&#8217;s also known for having an opinion or two about the world of mountain biking, and he&#8217;s not afraid to share his honest thoughts with readers. And we&#8217;re incredibly stoked to have him back.</p>
  4698.  
  4699.  
  4700.  
  4701. <p>&#8220;It&#8217;s wild to think that I&#8217;m right back where my career in outdoor media began, and even after 14 years, I find myself more passionate than ever about mountain bike journalism,&#8221; Greg told me.</p>
  4702.  
  4703.  
  4704.  
  4705. <p>&#8220;During my six-year hiatus from Singletracks, I&nbsp;was immersed&nbsp;in the broader world of outdoor media and the outdoor tech industry, and I had the opportunity to write about all sorts of adventure sports: hiking, trail running, gravel biking, mountaineering, snowboarding&#8230;&nbsp;and of course, plenty of mountain biking.&nbsp;I learned a crucial lesson through that experience:&nbsp;no&nbsp;publication has&nbsp;managed&nbsp;to speak authentically to passionate mountain bikers unless it&#8217;s 100% committed to the sport.&nbsp;Try as they might, non-mountain bikers&nbsp;don&#8217;t truly understand&nbsp;what makes us tick.&nbsp;They don&#8217;t understand the drive, the addiction. Mountain biking isn&#8217;t just a pastime for us—it&#8217;s a lifestyle.&#8221;</p>
  4706.  
  4707.  
  4708.  
  4709. <p>All told, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/author/gregheil/">Greg has already written more than 1,100 articles</a> on Singletracks and chances are, you&#8217;ve read and enjoyed more than a few of them. Some of his more recent Singletracks articles have covered <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/from-oil-and-gas-to-biking-and-hiking-how-western-towns-are-changing-their-fortunes/">mountain bike tourism</a>, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/more-mountain-bike-trails-close-to-home-10-exciting-projects-that-imba-is-working-on-in-2024/">up and coming IMBA trail projects</a>, and an early ride report from the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/moabs-freshest-singletrack-the-raptor-route-provides-a-flowier-ending-to-the-iconic-whole-enchilada/">Moab Raptor Route</a>. </p>
  4710.  
  4711.  
  4712.  
  4713. <p>A reader once accused Greg of having &#8220;some kind of Louis and Clark complex,&#8221; and that&#8217;s really all you need to know about him as a mountain bike journalist. He&#8217;s constantly on the move, seeking out new trails and fresh ideas, and reporting what he finds.</p>
  4714.  
  4715.  
  4716.  
  4717. <p>&#8220;Since its inception in 1999 by Jeff and Leah Barber, Singletracks has been built and written by mountain bikers, for mountain bikers. Jeff and Leah <em>still</em> own and run the site today, and their passion and dedication have never wavered. By rejoining the team I&#8217;m excited to again speak to the passionate core of the mountain biking community, while at the same time welcoming those new to the sport with open arms.&#8221;</p>
  4718.  
  4719.  
  4720.  
  4721. <p>&#8220;This&nbsp;is just the beginning—let&#8217;s fucking go!!&#8221;</p>
  4722. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/community/singletracks-welcomes-greg-heil-back-as-our-new-managing-editor/">Singletracks Welcomes Greg Heil (Back) as our new Managing Editor</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  4729. </item>
  4730. <item>
  4731. <title>The &#8216;Presta Killers&#8217; are Coming for your Tubeless Tires</title>
  4732. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-presta-killers-are-coming-for-your-tubeless-tires/</link>
  4733. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-presta-killers-are-coming-for-your-tubeless-tires/#comments</comments>
  4735. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
  4736. <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 07:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
  4737. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
  4738. <category><![CDATA[new product]]></category>
  4739. <category><![CDATA[presta]]></category>
  4740. <category><![CDATA[tire valve]]></category>
  4741. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664784</guid>
  4742.  
  4743. <description><![CDATA[<p>Three companies are releasing "Presta killer" tubeless tire valves this year in hopes of improving on a standard that's been around since the 1800s.</p>
  4744. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-presta-killers-are-coming-for-your-tubeless-tires/">The &#8216;Presta Killers&#8217; are Coming for your Tubeless Tires</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
  4745. ]]></description>
  4746. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  4747. <p>Pity the poor Presta valve. It seems everyone is trying to kill it. At the Sea Otter Classic last week, we learned about three brands with new takes on the ubiquitous valve standard, which has been little changed since its invention in the 1800s. Two of the brands had their products on display, while the third is still in stealth mode and will be launching later this year.</p>
  4748.  
  4749.  
  4750.  
  4751. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-2.jpg" alt="Stans Exo-Core tubeless tire valve" class="wp-image-664864" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-2.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
  4752.  
  4753.  
  4754.  
  4755. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-stans-tubeless-exo-core-valves">Stans Tubeless Exo-Core valves</h2>
  4756.  
  4757.  
  4758.  
  4759. <p>The <a href="https://www.notubes.com/stan-s-tubeless-exo-core-valves" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">new Stans Exo-Core valve</a> is clearly bent on improving how Presta valves work with tubeless tire sealant because, well, <a href="https://www.notubes.com/about-us" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stans is all about sealant</a>. In 2021, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/reserve-fillmore-valves-expand-inflation-possibilities/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reserve was one of the first to strike a blow against the standard Presta valve</a>, delivering thrice as much airflow as the original and reducing the chance of clogs. See also: e*thirteen Quick Fill Plasma valves, introduced in 2022.</p>
  4760.  
  4761.  
  4762.  
  4763. <p>Exo-Core seeks to up the ante by delivering not just more airflow than a standard Presta valve but also by making the valve serviceable since sealant residue tends to build up over time. Stans added a few other enhancements as well, like an unthreaded cap that pops on so you don&#8217;t accidentally unscrew the core when removing the cap. Turn the valve an eighth of a turn to bleed air or a full turn to inflate.</p>
  4764.  
  4765.  
  4766.  
  4767. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-33 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  4768. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664862" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-3-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664862" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-3-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  4769.  
  4770.  
  4771.  
  4772. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-1.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="887" height="1170" data-id="664879" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-1-887x1170.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-664879" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-1-887x1170.jpeg 887w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-1-569x750.jpeg 569w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-1-768x1013.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-1-1165x1536.jpeg 1165w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-1-1553x2048.jpeg 1553w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-1-600x791.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px" /></a></figure>
  4773.  
  4774.  
  4775.  
  4776. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664805" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664805" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  4777. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Bottom: a 3D printed model of the Stans Exo-Core valve showcasing the internals.</figcaption></figure>
  4778.  
  4779.  
  4780.  
  4781. <p>Like other valves on the market, including those from&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-to-change-a-cushcore-tire-insert/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cush Core</a>, the Stans Exo-Core&nbsp;is designed&nbsp;to work with inserts thanks to ports on the top and sides that ensure a clear pathway for air and sealant whether you&#8217;re running inserts or not. It&#8217;s compatible with existing Presta pump heads, and I&#8217;ve found it has&nbsp;a nice, snug fit with my pump.</p>
  4782.  
  4783.  
  4784.  
  4785. <p>Finally, the Stans Exo-Core valves have an&nbsp;oblong&nbsp;and firm rubber-like plug at the base designed to fit most mountain bike rim channels. A self-locking valve nut, threaded from the other side of the rim, promises to keep the valve in place without needing a lot of extra torque.</p>
  4786.  
  4787.  
  4788.  
  4789. <p>I picked up a set of Exo-Core valves at Sea Otter and plan to put them to the test this spring. A single valve, designed for 17-26mm deep rims and including the cap and all hardware, weighs 6.8g on my scale compared to 5.5g for a notably shorter Reserve Fillmore valve designed for 18-28mm deep rims. Buyers will be able to customize the Stans Exo-Core valves with caps and valve nuts in a variety of colors. Stans Exo-Core valves will&nbsp;be priced&nbsp;at $50 for a pair.</p>
  4790.  
  4791.  
  4792.  
  4793. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-muc-off-big-bore-valves">Muc-Off Big Bore valves</h2>
  4794.  
  4795.  
  4796.  
  4797. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-3.jpg" alt="Muc-Off Big Bore tubeless tire valve" class="wp-image-664811" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-3.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-3-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
  4798.  
  4799.  
  4800.  
  4801. <p>The&nbsp;Muc-Off Big Bore valves promise an air-cannon-like inflation experience&nbsp;thanks to the unique ball valve design.&nbsp;There&#8217;s no internal core to get in the way of air or sealant, which promises to make mounting and filling tires quick and easy.</p>
  4802.  
  4803.  
  4804.  
  4805. <p>Like the Stans valves, the Big Bores are insert-compatible thanks to holes located in the sides of the base. The valves fit existing Presta or Schrader pump heads, depending on which version of the Big Bore you&#8217;re using. Muc-Off Big Bore lite valves work with existing Presta pump heads and deliver 230% more airflow than a standard Presta valve. Big Bore Hybrid swaps the top for a Schrader-size head on a Presta-size stem to fit most rims and deliver even more airflow, while the Big Bore Ludicrous is a full-bore Schrader that only fits rims drilled for the&nbsp;larger&nbsp;standard.</p>
  4806.  
  4807.  
  4808.  
  4809. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664804" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-1.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">From top to bottom: Big Bore Ludicrous, Big Bore Hybrid, Big Bore lite, and a standard Presta valve.</figcaption></figure>
  4810.  
  4811.  
  4812.  
  4813. <p>The Big Bore valves have an easy-to-use lever for opening and closing the valve, and the ones I tested at Sea Otter operated smoothly. Muc-Off says service kits will be available if you need to swap out a valve or make a repair. I love the idea of a full-open valve that doesn&#8217;t involve unscrewing tiny parts; my only fear is accidentally opening the valve too wide on the trail and instantly draining all the air out of my tire. That being said, I will be one of the first in line to give this a test!</p>
  4814.  
  4815.  
  4816.  
  4817. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-valve.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="800" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-valve.png" alt="Muc-Off Big Bore valve internals" class="wp-image-664890" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-valve.png 1200w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-valve-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-valve-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-valve-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-valve-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-valve-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Illustration courtesy Muc-Off.</figcaption></figure>
  4818.  
  4819.  
  4820.  
  4821. <p>It&#8217;s unclear how much the valves will weigh, but&nbsp;it&#8217;s likely they will&nbsp;tip the scale significantly higher than a traditional tubeless tire valve. For that reason&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://mucoff.sjv.io/AW6Doo" rel="noreferrer noopener">Muc-Off suggests</a>&nbsp;this probably won&#8217;t be appealing to XC or road bike riders.</p>
  4822.  
  4823.  
  4824.  
  4825. <p>Muc-Off says the Big Bore valves are patented and have been in design for three years.&nbsp;Look for availability&nbsp;beginning this summer. Pricing&nbsp;is TBD.</p>
  4826.  
  4827.  
  4828.  
  4829. <p>We&#8217;ll be&nbsp;putting&nbsp;these and another &#8220;Presta killer&#8221; tubeless tire valve&nbsp;to the test&nbsp;this spring and summer and will share our findings soon.</p>
  4830. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-presta-killers-are-coming-for-your-tubeless-tires/">The &#8216;Presta Killers&#8217; are Coming for your Tubeless Tires</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  4849. <description><![CDATA[<p>Here are the perfect deals for refreshing your kit and your bike for spring riding.</p>
  4850. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/20-mtb-jerseys-70-carbon-bars-plus-deals-on-spring-must-haves/">$20 MTB Jerseys, $70 Carbon Bars, plus Deals on Spring Must-Haves</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  4858.  
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  4860.  
  4861. <p>And evo isn&#8217;t the only one with deals, the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-hidden-mtb-deals-of-planet-cyclerys-closing-sale/">Planet Cyclery closing sale</a> has up to 30% off sitewide savings and there are plenty of <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-deals/">mountain bike deals</a>.</p>
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  4865. <p>Don’t forget to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/create/">sign up for our email list</a>&nbsp;and get deals like these delivered to your inbox!</p>
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  4876. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=10270&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.evo.com%2Fshop%3Ftext%3Ddharco%2Bgravity%2Bshorts"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dharco-shorts-750x500.png" alt="DHaRCO Gravity Shorts" class="wp-image-664763" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dharco-shorts-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dharco-shorts-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dharco-shorts-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dharco-shorts-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dharco-shorts-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dharco-shorts.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
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  4879. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dharco-gravity-shorts">DHaRCO Gravity Shorts</h3>
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  4887. <p>The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/no-ordinary-kit-from-dharco-clothing/">DHaRCO Gravity shorts</a> feature DWR-coated, four-way stretch material and two zippered front pockets plus an adjustable waist to dial in the fit. Select colors of men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s shorts on sale.</p>
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  4891. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=10270&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.evo.com%2Fshop%3Ftext%3Ddharco%2Bgravity%2Bshorts">evo</a> </p>
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  4897.  
  4898. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  4899. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=428820"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race-face-handlebar-750x500.png" alt="Race Face Next R 35 Handlebar " class="wp-image-664772" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race-face-handlebar-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race-face-handlebar-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race-face-handlebar-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race-face-handlebar-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race-face-handlebar-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race-face-handlebar.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  4900.  
  4901.  
  4902. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-race-face-next-r-35-handlebar">Race Face Next R 35 Handlebar </h3>
  4903.  
  4904.  
  4905.  
  4906. <p><strong>$179.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$69.99 &#8211; $79.99 sale</span></p>
  4907.  
  4908.  
  4909.  
  4910. <p>Save $100+ (!) on this 800mm <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/review-raceface-next-r-carbon-handlebars/">Race Face carbon handlebar</a> with a 35mm clamp diameter, available in multiple colors.</p>
  4911.  
  4912.  
  4913.  
  4914. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=428820">evo</a> </p>
  4915.  
  4916.  
  4917.  
  4918. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  4919.  
  4920.  
  4921. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  4922. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=432969"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-rotor-750x500.png" alt="SRAM CenterLine 6 Bolt Rotor" class="wp-image-664773" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-rotor-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-rotor-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-rotor-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-rotor-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-rotor-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-rotor.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  4923.  
  4924.  
  4925. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sram-centerline-6-bolt-rotor">SRAM CenterLine 6 Bolt Rotor</h3>
  4926.  
  4927.  
  4928.  
  4929. <p><strong>$47.00 &#8211; $59.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$13.99- $17.99 sale</span></p>
  4930.  
  4931.  
  4932.  
  4933. <p>Replace those cooked and pitted rotors for freshies or go up a size (if you can) while these are on clearance. 140-220mm sizes available. </p>
  4934.  
  4935.  
  4936.  
  4937. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=432969">evo</a> </p>
  4938.  
  4939.  
  4940.  
  4941. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  4942.  
  4943.  
  4944.  
  4945.  
  4946.  
  4947.  
  4948. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
  4949.  
  4950.  
  4951. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  4952. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=520129"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/troy-lee-helmet-750x500.png" alt="Troy Lee Designs A3 MIPS Bike Helmet" class="wp-image-664776" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/troy-lee-helmet-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/troy-lee-helmet-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/troy-lee-helmet-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/troy-lee-helmet-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/troy-lee-helmet-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/troy-lee-helmet.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  4953.  
  4954.  
  4955. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-troy-lee-designs-a3-mips-bike-helmet">Troy Lee Designs A3 MIPS Bike Helmet</h3>
  4956.  
  4957.  
  4958.  
  4959. <p><strong>$230.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$164.99 &#8211; $199.99 sale</span></p>
  4960.  
  4961.  
  4962.  
  4963. <p>The TLD A3 half shell <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-to-choose-the-best-mountain-bike-helmet/">mountain bike helmet</a> is a popular choice among riders thanks to its good looks and comfortable fit. Select colorways, including the Uno Slate Blue version shown, are on sale.</p>
  4964.  
  4965.  
  4966.  
  4967. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=520129">evo</a> </p>
  4968.  
  4969.  
  4970.  
  4971. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  4972.  
  4973.  
  4974. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  4975. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=521643"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sweet-protection-sunglasses-750x500.png" alt="Sweet Protection Ronin RIG Reflect Sunglasses" class="wp-image-664774" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sweet-protection-sunglasses-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sweet-protection-sunglasses-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sweet-protection-sunglasses-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sweet-protection-sunglasses-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sweet-protection-sunglasses-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sweet-protection-sunglasses.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  4976.  
  4977.  
  4978. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sweet-protection-ronin-rig-reflect-sunglasses">Sweet Protection Ronin RIG Reflect Sunglasses</h3>
  4979.  
  4980.  
  4981.  
  4982. <p><strong>$149.95</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$74.99 &#8211; $89.99 sale</span></p>
  4983.  
  4984.  
  4985.  
  4986. <p>The Ronin sunglasses offer wide angle coverage and 100% UV protection. Plus they&#8217;ve got a coating that&#8217;s anti-fog and oil-resistant.  </p>
  4987.  
  4988.  
  4989.  
  4990. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=521643">evo</a> </p>
  4991.  
  4992.  
  4993.  
  4994. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  4995.  
  4996.  
  4997. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  4998. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=10270&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.evo.com%2Fshop%3Ftext%3DPatagonia%2BDirt%2BCraft%2BBike%2BShorts"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/patagonia-dirt-craft-750x500.png" alt="Patagonia Dirt Craft Bike Shorts" class="wp-image-664770" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/patagonia-dirt-craft-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/patagonia-dirt-craft-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/patagonia-dirt-craft-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/patagonia-dirt-craft-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/patagonia-dirt-craft-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/patagonia-dirt-craft.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  4999.  
  5000.  
  5001. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-patagonia-dirt-craft-bike-shorts">Patagonia Dirt Craft Bike Shorts</h3>
  5002.  
  5003.  
  5004.  
  5005. <p><strong>$169.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$100.99 &#8211; $101.40 sale</span></p>
  5006.  
  5007.  
  5008.  
  5009. <p>Patagonia Dirt Craft shorts are beloved for their lightweight feel and fit. Plus they&#8217;re feature-rich with plenty of pockets and easy-to-use adjusters. A liner is also included. Men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s styles available.</p>
  5010.  
  5011.  
  5012.  
  5013. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=10270&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.evo.com%2Fshop%3Ftext%3DPatagonia%2BDirt%2BCraft%2BBike%2BShorts">evo</a> </p>
  5014.  
  5015.  
  5016.  
  5017. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  5018.  
  5019.  
  5020.  
  5021.  
  5022.  
  5023.  
  5024. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
  5025.  
  5026.  
  5027. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  5028. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=794479"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tld-ruckus-750x500.png" alt="Troy Lee Designs Ruckus 3/4 Jersey" class="wp-image-664775" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tld-ruckus-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tld-ruckus-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tld-ruckus-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tld-ruckus-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tld-ruckus-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tld-ruckus.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  5029.  
  5030.  
  5031. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-troy-lee-designs-ruckus-3-4-jersey">Troy Lee Designs Ruckus 3/4 Jersey</h3>
  5032.  
  5033.  
  5034.  
  5035. <p><strong>$69.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$33.99 sale (navy only)</span>  </p>
  5036.  
  5037.  
  5038.  
  5039. <p>This 3/4 sleeve jersey brings a retro vibe to a modern trail jersey made with high-tech and bluesign-approved fabric.</p>
  5040.  
  5041.  
  5042.  
  5043. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=794479">evo</a> </p>
  5044.  
  5045.  
  5046.  
  5047. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  5048.  
  5049.  
  5050. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  5051. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=792526"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kryptotal-750x500.png" alt="Continental Kryptotal-R Tire 29" class="wp-image-664769" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kryptotal-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kryptotal-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kryptotal-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kryptotal-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kryptotal-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kryptotal.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  5052.  
  5053.  
  5054. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-continental-kryptotal-r-tire-29-x2-4">Continental Kryptotal-R Tire 29&#8243;x2.4&#8243;</h3>
  5055.  
  5056.  
  5057.  
  5058. <p><strong>$64.95</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$48.71 sale</span> </p>
  5059.  
  5060.  
  5061.  
  5062. <p>We like the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-continental-kryptotal-re-is-more-than-a-trail-tire-review/">Continental Kryptotal-R tire</a> for its knobby tread and relatively stiff sidewalls. This rear tire was already reasonably priced; on sale it&#8217;s an even better value.</p>
  5063.  
  5064.  
  5065.  
  5066. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=792526">evo</a> </p>
  5067.  
  5068.  
  5069.  
  5070. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  5071.  
  5072.  
  5073. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  5074. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=513703"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-wheels-750x500.png" alt="ENVE AM30 Wheelset 29" class="wp-image-664765" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-wheels-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-wheels-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-wheels-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-wheels-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-wheels-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-wheels.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  5075.  
  5076.  
  5077. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-enve-am30-wheelset-29">ENVE AM30 Wheelset 29</h3>
  5078.  
  5079.  
  5080.  
  5081. <p><strong>$1,750.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$1,199.00 sale</span> </p>
  5082.  
  5083.  
  5084.  
  5085. <p>If you&#8217;ve been thinking about upgrading to carbon wheels, these <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/enve-am30-carbon-mtb-wheels-offer-a-better-value-than-ever/">ENVE AM30 all-mountain wheels</a> are a good choice, especially at this price.</p>
  5086.  
  5087.  
  5088.  
  5089. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=513703">evo</a> </p>
  5090.  
  5091.  
  5092.  
  5093. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  5094.  
  5095.  
  5096.  
  5097.  
  5098.  
  5099.  
  5100. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
  5101.  
  5102.  
  5103. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  5104. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=10270&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.evo.com%2Fshop%3Ftext%3Devo%2BShort-Sleeve%2BBike%2BJersey"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/evo-bike-jersey-750x500.png" alt="evo Short-Sleeve Bike Jersey" class="wp-image-664766" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/evo-bike-jersey-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/evo-bike-jersey-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/evo-bike-jersey-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/evo-bike-jersey-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/evo-bike-jersey-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/evo-bike-jersey.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  5105.  
  5106.  
  5107. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-evo-short-sleeve-bike-jersey">evo Short-Sleeve Bike Jersey</h3>
  5108.  
  5109.  
  5110.  
  5111. <p><strong>$49.95</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$19.99 sale</span> </p>
  5112.  
  5113.  
  5114.  
  5115. <p>$20 for a mountain bike jersey? Yes please! The evo short sleeve bike jersey may not be flashy, but then again that&#8217;s what we like about it. Men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s styles available. </p>
  5116.  
  5117.  
  5118.  
  5119. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=10270&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.evo.com%2Fshop%3Ftext%3Devo%2BShort-Sleeve%2BBike%2BJersey">evo</a> </p>
  5120.  
  5121.  
  5122.  
  5123. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  5124.  
  5125.  
  5126. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  5127. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=10270&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.evo.com%2Fgrips%2Fpnw-components-coast-bar-tape"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pnw-coast-bartape-750x500.png" alt="PNW Components Coast Bar Tape" class="wp-image-664771" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pnw-coast-bartape-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pnw-coast-bartape-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pnw-coast-bartape-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pnw-coast-bartape-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pnw-coast-bartape-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pnw-coast-bartape.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  5128.  
  5129.  
  5130. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pnw-components-coast-bar-tape">PNW Components Coast Bar Tape</h3>
  5131.  
  5132.  
  5133.  
  5134. <p><strong>$29.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$17.40 sale</span> </p>
  5135.  
  5136.  
  5137.  
  5138. <p>Add some colorful flare (and comfort) to the front end of your gravel bike while this <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/gravel-specific-bar-tape-testing-pnw-coast-bar-tape-in-vancouver/">PNW bar tape</a> is priced 40% off.</p>
  5139.  
  5140.  
  5141.  
  5142. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=10270&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.evo.com%2Fgrips%2Fpnw-components-coast-bar-tape">evo</a> </p>
  5143.  
  5144.  
  5145.  
  5146. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
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  5148.  
  5149. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  5150. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=789884"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/club-ride-shirt-750x500.png" alt="Club Ride New West Shirt " class="wp-image-664761" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/club-ride-shirt-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/club-ride-shirt-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/club-ride-shirt-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/club-ride-shirt-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/club-ride-shirt-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/club-ride-shirt.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  5151.  
  5152.  
  5153. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-club-ride-new-west-shirt">Club Ride New West Shirt </h3>
  5154.  
  5155.  
  5156.  
  5157. <p><strong>$89.95</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$62.96 sale</span> </p>
  5158.  
  5159.  
  5160.  
  5161. <p>The Club Ride New West is a classic when it comes to snap-closure, plaid bike jerseys. Look closely and you&#8217;ll find a hidden rear zip pocket, reflective highlights, underarm vents, and an eyewear wipe sewn inside. </p>
  5162.  
  5163.  
  5164.  
  5165. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=789884">evo</a> </p>
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  5176. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
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  5179. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  5180. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=513903"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-34-750x500.png" alt="Fox Shox 34 Float Factory GRIP2 Fork 29" class="wp-image-664768" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-34-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-34-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-34-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-34-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-34-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-34.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  5181.  
  5182.  
  5183. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fox-shox-34-float-factory-grip2-fork-29">Fox Shox 34 Float Factory GRIP2 Fork 29</h3>
  5184.  
  5185.  
  5186.  
  5187. <p><strong>$1,039.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$674.95 sale</span> </p>
  5188.  
  5189.  
  5190.  
  5191. <p>Fox recently introduced the new X2 damper which means you can get a great deal on top-end Factory forks with the Grip 2 damper like this one and the <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=513793">Fox 38</a> now. And hey, the X2 damper is only being offered on Fox 34 <i>OEM forks</i> right now anyway, so unless you want to buy a new bike, this is your best bet on a <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/foxs-34-mountain-bike-fork-review/">Fox 34</a>!</p>
  5192.  
  5193.  
  5194.  
  5195. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=513903">evo</a> </p>
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  5202. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  5203. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=526282"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/crankbrothers-pump-750x500.png" alt="Crank Brothers Klic HV Gauge with CO2 Mini Pump" class="wp-image-664762" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/crankbrothers-pump-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/crankbrothers-pump-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/crankbrothers-pump-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/crankbrothers-pump-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/crankbrothers-pump-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/crankbrothers-pump.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  5204.  
  5205.  
  5206. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-crank-brothers-klic-hv-gauge-with-co2-mini-pump">Crank Brothers Klic HV Gauge with CO2 Mini Pump</h3>
  5207.  
  5208.  
  5209.  
  5210. <p><strong>$59.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$44.96 sale</span> </p>
  5211.  
  5212.  
  5213.  
  5214. <p>The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/mini-pump-with-gauge-throwdown/">CB Klic HV pump</a> is one of the sleekest on the market and lets you use CO2 or old-fashioned muscle for quick trail fixes.</p>
  5215.  
  5216.  
  5217.  
  5218. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=526282">evo</a> </p>
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  5222. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
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  5225. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  5226. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=792951"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dynaplug-750x500.png" alt="Dynaplug Air Tubeless Tire Repair Kit" class="wp-image-664764" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dynaplug-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dynaplug-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dynaplug-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dynaplug-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dynaplug-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dynaplug.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  5227.  
  5228.  
  5229. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dynaplug-air-tubeless-tire-repair-kit">Dynaplug Air Tubeless Tire Repair Kit</h3>
  5230.  
  5231.  
  5232.  
  5233. <p><strong>$74.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$47.99 sale</span> </p>
  5234.  
  5235.  
  5236.  
  5237. <p>Plug and inflate at the same time with the Dynaplug Air tubeless tire repair kit. </p>
  5238.  
  5239.  
  5240.  
  5241. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=792951">evo</a> </p>
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  5248.  
  5249. <p class="has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background"><em>Want to find the best price on your next mountain bike?  Try our <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-deals/">comparison shopping tool</a> and don&#8217;t miss our <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-deals/"><strong>Weekly MTB Deals</strong></a> for the biggest savings on mountain bikes, gear and more.</em></p>
  5250. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/20-mtb-jerseys-70-carbon-bars-plus-deals-on-spring-must-haves/">$20 MTB Jerseys, $70 Carbon Bars, plus Deals on Spring Must-Haves</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  5259. <title>Risky Business</title>
  5260. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/community/risky-business/</link>
  5261. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/community/risky-business/#respond</comments>
  5263. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tommy Mulvoy]]></dc:creator>
  5264. <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 07:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
  5265. <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
  5266. <category><![CDATA[essay]]></category>
  5267. <category><![CDATA[injury]]></category>
  5268. <category><![CDATA[kids]]></category>
  5269. <category><![CDATA[youth]]></category>
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  5272. <description><![CDATA[<p>With mountain bike risks come mountain bike rewards, whether we're just starting out or sharing our stoke with the next generation.</p>
  5273. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/community/risky-business/">Risky Business</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  5276. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_3013.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_3013-1170x878.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-664579" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_3013-1170x878.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_3013-750x563.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_3013-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_3013-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_3013-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_3013-600x450.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">All photos: Tommy Mulvoy</figcaption></figure>
  5277.  
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  5279.  
  5280. <p>Since I started seriously riding bikes 25 years ago, I have broken my shoulder blade, index finger, numerous ribs, and something called a coracoid process. I have also bruised my lung and tailbone, sprained my shoulder and wrist, and have enough road rash on my hips, elbows, and shoulders to garner looks when I go swimming. My shins look like I kicked a barbed wire fence.</p>
  5281.  
  5282.  
  5283.  
  5284. <p>With injuries on my mind, I bought my son, Aksel, a bike for his first birthday. I set up his shiny blue Strider Balance Bike on its rocker base and, after eating cake, helped him climb on. Within minutes, he was rocking so fast that I had second thoughts about putting him on a bike so soon and placed my hand on the back of the bike to make sure he didn’t flip over. When I removed my hand, Aksel rocked back up to speed, smiled, and shrieked with joy. My doubts disappeared.</p>
  5285.  
  5286.  
  5287.  
  5288. <p>I grew up on a quiet cul-de-sac, and from an early age had free reign to explore the neighborhood on my silver Mongoose. I watched the classic BMX movie Rad on rewind and spent a lot of time at the local bike shop, aptly named Mike the Bike, checking out number plates and handlebar grips that resembled those of Cru Jones. I didn’t get the BMX pants I desperately wanted for my 9th birthday, so I resorted to riding around in my brown winter gloves, in the heat of summer, because Cru wore gloves while riding. I left some skin and blood on Holly Lane, but watching my neighbor, Geoff Madden, break his leg after taking too much speed off a ramp in front of my house, is my first memory of a real biking injury.</p>
  5289.  
  5290.  
  5291.  
  5292. <p>I got my first mountain bike, a bright blue Trek 830, for my 13th birthday, but used it mainly for getting to the baseball field when I was in my teens and to classes when I lived off campus in college. During my senior year in college, I signed up for a few triathlons and quickly realized that the Trek wasn’t going to help me win any races. My mom surprised me with a chameleon-colored Cannondale R1000 road bike for an early graduation gift, not knowing that this purchase would change the direction of my life. I took a few falls at red lights and in the driveway while trying to figure out how clipless pedals worked but otherwise enjoyed my first real road rides during an unseasonably warm winter.</p>
  5293.  
  5294.  
  5295.  
  5296. <p>A year and a half later, I worked in a bike shop and got a deal on a dark blue Gary Fisher Sugar 4+, my first dual suspension mountain bike. Ten minutes into my first trail ride, I fell, landed on a tree stump, and broke a rib. I finished the ride, in bearable pain, and then spent the next four weeks struggling to sleep and take deep breaths. Those first ten minutes, though, were magical. With my best friends, Pedro and Ana, we rode through a festival of fall colors with streaks of sun shooting through openings in the dense canopy in the hills of Western Massachusetts. This was a far cry from the dreary hockey rinks where I spent most of my youth. I watched Pedro and Ana, who had been riding for years, skillfully send it down steep pitches peppered with rocks and roots that I was nervous about walking down, and fly down smooth stretches at speeds I associated with road biking. I was hurt but hooked.</p>
  5297.  
  5298.  
  5299.  
  5300. <p>I spent the next year in Utah and, after the snow melted, checked out the burgeoning <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/region/utah/?city=Park+City">trail networks in Park City</a> and along the Wasatch Front. I also took a memorable week-long trip to the Utah desert and rode the famed slickrock in <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/gooseberry-mesa/">Gooseberry Mesa</a>, just outside of Zion National Park. I chased after friends who had been riding for years and experienced going over the bars for the first time while also turning my hips perpetually purple. Navigating tricky rock gardens, flying through tight Aspen and Cottonwood forests at high speeds, and riding exposed trails provided an incredible rush that I never experienced when playing sports with rule books and painted lines.</p>
  5301.  
  5302.  
  5303.  
  5304. <p>In the spring of 2005, while training for my second Ironman, I preemptively hit the tarmac on a steep downhill to avoid T-boning a car that had made an abrupt turn across my lane. My bike snapped in half, and I skidded 20 feet down the road. I jumped up, full of adrenaline, and screamed at the driver about my broken bike and bloody body. I called a friend, and we loaded my busted bike and banged up body into his truck for a trip to the hospital. It wasn’t until I started walking into the ER that I realized I was only wearing one bike shoe. I peeked into the bed of my friend’s truck to see that my other shoe was still attached to the pedal.</p>
  5305.  
  5306.  
  5307.  
  5308. <p>I escaped without any broken bones, but the pain I endured when the nurse scrubbed my road rash with a rough sponge still makes me squirm. The doctors told me to take it easy for a few days, so I went to work the next day and visited the bike shop in the afternoon to order a new bike. When I got back home, my back muscles started spasming, as the doctors told me they would, and I collapsed onto my bed. I spent the next two days lying on the floor at my parents’ house requiring assistance to eat and use the bathroom. Three months and hundreds of miles of training rides later, I crossed the finish line in Lake Placid.</p>
  5309.  
  5310.  
  5311.  
  5312. <p>Over the next decade, I explored more trails in the Western US; the streets and parks in Brooklyn, New York; and, most memorably, the deserts in Jordan, where I taught at a boarding school on the outskirts of a small town just south of Amman. On weekends, my friends and I would ride down to the Dead Sea and enjoy heavenly views across the Levant. After a few rides on paved roads, we ventured off onto dirt tracks that weave through vast wadis teeming with incongruously lush vegetation and Bedouin camps that disappeared after the first rains in the fall and returned between rides in early spring. Upon reaching the Sea, we searched for shade and a ride back up to the top of the valley. We would then extract our bikes and selves from a flatbed, delivery van, or tiny Toyota and ride to a roadside fruit stand before sprinting back to campus to beat the crowds emerging from Friday prayers.</p>
  5313.  
  5314.  
  5315.  
  5316. <p>I also took some heavy falls. The most impressive, and painful, was back in Massachusetts where I went over the bars after hitting a pothole while taking a sip from my water bottle toward the end of a beautiful early spring road ride. My helmet and right shoulder, which still has a patch of skin a few shades lighter than the rest, took the brunt of the impact. I pedaled to my friends’ house in pain, dreading both the coming cleaning of my road rash and inability to turnover in bed without wincing for the next week. Two days later, I was out on my mountain bike, convinced that a light ride through the budding maples might ease my discomfort. It did.<br></p>
  5317.  
  5318.  
  5319.  
  5320. <p>A few months prior to Aksel’s birth, I was riding in Flims, Switzerland and followed a local rider off a kicker on the side of a trail. I wasn’t carrying enough speed, landed on a large root, and jackknifed over the bars. I spent the next few minutes stumbling around looking, and possibly sounding, like a bird who had just broken a wing after crashing into a window. I waved off the help from the local rider and rode gingerly back to the hotel thinking not about the pain, but about how my pregnant wife was going to react. When I showed her my shoulder, she shook her head and said, “that doesn’t look right.” It still doesn’t, thanks to a bony protrusion that sticks up half an inch off the top of my shoulder.</p>
  5321.  
  5322.  
  5323.  
  5324. <p>The local doctor took an x-ray and said that my shoulder blade looked broken. He recommended an MRI, but the nearest hospital was an hour away, so my wife and I went to dinner and a wine bar with our friends instead. After a few hours in the emergency room the next evening, I learned that I had indeed broken my shoulder blade and coracoid process, the hook-shaped bone that comes off the scapula and is, apparently, unusual to break. I spent the next six weeks in a sling followed by two months of focused rehab knowing that I wanted to be strong enough to hold my soon-to-be-born child.</p>
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  5333. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NZDY6593.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" data-id="664582" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NZDY6593.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-664582" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NZDY6593.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NZDY6593-563x750.jpeg 563w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NZDY6593-600x800.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></a></figure>
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  5336.  
  5337.  
  5338. <p>After nine months of nightly rocking, I took Aksel’s bike off the rocker base and set him up at the top of the slight incline in our garden. He smiled and made some funny sounds as he shuffled about two meters before tossing the bike aside to inspect a nearby water drain. He did a few more laps in the yard before I brought him out to the driveway where he started lifting his feet off the ground for short spells and got to experience the joy of balancing on a bike. He couldn’t form sentences yet, but his shrieking showed his spirits. My smile showed mine. The snow soon forced us into the massive garage beneath our apartment house, but the fun didn’t stop. Aksel was soon weaving in and out of parked cars and support columns, screaming at the top of his lungs as he chased me, and riding down the small ramp leading to the garage’s lower level.</p>
  5339.  
  5340.  
  5341.  
  5342. <p>In early March, as the snow started to melt, we migrated back outside, where we often ended our rides in the large parking lot of the ski area in our town. The melting snow left plenty of puddles, and Aksel, wearing his favorite PAW Patrol cape or bear suit, made it his mission to find and ride through the deepest and dirtiest one. I often helped him locate it. He also enjoyed sending it down the steep walkway leading from the tram and then riding through a shallow gutter that would buck him in the air; I could hear his laugh from across the parking lot. One day I heard his scream. Just like his dad, Aksel got a bit too excited; he took too much heat into the gutter and crashed. He cut his lip and scraped his leg, so I cleaned him up and put him right back on his bike. A few minutes later, with tears still wet on his face, he walked his bike back up the ramp for another go.</p>
  5343.  
  5344.  
  5345.  
  5346. <p>Three months after Aksel’s first crash, I headed out for one of my favorite rides, the Urschner Höhenweg. The trail starts in Tiefenbach, about halfway up the famed Furka pass, and runs along the south-facing side of the Ursern Valley where I have unmatched views of several glaciers; the valley’s three mountain passes: the Gotthard, Oberalp, and Furka; and the many magnificent peaks that I ski off in winter. At the top of the last downhill section, I started fiddling with my backpack, lost control on a tight switchback, and went over the bars. I landed on a large boulder just off the trail and spent the next several minutes writhing on the ground while groaning and trying to take a breath. I knew that I had seriously injured myself and had to get off the mountain. I was experiencing a different type of adrenaline rush than I had headed out hoping to catch, but it did help me make it down to the clinic, where I was told I had broken a few ribs. I spent the next month sleeping in the sitting position and struggling to walk around the block. The worst part, though, was having to pause Aksel’s and my bike adventures.<br></p>
  5347.  
  5348.  
  5349.  
  5350. <p>Over the next year, I struggled with persistent back pain before finally visiting a rheumatologist. After a few weeks of needling, I had an MRI and then a CT scan, which showed a spot on my lung from when one of the broken ribs, now revealed to be between 5 and 8, hit it during my crash. I also learned that one of the broken ribs had not healed in the correct position and that the insistent pain was a result of pseudoarthrosis. Physical therapy, stretching, and an electro-stimulation device have helped to ease the pain, but the best remedy has been riding with Aksel.</p>
  5351.  
  5352.  
  5353.  
  5354. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1479.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1479-1170x878.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-664583" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1479-1170x878.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1479-750x563.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1479-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1479-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1479-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1479-600x450.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  5355.  
  5356.  
  5357.  
  5358. <p>Aksel now rides a 16-inch pedal bike, so we can explore farther from home. Our favorite rides last year were on trails running alongside two of the four largest rivers in Switzerland, the Reuss and Rhone. The Reuss ride starts on a dirt road in the neighboring town of Realp and weaves through cow, sheep, and goat fields dotted with glacial erratics, barns, and an old church, where we often light a candle and pray for the health of Aksel’s grandparents. Trying to pet the cows, all of whom Aksel has named Bettina, after Farmer Yumi’s cow in PAW Patrol, leads to lots of laughs, but his favorite part is the bobsled-like singletrack section that runs alongside the Reuss before diving into a grove of trees. Until it wasn’t. In early October, Aksel slid out on a small metal bridge that crosses a creek just in front of the grove. Before he even got off the ground, he picked up a handful of rocks and threw them at the bridge while shouting that he hated it. I soon realized he wasn’t mad that he had scraped his leg but that he wouldn’t be going fast enough when he entered the hallway-like trail through the trees.</p>
  5359.  
  5360.  
  5361.  
  5362. <p>The Rhone ride starts on a well-manicured bike path in the town of Oberwald, on the western side of the Furka pass, and keeps things interesting with a few speedy downhills and some singletrack along the river. When we stop for snacks along the way, I chart our progress on the map, study train schedules, and take stock of our food reserves to make sure we make it back home without any meltdowns. As I stress, Aksel munches on mangos or goldfish, looks across the valley, and says, “Dad, it’s beautiful here.” I put my phone away and take in the scenery realizing that we will be fine if we miss the next train. Ten kilometers from our starting point, we end up at a playground that abuts an old military airbase. After jumping on the trampoline, riding the zip-line, and more food, we pedal along the airfield to the train station and head home.</p>
  5363.  
  5364.  
  5365.  
  5366. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2719.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2719-1170x878.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-664580" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2719-1170x878.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2719-750x563.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2719-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2719-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2719-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2719-600x450.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  5367.  
  5368.  
  5369.  
  5370. <p>Riding with Aksel is pure pleasure, but I also enjoy simply watching as he pushes his limits. I was alarmed when Aksel told me he wanted to hit the big jump line on the dirt jump track in town, but I didn’t stop him. He sent it perfectly, and his holler challenged the reach of the local church bells. The next week, he took the drop with too much speed, lost control on some loose pebbles, and wiped out. He got up crying and screamed at the stones. A few minutes later, after some snacks and water, he walked back up to the start for another attempt. When we head to the asphalt pump track down in the valley, I try to track his every turn, but the walls are so high that he often disappears. I hold my breath and wait for him to reappear, which he does, a second later, giggling from the moment he got his bike a bit horizontal.</p>
  5371.  
  5372.  
  5373.  
  5374. <p>Before heading back into the garage for winter, Aksel and I took advantage of an unseasonably warm fall. In late November, on the way back from Realp, I suggested to Aksel that we check out the singletrack that runs along the mountain behind our house and sits just below where I had broken my ribs. The drop off in some sections is precipitous and the trail is quite steep, but after watching Aksel’s confidence and riding ability improve throughout the summer, I was sure that he could make it down. I carried his bike up to the start and let him lead the way. I figured he would ride conservatively, but he pedaled off before I could give a few final instructions. He flew along the flat sections, walked when it got too steep or loose, and hooted and hollered the whole day down. I followed behind, echoing his excitement.</p>
  5375.  
  5376.  
  5377.  
  5378. <p>It’s inspiring watching Aksel’s riding develop. He takes turns with speed, has started to take one hand off his handlebar, and likes to lift his front wheel off the ground—skills that are essential to becoming a more proficient rider. My abilities, on the other hand, are declining. I train year-round but can’t change the fact that my 45-year-old mind and body can’t do the same things it did 20 years ago. Our bike careers seemingly intersect in the inevitably of future injuries. With this in mind, we ride on because, as Aksel put it the other day when I asked him why he likes biking, “it’s in nature, and it’s just nice.”</p>
  5379. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/community/risky-business/">Risky Business</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  5388. <title>The Hidden MTB Deals of Planet Cyclery&#8217;s Closing Sale</title>
  5389. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-hidden-mtb-deals-of-planet-cyclerys-closing-sale/</link>
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  5392. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah Barber]]></dc:creator>
  5393. <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 22:41:22 +0000</pubDate>
  5394. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
  5395. <category><![CDATA[product picks]]></category>
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  5398. <description><![CDATA[<p>Popular products from big brands like Shimano, SRAM, Kuat, and ENVE have been marked down and inventory is already looking limited. </p>
  5399. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-hidden-mtb-deals-of-planet-cyclerys-closing-sale/">The Hidden MTB Deals of Planet Cyclery&#8217;s Closing Sale</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  5402. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2F"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="800" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/planet-cyclery-closing-sale.png" alt="" class="wp-image-664754" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/planet-cyclery-closing-sale.png 1200w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/planet-cyclery-closing-sale-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/planet-cyclery-closing-sale-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/planet-cyclery-closing-sale-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/planet-cyclery-closing-sale-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/planet-cyclery-closing-sale-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></figure>
  5403.  
  5404.  
  5405.  
  5406. <p><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2F">Planet Cyclery</a> and sister brand Colorado Cyclist are closing up shop, according to messages on their websites, and both are offering up to 30% off items sitewide. The deepest discounts appear to be on past season cycling clothing but prices seem to vary by color and size. We did some digging and found popular products from big brands like Shimano, SRAM, Kuat, and ENVE have been marked down and inventory is already looking limited. </p>
  5407.  
  5408.  
  5409.  
  5410. <p>Note: Assume these sales are final as there is no word of the actual closing date.</p>
  5411.  
  5412.  
  5413.  
  5414. <p></p>
  5415.  
  5416.  
  5417. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  5418. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fcomponents%2Fdrivetrain-shifters-brakes%2Fbrakes%2Fshimano-xt-m8120-disc-brake-and-lever-pair"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-brakes-750x500.png" alt="Shimano XT M8120 Disc Brake and Lever - Pair" class="wp-image-664747" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-brakes-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-brakes-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-brakes-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-brakes-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-brakes-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-brakes-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-brakes-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  5419.  
  5420.  
  5421. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shimano-xt-m8120-disc-brake-and-lever-pair">Shimano XT M8120 Disc Brake and Lever &#8211; Pair</h3>
  5422.  
  5423.  
  5424.  
  5425. <p><strong>$459.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$224.96 sale</span> </p>
  5426.  
  5427.  
  5428.  
  5429. <p>Two brakes for the price of one! Riders love the Shimano XT 4-piston brakes for their excellent stopping power, durability, and easy maintenance. SRAM fan? <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fcomponents%2Fdrivetrain-shifters-brakes%3Fcat%3D1401%26gen_manufacturer%3D1530%26is_on_sale%3D1%26product_list_order%3Dprice">SRAM brakes are on sale too.</a> </p>
  5430.  
  5431.  
  5432.  
  5433. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fcomponents%2Fdrivetrain-shifters-brakes%2Fbrakes%2Fshimano-xt-m8120-disc-brake-and-lever-pair">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
  5434.  
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  5436.  
  5437. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
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  5445.  
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  5447. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  5448. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Faccessories%2Ftravel-storage%2Fkuat-piston-pro-x-2-led-dual-ratchet-platform-rack-with-kashima-2-bike-galaxy-gray"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kuat-piston-pro-750x500.png" alt="Kuat Piston Pro X 2" class="wp-image-664741" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kuat-piston-pro-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kuat-piston-pro-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kuat-piston-pro-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kuat-piston-pro-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kuat-piston-pro-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kuat-piston-pro-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kuat-piston-pro-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  5449.  
  5450.  
  5451. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kuat-piston-pro-x-2-led-2-bike-hitch-rack-with-kashima">Kuat Piston Pro X 2&#8243; LED 2-Bike Hitch Rack with Kashima</h3>
  5452.  
  5453.  
  5454.  
  5455. <p><strong>$1,389.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$1,250.10 sale</span> </p>
  5456.  
  5457.  
  5458.  
  5459. <p>The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/flash-or-function-the-kuat-piston-pro-x-hitch-rack-has-both-review/">Kuat Piston Pro X</a> is a high-end bike rack featuring pneumatic struts, integrated tail lights for safety, and and integrated 12mm cable lock. </p>
  5460.  
  5461.  
  5462.  
  5463. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Faccessories%2Ftravel-storage%2Fkuat-piston-pro-x-2-led-dual-ratchet-platform-rack-with-kashima-2-bike-galaxy-gray">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
  5464.  
  5465.  
  5466.  
  5467. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  5468.  
  5469.  
  5470. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  5471. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fsearch%2F%3Fq%3Doakley%2Bsutro"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oakley-sutro-750x500.png" alt="Oakley Sutro" class="wp-image-664744" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oakley-sutro-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oakley-sutro-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oakley-sutro-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oakley-sutro-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oakley-sutro-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oakley-sutro-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oakley-sutro-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  5472.  
  5473.  
  5474. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-oakley-sutro-amp-sutro-lite-sunglasses">Oakley Sutro &amp; Sutro Lite Sunglasses</h3>
  5475.  
  5476.  
  5477.  
  5478. <p><strong>$183.00 &#8211; 194.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$164.70 &#8211; $174.60 sale</span></p>
  5479.  
  5480.  
  5481.  
  5482. <p>The Oakley Sutro sunglasses offer a wider range of view and no matter which lens you choose, you&#8217;re getting high-quality Oakley optics. Various colors/styles on sale.</p>
  5483.  
  5484.  
  5485.  
  5486. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fsearch%2F%3Fq%3Doakley%2Bsutro">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
  5487.  
  5488.  
  5489.  
  5490. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  5491.  
  5492.  
  5493. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  5494. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=8ad2a953-8e8c-4fbb-877c-34c460351ae9&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fsearch%2F%3Fq%3Dsram%2Btransmission"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-gx-transmission-750x500.png" alt="SRAM Eagle Transmission Group" class="wp-image-664753" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-gx-transmission-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-gx-transmission-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-gx-transmission-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-gx-transmission-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-gx-transmission-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-gx-transmission.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  5495.  
  5496.  
  5497. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sram-eagle-transmission-group">SRAM Eagle Transmission Group</h3>
  5498.  
  5499.  
  5500.  
  5501. <p><strong>$1,099.00 &#8211; $2,699.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$989.10 &#8211; $2,429.10  sale</span></p>
  5502.  
  5503.  
  5504.  
  5505. <p>Planet Cyclery has several <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/sram-gx-eagle-transmission-review/">SRAM Eagle Transmission</a> drivetrains&#8211;GX, X0, and XXSL&#8211;on sale for about $100-200 off. </p>
  5506.  
  5507.  
  5508.  
  5509. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=8ad2a953-8e8c-4fbb-877c-34c460351ae9&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fsearch%2F%3Fq%3Dsram%2Btransmission">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
  5510.  
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  5512.  
  5513. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
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  5515.  
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  5520. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
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  5522.  
  5523. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  5524. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct%2Fview%2Fid%2F48066"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/poc-knee-pads-750x500.png" alt="POC Joint VPD 2.0 Long Knee Pads" class="wp-image-664745" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/poc-knee-pads-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/poc-knee-pads-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/poc-knee-pads-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/poc-knee-pads-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/poc-knee-pads-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/poc-knee-pads-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/poc-knee-pads-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  5525.  
  5526.  
  5527. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-poc-joint-vpd-2-0-long-knee-pads">POC Joint VPD 2.0 Long Knee Pads</h3>
  5528.  
  5529.  
  5530.  
  5531. <p><strong>$129.95</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$47.95 sale</span> </p>
  5532.  
  5533.  
  5534.  
  5535. <p>The POC Joint VPD 2.0 knee pads are 3D moulded for a comfortable fit and utilize two stretchy, velcro straps to keep them secure all day long. </p>
  5536.  
  5537.  
  5538.  
  5539. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct%2Fview%2Fid%2F48066">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
  5540.  
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  5543. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  5544.  
  5545.  
  5546. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  5547. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct%2Fview%2Fid%2F531994"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/minion-750x500.png" alt="Maxxis Minion DHRII 29 x 2.40" class="wp-image-664743" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/minion-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/minion-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/minion-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/minion-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/minion-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/minion-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/minion-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  5548.  
  5549.  
  5550. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-maxxis-minion-dhrii-29-x-2-40">Maxxis Minion DHRII 29 x 2.40</h3>
  5551.  
  5552.  
  5553.  
  5554. <p><strong>$101.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$35.96 sale</span> </p>
  5555.  
  5556.  
  5557.  
  5558. <p>The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/maxxis-minion-dhr-ii-tire-review/">Maxxis Minion DHRII</a> is one of our go-to rear tires thanks to its excellent braking traction and controlled cornering. Pick one up on sale, and bonus: this one&#8217;s got the white logos to match your bike!</p>
  5559.  
  5560.  
  5561.  
  5562. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct%2Fview%2Fid%2F531994">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
  5563.  
  5564.  
  5565.  
  5566. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  5567.  
  5568.  
  5569. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  5570. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=6041&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=16341&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=38836"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox-axs-dropper-750x500.png" alt="Rock Shox Reverb AXS Dropper Seatpost with Remote" class="wp-image-664746" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox-axs-dropper-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox-axs-dropper-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox-axs-dropper-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox-axs-dropper-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox-axs-dropper-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox-axs-dropper-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox-axs-dropper-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  5571.  
  5572.  
  5573. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rock-shox-reverb-axs-dropper-seatpost-with-remote">Rock Shox Reverb AXS Dropper Seatpost with Remote</h3>
  5574.  
  5575.  
  5576.  
  5577. <p><strong>$861.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$574.95 &#8211; $774.95 sale</span></p>
  5578.  
  5579.  
  5580.  
  5581. <p>The Rock Shox Reverb AXS dropper post is incredibly convenient, but pricey. Pick this one up while its on sale and save almost $300 off MSRP (30.9mm, 31.6mm diameter).</p>
  5582.  
  5583.  
  5584.  
  5585. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=6041&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=16341&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=38836">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
  5586.  
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  5589. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
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  5599. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  5600. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Ffox-racing-union-shoes"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-clipless-shoes-750x500.png" alt="Fox Racing Union Clipless Shoes" class="wp-image-664737" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-clipless-shoes-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-clipless-shoes-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-clipless-shoes-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-clipless-shoes-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-clipless-shoes-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-clipless-shoes-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-clipless-shoes-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  5601.  
  5602.  
  5603. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fox-racing-union-clipless-shoes">Fox Racing Union Clipless Shoes</h3>
  5604.  
  5605.  
  5606.  
  5607. <p><strong>$179.95</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$161.96 sale</span> </p>
  5608.  
  5609.  
  5610.  
  5611. <p>The Fox Union shoes are just a year old but they&#8217;re already a rider favorite. Choose from clipless in black, brown or red, or the <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Ffox-racing-union-flat-shoes">flat pedal version that&#8217;s marked down to $134.96</a>. <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/fox-union-boa-shoe-review/">Read more.</a></p>
  5612.  
  5613.  
  5614.  
  5615. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Ffox-racing-union-shoes">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
  5616.  
  5617.  
  5618.  
  5619. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  5620.  
  5621.  
  5622. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  5623. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fshimano-xtr-pd-m9120-trail-spd-pedal"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-xtr-750x500.png" alt="Shimano XTR PD-M9120" class="wp-image-664748" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-xtr-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-xtr-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-xtr-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-xtr-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-xtr-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-xtr-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-xtr-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  5624.  
  5625.  
  5626. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shimano-xtr-pd-m9120">Shimano XTR PD-M9120</h3>
  5627.  
  5628.  
  5629.  
  5630. <p><strong>$190.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$171.00 sale</span> </p>
  5631.  
  5632.  
  5633.  
  5634. <p>We love the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/review-shimano-xtr-m9120-pedals/">Shimano XTR trail pedals</a> thanks to the light weight, smooth action, and long-term durability. These don&#8217;t go on sale often so grab &#8217;em while you can.</p>
  5635.  
  5636.  
  5637.  
  5638. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fshimano-xtr-pd-m9120-trail-spd-pedal">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
  5639.  
  5640.  
  5641.  
  5642. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  5643.  
  5644.  
  5645. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  5646. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Faccessories%2Fmaintenance%2Ffeedback-sports-team-edition-tool-kit"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/feedback-sports-kit-750x500.png" alt="Feedback Sports Team Edition Tool Kit " class="wp-image-664736" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/feedback-sports-kit-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/feedback-sports-kit-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/feedback-sports-kit-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/feedback-sports-kit-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/feedback-sports-kit-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/feedback-sports-kit-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/feedback-sports-kit-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  5647.  
  5648.  
  5649. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-feedback-sports-team-edition-tool-kit">Feedback Sports Team Edition Tool Kit </h3>
  5650.  
  5651.  
  5652.  
  5653. <p><strong>$350.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$315.00 sale</span> </p>
  5654.  
  5655.  
  5656.  
  5657. <p>The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/feedback-team-edition-tool-kit-review/">Feedback Sports Team Edition Tool kit </a>has virtually every tool you could need to work on your bike, and every one of them is high quality and should last a lifetime.</p>
  5658.  
  5659.  
  5660.  
  5661. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Faccessories%2Fmaintenance%2Ffeedback-sports-team-edition-tool-kit">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
  5662.  
  5663.  
  5664.  
  5665. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  5666.  
  5667.  
  5668.  
  5669.  
  5670.  
  5671.  
  5672. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
  5673.  
  5674.  
  5675. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  5676. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Faccessories%2Felectronics%2Fgarmin-edge-840-solar"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/garmin-solar-750x500.png" alt="Garmin Edge 840 Solar" class="wp-image-664739" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/garmin-solar-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/garmin-solar-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/garmin-solar-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/garmin-solar-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/garmin-solar-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/garmin-solar-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/garmin-solar-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  5677.  
  5678.  
  5679. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-garmin-edge-840-solar">Garmin Edge 840 Solar</h3>
  5680.  
  5681.  
  5682.  
  5683. <p><strong>$549.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$494.99 sale</span> </p>
  5684.  
  5685.  
  5686.  
  5687. <p>The Garmin Edge 840 Solar GPS can easily outlast you on the trail, providing up to 32 hours of tracking, navigation, and ride stats.  </p>
  5688.  
  5689.  
  5690.  
  5691. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Faccessories%2Felectronics%2Fgarmin-edge-840-solar">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
  5692.  
  5693.  
  5694.  
  5695. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  5696.  
  5697.  
  5698. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  5699. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=8ad2a953-8e8c-4fbb-877c-34c460351ae9&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fsram-powerlock-link-for-12-speed-chain-silver-card4"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-powerlock-750x500.png" alt="SRAM Eagle PowerLock Link for 12-Speed Chain, Silver Card/4" class="wp-image-664749" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-powerlock-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-powerlock-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-powerlock-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-powerlock-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-powerlock-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-powerlock-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-powerlock-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  5700.  
  5701.  
  5702. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sram-eagle-powerlock-link-for-12-speed-chain-silver-card-4">SRAM Eagle PowerLock Link for 12-Speed Chain, Silver Card/4</h3>
  5703.  
  5704.  
  5705.  
  5706. <p><strong>$14.95</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$9.56 sale</span> </p>
  5707.  
  5708.  
  5709.  
  5710. <p>Grab four spares and throw them into all your packs so don&#8217;t get stuck on the trail. </p>
  5711.  
  5712.  
  5713.  
  5714. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=8ad2a953-8e8c-4fbb-877c-34c460351ae9&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fsram-powerlock-link-for-12-speed-chain-silver-card4">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
  5715.  
  5716.  
  5717.  
  5718. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  5719.  
  5720.  
  5721. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  5722. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fsearch%2F%3Fq%3DFox%2BRacing%2BW%2BFLEXAIR%2BSHORT"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-flexair-shorts-750x500.png" alt="Fox Racing Women's Flexair Shorts" class="wp-image-664738" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-flexair-shorts-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-flexair-shorts-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-flexair-shorts-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-flexair-shorts-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-flexair-shorts-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-flexair-shorts-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-flexair-shorts-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  5723.  
  5724.  
  5725. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fox-racing-women-s-flexair-shorts">Fox Racing Women&#8217;s Flexair Shorts</h3>
  5726.  
  5727.  
  5728.  
  5729. <p><strong>$70.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$44.74 sale</span> </p>
  5730.  
  5731.  
  5732.  
  5733. <p>These lightweight shorts feature a 4-way stretch material that&#8217;s DWR coated plus laser-cut ventilation to keep you cool this summer.  </p>
  5734.  
  5735.  
  5736.  
  5737. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fsearch%2F%3Fq%3DFox%2BRacing%2BW%2BFLEXAIR%2BSHORT">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
  5738.  
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  5749.  
  5750.  
  5751. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  5752. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fenve-composites-m6-mountain-handlebar-780mm-25mm-rise-31-8-9-5-deg-black"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-m6-750x500.png" alt="ENVE Composites M6 Handlebar (31.8mm)" class="wp-image-664735" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-m6-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-m6-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-m6-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-m6-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-m6-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-m6-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-m6-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  5753.  
  5754.  
  5755. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-enve-composites-m6-handlebar-31-8mm">ENVE Composites M6 Handlebar (31.8mm)</h3>
  5756.  
  5757.  
  5758.  
  5759. <p><strong>$190.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$171.00 sale</span> </p>
  5760.  
  5761.  
  5762.  
  5763. <p>If you&#8217;re looking to upgrade to carbon bars, the Enve M6 is a solid choice with neutral sweep and rise, and a 780mm width. </p>
  5764.  
  5765.  
  5766.  
  5767. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fenve-composites-m6-mountain-handlebar-780mm-25mm-rise-31-8-9-5-deg-black">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
  5768.  
  5769.  
  5770.  
  5771. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
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  5773.  
  5774. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  5775. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=6041&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=16341&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=68775"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ixs-am-trigger-750x500.png" alt="iXS Helmet Trigger AM MIPS" class="wp-image-664740" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ixs-am-trigger-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ixs-am-trigger-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ixs-am-trigger-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ixs-am-trigger-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ixs-am-trigger-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ixs-am-trigger-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ixs-am-trigger-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  5776.  
  5777.  
  5778. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ixs-helmet-trigger-am-mips">iXS Helmet Trigger AM MIPS</h3>
  5779.  
  5780.  
  5781.  
  5782. <p><strong>$189.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$80.95 sale</span> </p>
  5783.  
  5784.  
  5785.  
  5786. <p>The iXS Trigger AM is a great helmet for trail and all-mountain riding with a MIPS liner, adjustable visor, and magnetic buckle. Choose from 6 colors and two 2 sizes. </p>
  5787.  
  5788.  
  5789.  
  5790. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=6041&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=16341&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=68775">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
  5791.  
  5792.  
  5793.  
  5794. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  5795.  
  5796.  
  5797.  
  5798. <p class="has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background"><em>Want to find the best price on your next mountain bike?  Try our <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-deals/">comparison shopping tool</a> and don&#8217;t miss our <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-deals/"><strong>Weekly MTB Deals</strong></a> for the biggest savings on mountain bikes, gear and more.</em></p>
  5799. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-hidden-mtb-deals-of-planet-cyclerys-closing-sale/">The Hidden MTB Deals of Planet Cyclery&#8217;s Closing Sale</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  5807. <item>
  5808. <title>What&#8217;s Your #1 MTB Frustration?</title>
  5809. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/community/whats-your-1-mtb-frustration/</link>
  5810. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/community/whats-your-1-mtb-frustration/#comments</comments>
  5812. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
  5813. <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 07:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
  5814. <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
  5815. <category><![CDATA[survey]]></category>
  5816. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664256</guid>
  5817.  
  5818. <description><![CDATA[<p>It's a privilege to mountain bike. At the same time, there are aspects of the sport that can be frustrating.</p>
  5819. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/community/whats-your-1-mtb-frustration/">What&#8217;s Your #1 MTB Frustration?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
  5820. ]]></description>
  5821. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  5822. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hike_a_bike.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hike_a_bike-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664538" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hike_a_bike-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hike_a_bike-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hike_a_bike-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hike_a_bike-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hike_a_bike-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hike_a_bike-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hike_a_bike-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Leah Barber</figcaption></figure>
  5823.  
  5824.  
  5825.  
  5826. <p>Just to be clear, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/">mountain biking</a> is <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/tag/the-stoke/">awesome</a>. It&#8217;s hard to think of another <s>activity</s> lifestyle that&#8217;s as healthy and as rewarding as mountain biking, not to mention the community of riders around the world. At the same time, there&#8217;s always room for improvement, even when you&#8217;re #1. We want to know what, if anything, frustrates you about our sport.</p>
  5827.  
  5828.  
  5829. <div class="wpforms-container wpforms-container-full wpforms-block wpforms-block-1984f6f5-c4b6-4977-8af6-9b2551d27be7 wpforms-inline" id="wpforms-664260"><form id="wpforms-form-664260" class="wpforms-validate wpforms-form wpforms-ajax-form" data-formid="664260" method="post" enctype="multipart/form-data" action="/feed/" data-token="deb9e384dfadfd0c7b50d375ead3bfa4" data-token-time="1715003611"><noscript class="wpforms-error-noscript">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.</noscript><div class="wpforms-field-container"><div id="wpforms-664260-field_1-container" class="wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio" data-field-id="1"><label class="wpforms-field-label" for="wpforms-664260-field_1">What is your top mountain bike frustration? <span class="wpforms-required-label">*</span></label><ul id="wpforms-664260-field_1" class="wpforms-field-required"><li class="choice-1 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-664260-field_1_1" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Bikes and/or gear are too expensive" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-664260-field_1_1">Bikes and/or gear are too expensive</label></li><li class="choice-3 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-664260-field_1_3" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Not enough trails" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-664260-field_1_3">Not enough trails</label></li><li class="choice-5 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-664260-field_1_5" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Bikes require too much maintenance/repair" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-664260-field_1_5">Bikes require too much maintenance/repair</label></li><li class="choice-6 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-664260-field_1_6" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Lack of community" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-664260-field_1_6">Lack of community</label></li><li class="choice-7 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-664260-field_1_7" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Requires a lot of fitness / skill" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-664260-field_1_7">Requires a lot of fitness / skill</label></li><li class="choice-4 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-664260-field_1_4" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Low quality trails" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-664260-field_1_4">Low quality trails</label></li><li class="choice-9 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-664260-field_1_9" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Nothing. Everything is awesome!" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-664260-field_1_9">Nothing. Everything is awesome!</label></li><li class="choice-8 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-664260-field_1_8" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Something else I&#039;ll share in the comments" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-664260-field_1_8">Something else I&#8217;ll share in the comments</label></li></ul></div></div><!-- .wpforms-field-container --><div class="wpforms-submit-container" ><input type="hidden" name="wpforms[id]" value="664260"><input type="hidden" name="page_title" value=""><input type="hidden" name="page_url" value="https://www.singletracks.com/feed/"><button type="submit" name="wpforms[submit]" id="wpforms-submit-664260" class="wpforms-submit" data-alt-text="Sending..." data-submit-text="Submit" aria-live="assertive" value="wpforms-submit">Submit</button><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-content/plugins/wpforms/assets/images/submit-spin.svg" class="wpforms-submit-spinner" style="display: none;" width="26" height="26" alt="Loading"></div></form></div>  <!-- .wpforms-container -->
  5830.  
  5831.  
  5832. <p>Bonus question for the comments: How can mountain biking be improved?</p>
  5833. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/community/whats-your-1-mtb-frustration/">What&#8217;s Your #1 MTB Frustration?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  5842. <title>Fairdale has Just the Mountain Bike for Janky Trails</title>
  5843. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/fairdale-has-just-the-mountain-bike-for-janky-trails/</link>
  5844. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/fairdale-has-just-the-mountain-bike-for-janky-trails/#respond</comments>
  5846. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
  5847. <pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2024 07:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
  5848. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
  5849. <category><![CDATA[fairdale elevator]]></category>
  5850. <category><![CDATA[new mtb]]></category>
  5851. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664706</guid>
  5852.  
  5853. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Fairdale Elevator is a BMX-inspired 29er mountain bike with a banger parts spec and a lot of personality.</p>
  5854. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/fairdale-has-just-the-mountain-bike-for-janky-trails/">Fairdale has Just the Mountain Bike for Janky Trails</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
  5855. ]]></description>
  5856. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  5857. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1800" height="1201" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-3.jpg" alt="Fairdale Elevator 29er hardtail" class="wp-image-664712" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-3.jpg 1800w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-3-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-3-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px" /></a></figure>
  5858.  
  5859.  
  5860.  
  5861. <p>Fairdale Bikes <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fairdalebikes/p/CrWXiFVvGIh/">teased their prototype 29er hardtail</a> almost exactly a year ago and this week we got a chance to see the (finished?) bike on display at Sea Otter. The Fairdale Elevator, like other bikes from the brand, is BMX-inspired and ready to roll with the punches. With mega-short chainstays and a solid <s>2130</s> 4130 chromoly steel frame, this is clearly a bike that likes to party down on your jankiest, in-town trails.</p>
  5862.  
  5863.  
  5864.  
  5865. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-5.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-5-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664710" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-5-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-5-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-5-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-5-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-5-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-5.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  5866.  
  5867.  
  5868.  
  5869. <p>Looking at the geometry of the Fairdale Elevator, the chainstay length is the first thing that stands out. At just 406mm long, the Elevator has one of the shortest rear ends you&#8217;ll find on a 29er. The mega short chainstays promise to make the Elevator a manual machine, and also ensures nimble handling through tight trails. Looking closely at the frame you can see the seat tube intersects the downtube above the bottom bracket, leaving space for tires up to 2.5&#8243; wide.</p>
  5870.  
  5871.  
  5872.  
  5873. <p>Rounding out the geometry picture the Elevator has a 65.5° head tube angle, 76° seat tube angle, and a 50mm bottom bracket drop. The bike is being offered in two sizes with the larger size having a short-for-now 482mm reach and 1200mm wheelbase. Designed around a 130mm suspension fork the Elevator also boasts a long, straight seat tube for maximum dropper post clearance. Fairdale calls this &#8220;BMX-inspired geometry&#8221; that &#8220;lets you feel like a rider again instead of a passenger.&#8221;</p>
  5874.  
  5875.  
  5876.  
  5877. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-35 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  5878. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="781" height="1170" data-id="664713" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-4-781x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664713" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-4-781x1170.jpg 781w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-4-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-4-768x1151.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-4-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-4-600x899.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-4.jpg 1201w" sizes="(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px" /></a></figure>
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  5880.  
  5881.  
  5882. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-6.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" data-id="664709" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-6-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664709" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-6-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-6-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-6-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-6-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-6-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-6.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  5883. </figure>
  5884.  
  5885.  
  5886.  
  5887. <p>Fairdale was founded in 2010 by BMX World Champion rider Taj Mihelich with the goal of &#8220;making &#8216;adult&#8217; bikes that will give you the same sense of joy that you had when riding as child.&#8221; We&#8217;re told Mihelich still creates the cartoon graphics for the bikes himself, contrasting nicely with the otherwise clean and simple color scheme.</p>
  5888.  
  5889.  
  5890.  
  5891. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-1-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664714" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-1-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-1.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">&#8220;Fine minds find good lines.&#8221;</figcaption></figure>
  5892.  
  5893.  
  5894.  
  5895. <p>Elevator frame features include bottle and accessory mounts, external cable and brake hose routing, and UDH dropouts.</p>
  5896.  
  5897.  
  5898.  
  5899. <p>Fairdale is not skimping on the Elevator build, with a Rock Shox Pike Select Fork, Maxxis Minion DHF and DHR II tires, SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain, and SRAM DB8 brakes. Final pricing for complete bikes was not available as of press time but it&#8217;s expected to be around $3,500. We&#8217;re told standalone frames will likely be available for sale eventually, following the release of the complete bikes.</p>
  5900.  
  5901.  
  5902.  
  5903. <p>Look for the Elevator hardtail at <a href="https://fairdalebikes.com/">fairdalebikes.com</a> soon.</p>
  5904.  
  5905.  
  5906.  
  5907. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1800" height="1201" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-2.jpg" alt="Fairdale Elevator hardtail" class="wp-image-664711" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-2.jpg 1800w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-2-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px" /></a></figure>
  5908. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/fairdale-has-just-the-mountain-bike-for-janky-trails/">Fairdale has Just the Mountain Bike for Janky Trails</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  5917. <title>The $13K Pinarello Dogma XC Bike Exists to Win Gold [Test Ride Review]</title>
  5918. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-13k-pinarello-dogma-xc-bike-exists-to-win-gold-test-ride-review/</link>
  5919. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-13k-pinarello-dogma-xc-bike-exists-to-win-gold-test-ride-review/#comments</comments>
  5921. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
  5922. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:07:07 +0000</pubDate>
  5923. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
  5924. <category><![CDATA[pinarello dogma xc]]></category>
  5925. <category><![CDATA[test ride review]]></category>
  5926. <category><![CDATA[XC race bike]]></category>
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  5928.  
  5929. <description><![CDATA[<p>Unless you're on the World Cup race circuit, the Pinarello Dogma XC mountain bike probably isn't designed for you.</p>
  5930. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-13k-pinarello-dogma-xc-bike-exists-to-win-gold-test-ride-review/">The $13K Pinarello Dogma XC Bike Exists to Win Gold [Test Ride Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  5933. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-11.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-11-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664684" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-11-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-11-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-11-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-11-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-11-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-11.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">All photos Jeff Barber unless otherwise noted.</figcaption></figure>
  5934.  
  5935.  
  5936.  
  5937. <p>Pinarello is an Italian brand known for their world-beating road bikes, and now they&#8217;re applying that winning knowledge to the realm of cross-country mountain bike racing. This isn&#8217;t the first time Pinarello has marketed a <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/mountain-bikes/">mountain bike</a>; in fact, the Pinarello Dogma XC isn&#8217;t even a new model for the brand, having <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/interbike-dream-xc-bikes-italy-vs-france/">first debuted in 2013</a> before quietly disappearing. However it&#8217;s clear the latest Dogma XC is not messing around, with Olympic gold medals in its sights. I wanted to see what it feels like to ride a $13,000 top-level XC race bike with the new Fox 32 Step Cast fork so I took the Pinarello Dogma XC bike for a spin at Sea Otter just before the official launch.</p>
  5938.  
  5939.  
  5940.  
  5941. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
  5942.  
  5943.  
  5944.  
  5945. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pinarello-dogma-xc-specs">Pinarello Dogma XC specs</h2>
  5946.  
  5947.  
  5948.  
  5949. <ul>
  5950. <li>Suspension travel: 100/90mm front/rear or 120/100mm front/rear</li>
  5951.  
  5952.  
  5953.  
  5954. <li>Claimed weight: 10.45kg (just over 23lb)</li>
  5955.  
  5956.  
  5957.  
  5958. <li>Price: $13,000 as tested. $6,000 frameset</li>
  5959. </ul>
  5960.  
  5961.  
  5962.  
  5963. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
  5964.  
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  5966.  
  5967. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-36 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  5968. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-15-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664695" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-15-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664695" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-15-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-15-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-15-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-15-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-15-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-15-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-15-1.jpg 1697w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  5969.  
  5970.  
  5971.  
  5972. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-02.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" data-id="664693" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-02-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664693" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-02-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-02-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-02-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-02-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-02-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-02-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-02.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  5973. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photo left: Pinarello.</figcaption></figure>
  5974.  
  5975.  
  5976.  
  5977. <p>The Pinarello Dogma XC frame is designed to deliver stiffness where it counts&#8230; which is apparently pretty much everywhere. Pro racer and defending Olympic champion Tom Pidcock reportedly had one main request which was to make the bike as stiff as possible. The bottom bracket gets a lot of attention in particular with a unique triangle-within-triangle design that allows for an oversized main pivot bearing. Another upshot to the design is that the dropper post cable should be easier to route through the frame.</p>
  5978.  
  5979.  
  5980.  
  5981. <p>Pinarello is using an unusual two-piece, split rear triangle design that eliminates the bridge found on most full suspension mountain bikes as shown above. This allows for short chainstays &#8212; just 425mm for all frame sizes &#8212; and also improves clearance for wider tires while reducing the number of spots for mud to accumulate.</p>
  5982.  
  5983.  
  5984.  
  5985. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-03.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-03-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664690" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-03-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-03-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-03-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-03-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-03-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-03-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-03.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  5986.  
  5987.  
  5988.  
  5989. <p>Like most modern full suspension <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/mountain-bikes/cross-country/">cross-country bikes</a>, the Pinarello Dogma XC makes use of flex stays to keep the weight low. The bike can be set up with either 100/90mm of suspension travel front and rear or with 120/100mm which allows racers to adapt the bike to various courses throughout the World Cup season. Doing so reportedly doesn&#8217;t change the kinematic of the bike and simply involves swapping out the fork and shock.</p>
  5990.  
  5991.  
  5992.  
  5993. <p>I tested a size XL bike with a 505mm reach, 68° head tube angle, and roughly 74° seat tube angle. The low (for XL) 620mm stack height makes for a significant saddle to bar drop, made even more dramatic due to the drop-angle cockpit and my 6&#8217;3&#8243; height.</p>
  5994.  
  5995.  
  5996.  
  5997. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-37 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  5998. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-08.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" data-id="664687" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-08-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664687" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-08-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-08-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-08-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-08-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-08-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-08-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-08.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  5999.  
  6000.  
  6001.  
  6002. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-07.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" data-id="664689" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-07-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664689" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-07-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-07-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-07-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-07-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-07-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-07-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-07.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  6003. </figure>
  6004.  
  6005.  
  6006.  
  6007. <p>Pinarello utilizes an integrated handlebar stem combo that&#8217;s been designed specifically for the Dogma XC. The cockpit is 760mm wide and is available in 60mm and 80mm stem lengths. There&#8217;s also an internal steering limiter that prevents the bars from rotating more than 60° in either direction.</p>
  6008.  
  6009.  
  6010.  
  6011. <p>Based on my quick test ride at Sea Otter this week it&#8217;s clear the Pinarello Dogma XC is designed for racing, pure and simple. The pedal power transfer is instantly recognizable, especially starting from a stop. The feeling is not too far off some of the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/mountain-bikes/gravel-bikes/">gravel bikes</a> I&#8217;ve ridden, and it&#8217;s easy to imagine jumping off the starting line ahead of the pack with such a stiff and efficient platform.</p>
  6012.  
  6013.  
  6014.  
  6015. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664688" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A 3D printed chain keeper with the lower frame triangle at right.</figcaption></figure>
  6016.  
  6017.  
  6018.  
  6019. <p>Naturally the Pinarello Dogma XC excels at climbing as well. I surprised myself by spinning the rear tire on some of the steeper, gravel-covered climbs, unaccustomed to delivering so much power directly from pedal to wheel. Body positioning is key on a race bike like the Dogma XC, and pros like Pidcock and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, who both won the World Championship on the bike last year, are able to easily transition to the Dogma from their cyclocross and road bikes. For a trail biker like me? It&#8217;s a very different experience.</p>
  6020.  
  6021.  
  6022.  
  6023. <p>Descending on an XC race bike feels a lot different compared to the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/mountain-bikes/trail-bikes/">trail bikes</a> I&#8217;m used to riding. Here again, body positioning and weighting the bike is the key to control. Despite the flyweight of the Dogma XC, it still includes a proper dropper post and sufficiently wide tires that handle well in a variety of conditions. For me the biggest thing to get used to on a bike like the Pinarello Dogma XC is the saddle-to-bar drop that has me feeling like I&#8217;ll scrape my chin on the front tire at any moment.</p>
  6024.  
  6025.  
  6026.  
  6027. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-38 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  6028. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-04.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" data-id="664692" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-04-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664692" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-04-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-04-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-04-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-04-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-04-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-04-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-04.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  6029.  
  6030.  
  6031.  
  6032. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-05.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" data-id="664691" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-05-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664691" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-05-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-05-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-05-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-05-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-05-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-05-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-05.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  6033. </figure>
  6034.  
  6035.  
  6036.  
  6037. <p>The Dogma XC is one of the first bikes we&#8217;ve seen with the new Fox 32 Step Cast fork featuring the Grip SL damper and reverse crown design. Based on my brief test ride the new damper feels familiar with responsive handling and is nice and stiff in the locked out position.</p>
  6038.  
  6039.  
  6040.  
  6041. <p>At first I was afraid the World Cup and Olympic gold medal paint job would make me feel like an imposter pedaling around the XC race course at Sea Otter. Instead I mostly just felt like a badass. Pinarello is also offering the bike in a black and red paint job for riders with more modesty than me.</p>
  6042.  
  6043.  
  6044.  
  6045. <p>It&#8217;s clear the Pinarello Dogma XC is a racer&#8217;s mountain bike with few if any compromises to appease the general buying public. And for good reason: it&#8217;s likely this bike will win an Olympic medal (or two) in Paris this summer.</p>
  6046.  
  6047.  
  6048.  
  6049. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-01.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-01-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664694" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-01-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-01-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-01-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-01-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-01-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-01-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-01.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  6050. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-13k-pinarello-dogma-xc-bike-exists-to-win-gold-test-ride-review/">The $13K Pinarello Dogma XC Bike Exists to Win Gold [Test Ride Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  6059. <title>More Mountain Bike Trails Close to Home: 10 Exciting Projects that IMBA Is Working On in 2024</title>
  6060. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/more-mountain-bike-trails-close-to-home-10-exciting-projects-that-imba-is-working-on-in-2024/</link>
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  6063. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Greg Heil]]></dc:creator>
  6064. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 07:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  6078.  
  6079. <description><![CDATA[<p>IMBA is working with local groups to build quality mountain bike trails closer to home. Here are ten of this year's most exciting trail projects.</p>
  6080. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/more-mountain-bike-trails-close-to-home-10-exciting-projects-that-imba-is-working-on-in-2024/">More Mountain Bike Trails Close to Home: 10 Exciting Projects that IMBA Is Working On in 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  6082. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  6083. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Hero-image-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="4032" height="3024" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Hero-image-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664504" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Hero-image-1.jpg 4032w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Hero-image-1-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Hero-image-1-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Hero-image-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Hero-image-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Hero-image-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Hero-image-1-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Building phase 1 of the Baker’s Park trail system. Photo: Jess Didion, courtesy IMBA</figcaption></figure>
  6084.  
  6085.  
  6086.  
  6087. <p>The iconic mountain bike experience has long been synonymous with epic rides in big mountains, deep forests, and desolate desert landscapes. In fact, the sport was founded on endless backcountry singletrack trails in places like Crested Butte, and as a result, riders have spent decades seeking out epic loop rides like trail <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/trail-401/">Trail 401</a> or point-to-point shuttles like the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/monarch-crest-trail/">Monarch Crest</a>.</p>
  6088.  
  6089.  
  6090.  
  6091. <p>While those epics still attract throngs of mountain bikers today, as the tireless trail advocates at the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) surveyed the landscape of trail access, they realized that something was missing. They began to notice a glaring gap in trail access and how it was negatively impacting participation in the sport. And while it kept avid riders from getting on their bikes more often, it also effectively blocked a wide array of potential mountain bikers who had no way to access the backcountry epics that we all enjoy so much.</p>
  6092.  
  6093.  
  6094.  
  6095. <p>The gap they identified is a distinct lack of singletrack trail access close to home.</p>
  6096.  
  6097.  
  6098.  
  6099. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/build-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/build-2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664512" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/build-2.jpg 1500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/build-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/build-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/build-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/build-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/build-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Building More Trails Close to Home in Cedar City, Utah. Photo: Liz Chrisman, courtesy IMBA</figcaption></figure>
  6100.  
  6101.  
  6102.  
  6103. <p>You don&#8217;t need to have 20 or 30 years of mountain biking experience to intuit the difficulty of accessing singletrack trails. If you&#8217;re like most of the nation&#8217;s population, you don&#8217;t live in a tiny mountain town with a trailhead less than a mile from your front door. Instead, you might need to drive for an hour or more to reach the closest trail, and even then the quality of the ride might be mediocre at best.</p>
  6104.  
  6105.  
  6106.  
  6107. <p>This close-to-home trail access gap doesn&#8217;t just apply to middle-aged mountain bikers. It&#8217;s also a major hurdle for hikers on foot, trail runners, and thousands of kids who don&#8217;t have the option of hopping in the car and driving <em>anywhere.</em></p>
  6108.  
  6109.  
  6110.  
  6111. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kid-ride.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kid-ride-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664510" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kid-ride-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kid-ride-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kid-ride-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kid-ride-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kid-ride-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kid-ride.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Liz Chrisman, courtesy IMBA</figcaption></figure>
  6112.  
  6113.  
  6114.  
  6115. <p>In response to this glaring trail access gap IMBA shifted its primary focus to building &#8220;more trails close to home&#8221; in 2019. At the time, they created a goal of building &#8220;new trails close to home in 250 communities by 2025,&#8221; according to Eleanor Blick, Director of Communications for IMBA. As the 2024 riding season gets into full swing, the deadline is looming for IMBA&#8217;s 2025 goal. So how are they doing so far?</p>
  6116.  
  6117.  
  6118.  
  6119. <p>&#8220;We&#8217;re currently engaged with 530 communities that have a vision or demand [for] trails close to home. Eighty-nine communities are committed, which means they&#8217;ve gone through a lot of the process and their next step is construction in various phases—it&#8217;s out for bid or just waiting on permits, things like that. And we&#8217;ve already realized trails in 84 communities,&#8221; said Blick&#8221;</p>
  6120.  
  6121.  
  6122.  
  6123. <p>That&#8217;s an astounding 703 communities that IMBA is currently working with to enable their vision of new trails close to home! While perhaps 250 projects won&#8217;t be <em>completed</em> by the time 2025 rolls around, the outpouring of community engagement has been absolutely astounding. Just imagine: 703 communities across the country are actively working to build better trail access for their residents. This is a true local groundswell in mountain bike trail development and advocacy, and the pace of change right here, right now, in 2024 is so fast that it&#8217;s difficult to grasp.</p>
  6124.  
  6125.  
  6126.  
  6127. <p>While IMBA is lending a helping hand in every one of these 703 communities, Blick was quick to note that &#8220;these are all community-led processes.&#8221; IMBA as an organization doesn&#8217;t necessarily drive trail development. Instead, the national organization is &#8220;there to support [the communities] at phases of the trail development process.&#8221;</p>
  6128.  
  6129.  
  6130.  
  6131. <p>&#8220;I see all of these as communities who are making amazing progress, and IMBA&#8217;s there with them, helping them out,&#8221; said Blick.</p>
  6132.  
  6133.  
  6134.  
  6135. <p>While it&#8217;s impossible to profile every single one of the 89 projects that are currently in progress or the 530 beautiful visions for the future, we&#8217;ve rounded up 10 of the most exciting projects that IMBA is working on in 2024.</p>
  6136.  
  6137.  
  6138.  
  6139. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/omaha.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/omaha-1170x780.jpg" alt="Omaha, Nebraska mountain bike park" class="wp-image-664513" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/omaha-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/omaha-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/omaha-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/omaha-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/omaha-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/omaha.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Liz Chrisman, courtesy IMBA</figcaption></figure>
  6140.  
  6141.  
  6142.  
  6143. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-omaha-nebraska">Omaha, Nebraska</h2>
  6144.  
  6145.  
  6146.  
  6147. <p>&#8220;We completed a city-wide feasibility study with Omaha as part of a Trail Accelerator grant,&#8221; said Blick. Out of that feasibility study, a number of trails will spring up around the Omaha metro area, the first of which include the Upland Park pumptrack and the Mandan Park Trails. Creating these small pockets of bike riding opportunity right in the heart of the metro area is opening up the sport of mountain biking to thousands of kids in the community.</p>
  6148.  
  6149.  
  6150.  
  6151. <p>Building trails in Mandan Park in particular has allowed the local community to reclaim a beautiful natural space that had developed a negative reputation for unsavory activities. But now, with purpose-built <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-trails/">mountain bike trails</a> and a skills park, Mandan Park is transforming into a positive space for the community to enjoy.&nbsp;</p>
  6152.  
  6153.  
  6154.  
  6155. <p>Next up, IMBA, THOR (the local IMBA chapter), and other community partners hope to build more trails in Mandan Park, Adams Park, Swanson Park, and around the Papillion area of Omaha.</p>
  6156.  
  6157.  
  6158.  
  6159. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/silverton.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/silverton.jpg" alt="Mountain bike trail in Silverton, Colorado" class="wp-image-664507" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/silverton.jpg 1500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/silverton-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/silverton-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/silverton-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/silverton-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/silverton-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Jess Didion, courtesy IMBA</figcaption></figure>
  6160.  
  6161.  
  6162.  
  6163. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-silverton-colorado">Silverton, Colorado</h2>
  6164.  
  6165.  
  6166.  
  6167. <p>After a decade of advocacy work, the first few miles of the highly-anticipated Baker’s Park trail system were built in Silverton in the fall of 2023. Officially, the trails still haven&#8217;t been opened to the public as IMBA Trail Solutions and the Silverton Singletrack Society (SSS) wait for the snow to melt so they can finish Phase 1 of the build this year. Once complete, SSS envisions 30 miles of purpose-built mountain bike trails rising above the historic mining town of Silverton.</p>
  6168.  
  6169.  
  6170.  
  6171. <p>Singletracks has previously profiled this visionary project in detail—be sure to <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/known-for-its-rugged-roots-silverton-colorado-wants-to-expand-opportunities-with-accessible-mtb-trails/">catch the full scoop here</a>.</p>
  6172.  
  6173.  
  6174.  
  6175. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Prescott.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Prescott-1170x780.jpg" alt="Mountain biking in Prescott, Arizona" class="wp-image-664508" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Prescott-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Prescott-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Prescott-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Prescott-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Prescott-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Prescott.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Liz Chrisman, courtesy IMBA</figcaption></figure>
  6176.  
  6177.  
  6178.  
  6179. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-prescott-arizona">Prescott, Arizona</h2>
  6180.  
  6181.  
  6182.  
  6183. <p>Arizona is rich with mountain bike trails, but almost all of the best rides are rocky, rugged, and technical. That&#8217;s all about to change. After years of planning and wading through approval processes, the Beans Peak Gravity Flow Trail System in Prescott, Arizona, has finally been green lighted, and the first phase of construction was completed in late 2023 (opening in early 2024).</p>
  6184.  
  6185.  
  6186.  
  6187. <p>“The Bean Peaks Gravity Flow Trail System will be the first of its kind in Arizona,” says Ximena Florez, Board President of the Prescott Mountain Biking Alliance. “The trail system will offer a safe and exciting rollercoaster-like experience that can be enjoyed by mountain bikers of many different levels and ages.”</p>
  6188.  
  6189.  
  6190.  
  6191. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-39 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  6192. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/las-vegas-2.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" data-id="664514" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/las-vegas-2.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-664514" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/las-vegas-2.jpeg 1080w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/las-vegas-2-750x750.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/las-vegas-2-768x768.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/las-vegas-2-600x600.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>
  6193.  
  6194.  
  6195.  
  6196. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/las-vegas.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="608" data-id="664516" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/las-vegas.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664516" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/las-vegas.jpg 1080w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/las-vegas-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/las-vegas-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/las-vegas-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>
  6197. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">File photos. Photo left: Dinno Domingo. Photo right: Caren Villaromen.</figcaption></figure>
  6198.  
  6199.  
  6200.  
  6201. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-las-vegas-nevada">Las Vegas, Nevada</h2>
  6202.  
  6203.  
  6204.  
  6205. <p>After hosting a Trail Care School in 2023, the Southern Nevada Mountain Bike Association (SNMBA) became one of IMBA&#8217;s most recent Trail Accelerator Grant recipients. Their goal? A professionally-built trail system totalling 9-15 miles of new singletrack adjacent to Red Rock Campground. While the area around Red Rock Campground is already rich with fantastic singletrack, most of it is extremely technical. This new trail development will focus on beginner and family-friendly trails, helping expand the trail offerings in this region.</p>
  6206.  
  6207.  
  6208.  
  6209. <p>Note that the trail system at Red Rock Campground appears to be distinct from the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/east-coast-bike-park-opens-this-weekend-plus-6-5m-las-vegas-bike-park-work-begins-soon/">new $6.5M bike park development</a> beginning on nearby Southwest Ridge in 2024. Trail building in Las Vegas is going off!</p>
  6210.  
  6211.  
  6212.  
  6213. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sandpoint.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sandpoint-1170x878.jpeg" alt="Singletrack mountain bike trail in Sandpoint, Idaho" class="wp-image-664506" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sandpoint-1170x878.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sandpoint-750x563.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sandpoint-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sandpoint-600x450.jpeg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sandpoint.jpeg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Betsy Byrne, NPS</figcaption></figure>
  6214.  
  6215.  
  6216.  
  6217. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sandpoint-idaho">Sandpoint, Idaho</h2>
  6218.  
  6219.  
  6220.  
  6221. <p>&#8220;Internally, this project was first introduced to me as being led by &#8216;subversive grandmas.&#8217; I was hooked!&#8221; said Blick.&nbsp;</p>
  6222.  
  6223.  
  6224.  
  6225. <p>Sandpoint has long boasted historic trail access in the nearby National Forests. The town anchors the mountain bike community in the northern reaches of the Idaho Panhandle, but progressive, purpose-built trails were lacking. With so many up-and-coming kids in the community riding harder and faster than ever before, the demand for downhill flow trails and technical lines is high—and the local community rose to the challenge. This project is currently out for a construction bid as of press time.</p>
  6226.  
  6227.  
  6228. <div class="wp-block-image">
  6229. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greeley.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greeley.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-664509" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greeley.jpeg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greeley-750x563.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greeley-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greeley-600x450.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Joey Klein, courtesy IMBA</figcaption></figure></div>
  6230.  
  6231.  
  6232. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-greeley-colorado">Greeley, Colorado</h2>
  6233.  
  6234.  
  6235.  
  6236. <p>If there&#8217;s one town in Colorado that is distinctively <em>not</em> known for mountain biking, it&#8217;s the cattle town of Greeley. Greeley sits further out in the plains than even nearby Fort Collins, yet despite its lack of dramatic topography, the locals want <em>their own</em> bike trails—and thanks to an IMBA Trail Accelerator grant, the community is closer to turning that vision into reality.</p>
  6237.  
  6238.  
  6239.  
  6240. <p>It&#8217;s been an uphill battle in Greeley, where <em>no</em> mountain bike trails currently exist, and public land itself is also virtually non-existent. However, with help from the Trust for Public Land, the City of Greeley was able to acquire 1,000 acres of open space along the Cache de Poudre River, which is perfect for trails. Game on!</p>
  6241.  
  6242.  
  6243.  
  6244. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Driving-Range.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Driving-Range-1170x780.jpg" alt="Mountain bike jump in Bolton, Vermont" class="wp-image-664503" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Driving-Range-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Driving-Range-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Driving-Range-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Driving-Range-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Driving-Range-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Driving-Range-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Driving-Range.jpg 1760w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Richmond Mountain Trails, courtesy IMBA</figcaption></figure>
  6245.  
  6246.  
  6247.  
  6248. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bolton-vermont">Bolton, Vermont</h2>
  6249.  
  6250.  
  6251.  
  6252. <p>The incredible riding scene in Vermont needs no introduction, but even in a highly developed trail network, such as the one in Bolton, there&#8217;s still work to be done to build more trails for more people closer to home. Specifically, in 2023, Richmond Mountain Trails (RMT) introduced The Driving Range, &#8220;creating Vermont&#8217;s first purpose-built fully adaptive mountain bike trail network,&#8221; <a href="https://www.imba.com/digin/details?diginid=4057342">according to IMBA</a>. RMT plans to build over five miles of trail specifically for adaptive riders, and to do so, they&#8217;re raising money to finish the last two trails through <a href="https://www.imba.com/digin/details?diginid=4057342">IMBA&#8217;s 2024 Dig In fundraiser</a>.</p>
  6253.  
  6254.  
  6255.  
  6256. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cedar-city.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cedar-city-1170x780.jpg" alt="Mountain biking Cedar City, Utah" class="wp-image-664511" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cedar-city-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cedar-city-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cedar-city-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cedar-city-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cedar-city-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cedar-city.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Liz Chrisman, courtesy IMBA</figcaption></figure>
  6257.  
  6258.  
  6259.  
  6260. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cedar-city-utah">Cedar City, Utah</h2>
  6261.  
  6262.  
  6263.  
  6264. <p>Cedar City&#8217;s Iron Hills Trail System is already an incredible success story for the local community, the BLM, and IMBA as all three partnered to create an incredible new trail system. In fact, the trails have grown so popular that the BLM built the all-new Pyramid Ridge campground at the southern end of the network, with trail access right from the campsites.</p>
  6265.  
  6266.  
  6267.  
  6268. <p>In late 2023, a new one-mile, beginner-friendly loop was built directly adjacent to Pyramid Ridge. And soon, the Iron Hills Trail System will be expanded so that it&#8217;s even closer to home to the residents of Cedar City. Another 10-15 miles of new trails will be constructed between the main trailhead and the edge of the city, allowing riders to pedal much more easily right out their front doors.</p>
  6269.  
  6270.  
  6271.  
  6272. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinedale.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinedale.jpeg" alt="Mountain bike trail overlook in Pinedale, Wyoming" class="wp-image-664515" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinedale.jpeg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinedale-750x563.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinedale-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinedale-600x450.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Alex Artz</figcaption></figure>
  6273.  
  6274.  
  6275.  
  6276. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pinedale-wyoming">Pinedale, Wyoming</h2>
  6277.  
  6278.  
  6279.  
  6280. <p>Wyoming is rich in natural treasures, and Pinedale ranks highly among a slate of tiny, beautiful mountain towns. As the highest-elevation county in Wyoming, you can find it southeast of Jackson and west of the Wind River range, with Wyoming&#8217;s highpoint—Gannett Peak—towering on the skyline at 13,810 feet.</p>
  6281.  
  6282.  
  6283.  
  6284. <p>Yet many small Wyoming towns still lack access to high-quality singletrack. Pinedale currently offers seven miles of user-created trails, but as another recent IMBA Trail Accelerator grant recipient, they&#8217;re currently in the planning stages for an additional &#8220;15 miles of mountain bike-optimized trail that will also be open to hikers and equestrians,&#8221; <a href="https://www.imba.com/blog/community-drawn-plans-tyler-draw">according to Blick</a>.</p>
  6285.  
  6286.  
  6287.  
  6288. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pioche.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pioche-1170x878.jpg" alt="Trail building in Pioche, Nevada" class="wp-image-664505" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pioche-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pioche-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pioche-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pioche-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pioche-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pioche-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Jess Didion, courtesy IMBA</figcaption></figure>
  6289.  
  6290.  
  6291.  
  6292. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pioche-nevada">Pioche, Nevada</h2>
  6293.  
  6294.  
  6295.  
  6296. <p>The mountain bike star is rising all across the state of Nevada, andit&#8217;s not merely confined to the population center of Las Vegas—smaller communities across the state are beginning to invest in mountain bike trail access on their beautiful public lands as well. The latest community to break ground on an all-new mountain bike trail system is Pioche. IMBA Trail Solutions began construction on the Prospector trail system in February, and this wet winter has provided plenty of moisture to help them shape the soil into flowy, rolling trails. &#8220;When completed, the Prospectors Trails will include six beginner-friendly trails, eight intermediate-level trails, and one advanced,&#8221; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C5TWCMYOt3n/?img_index=1">writes IMBA</a>.</p>
  6297. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/more-mountain-bike-trails-close-to-home-10-exciting-projects-that-imba-is-working-on-in-2024/">More Mountain Bike Trails Close to Home: 10 Exciting Projects that IMBA Is Working On in 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  6306. <title>All the MTBs that Launched this Week, from Digit to Yeti</title>
  6307. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/all-the-mtbs-that-launched-this-week-from-digit-to-yeti/</link>
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  6310. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
  6311. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  6316.  
  6317. <description><![CDATA[<p>All the new and updated mountain bikes announced ahead of the 2024 Sea Otter Classic.</p>
  6318. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/all-the-mtbs-that-launched-this-week-from-digit-to-yeti/">All the MTBs that Launched this Week, from Digit to Yeti</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  6321. <p class="has-background has-small-font-size" style="background-color:#f7f3e3"><em><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/tag/gear-watch/">Gear Watch Wednesday</a> is a weekly update on the latest mountain bike gear releases and products that Singletracks has received for test. Have gear news to share, or products you&#8217;d like us to check out? Email jeff@singletracks.com.</em></p>
  6322.  
  6323.  
  6324.  
  6325. <p>Sea Otter is kicking off tomorrow and ahead of the festival, many <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/mountain-bikes/">mountain bike</a> brands are releasing new and updated products which means this week&#8217;s Gear Watch is PACKED. So, we&#8217;ve divided the news into two articles, one for bikes (here) and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/a-600g-mtb-tire-a-carbon-chainring-and-240mm-fox-transfer-droppers">this one for products</a>. All photos provided by the respective brands unless otherwise noted.</p>
  6326.  
  6327.  
  6328.  
  6329. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Digit-Ring2.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2008" height="1566" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Digit-Ring2.jpeg" alt="Digit Ring mountain bike" class="wp-image-664395" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Digit-Ring2.jpeg 2008w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Digit-Ring2-750x585.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Digit-Ring2-1170x912.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Digit-Ring2-768x599.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Digit-Ring2-1536x1198.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Digit-Ring2-600x468.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2008px) 100vw, 2008px" /></a></figure>
  6330.  
  6331.  
  6332.  
  6333. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-digit-ring">Digit Ring</h3>
  6334.  
  6335.  
  6336.  
  6337. <p>Digit turned a lot of heads with their inline shock design in 2022, and now they brand is launching their second bike, the Digit Ring. The Ring is a 29er with 128mm of rear suspension travel, paired with a 140mm fork. The bikes are designed and built in California and are said to weigh 26-28lb. </p>
  6338.  
  6339.  
  6340.  
  6341. <ul>
  6342. <li>Price: $9,845 for &#8220;Founder&#8217;s Edition&#8221; build</li>
  6343.  
  6344.  
  6345.  
  6346. <li>Buy from digitbikes.com</li>
  6347. </ul>
  6348.  
  6349.  
  6350.  
  6351. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-sb165.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="800" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-sb165.png" alt="Yeti SB165" class="wp-image-664402" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-sb165.png 1200w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-sb165-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-sb165-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-sb165-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-sb165-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-sb165-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></figure>
  6352.  
  6353.  
  6354.  
  6355. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-yeti-sb165-enduro-bike-goes-mixed-wheel">Yeti SB165 enduro bike goes mixed wheel</h3>
  6356.  
  6357.  
  6358.  
  6359. <p>The updated Yeti SB165 mixed wheel bike features recalculated Switch Infinity suspension and improved stiffness and ground clearance.  Buyers will also be stoked with the threaded bottom bracket, clearance for 2.6-inch-wide tires, and a lower top tube.</p>
  6360.  
  6361.  
  6362.  
  6363. <ul>
  6364. <li>Price: Builds from $6,300 to $9,200</li>
  6365.  
  6366.  
  6367.  
  6368. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=fc035b3f-ac9b-4c71-aaac-eb456860650e&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldwidecyclery.com%2Fpages%2Fsearch-results-page%3Fq%3Dyeti%2520sb165">from Worldwide Cyclery</a></li>
  6369. </ul>
  6370.  
  6371.  
  6372.  
  6373. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-40 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  6374. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-9-6000x4002-0dcce6ff-7842-46b3-b445-44ef97e35d51.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664404" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-9-6000x4002-0dcce6ff-7842-46b3-b445-44ef97e35d51-1170x780.jpg" alt="Sanitas Tap Root" class="wp-image-664404" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-9-6000x4002-0dcce6ff-7842-46b3-b445-44ef97e35d51-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-9-6000x4002-0dcce6ff-7842-46b3-b445-44ef97e35d51-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-9-6000x4002-0dcce6ff-7842-46b3-b445-44ef97e35d51-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-9-6000x4002-0dcce6ff-7842-46b3-b445-44ef97e35d51-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-9-6000x4002-0dcce6ff-7842-46b3-b445-44ef97e35d51-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-9-6000x4002-0dcce6ff-7842-46b3-b445-44ef97e35d51-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-9-6000x4002-0dcce6ff-7842-46b3-b445-44ef97e35d51-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  6375.  
  6376.  
  6377.  
  6378. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-15-6000x4002-ff2e6d8f-c599-4cbd-860b-6a59787dc2cd.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664405" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-15-6000x4002-ff2e6d8f-c599-4cbd-860b-6a59787dc2cd-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664405" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-15-6000x4002-ff2e6d8f-c599-4cbd-860b-6a59787dc2cd-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-15-6000x4002-ff2e6d8f-c599-4cbd-860b-6a59787dc2cd-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-15-6000x4002-ff2e6d8f-c599-4cbd-860b-6a59787dc2cd-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-15-6000x4002-ff2e6d8f-c599-4cbd-860b-6a59787dc2cd-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-15-6000x4002-ff2e6d8f-c599-4cbd-860b-6a59787dc2cd-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-15-6000x4002-ff2e6d8f-c599-4cbd-860b-6a59787dc2cd-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-15-6000x4002-ff2e6d8f-c599-4cbd-860b-6a59787dc2cd-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  6379. </figure>
  6380.  
  6381.  
  6382.  
  6383. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sanitas-cycles-tap-root-titanium-hardtail">Sanitas Cycles Tap Root titanium hardtail</h3>
  6384.  
  6385.  
  6386.  
  6387. <p>Durango, Colorado based Sanitas Cycles has a new hardtail for <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bikepacking-routes-equipment-reviews-and-guides-to-getting-started/">bikepacking</a> and riding cross-country. The Sanitas Tap Root is is designed around a 120mm fork and boasts a slack-for-XC 65° head tube angle. Sliding dropouts make it easy to set up the bike single speed while external routing (save for the dropper post) promises easy maintenance. Six sizes available.</p>
  6388.  
  6389.  
  6390.  
  6391. <ul>
  6392. <li>Price: $2,750 frame, $5,950 complete</li>
  6393.  
  6394.  
  6395.  
  6396. <li>Buy from sanitasbikes.com</li>
  6397. </ul>
  6398.  
  6399.  
  6400.  
  6401. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copy-of-20240404-101415-Bobsled-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3750" height="2500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copy-of-20240404-101415-Bobsled-2.jpg" alt="Knolly Fugitive mid travel trail bike" class="wp-image-664412" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copy-of-20240404-101415-Bobsled-2.jpg 3750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copy-of-20240404-101415-Bobsled-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copy-of-20240404-101415-Bobsled-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copy-of-20240404-101415-Bobsled-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copy-of-20240404-101415-Bobsled-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copy-of-20240404-101415-Bobsled-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copy-of-20240404-101415-Bobsled-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copy-of-20240404-101415-Bobsled-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3750px) 100vw, 3750px" /></a></figure>
  6402.  
  6403.  
  6404.  
  6405. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-knolly-bikes-fugitive">Knolly Bikes Fugitive</h3>
  6406.  
  6407.  
  6408.  
  6409. <p>The Knolly Fugitive is getting a new look with a straight aluminum tubeset that offers improved standover and modern aesthetics. Along with the change, the geometry has been updated with a 66° head tube angle and size-specific chainstay lengths and seat tube angles while keeping Super Boost rear axle spacing. The Knolly Fugitive 125 offers 125mm of rear travel paired with a 140mm or 150mm fork while the 140 offers 140mm and is compatible with 140-160mm forks.</p>
  6410.  
  6411.  
  6412.  
  6413. <ul>
  6414. <li>Price: Frames from $2,399, completes from $4,599 USD</li>
  6415.  
  6416.  
  6417.  
  6418. <li>Buy from knollybikes.com</li>
  6419. </ul>
  6420.  
  6421.  
  6422.  
  6423. <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
  6424. <iframe loading="lazy" title="The All-New Kona Ouroboros" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NkCK4hJuY-Y?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
  6425. </div></figure>
  6426.  
  6427.  
  6428.  
  6429. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kona-ouroboros">Kona Ouroboros</h3>
  6430.  
  6431.  
  6432.  
  6433. <p>Is the Kona Ouroboros a gravel bike, or a <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/mountain-bikes/cross-country/">cross-country mountain bike</a>? Yes! &nbsp;This drop bar bike is designed with a suspension fork in mind plus clearance for up to 2.1&#8243; tires. It&#8217;s also set up with 180mm disc brake rotors for extra stopping power on steep descents and the 69.5° head tube angle borders on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/gravel-bikes-are-90s-mountain-bikes-some-of-the-geo-is-actually-closer-to-the-2000s/">scandalous for a gravel bike</a>. Three configurations are available, including two with dropper posts; all feature a carbon frame with tons of mounts for long-distance adventuring.</p>
  6434.  
  6435.  
  6436.  
  6437. <ul>
  6438. <li>Price:  TBD</li>
  6439.  
  6440.  
  6441.  
  6442. <li>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=28441&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.konaworld.com%2F">Kona Bicycles</a></li>
  6443. </ul>
  6444.  
  6445.  
  6446.  
  6447. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/swiper2_01_d.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="609" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/swiper2_01_d-1170x609.jpg" alt="Giant Trance X mountain bike" class="wp-image-664396" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/swiper2_01_d-1170x609.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/swiper2_01_d-750x391.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/swiper2_01_d-768x400.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/swiper2_01_d-1536x800.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/swiper2_01_d-600x313.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/swiper2_01_d.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  6448.  
  6449.  
  6450.  
  6451. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-giant-trance-x">Giant Trance X</h3>
  6452.  
  6453.  
  6454.  
  6455. <p>The all-new Trance X range includes a wide range of configurations to suit trail riders. All <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/giant-trance-x-advanced-pro-se-an-8000-bike-for-4500-test-ride-review/">Giant Trance X</a> trail bikes feature updated geometry, a three-position Maestro 3 flip chip and adjustable headset, and additional frame mounts. Carbon models get in-frame storage and the Trance X can be set up with matched 29er or mixed wheels. The Giant Trance X Advanced SX ups the rear suspension travel from 140mm to 145mm.</p>
  6456.  
  6457.  
  6458.  
  6459. <ul>
  6460. <li>Price: From $3,700 for the aluminum build to $8,000 for the top carbon build</li>
  6461.  
  6462.  
  6463.  
  6464. <li>Buy from Giant dealers</li>
  6465. </ul>
  6466. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/all-the-mtbs-that-launched-this-week-from-digit-to-yeti/">All the MTBs that Launched this Week, from Digit to Yeti</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  6475. <title>A 600g MTB Tire, a Carbon Chainring, and 240mm Fox Transfer Droppers</title>
  6476. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/a-600g-mtb-tire-a-carbon-chainring-and-240mm-fox-transfer-droppers/</link>
  6477. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/a-600g-mtb-tire-a-carbon-chainring-and-240mm-fox-transfer-droppers/#respond</comments>
  6479. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
  6480. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 06:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
  6481. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
  6482. <category><![CDATA[gear watch]]></category>
  6483. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
  6484. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664466</guid>
  6485.  
  6486. <description><![CDATA[<p>New Race Face handlebars come in three widths for optimized compliance plus the all new Marzocchi Super Z long-travel fork, redesigned Ride Concepts Livewire and 8K Insta360 camera.</p>
  6487. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/a-600g-mtb-tire-a-carbon-chainring-and-240mm-fox-transfer-droppers/">A 600g MTB Tire, a Carbon Chainring, and 240mm Fox Transfer Droppers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
  6488. ]]></description>
  6489. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  6490. <p class="has-background has-small-font-size" style="background-color:#f7f3e3"><em><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/tag/gear-watch/">Gear Watch Wednesday</a> is a weekly update on the latest mountain bike gear releases and products that Singletracks has received for test. Have gear news to share, or products you&#8217;d like us to check out? Email jeff@singletracks.com.</em></p>
  6491.  
  6492.  
  6493.  
  6494. <p>A lot of our favorite gear is seeing major updates this year, a sign that pandemic-related supply chains are perhaps finally returning to normal. All photos provided by the respective brands unless otherwise noted.</p>
  6495.  
  6496.  
  6497.  
  6498. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-transfer-1.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="800" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-transfer-1.png" alt="Fox Transfer dropper post" class="wp-image-664422" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-transfer-1.png 1200w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-transfer-1-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-transfer-1-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-transfer-1-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-transfer-1-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-transfer-1-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></figure>
  6499.  
  6500.  
  6501.  
  6502. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fox-transfer-update">Fox Transfer update</h2>
  6503.  
  6504.  
  6505.  
  6506. <p>The Fox Transfer just got a slew of updates, starting with a new 240mm travel version that matches the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/oneup-240mm-travel-dropper-post-review/">previous longest drop post from OneUp</a>. Fox says they&#8217;ve improved the air and oil seals and upgraded the bushings to reduce the need for maintenance and to reduce friction. The new Fox Transfer also sees a refined seat clamp and the travel is adjustable in 5mm increments to fit more bikes and more riders. </p>
  6507.  
  6508.  
  6509.  
  6510. <ul>
  6511. <li>Price: $339 for Performance Elite, $449 Factory Series</li>
  6512.  
  6513.  
  6514.  
  6515. <li>Buy from <a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/k0dREN">Jenson USA</a></li>
  6516. </ul>
  6517.  
  6518.  
  6519.  
  6520. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A8287-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="6794" height="4532" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A8287-2.jpg" alt="Race Face Era mountain bike handlebar" class="wp-image-664427" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A8287-2.jpg 6794w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A8287-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A8287-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A8287-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A8287-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A8287-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A8287-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A8287-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 6794px) 100vw, 6794px" /></a></figure>
  6521.  
  6522.  
  6523.  
  6524. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-race-face-handlebars-now-offered-in-three-widths">Race Face handlebars now offered in three widths</h2>
  6525.  
  6526.  
  6527.  
  6528. <p>Attention riders: Race Face wants you to know that cutting down your bars reduces compliance significantly. For example, trimming a set of bars from 800mm to 760mm <em>increases</em> the bar&#8217;s stiffness by 24%, according to the brand.</p>
  6529.  
  6530.  
  6531.  
  6532. <p>So, the latest Race Face Era carbon bars and Turbine aluminum alloy bars are offered in three different widths (760, 780, and 800mm) and three rise options from 10mm to 40mm. The new bars also feature a narrower clamping area to achieve the desired vertical compliance but which could limit options for mounting a light or GPS unit.</p>
  6533.  
  6534.  
  6535.  
  6536. <ul>
  6537. <li>Price: $169.99 Era, $89.99 Turbine  </li>
  6538.  
  6539.  
  6540.  
  6541. <li><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=800224">Buy from evo</a></li>
  6542. </ul>
  6543.  
  6544.  
  6545.  
  6546. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race_face_Era_chainring.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race_face_Era_chainring-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664439" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race_face_Era_chainring-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race_face_Era_chainring-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race_face_Era_chainring-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race_face_Era_chainring-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race_face_Era_chainring-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race_face_Era_chainring-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race_face_Era_chainring-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  6547.  
  6548.  
  6549.  
  6550. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-race-face-era-chainring-mates-aluminum-carbon-and-steel">Race Face Era chainring mates aluminum, carbon, and steel</h2>
  6551.  
  6552.  
  6553.  
  6554. <p>When it comes to chainrings, all-aluminum construction weighs about half of all-steel, but wears out five times as quickly. The new Race Face Era chainring is designed to be both lightweight and long-lasting thanks to steel teeth bonded (ie glued?) to a carbon spider. On the inside of the spider, an aluminum crank interface ring is bonded using a similar process. All told the Race Face Era is said to weigh about 83g for the 32T size, 2g lighter than the brand&#8217;s equivalent direct mount aluminum alloy chainring.</p>
  6555.  
  6556.  
  6557.  
  6558. <ul>
  6559. <li>Price: $149.99</li>
  6560.  
  6561.  
  6562.  
  6563. <li>Buy from <a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/andKVM">Jenson USA</a></li>
  6564. </ul>
  6565.  
  6566.  
  6567.  
  6568. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SOLiX-M-Lifestyle-Sedona-pc-%40aaroningrao-20.jpg"><img decoding="async" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SOLiX-M-Lifestyle-Sedona-pc-%40aaroningrao-20-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664497"/></a></figure>
  6569.  
  6570.  
  6571.  
  6572. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-industry-nine-brings-new-solix-hubs-to-mtb-wheelsets">Industry Nine brings new Solix hubs to MTB wheelsets</h2>
  6573.  
  6574.  
  6575.  
  6576. <p>The new Industry Nine Solix M hubs bring 605 points of contact to XC and trail wheels for 0.59° of engagement. The hubs are designed for 24-spoke wheels, and Industry Nine is launching both carbon and aluminum alloy wheelsets featuring the Solix M hubs. Singletracks hopes to test the SOLiX M TR285 alloy wheelset which is said to weigh just 1,535g.</p>
  6577.  
  6578.  
  6579.  
  6580. <ul>
  6581. <li>Price: $695/pair for the hubs; carbon wheelsets from $2,395, alloy from $1,405.</li>
  6582.  
  6583.  
  6584.  
  6585. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=5898e885-a45b-4c50-9738-466696b7b448&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Findustrynine.com%2Fwheels%2Fmountain-xc">from Industry Nine</a></li>
  6586. </ul>
  6587.  
  6588.  
  6589.  
  6590. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-41 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  6591. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super-Z-4x5-pulse-post-A.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="936" height="1170" data-id="664433" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super-Z-4x5-pulse-post-A-936x1170.jpg" alt="Marzocchi Super Z long travel mountain bike fork" class="wp-image-664433" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super-Z-4x5-pulse-post-A-936x1170.jpg 936w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super-Z-4x5-pulse-post-A-600x750.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super-Z-4x5-pulse-post-A-768x960.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super-Z-4x5-pulse-post-A.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px" /></a></figure>
  6592.  
  6593.  
  6594.  
  6595. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super_Z_feature_block_3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1600" height="800" data-id="664434" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super_Z_feature_block_3.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664434" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super_Z_feature_block_3.jpg 1600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super_Z_feature_block_3-750x375.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super_Z_feature_block_3-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super_Z_feature_block_3-768x384.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super_Z_feature_block_3-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super_Z_feature_block_3-600x300.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" /></a></figure>
  6596. </figure>
  6597.  
  6598.  
  6599.  
  6600. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-all-new-marzocchi-super-z-long-travel-fork">All new Marzocchi Super Z long-travel fork</h2>
  6601.  
  6602.  
  6603.  
  6604. <p>The Marzocchi Super Z is &#8220;designed to have all the strength and support of a double crown fork with the convenience and versatility of a single crown package.&#8221; The Super Z boasts 38mm stanchions, up to 190mm of travel, pressure relief bleeder valves, a Grip X damper, and mounts for 200-230mm rotors at a claimed weight of 2,180g.</p>
  6605.  
  6606.  
  6607.  
  6608. <ul>
  6609. <li>Price: $999</li>
  6610.  
  6611.  
  6612.  
  6613. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=fc035b3f-ac9b-4c71-aaac-eb456860650e&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldwidecyclery.com%2Fpages%2Fsearch-results-page%3Fq%3Dmarzocchi%2520super%2520z">from Worldwide Cyclery</a></li>
  6614. </ul>
  6615.  
  6616.  
  6617.  
  6618. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Insta360-X4-Mountain-Bike.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="658" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Insta360-X4-Mountain-Bike-1170x658.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664452" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Insta360-X4-Mountain-Bike-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Insta360-X4-Mountain-Bike-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Insta360-X4-Mountain-Bike-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Insta360-X4-Mountain-Bike-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Insta360-X4-Mountain-Bike-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Insta360-X4-Mountain-Bike-600x337.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  6619.  
  6620.  
  6621.  
  6622. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-insta360-x4-camera-goes-8k">Insta360 X4 camera goes 8K</h2>
  6623.  
  6624.  
  6625.  
  6626. <p>The new Insta360 X4 is the brand&#8217;s most powerful camera yet with the ability to capture 360° video at 8K resolution and 30fps. A new processor means the Insta360 X4 can also record 4K@100fps and its improved voice and gesture controls promise to be more responsive and easier to use.</p>
  6627.  
  6628.  
  6629.  
  6630. <ul>
  6631. <li>Price: $499.99</li>
  6632.  
  6633.  
  6634.  
  6635. <li>Buy from <a href="https://amzn.to/4aCFuxq">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://store.insta360.com/product/x4?insrc=INRRF7S">Insta360</a> </li>
  6636. </ul>
  6637.  
  6638.  
  6639.  
  6640. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3SO_0305.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="5472" height="3648" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3SO_0305.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664454" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3SO_0305.jpg 5472w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3SO_0305-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3SO_0305-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3SO_0305-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3SO_0305-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3SO_0305-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3SO_0305-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3SO_0305-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px" /></a></figure>
  6641.  
  6642.  
  6643.  
  6644. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hutchinson-python-race-cross-country-tire-weighs-just-600g">Hutchinson Python Race cross-country tire weighs just 600g</h2>
  6645.  
  6646.  
  6647.  
  6648. <p>The Hutchinson Python tire won the first ever Olympic gold medal in mountain biking back in 1996, piloted by Italian rider Paola Pezzo. This week Hutchinson is releasing two new versions of the Python: the Python Race (above) and the Python 3. The race tire weighs just 600g while the Python 3 is designed to be a bit more durable as an everyday rider, weighing between 780 and 810g.</p>
  6649.  
  6650.  
  6651.  
  6652. <ul>
  6653. <li>Price: £59.99/€69.99</li>
  6654.  
  6655.  
  6656.  
  6657. <li>Buy from Hutchinson retailers</li>
  6658. </ul>
  6659.  
  6660.  
  6661.  
  6662. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ride-concepts-live-wire-2024.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ride-concepts-live-wire-2024-1170x780.png" alt="Ride Concepts Live Wire mountain bike shoe" class="wp-image-664457" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ride-concepts-live-wire-2024-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ride-concepts-live-wire-2024-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ride-concepts-live-wire-2024-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ride-concepts-live-wire-2024-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ride-concepts-live-wire-2024-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ride-concepts-live-wire-2024.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  6663.  
  6664.  
  6665.  
  6666. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ride-concepts-livewire-updated">Ride Concepts Livewire updated</h2>
  6667.  
  6668.  
  6669.  
  6670. <p>The Ride Concepts brand launched in 2018 <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/first-look-ride-concepts-livewire-flat-pedal-mountain-bike-shoe/">with the Livewire</a> and after six years (and a new owner), the brand has updated one of its most popular shoes. The latest Ride Concepts Livewire has been completely revamped with a lower profile look, synthetic uppers, a more durable outsole, and HighGrip rubber soles. The new Livewire is also available in kid sizes for the first time.</p>
  6671.  
  6672.  
  6673.  
  6674. <ul>
  6675. <li>Price: $110 adult, $90 youth, $70 kids</li>
  6676.  
  6677.  
  6678.  
  6679. <li>Buy from Ride Concepts retailers</li>
  6680. </ul>
  6681.  
  6682.  
  6683.  
  6684. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC05511.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC05511-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664460" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC05511-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC05511-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC05511-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC05511-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC05511-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC05511-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC05511-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  6685.  
  6686.  
  6687.  
  6688. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-stinner-x-made-photo-stick">Stinner x MADE photo stick</h2>
  6689.  
  6690.  
  6691.  
  6692. <p>The Stinner x MADE photo stick is surely appealing to those of us in mountain bike media who are constantly photographing our bikes. For everyone else? Unclear. The made-in-USA stand is collapsable and constructed from steel with a titanium version is coming soon.</p>
  6693.  
  6694.  
  6695.  
  6696. <ul>
  6697. <li>Price: $59.99</li>
  6698.  
  6699.  
  6700.  
  6701. <li>Buy from stinnerframeworks.com</li>
  6702. </ul>
  6703.  
  6704.  
  6705.  
  6706. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Candy_Blue_withpedal_13100_54487_3024x.webp"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2048" height="1220" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Candy_Blue_withpedal_13100_54487_3024x.webp" alt="Crankbrothers Candy Lace MTB shoe" class="wp-image-664461" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Candy_Blue_withpedal_13100_54487_3024x.webp 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Candy_Blue_withpedal_13100_54487_3024x-750x447.webp 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Candy_Blue_withpedal_13100_54487_3024x-1170x697.webp 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Candy_Blue_withpedal_13100_54487_3024x-768x458.webp 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Candy_Blue_withpedal_13100_54487_3024x-1536x915.webp 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Candy_Blue_withpedal_13100_54487_3024x-600x357.webp 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /></a></figure>
  6707.  
  6708.  
  6709.  
  6710. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-crankbrothers-candy-lace-shoes">Crankbrothers Candy Lace shoes</h2>
  6711.  
  6712.  
  6713.  
  6714. <p>The Crankbrothers Candy Lace <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-best-mountain-bike-shoes/">mountain bike shoes</a> are designed to pair well with the brand&#8217;s Candy <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/clipped-in-for-the-win-9-clipless-pedals-scraped-up-and-reviewed/">clipless pedals</a>, though they work with pedals from other brands too. A stiff, fiber-reinforced sole and synthetic upper with a relaxed fit promises comfort on long rides.</p>
  6715.  
  6716.  
  6717.  
  6718. <ul>
  6719. <li>Price: $159.95</li>
  6720.  
  6721.  
  6722.  
  6723. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=264a22c3-3f6f-4393-bb47-52178da1aad6&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crankbrothers.com%2Fproducts%2Fcandy-lace-navy-light-blue%3Fvariant%3D40409454477408%23grouped-product-input">from Crankbrothers</a></li>
  6724. </ul>
  6725. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/a-600g-mtb-tire-a-carbon-chainring-and-240mm-fox-transfer-droppers/">A 600g MTB Tire, a Carbon Chainring, and 240mm Fox Transfer Droppers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  6734. <title>The RockShox Psylo Fork is a More Affordable Lyrik Alternative</title>
  6735. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-rockshox-psylo-fork-is-a-more-affordable-lyrik-alternative/</link>
  6736. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-rockshox-psylo-fork-is-a-more-affordable-lyrik-alternative/#respond</comments>
  6738. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
  6739. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:51:45 +0000</pubDate>
  6740. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
  6741. <category><![CDATA[new product]]></category>
  6742. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
  6743. <category><![CDATA[rockshox psylo]]></category>
  6744. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664296</guid>
  6745.  
  6746. <description><![CDATA[<p>The RockShox Psylo suspension fork is designed to be a more affordable option for trail bikes and eMTBs and features the new Isolator RC damper.</p>
  6747. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-rockshox-psylo-fork-is-a-more-affordable-lyrik-alternative/">The RockShox Psylo Fork is a More Affordable Lyrik Alternative</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
  6748. ]]></description>
  6749. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  6750. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8557_H.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8557_H-1170x780.jpg" alt="RockShox Psylo mountain bike fork in action" class="wp-image-664474" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8557_H-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8557_H-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8557_H-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8557_H-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8557_H-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8557_H-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8557_H-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">All photos provided by RockShox.</figcaption></figure>
  6751.  
  6752.  
  6753.  
  6754. <p>The RockShox Psylo suspension fork is back with new and updated tech and a compelling price tag. Offered in 27.5&#8243; and 29&#8243; versions and with travel amounts ranging from 130-160mm, the Psylo is targeting <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/mountain-bikes/trail-bikes/">trail bikes</a> and eMTBs too.</p>
  6755.  
  6756.  
  6757.  
  6758. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
  6759.  
  6760.  
  6761.  
  6762. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rockshox-psylo-key-specs">RockShox Psylo key specs</h2>
  6763.  
  6764.  
  6765.  
  6766. <ul>
  6767. <li>130-160mm travel, available in 10mm increments</li>
  6768.  
  6769.  
  6770.  
  6771. <li>Weight: 2320g (160mm travel, 44mm offset)</li>
  6772.  
  6773.  
  6774.  
  6775. <li>27.5&#8243; and 29&#8243; versions available</li>
  6776.  
  6777.  
  6778.  
  6779. <li>Isolator RC damper and Debonair air spring</li>
  6780.  
  6781.  
  6782.  
  6783. <li>Fender included</li>
  6784.  
  6785.  
  6786.  
  6787. <li>Price: $539</li>
  6788.  
  6789.  
  6790.  
  6791. <li>Buy from RockShox retailers</li>
  6792. </ul>
  6793.  
  6794.  
  6795.  
  6796. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
  6797.  
  6798.  
  6799.  
  6800. <p>With the (re)launch of the Psylo, RockShox has a new damper, the Isolator RC. The three-position damper includes externally adjustable rebound which is a nice feature to have at this price point. RockShox says the Isolator RC &#8220;utilizes a shim-based, spring-backed Internal Floating Piston (IFP) damper to give riders a consistent and predictable feel throughout its entire travel.&#8221; The brand continues:</p>
  6801.  
  6802.  
  6803.  
  6804. <blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">
  6805. <p>The Isolator damper’s IFP design keeps air and oil from mixing, resulting in unparalleled responsiveness on impact and enhanced consistency throughout the range of travel. The all-new Rebound Piston manages oil flow on both the compression and rebound stroke, using shim stacks on the underside of the piston to control the oil flow rate in both directions. The Rebound Piston uses a dual- flow rebound circuit that features a responsive easy-flow path for traction in the tech and a hard-flow path that engages when you’re deep in travel for more control. All of this means the front wheel can track through any feature the trail may throw at it while providing predictability and reducing harshness. And… taking another cue from Charger 3, the trick up its sleeve is just how quiet it is.</p>
  6806. </blockquote>
  6807.  
  6808.  
  6809.  
  6810. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-42 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  6811. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A7736_H.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="664472" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A7736_H-780x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664472" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A7736_H-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A7736_H-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A7736_H-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A7736_H-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A7736_H-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A7736_H-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
  6812.  
  6813.  
  6814.  
  6815. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8859_H.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="664471" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8859_H-780x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664471" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8859_H-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8859_H-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8859_H-768x1151.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8859_H-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8859_H-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8859_H-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
  6816. </figure>
  6817.  
  6818.  
  6819.  
  6820. <p>Like the Lyrik and Pike trail forks, the RockShox Psylo utilizes 35mm diameter stanchions. The Psylo comes with a short fender and attaches uses built-in mounts. RockShox notes the fork also features premium bushings and includes the updated Debonair Air spring.</p>
  6821.  
  6822.  
  6823.  
  6824. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9468_H.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9468_H-1170x780.jpg" alt="RockShox Psylo mountain bike fork damper" class="wp-image-664470" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9468_H-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9468_H-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9468_H-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9468_H-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9468_H-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9468_H-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9468_H-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  6825.  
  6826.  
  6827.  
  6828. <p>There are three versions of the RockShox Psylo, though only the Gold RC version will be available aftermarket. (We expect to see the Psylo Silver RC and R forks on lower to mid-range builds from various bike brands soon.) Weighing 2,320g, the Psylo isn&#8217;t lightweight by any means but should offer a decent level of performance for the price.</p>
  6829.  
  6830.  
  6831.  
  6832. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9720_H.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9720_H-1170x780.jpg" alt="RockShox Psylo mountain bike fork fender" class="wp-image-664473" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9720_H-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9720_H-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9720_H-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9720_H-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9720_H-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9720_H-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9720_H-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  6833.  
  6834.  
  6835.  
  6836. <p>In addition to the Psylo, RockShox has also updated their Rudy gravel fork and Domain enduro fork.</p>
  6837. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-rockshox-psylo-fork-is-a-more-affordable-lyrik-alternative/">The RockShox Psylo Fork is a More Affordable Lyrik Alternative</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  6846. <title>72-mile Tahoe National Forest Pines to Mines Trail Will be Open to e-Bikes</title>
  6847. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/72-mile-tahoe-national-forest-pines-to-mines-trail-will-be-open-to-e-bikes/</link>
  6848. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/72-mile-tahoe-national-forest-pines-to-mines-trail-will-be-open-to-e-bikes/#respond</comments>
  6850. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Travis Reill]]></dc:creator>
  6851. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:06:14 +0000</pubDate>
  6852. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
  6853. <category><![CDATA[e-bike access]]></category>
  6854. <category><![CDATA[nevada city california]]></category>
  6855. <category><![CDATA[new trail]]></category>
  6856. <category><![CDATA[pines to mines]]></category>
  6857. <category><![CDATA[Tahoe national forest]]></category>
  6858. <category><![CDATA[truckee california]]></category>
  6859. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664219</guid>
  6860.  
  6861. <description><![CDATA[<p>A new trail segment will link the towns of Truckee and Nevada City and is set to allow e-bike access along the entire route.</p>
  6862. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/72-mile-tahoe-national-forest-pines-to-mines-trail-will-be-open-to-e-bikes/">72-mile Tahoe National Forest Pines to Mines Trail Will be Open to e-Bikes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
  6863. ]]></description>
  6864. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  6865. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Donner-Lake-RIm.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1977" height="1306" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Donner-Lake-RIm.jpg" alt="Mountain bikers traversing a singletrack trail in Tahoe National Forest" class="wp-image-664383" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Donner-Lake-RIm.jpg 1977w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Donner-Lake-RIm-750x495.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Donner-Lake-RIm-1170x773.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Donner-Lake-RIm-768x507.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Donner-Lake-RIm-1536x1015.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Donner-Lake-RIm-600x396.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1977px) 100vw, 1977px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Jeff Barker.</figcaption></figure>
  6866.  
  6867.  
  6868.  
  6869. <p>The relationship between e-bikes and the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/best-mountain-bike-trails-attractions-tahoe-national-forest/">Tahoe National Forest</a> (TNF) can best be described as “on again, off again.” Singletracks first reported on the allowance of eMTBs on non-motorized TNF trails in the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/uncategorized/class-1-emtbs-access-more-trails-after-tahoe-natl-forest-clarifies-rules/">summer of 2019</a>. E-bike access was granted on 32 trails in five different trail networks.</p>
  6870.  
  6871.  
  6872.  
  6873. <p>While the TNF officially gave the “okay” for this new group of trail users to access trails, they made it very clear that they were not changing any policies.&nbsp;</p>
  6874.  
  6875.  
  6876.  
  6877. <p>However, this allowance was short-lived. Only a few months later, several equestrian groups <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/uncategorized/equestrians-sue-tahoe-natl-forest-over-class-1-emtb-access-on-non-motorized-trails/">filed lawsuits</a> against the TNF, claiming allowing e-bikes disregarded the agency&#8217;s own policies.&nbsp;</p>
  6878.  
  6879.  
  6880.  
  6881. <p>By April 2020, the pressure from these equestrian groups was likely successful, and e-bikes were again <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/uncategorized/e-mtbs-are-not-allowed-on-non-motorized-trails-in-tahoe-natl-forest-again/">banned from non-motorized trails</a>. One year later, the TNF announced that 35 miles of existing non-motorized trails had been<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/uncategorized/after-a-rescission-e-bikes-are-once-again-allowed-on-35-miles-of-tahoe-natl-forest-trails/"> opened for e-bike use</a>. This time, they checked all the appropriate boxes.</p>
  6882.  
  6883.  
  6884.  
  6885. <p>In a 2021 email, Truckee District Ranger Jonathan Cook-Fisher told Singletracks, “The two objections we received were withdrawn and this decision went through the formal environmental analysis process and is considered final.”</p>
  6886.  
  6887.  
  6888.  
  6889. <p>As we watched the eMTB drama unfold in the TNF, we’ve also seen an uptick in the acceptance of e-bike usage. More stories continue to come out about places like <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/a-new-emtb-plan-in-jackson-wyoming-could-require-a-sticker-permit-for-class-1-e-bike-access/">Jackson, Wyoming</a>, that are opening access to class-1 eMTBs on certain trails.&nbsp;</p>
  6890.  
  6891.  
  6892.  
  6893. <p>You can add the TNF, once again, to the list of USFS districts that are opening access to e-bikes. The new Pines to Mines trail, which has been proposed and approved, will allow class-1 eMTBs on the non-motorized, multi-use trails.</p>
  6894.  
  6895.  
  6896.  
  6897. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pines_to_mines_map-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="891" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pines_to_mines_map-1-1170x891.jpg" alt="Pines to Mines trail map, Tahoe National Forest" class="wp-image-664387" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pines_to_mines_map-1-1170x891.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pines_to_mines_map-1-750x571.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pines_to_mines_map-1-768x585.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pines_to_mines_map-1-1536x1169.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pines_to_mines_map-1-2048x1559.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pines_to_mines_map-1-600x457.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  6898.  
  6899.  
  6900.  
  6901. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pines-to-mines">Pines to Mines</h2>
  6902.  
  6903.  
  6904.  
  6905. <p>Pines to Mines will stretch 72 miles east to west in California, from Nevada City to Truckee. The plan is to incorporate around 50 miles of current trail and build around 22 miles to connect the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/pioneer-trail-nevada-city/">Pioneer Trail</a> in the west to the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/donner-lake-rim-trail/">Donner Lake Rim Trail</a> in the east.&nbsp;</p>
  6906.  
  6907.  
  6908.  
  6909. <p>And all 72 miles will be class-1 e-bike friendly.</p>
  6910.  
  6911.  
  6912.  
  6913. <p>“[About ten years ago], a former Nevada County supervisor named Richard Anderson convened trail groups on both sides of Nevada County,” Allison Pedley, the Executive Director of the <a href="https://truckeetrails.org/">Truckee Trails Foundation</a>, told us. Pedley has been with the organization for 11 of its 21 years.</p>
  6914.  
  6915.  
  6916.  
  6917. <p>Pedley explained that Anderson hoped to see a greater connection between Truckee and Nevada City communities. “Even though we&#8217;re in the same county and very similar—small towns, recreation focus—we just aren&#8217;t connected in any sort of way,” Pedley said. “So [Anderson] wondered what it would take to get this long-distance trail that connects us in our enjoyment of outdoor recreation.”</p>
  6918.  
  6919.  
  6920.  
  6921. <p>The idea of a long-distance trail appealed to Pedley on both a personal and professional level. As a mountain biker, she enjoys longer rides. From a Truckee Trails Foundation standpoint, the longest trail they’d built was only seven miles long. Partnering with other organizations to connect these two outdoor communities through a long-distance mountain biking trail seemed like an exciting challenge.</p>
  6922.  
  6923.  
  6924.  
  6925. <p>As Pedley explained, it was challenging, especially in the planning phase. First, there was the reality of connecting existing trails—seven in total, three on the Truckee side and four coming from Nevada City. Then, there was the struggle of staying on USFS land.</p>
  6926.  
  6927.  
  6928.  
  6929. <p>“We have the checkerboard [land] where the Forest Service has every other parcel,” Pedley explained. “So we had to weave through and stay on Forest Service land.”&nbsp;</p>
  6930.  
  6931.  
  6932.  
  6933. <p>Truckee Trails Foundation and the other trail advocacy groups also dealt with the struggles of the standard environmental assessments and the area&#8217;s remoteness. As they jumped through these hoops and began to lay the foundation for the Pines to Mines trails, the initial proposal did not include e-bikes.</p>
  6934.  
  6935.  
  6936.  
  6937. <p>“When we initially started this process, we did not include e-bikes only because the trails on both ends didn&#8217;t allow e-bikes,” Pedley said. The concern was that the USFS would not allow them, and obviously, there had been previous tension around eMTB usage in the Tahoe area. Plus, as Pedley explained, adding e-bikes to the proposal meant a higher level of analysis.&nbsp;</p>
  6938.  
  6939.  
  6940.  
  6941. <p>However, as they continued to move forward with the Pines to Mines planning, Forest Supervisor Eli Ilano asked them why they didn’t include the option of e-bikes in the proposal. According to Pedley, Ilano felt that e-bikes were already an existing user group on the trails and should officially be included in the proposal.&nbsp;</p>
  6942.  
  6943.  
  6944.  
  6945. <p>After everything was said and done, the proposal entered the public commenting period with three options. Option one was for no change. The trail designation wouldn’t change, and no new trails would be built. Option two was to build the Pines to Mines trail, and for all 72 miles, both existing and new trails, to be redesignated as allowing “wheeled motorized vehicle use,” but identify the specific trails as “Trails Open to Class-1 E-Bikes Only.” The third option was to build the Pines to Mines trail but leave it designated as non-motorized.</p>
  6946.  
  6947.  
  6948.  
  6949. <p>Ultimately, the USFS found building the Pines to Mines trail and allowing class-1 eMTBs access posed no significant land impact. Work can begin on the project, and existing trails have been redesignated to allow class-1 e-bikes. And Pedley explained that this isn’t a “trial period.”</p>
  6950.  
  6951.  
  6952.  
  6953. <p>“They have the green light, but if you look at the decision, it talks about monitoring and enforcement, and if they get a significant amount of conflict, they will probably consider switching it,” Pedley said. “But I don&#8217;t anticipate that.”</p>
  6954.  
  6955.  
  6956.  
  6957. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-43 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  6958. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Hole-in-the-Ground.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="649" data-id="664385" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Hole-in-the-Ground-1170x649.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664385" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Hole-in-the-Ground-1170x649.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Hole-in-the-Ground-750x416.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Hole-in-the-Ground-768x426.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Hole-in-the-Ground-1536x852.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Hole-in-the-Ground-600x333.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Hole-in-the-Ground.jpg 1966w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  6959.  
  6960.  
  6961.  
  6962. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Castle-Peak-BG.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" data-id="664384" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Castle-Peak-BG-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664384" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Castle-Peak-BG-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Castle-Peak-BG-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Castle-Peak-BG-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Castle-Peak-BG-768x513.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Castle-Peak-BG-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Castle-Peak-BG-600x401.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Castle-Peak-BG.jpg 1986w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  6963. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Jeff Barker.</figcaption></figure>
  6964.  
  6965.  
  6966.  
  6967. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tahoe-national-forest">Tahoe National Forest</h2>
  6968.  
  6969.  
  6970.  
  6971. <p>Sophia Hamann, TNF&#8217;s Deputy Public Affairs Officer, confirmed that class-1 eMTBs will be allowed on the Pines to Mines trails. It isn’t a test or analysis period but a redesignation of the trail access.&nbsp;</p>
  6972.  
  6973.  
  6974.  
  6975. <p>With a history of e-bike access on trails in the Tahoe area, we wondered if this newest user group addition concerns the public.&nbsp;</p>
  6976.  
  6977.  
  6978.  
  6979. <p>“With any multiple-use trail, there is going to be a concern for conflict,” Hamann told us. “[Some things] we can do to mitigate that is to straighten out the trail to provide for better line of sight, and adhere to width and height standards for multiple uses like equestrian and mountain bikes.” Along with building and maintaining trails in such a way that it accommodates many user groups, Hamann also emphasized etiquette education through signage.</p>
  6980.  
  6981.  
  6982.  
  6983. <p>Many public comments addressed trail conflicts and were concerned that more would arise with the addition of e-bikes. Speed continues to be a significant concern, not only in terms of safety but also how e-bikes will affect the land and vegetation. We asked how these major concerns are addressed in the analysis done in the Pines to Mines proposal and how that analysis differs because it includes e-bikes.</p>
  6984.  
  6985.  
  6986.  
  6987. <p>“Mountain bikes and pedestrians were all previously allowed on the trails,” Hamann said. “With e-bikes being classified as an additional use, we did have to analyze the effects that e-bikes would have on multiple-use trails and how they would affect other users.”</p>
  6988.  
  6989.  
  6990.  
  6991. <p>Hamann then directed us to the <a href="https://usfs-public.app.box.com/v/PinyonPublic/folder/158230298085">e-bike analysis</a> in the public documents. The e-bike findings were interesting, with some common themes popping up more and more. First was the perception of speed, and the analysis mentions the similarities between regular <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/mountain-bikes/">mountain bikes</a> and e-bikes regarding speed. </p>
  6992.  
  6993.  
  6994.  
  6995. <p>The analysis also pointed out that much of the conflict around speed and safety has more to do with a lack of knowledge of eMTBs than actual conflict. In some instances, other trail users were sharing the trail with eMTBs without knowing it.</p>
  6996.  
  6997.  
  6998.  
  6999. <p>Soil and vegetation damage from e-bikes also seem to be fairly nominal and in no way drastically greater than that from a regular mountain bike. The ability to go off-trail is a noted concern; however, the analysis mentions that many e-bike users tend to be older, less experienced riders who are less likely to go off-trail.</p>
  7000.  
  7001.  
  7002.  
  7003. <p>The e-bike analysis also acknowledges that these studies are relatively new. While they try to rely on data and experiences from previous analyses, the data can be few and far between, especially when it comes to how eMTBs will specifically affect Tahoe trails.</p>
  7004.  
  7005.  
  7006.  
  7007. <p>As e-bikes become more popular, more are being ridden on non-motorized trails. Some have expressed that the USFS should enforce e-bike laws by ticketing individuals rather than trying to accommodate this user group. While Hamann assured us that they do have officers on the trails enforcing regulations, the USFS also has to balance that with its mission.</p>
  7008.  
  7009.  
  7010.  
  7011. <p>“Our National Forest plan is to consider emerging technologies and the changing ways that people recreate on Forest Service lands,” Hamann explained. “We want to provide more recreation opportunities, allowing users who may not be able to ride traditional mountain bikes. It has the potential to include all ages and will attract more diverse users to public land in a way that is both ecologically and socially responsible.”</p>
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  7014.  
  7015. <p>Hamann and Pedley confirmed that funds will be needed to complete the Pines to Mines trail. Trail work and preparation will start this summer once the area is out from under several feet of snow.&nbsp;<br>Stay current and consider helping with the <a href="https://pinestomines.com/">Pines to Mines project here</a>.</p>
  7016. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/72-mile-tahoe-national-forest-pines-to-mines-trail-will-be-open-to-e-bikes/">72-mile Tahoe National Forest Pines to Mines Trail Will be Open to e-Bikes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  7025. <title>Arkansas Has Mountain Bike Trails to Challenge Even the Pros</title>
  7026. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/arkansas-has-mountain-bike-trails-to-challenge-even-the-pros/</link>
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  7029. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
  7030. <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  7038. <description><![CDATA[<p>Arkansas has mountain bike trails to challenge even the most experienced riders. These are the spots to visit.</p>
  7039. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/arkansas-has-mountain-bike-trails-to-challenge-even-the-pros/">Arkansas Has Mountain Bike Trails to Challenge Even the Pros</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  7042. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier13-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier13-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662144" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier13-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier13-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier13-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier13-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier13-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier13-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier13-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Mike Cartier</figcaption></figure>
  7043.  
  7044.  
  7045.  
  7046. <p>By now you&#8217;ve probably heard that <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/3-days-in-bentonville-mountain-biking-the-best-trails/">Bentonville, Arkansas</a> is home to quality mountain bike trails, with something for everyone from beginners to expert riders. But Bentonville is just one dog-eared corner of the Arkansas MTB trail story. Whether it&#8217;s a chance to experience high quality gravity trails or to become a faster rider, mountain bikers from all over the US are discovering there&#8217;s a lot more to Arkansas than flow trails, and it&#8217;s accessible all year &#8217;round.</p>
  7047.  
  7048.  
  7049.  
  7050. <p>&#8220;There&#8217;s a lot to offer in terms of fun and diverse trail aspects, but typically you got to go a little bit outside of Bentonville to find the more gnarly stuff,&#8221; says professional gravity racer Jake Ingram. After living in Colorado and Utah, Ingram now resides and trains in Arkansas while also working in the bike industry as a dealer sales rep.&nbsp;</p>
  7051.  
  7052.  
  7053.  
  7054. <p>To learn about <a href="https://www.arkansas.com/natural-state/mountain-biking?utm_source=Singletracks&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=APTFY24_SpringOutdoor&amp;utm_content=MountainBiking">everything Arkansas has to offer</a> more adventurous mountain bikers, we spoke to some of the professional athletes, aspiring Olympians, trail builders and race organizers who choose to ride in The Natural State.</p>
  7055.  
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  7057.  
  7058. <div style="width:100vw;position:relative;left:50%;right:50%;margin-left:-50vw;margin-right:-50vw" class="wp-block-cgb-block-st-format-full">
  7059. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier19-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier19-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662163" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier19-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier19-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier19-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier19-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier19-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier19-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier19-600x337.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Mike Cartier</figcaption></figure>
  7060. </div>
  7061.  
  7062.  
  7063.  
  7064. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-big-mountain-descents-and-shuttle-routes">Big mountain descents and shuttle routes</h2>
  7065.  
  7066.  
  7067.  
  7068. <p>Ponca Downhill Trail in the <a href="https://www.buffaloriver.com/">Buffalo Outdoor Center (BOC)</a> and Mount Nebo State Park are among Ingram&#8217;s favorite downhill-oriented trails in Northwest Arkansas. Both are located within an hour or two of increasingly populated city centers like Fayetteville and offer experienced riders a place to test their skills on long-travel bikes. They&#8217;re also places where ambitious shredders can quickly progress.</p>
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  7072. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-44 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  7073. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier13-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" data-id="662164" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier13-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662164" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier13-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier13-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier13-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier13-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier13-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier13-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier13-600x337.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
  7074.  
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  7077. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier1-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" data-id="662159" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier1-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662159" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier1-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier1-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier1-600x337.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
  7078.  
  7079.  
  7080.  
  7081. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier15-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" data-id="662157" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier15-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662157" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier15-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier15-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier15-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier15-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier15-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier15-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier15-600x337.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
  7082. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Mike Cartier</figcaption></figure>
  7083.  
  7084.  
  7085.  
  7086. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ponca-downhill-trail-boc">Ponca Downhill Trail (BOC)</h3>
  7087.  
  7088.  
  7089.  
  7090. <p>Ponca Downhill Trail is located in northwestern Arkansas, about an hour and a half from Bentonville, with raw, natural downhill runs that will challenge even the most skilled riders. As part of the Buffalo Outdoor Center (BOC), Ponca offers shuttle service on their 6-mile trail system to allow riders to get multiple runs in a day for $20-$40. Of course riders are also free to pedal to the top too. The trails finish at the Buffalo Outdoor Center where you can meet the shuttle, grab a bite to eat and recharge before your next run.</p>
  7091.  
  7092.  
  7093.  
  7094. <p>Riding <em>White Lightning</em> to <em>Skullcracker</em>, one of the more direct descents from the top and pro-rider Ingram&#8217;s favorite, drops 1,300ft in about four miles. There are a few pucker moments along the way including steep rock slabs and loose, off-camber tracks with tight switchbacks. The trail offers significant jumping opportunities in the form of road gaps and fun kickers to boot. Each jump section has an alternative go-around for less daring riders.&nbsp;</p>
  7095.  
  7096.  
  7097.  
  7098. <p>Rock formations aplenty and tall trees surrounding, Ponca delivers on a very visual and physically stimulating experience.&nbsp; Mossy rocks and vibrant leaves during the spring make for a scenic environment to point your bike downhill.&nbsp;</p>
  7099.  
  7100.  
  7101.  
  7102. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-45 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  7103. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier2-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="658" data-id="662152" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier2-1170x658.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662152" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier2-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier2-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier2-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier2-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  7104.  
  7105.  
  7106.  
  7107. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier20-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="658" data-id="662155" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier20-1170x658.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662155" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier20-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier20-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier20-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier20-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier20-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier20-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  7108. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Mike Cartier</figcaption></figure>
  7109.  
  7110.  
  7111.  
  7112. <p>While Ponca is more gravity-based, there still remains the occasional uphill burst that&#8217;ll keep the blood flowing. The variety of terrain is one reason why Ingram sees this location as a suitable enduro training ground and test of skill. Downhill bike control and strength is required, but so is a good engine/leg pairing. Riding a single trail system that offers both in one continuous run is a fair test to apply to enduro racing. Add in the 40-mile+, <a href="https://www.arkansas.com/pettigrew/outdoor-recreation/upper-buffalo-trail">IMBA Epic Upper Buffalo River Bike Trail network</a>, and you&#8217;ve got a great location for getting in pre-season base miles too.</p>
  7113.  
  7114.  
  7115.  
  7116. <p>Running adjacent to the Buffalo National River, Ponca offers other recreational activities for those with active lifestyles to enjoy such as canoeing, rafting, hiking, etc.&nbsp; The staff and shuttle drivers are warm, welcoming and helpful to ensure your visit to Ponca is pleasant and memorable.&nbsp;</p>
  7117.  
  7118.  
  7119.  
  7120. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier12-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier12-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662142" style="width:1170px;height:auto" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier12-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier12-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier12-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier12-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier12-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier12-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier12-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Mike Cartier</figcaption></figure>
  7121.  
  7122.  
  7123.  
  7124. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mount-nebo-state-park">Mount Nebo State Park</h3>
  7125.  
  7126.  
  7127.  
  7128. <p>Mount Nebo State Park is located south of Ponca and is about an hour and a half away from Little Rock, Arkansas. Nebo is part of the <a href="https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/trails/monument-trails">Monument Trails collection</a> and is currently a stop on the Big Mountain Enduro series, hosting big names and top brands while shining a spotlight on some of the most incredible riding in Arkansas.&nbsp;</p>
  7129.  
  7130.  
  7131.  
  7132. <p>Nebo has a number of trails to choose from, offering 1,000ft+ of descending. Whether you&#8217;re putting in the time to train to become a better racer or are simply a recreational rider, Nebo has a balance to suit most without feeling crowded.&nbsp;</p>
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  7143.  
  7144.  
  7145. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" data-id="662140" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662140" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier-600x337.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
  7146. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Mike Cartier</figcaption></figure>
  7147.  
  7148.  
  7149.  
  7150. <p>Our route had us climbing from the bottom to the top, racking up a total of 2,300ft of descending with everything from steep and loose to chunky rock gardens. While Nebo also offers some variety like Ponca, the 25 miles of trails are a tad more manicured and defined. Still, there are a lot of the steep and off-camber tracks where brake control and body position are key.&nbsp;</p>
  7151.  
  7152.  
  7153.  
  7154. <p>Due to Mount Nebo’s size, the trail network feels extremely physical and at times, trying. For the relative distance from Little Rock (1.5 hours) and Bentonville (2.5 hours), Nebo is worth the trip for fantastic views and even more rewarding riding.&nbsp;</p>
  7155.  
  7156.  
  7157.  
  7158. <p>“Ponca, Nebo and Eureka Springs are definitely worth owning longer travel enduro bikes,” says Ingram.</p>
  7159.  
  7160.  
  7161.  
  7162. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-47 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  7163. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greetings-from-eureka-springs.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="662203" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greetings-from-eureka-springs-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662203" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greetings-from-eureka-springs-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greetings-from-eureka-springs-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greetings-from-eureka-springs-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greetings-from-eureka-springs-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greetings-from-eureka-springs-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greetings-from-eureka-springs-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greetings-from-eureka-springs.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  7164.  
  7165.  
  7166.  
  7167. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eureka_springs-1-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="662190" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eureka_springs-1-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662190" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eureka_springs-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eureka_springs-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eureka_springs-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eureka_springs-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eureka_springs-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eureka_springs-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eureka_springs-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eureka_springs-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
  7168. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Carolyn Baldwin</figcaption></figure>
  7169.  
  7170.  
  7171.  
  7172. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eureka-springs">Eureka Springs</h3>
  7173.  
  7174.  
  7175.  
  7176. <p>Under the watchful eye of the Christ of the Ozarks, the city of Eureka Springs lies tucked away in one of the many wrinkled valleys of the Ozark Mountains. Once a health and wellness hotspot thanks to its abundance of natural springs, this quirky, colorful town reminds visitors of a small European mountain village with its buildings neatly embedded into the hillsides. Despite being a small city of only 2,100 residents, Eureka Springs has a lot to offer riders looking for next-level challenges.&nbsp;</p>
  7177.  
  7178.  
  7179.  
  7180. <p>The first time Lucas Lewter visited the area, “it was like a little ray of sunshine came into my soul,” he said with a laugh. Lewter has been racing enduro since 2018 and decided to settle down near Eureka Springs where he&#8217;s a mountain bike guide for Slaughter Trail Guides.</p>
  7181.  
  7182.  
  7183.  
  7184. <div style="width:100vw;position:relative;left:50%;right:50%;margin-left:-50vw;margin-right:-50vw" class="wp-block-cgb-block-st-format-full">
  7185. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-lucas-16_9-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-lucas-16_9-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662241" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-lucas-16_9-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-lucas-16_9-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-lucas-16_9-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-lucas-16_9-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-lucas-16_9-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-lucas-16_9-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-lucas-16_9-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The &#8220;infamous gap&#8221; on DH 2. Photo: Carolyn Baldwin</figcaption></figure>
  7186. </div>
  7187.  
  7188.  
  7189.  
  7190. <p>Slaughter Trail Guides founder Dustin Slaughter started racing enduro in 2014 and today he operates the Southern Enduro Tour and the <a href="https://www.arkansasenduroseries.com/">Arkansas Enduro Series</a>, with races slated for Eureka Springs and <a href="https://www.hotsprings.org/">Hot Springs</a> this year. He says race promotion is a way to share great trails, just like guiding. &#8220;We&#8217;re giving a similar experience, but a lot more people at a time,&#8221; he said. By designing challenging race courses with clear signage, the goal is to enable racers to try something hard and ride a new trail system without the distraction of navigating unfamiliar territory.&nbsp;</p>
  7191.  
  7192.  
  7193.  
  7194. <p>Singletracks got in some early-season riding with Slaughter and Lewter at two popular Eureka Springs locations, Lake Leatherwood and the Passion Play trails.</p>
  7195.  
  7196.  
  7197.  
  7198. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-48 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  7199. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-1-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="662246" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-1-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662246" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
  7200.  
  7201.  
  7202.  
  7203. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-2-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="662247" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-2-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662247" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
  7204.  
  7205.  
  7206.  
  7207. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-3-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="662181" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-3-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662181" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
  7208. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">From top left: DH 1, DH 1, and DH 2 trails. Photos: Carolyn Baldwin</figcaption></figure>
  7209.  
  7210.  
  7211.  
  7212. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lake-leatherwood">Lake Leatherwood</h4>
  7213.  
  7214.  
  7215.  
  7216. <p>The Lake Leatherwood Gravity Project is a downhill haven for the air-time enthusiast in all of us. Consisting of seven distinct gravity-fed lines coming off of two hubs, this trail system has a combination of man-made and natural features. Arkansas has a reputation for being rocky and ledgy, and Leatherwood makes great use of both of these assets. Rocking a bit of a bike park vibe, the more challenging features at Leatherwood will command your full attention.&nbsp;</p>
  7217.  
  7218.  
  7219.  
  7220. <p>Leatherwood is known for having gnarly features, with man-made senders and happy little accidents that have come together to create some unique obstacles for riders. The lily-pad on/off feature is a prime example of creative trail building that showcases all that Arkansas has to offer.&nbsp;</p>
  7221.  
  7222.  
  7223.  
  7224. <p>At the top of the mountain riders will find the shuttle drop off point right next to the Topo Motel. From there, riders can choose one of the trail hubs to start their adventure. Self shuttling is an option, but if you lack an extra vehicle or want to enjoy every lap without having to trade off with your friends, consider hiring a shuttle service such as <a href="https://www.slaughtertrailguides.com/">Slaughter Trail Guides</a> or <a href="https://thegravityfeed.com/">The Gravity Feed</a>.</p>
  7225.  
  7226.  
  7227.  
  7228. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-49 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  7229. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-2-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1707" height="2560" data-id="662180" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-2-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662180" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-2-scaled.jpg 1707w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-2-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-2-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-2-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-2-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px" /></a></figure>
  7230.  
  7231.  
  7232.  
  7233. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-drop-vert-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1707" height="2560" data-id="662233" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-drop-vert-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662233" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-drop-vert-scaled.jpg 1707w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-drop-vert-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-drop-vert-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-drop-vert-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-drop-vert-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-drop-vert-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-drop-vert-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px" /></a></figure>
  7234. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Carolyn Baldwin (left), Leah Barber (right)</figcaption></figure>
  7235.  
  7236.  
  7237.  
  7238. <p>From the south hub you’ll find the first three downhill trails. Don’t trust the trail numbers as a scale or an order of difficulty, and pay close attention to trail descriptions. We rode the south hub with Slaughter and Lewter who were happy to show us the highlight reel.&nbsp;</p>
  7239.  
  7240.  
  7241.  
  7242. <p><em>DH 2</em> is the trail that started it all. With some good twists and turns right off the top, <em>DH 2</em> lures you into some flow before sprinkling in some fun kickers and tabletops. Carry your speed over the loose, gravelly singletrack and get ready for the techy little ledges right before the infamous gap. With a ridearound on the right, bikers can warm up to the idea of carrying enough speed for this feature.&nbsp;</p>
  7243.  
  7244.  
  7245.  
  7246. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-hub-colorado-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-hub-colorado-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662236" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-hub-colorado-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-hub-colorado-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-hub-colorado-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-hub-colorado-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-hub-colorado-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-hub-colorado-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-hub-colorado-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-hub-colorado-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A group of riders from Colorado prepare for a descent. Photo: Carolyn Baldwin</figcaption></figure>
  7247.  
  7248.  
  7249.  
  7250. <p>&#8220;Our friends that come out from Colorado to ride here with me in Eureka… Obviously, Arkansas is not, you know, the big elevation mountain riding that Colorado has,&#8221; says Slaughter. &#8220;But what they have said they really like about riding here is all the features. We have all the jumps and drops that have been built. They don&#8217;t really have that on their local trails.&#8221;</p>
  7251.  
  7252.  
  7253.  
  7254. <p>Fortunately for riders living in the snow zones, Arkansas trails are open for riding year round, and there’s plenty to explore.</p>
  7255.  
  7256.  
  7257.  
  7258. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/passionplay-map-carol.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1600" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/passionplay-map-carol.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662230" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/passionplay-map-carol.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/passionplay-map-carol-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/passionplay-map-carol-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/passionplay-map-carol-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/passionplay-map-carol-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/passionplay-map-carol-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/passionplay-map-carol-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/passionplay-map-carol-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Carolyn Baldwin</figcaption></figure>
  7259.  
  7260.  
  7261.  
  7262. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-passion-play">Passion Play</h4>
  7263.  
  7264.  
  7265.  
  7266. <p>The Great Passion Play is unlike any other mountain bike venue in the world, offering a popular live outdoor performance of the story of Jesus’ life and a Holy Land tour in addition to trails.&nbsp; The 667-acre site contains a 20+ mile mountain bike trail network, with trails from the easy and mellow <em>Genesis</em> trail to advanced jump lines like <em>Atonement</em>.</p>
  7267.  
  7268.  
  7269.  
  7270. <p>Surprisingly, there are more black diamond (and double black diamond) trails here than intermediate trails.&nbsp;Many of the gnarly, enduro-esque advanced trails were built with the help of Jagged Axe Trail Design, and Passion Play hosts enduro races here regularly.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
  7271.  
  7272.  
  7273.  
  7274. <p>Through guiding and building rowdy scratch lines and memorable race courses, Slaughter aims to carry on the tradition of enduro racing at venues like the Great Passion Play by getting people out in the woods for epic days of riding, shredding down hill.</p>
  7275.  
  7276.  
  7277.  
  7278. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-50 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  7279. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-2-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1707" height="2560" data-id="662194" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-2-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662194" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-2-scaled.jpg 1707w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-2-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-2-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-2-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-2-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px" /></a></figure>
  7280.  
  7281.  
  7282.  
  7283. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-4-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1707" height="2560" data-id="662193" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-4-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662193" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-4-scaled.jpg 1707w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-4-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-4-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-4-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-4-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px" /></a></figure>
  7284.  
  7285.  
  7286.  
  7287. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-5-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="662185" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-5-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662185" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-5-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-5-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-5-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-5-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-5-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-5-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Lucas Lewter left, Dustin Slaughter right.</figcaption></figure>
  7288. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Carolyn Baldwin</figcaption></figure>
  7289.  
  7290.  
  7291.  
  7292. <p>&#8220;For a while I saw myself moving to somewhere like Colorado, or out west,&#8221; Slaughter told us. &#8220;But once I started my business with guiding and shuttling and saw the opportunity here, it would have been really hard to pack up and move away. So I&#8217;ve kind of always gravitated toward riding in Eureka.&#8221;</p>
  7293.  
  7294.  
  7295.  
  7296. <p>Within the Great Passion Play trail network,<em> Deliverance</em> offers riders a chance to open up and fly, starting with some small kickers and fast berms. On this double black diamond trail you’ll find some medium-sized drops, a couple tricky tech sections, and a fun and challenging rock skinny that leads into a chunky rock garden. Toward the bottom you’ll find a steep and ledgy descent that drops you into a blind corner and through a feature known as “Heaven’s Gate.” Make sure you choose a good line because there’s a loose right hander just after the exit!&nbsp;</p>
  7297.  
  7298.  
  7299.  
  7300. <div style="width:100vw;position:relative;left:50%;right:50%;margin-left:-50vw;margin-right:-50vw" class="wp-block-cgb-block-st-format-full">
  7301. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-51 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  7302. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-1-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662195" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  7303.  
  7304.  
  7305.  
  7306. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passion-play-atonement-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passion-play-atonement-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662249" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passion-play-atonement-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passion-play-atonement-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passion-play-atonement-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passion-play-atonement-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passion-play-atonement-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passion-play-atonement-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passion-play-atonement-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  7307. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Heaven&#8217;s Gate (left), Atonement (right). Photos: Carolyn Baldwin</figcaption></figure>
  7308. </div>
  7309.  
  7310.  
  7311.  
  7312. <p>If you’re looking for that bike park feel with a touch of Arkansas tech, drop into <em>Atonement</em>. There are plenty of opportunities to get air time on a good mix of rock kickers and table tops found on this black diamond trail. Work your way down and drop off some classic Arkansas ledges, or pick your way down the stair steppy B-lines. With some chunky tech to keep things spicy, riders will need to be well rounded with their bike handling skills on and off the ground.</p>
  7313.  
  7314.  
  7315.  
  7316. <p>Fast, loose and steep, <em>Gn’Armageddon</em> invites speed while providing questionable off-camber traction. As a double black diamond trail, riders should be careful to follow the singletrack and not the skid marks sliding off the gravelly trail. With more rocky chutes, gap jumps, and beautiful limestone ledges to send it, there is plenty of ‘gnar’ to be found.</p>
  7317.  
  7318.  
  7319.  
  7320. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-6-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-6-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662175" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-6-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-6-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-6-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-6-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-6-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-6-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Carolyn Baldwin</figcaption></figure>
  7321.  
  7322.  
  7323.  
  7324. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mountain-bike-trails-to-challenge-olympic-hopefuls">Mountain bike trails to challenge Olympic hopefuls</h2>
  7325.  
  7326.  
  7327.  
  7328. <p>For elite athletes at the top of their game looking for glory on the world stage, the land of Oz offers the perfect classroom to refine their craft. And that’s exactly why, in 2022, USA Cycling chose to move their mountain bike program to Northwest Arkansas.&nbsp;</p>
  7329.  
  7330.  
  7331.  
  7332. <p>Alec Pasqualina, director of the mountain bike program for USA Cycling, thinks of Bentonville as a natural fit for the program. Previously based in Colorado Springs, CO, the temptation of the trail access alone was enough to draw their attention from the fully decked-out Olympic Training Center. </p>
  7333.  
  7334.  
  7335.  
  7336. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-52 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  7337. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-3-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="662177" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-3-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662177" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
  7338.  
  7339.  
  7340.  
  7341. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-4-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="662174" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-4-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662174" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-4-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-4-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-4-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-4-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-4-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-4-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
  7342. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Carolyn Baldwin</figcaption></figure>
  7343.  
  7344.  
  7345.  
  7346. <p>“We really like these trails because they&#8217;re so interconnected. They&#8217;re so accessible for so many people. But they&#8217;re also technical enough, progressively built enough that we can be challenged.” Pasqualina explains. “It is such a competitive advantage for us and our athletes compared to other countries to have something like this.</p>
  7347.  
  7348.  
  7349.  
  7350. <p>&#8220;For us as mountain bikers, when we saw what was here in Bentonville, it made leaving [Colorado Springs] palatable, because there was so much more here in terms of the trail access.”</p>
  7351.  
  7352.  
  7353.  
  7354. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-8-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-8-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662172" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-8-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-8-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-8-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-8-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-8-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-8-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Carolyn Baldwin</figcaption></figure>
  7355.  
  7356.  
  7357.  
  7358. <p>Anneke Beerten, a former BMX and four cross World Champion originally from the Netherlands, made the move to Bentonville in early 2022. Coming from Orange County, CA, she was looking for a change of scenery and better access to riding. Now retired from racing on the world stage, Anneke now spends her time coaching clients and teaching clinics through her mountain bike coaching company <a href="https://www.crankitupmtb.com/">Crank It Up</a> in the Bentonville area.&nbsp;</p>
  7359.  
  7360.  
  7361.  
  7362. <p>With two years of exploring Arkansas trails under her belt, Beerten has found ways to cater to riders of all levels. Skills progression is all about building confidence in the rider, and for Beerten, the task is made simple by having access to so many options to session. For riders seeking out more advanced technical skills sessions, she often uses trails such as <em>Shotgun</em> in <a href="https://www.oztrails.com/trail-locations/slaughter-pen/">Slaughter Pen</a> to challenge her clients. For the Team USA U23 men, the loose, off-camber corners proved to be an interesting test of skill.</p>
  7363.  
  7364.  
  7365.  
  7366. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-53 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  7367. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-5-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="662171" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-5-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662171" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-5-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-5-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-5-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-5-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-5-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-5-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
  7368.  
  7369.  
  7370.  
  7371. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-7-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="662173" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-7-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662173" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-7-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-7-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-7-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-7-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-7-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-7-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
  7372.  
  7373.  
  7374.  
  7375. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-2-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="662176" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-2-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662176" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
  7376. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Carolyn Baldwin</figcaption></figure>
  7377.  
  7378.  
  7379.  
  7380. <p>Todd Wells, former Olympian, pro racer, and now U23 coach, says it’s not just about trail access. Another appeal is simply the abundance of challenges available to every skill level. World Cup race courses have become noticeably more technical in recent years, almost getting to the point of feeling like enduro-light. With challenging man-made features, sizable jumps, drops, and even gaps, it’s critically important for athletes to get comfortable with these types of features.</p>
  7381.  
  7382.  
  7383.  
  7384. <p>The beauty of training in Bentonville is that riders have the opportunity to work their way up from the introductory level all the way to World Cup-style trail features alongside veteran riders and coaches. The U23 Women saw firsthand the benefit of training in the bicycle playground of their dreams.</p>
  7385.  
  7386.  
  7387.  
  7388. <p>Bear Team National rider Makena Kellerman, in town for USA Cycling training camp, appreciated the improvements that can be made with access to the right tools. “I&#8217;ve never had a whole area where you could practice drops and do jumps and have different lines. So it&#8217;s really cool to see the progression you can make out there [in] a small spot.” Her race day commitment to air time is sometimes met with hesitation, but after a skills session with Anneke, she found herself seeking out more jumps and drops to session. “Now I actually enjoy it, instead of just being forced to do it and scared. I can do this, and it looks like fun!”</p>
  7389.  
  7390.  
  7391.  
  7392. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-7-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-7-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662184" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-7-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-7-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-7-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-7-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-7-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-7-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Leah Barber</figcaption></figure>
  7393.  
  7394.  
  7395.  
  7396. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-no-off-season">No off-season</h2>
  7397.  
  7398.  
  7399.  
  7400. <p>Mountain bikers living in colder climates are finding that Arkansas offers nearly endless gravity riding year round, making it a popular shoulder-season and even winter riding destination. The Arkansas outdoor scene is full of southern hospitality that&#8217;s infectious. Communities are tight-knit, yet welcoming, attracting a rapidly growing number of new cyclists and giving experienced riders a place to call home.&nbsp;</p>
  7401.  
  7402.  
  7403.  
  7404. <p>The variety of trails, lush vegetation, reasonable cost of living and incredibly strong communities are some attractive qualities that bring in new visitors by the truckload on a frequent basis. Several bike brands have already planted roots or are adding operations in Northwest Arkansas.</p>
  7405.  
  7406.  
  7407.  
  7408. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ingram_acres_mike_cartier5-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ingram_acres_mike_cartier5-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662127" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ingram_acres_mike_cartier5-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ingram_acres_mike_cartier5-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ingram_acres_mike_cartier5-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ingram_acres_mike_cartier5-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ingram_acres_mike_cartier5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ingram_acres_mike_cartier5-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ingram_acres_mike_cartier5-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Mike Cartier</figcaption></figure>
  7409.  
  7410.  
  7411.  
  7412. <p>While Ingram for one is still pursuing racing on a professional level, he&#8217;s also diving into the cycling industry as a dealer sales representative, and he recently purchased 3.5 acres of undeveloped land to build a home and start a new chapter of his life. He even hopes to construct some trails on his property.</p>
  7413.  
  7414.  
  7415.  
  7416. <p>&#8220;I think Arkansas is a great place to live as a pro enduro athlete, because we do have a lot of variety and terrain. And that’s something that is a big benefit to living here.&#8221; Of course he&#8217;ll continue to travel around the country to race and ride for fun too. But he&#8217;ll be coming home to Arkansas. </p>
  7417.  
  7418.  
  7419.  
  7420. <iframe loading="lazy" src="https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1Caxhb_wWn8SdrnhhwQ7xIF3WphTAHvY&#038;ehbc=2E312F" width="100%" style='max-width: 1170px;' height="480"></iframe>
  7421. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/arkansas-has-mountain-bike-trails-to-challenge-even-the-pros/">Arkansas Has Mountain Bike Trails to Challenge Even the Pros</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  7429. <item>
  7430. <title>Cane Creek Inverted Gravel Suspension Fork Weighs Just 990g</title>
  7431. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/cane-creek-inverted-gravel-suspension-fork-weighs-just-990g/</link>
  7432. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/cane-creek-inverted-gravel-suspension-fork-weighs-just-990g/#comments</comments>
  7434. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
  7435. <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  7436. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
  7437. <category><![CDATA[cane creek invert]]></category>
  7438. <category><![CDATA[new product]]></category>
  7439. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
  7440. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664295</guid>
  7441.  
  7442. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Cane Creek Invert is an upside down gravel suspension fork that's lightweight and simple to operate.</p>
  7443. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/cane-creek-inverted-gravel-suspension-fork-weighs-just-990g/">Cane Creek Inverted Gravel Suspension Fork Weighs Just 990g</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
  7444. ]]></description>
  7445. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  7446. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_6932.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2048" height="1365" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_6932.jpg" alt="Cane Creek Invert gravel suspension fork" class="wp-image-664335" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_6932.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_6932-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_6932-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_6932-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_6932-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_6932-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_6932-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photos provided by Cane Creek.</figcaption></figure>
  7447.  
  7448.  
  7449.  
  7450. <p>The new Cane Creek Invert is a lightweight suspension fork designed for <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/mountain-bikes/gravel-bikes/">gravel bikes</a>, and the North Carolina based brand has made some interesting performance and aesthetic design choices.</p>
  7451.  
  7452.  
  7453.  
  7454. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
  7455.  
  7456.  
  7457.  
  7458. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cane-creek-invert-fork-key-specs">Cane Creek Invert fork key specs</h2>
  7459.  
  7460.  
  7461.  
  7462. <ul>
  7463. <li>Weight: 990g for the SL version, 1113g for the CS version</li>
  7464.  
  7465.  
  7466.  
  7467. <li>Suspension travel: 30mm for the SL version, 40mm for the CS version</li>
  7468.  
  7469.  
  7470.  
  7471. <li>Tire clearance: 700x50c</li>
  7472.  
  7473.  
  7474.  
  7475. <li>Price: $1,099 (SL) and $1,199 (CS)</li>
  7476.  
  7477.  
  7478.  
  7479. <li>Available summer 2024, preorder at <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=18465&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.performancebike.com%2Fsearch%3Fs%3Dcane%2Bcreek%2Binvert">Performance Bike</a></li>
  7480. </ul>
  7481.  
  7482.  
  7483.  
  7484. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
  7485.  
  7486.  
  7487.  
  7488. <p>Starting with the biggest design choice of them all, the Cane Creek Invert is an inverted fork; that is, the stanchions are located at the bottom of the fork, closest to the axle. There are some solid reasons for going inverted &#8212; the design reduces unsprung weight, keeps the oil flowing while allowing lets less crud inside, and provides more tire clearance at the top of the fork. However it should be noted that brands like Rock Shox that have experimented with lightweight inverted forks are no longer offering them.</p>
  7489.  
  7490.  
  7491.  
  7492. <p>The Invert gravel suspension fork utilizes an air spring and will be offered in two different versions. The Invert SL is the lighter version, weighing 990g and offering 30mm of travel. The Invert CS is a bit heavier at 1113g but adds a climb switch and an extra 10mm of travel for 40mm of squish. The climb switch on the Invert CS is in fact a <em>button</em> that&#8217;s said to click like a pen.</p>
  7493.  
  7494.  
  7495.  
  7496. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-54 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  7497. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Inver.Studio.-7-of-19-Edited.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664334" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Inver.Studio.-7-of-19-Edited-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664334" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Inver.Studio.-7-of-19-Edited-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Inver.Studio.-7-of-19-Edited-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Inver.Studio.-7-of-19-Edited-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Inver.Studio.-7-of-19-Edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Inver.Studio.-7-of-19-Edited-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Inver.Studio.-7-of-19-Edited-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Inver.Studio.-7-of-19-Edited.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  7498.  
  7499.  
  7500.  
  7501. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Invert.Studio.-11-of-19-Edited.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664333" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Invert.Studio.-11-of-19-Edited-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664333" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Invert.Studio.-11-of-19-Edited-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Invert.Studio.-11-of-19-Edited-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Invert.Studio.-11-of-19-Edited-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Invert.Studio.-11-of-19-Edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Invert.Studio.-11-of-19-Edited-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Invert.Studio.-11-of-19-Edited-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Invert.Studio.-11-of-19-Edited.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  7502. </figure>
  7503.  
  7504.  
  7505.  
  7506. <p>Both versions of the Cane Creek Invert utilize a carbon steerer and crown. A press release from the brand suggests that they considered aesthetics in addition to weight and performance to ensure the Invert is a gravel-looking fork.</p>
  7507.  
  7508.  
  7509.  
  7510. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-it-compares-to-the-competition">How it compares to the competition</h3>
  7511.  
  7512.  
  7513.  
  7514. <p>Fox and Rock Shox offer gravel suspension forks, though both are heavier than the Cane Creek Invert. The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/fox-32-factory-tc-fork-makes-gravel-bikes-more-capable-and-comfy/">Fox 32 TC</a> weighs about 1214g, though the fork offers a bit more travel with 40mm and 50mm versions available. The Rock Shox Rudy also weighs north of 1200g and is offered in similar travel amounts to the Invert, 30mm and 40mm. Like the Cane Creek fork, both the Fox and Rock Shox gravel forks boast clearance for 700x50c tires.</p>
  7515.  
  7516.  
  7517.  
  7518. <p>Look for the Cane Creek Invert fork to be available this summer.</p>
  7519. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/cane-creek-inverted-gravel-suspension-fork-weighs-just-990g/">Cane Creek Inverted Gravel Suspension Fork Weighs Just 990g</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  7528. <title>How Closely do you Follow New MTB Releases?</title>
  7529. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-closely-do-you-follow-new-mtb-releases/</link>
  7530. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-closely-do-you-follow-new-mtb-releases/#comments</comments>
  7532. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
  7533. <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2024 07:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
  7534. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
  7535. <category><![CDATA[survey]]></category>
  7536. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664248</guid>
  7537.  
  7538. <description><![CDATA[<p>New and updated mountain bikes: need to know info or couldn't care less?</p>
  7539. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-closely-do-you-follow-new-mtb-releases/">How Closely do you Follow New MTB Releases?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
  7540. ]]></description>
  7541. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  7542. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/revel_rascal_v2-18.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/revel_rascal_v2-18.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-660162" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/revel_rascal_v2-18.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/revel_rascal_v2-18-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/revel_rascal_v2-18-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/revel_rascal_v2-18-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/revel_rascal_v2-18-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/revel_rascal_v2-18-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/revel_rascal_v2-18-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/revel_rascal_v2-18-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
  7543.  
  7544.  
  7545.  
  7546. <p>Spring is MTB announcement season, and with the Sea Otter Classic happening in <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/region/california/">California</a> next week, we&#8217;re cresting the wave of annual press releases and product launches. Countless <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-reviews/">mountain bike</a> brands are vying for your attention which can be exciting &#8212; or annoying &#8212; depending on how you look at it.</p>
  7547.  
  7548.  
  7549. <div class="wpforms-container wpforms-container-full wpforms-block wpforms-block-9eecdee8-f684-43bd-aae2-14b46c55e6ad wpforms-inline" id="wpforms-664250"><form id="wpforms-form-664250" class="wpforms-validate wpforms-form wpforms-ajax-form" data-formid="664250" method="post" enctype="multipart/form-data" action="/feed/" data-token="8fd4950a7e4f069c3006676628447798" data-token-time="1715003611"><noscript class="wpforms-error-noscript">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.</noscript><div class="wpforms-field-container"><div id="wpforms-664250-field_1-container" class="wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio" data-field-id="1"><label class="wpforms-field-label" for="wpforms-664250-field_1">How closely do you follow new/updated MTB releases? <span class="wpforms-required-label">*</span></label><ul id="wpforms-664250-field_1" class="wpforms-field-required"><li class="choice-1 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-664250-field_1_1" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Obsessive: I want to know about all of them, even minor ones like color changes." required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-664250-field_1_1">Obsessive: I want to know about all of them, even minor ones like color changes.</label></li><li class="choice-2 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-664250-field_1_2" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Very: I want to know about bike updates from most/all brands" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-664250-field_1_2">Very: I want to know about bike updates from most/all brands</label></li><li class="choice-3 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-664250-field_1_3" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Selective: I only care about the bigger brands and/or a few favorites" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-664250-field_1_3">Selective: I only care about the bigger brands and/or a few favorites</label></li><li class="choice-4 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-664250-field_1_4" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Passive: I read about new bikes if I come across the news but don&#039;t seek it out. No FOMO." required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-664250-field_1_4">Passive: I read about new bikes if I come across the news but don&#8217;t seek it out. No FOMO.</label></li><li class="choice-5 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-664250-field_1_5" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="DGAF: I couldn&#039;t care less about new/updated mountain bikes" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-664250-field_1_5">DGAF: I couldn&#8217;t care less about new/updated mountain bikes</label></li></ul></div></div><!-- .wpforms-field-container --><div class="wpforms-submit-container" ><input type="hidden" name="wpforms[id]" value="664250"><input type="hidden" name="page_title" value=""><input type="hidden" name="page_url" value="https://www.singletracks.com/feed/"><button type="submit" name="wpforms[submit]" id="wpforms-submit-664250" class="wpforms-submit" data-alt-text="Sending..." data-submit-text="Submit" aria-live="assertive" value="wpforms-submit">Submit</button><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-content/plugins/wpforms/assets/images/submit-spin.svg" class="wpforms-submit-spinner" style="display: none;" width="26" height="26" alt="Loading"></div></form></div>  <!-- .wpforms-container -->
  7550.  
  7551.  
  7552. <p>Tell us which MTB launch/update details you find most interesting &#8212; or not interesting &#8212; in the comments below.</p>
  7553. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-closely-do-you-follow-new-mtb-releases/">How Closely do you Follow New MTB Releases?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  7561. <item>
  7562. <title>Opinel Folding Saw is a Speedy Trail Worker [Review]</title>
  7563. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/opinel-folding-saw-is-a-speedy-trail-worker-review/</link>
  7564. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/opinel-folding-saw-is-a-speedy-trail-worker-review/#comments</comments>
  7566. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
  7567. <pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2024 11:41:11 +0000</pubDate>
  7568. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
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  7573. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Opinel No. 18 folding saw looks good, feels good, and makes quick work of downed trees and branches on the trail.</p>
  7574. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/opinel-folding-saw-is-a-speedy-trail-worker-review/">Opinel Folding Saw is a Speedy Trail Worker [Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  7577. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-3.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664314" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-3.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-3-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
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  7581. <p>In 2017 Singletracks gave away custom Opinel knives to Brutal Loop participants, and the swag was a hit. So when I recently learned that Opinel also makes folding saws I had to give one a try. The Opinel No. 18 folding saw is a quality piece of trail maintenance equipment that&#8217;s a joy to carry, and a joy to use.</p>
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  7589. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-opinel-no-18-folding-saw-key-specs">Opinel No. 18 folding saw key specs</h3>
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  7596. <ul>
  7597. <li>About 9.5&#8243; long folded, about 16&#8243; long unfolded</li>
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  7600.  
  7601. <li>Blade: 8&#8243; long, XC 90 carbon steel</li>
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  7605. <li>Wooden handle</li>
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  7609. <li>Weight: 185.1g</li>
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  7613. <li>Price: $59.99</li>
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  7616.  
  7617. <li>Buy from <a href="https://amzn.to/3TOtLEY">Amazon</a></li>
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  7626. <p>I threw the Opinel No. 18 saw into my <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/mountain-bike-hip-pack-throwdown/">hip pack</a> before a regular Tuesday night ride just in case, and almost immediately put it into action. A freshly downed tree, about five inches in diameter, was blocking the trail at the bottom of a steep drop, and needed to be cut out of the way.</p>
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  7630. <p>&#8220;You guys go ahead and take a lap, I&#8217;ll work on this tree,&#8221; I called out. I figured it would take me at least a few minutes to make the cuts and move everything out of the way. I whipped out the saw, locked the blade in place, and after just three &#8212; maybe four &#8212; pulls of the saw, the cut was done. This sucker is sharp!</p>
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  7638. <p>The Opinel No. 18 folding saw cuts through dry wood almost as easily as green branches thanks to the sharp, serrated blade. The 8-inch-long blade isn&#8217;t overly bendy or flexy when cutting like some cheaper folding saws I&#8217;ve used. And it&#8217;s thin enough that you don&#8217;t have to waste a lot of energy making a ton of sawdust. As you can see in the photo below the cutting edge is straight without any sort of curve to it.</p>
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  7642. <p>The wooden handle feels good in the hand for a solid grip and has a simple safety locking mechanism that ensures the blade doesn&#8217;t fold in on you while in use. </p>
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  7646. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-4.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664310" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-4.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-4-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-4-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-4-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-4-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-4-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-4-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
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  7650. <p>Opinel uses XC 90 carbon steel which is said to withstand prying and bending better than some other blade materials. Over time the carbon steel will patina, and if not cared for properly, it&#8217;ll rust. Rubbing a drop or two of cooking oil on the blade every now and then should help the blade resist damage. I&#8217;ve used a little chain lube on mine and that seems to work just as well as cooking oil. Replacement blades (about $20) are available once the teeth get dull or wear out.</p>
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  7756. <p>There&#8217;s a pre-drilled hole in the handle for hanging the saw on your tool board or tying a loop of leather cord. I&#8217;ve gotten a lot of use out of the saw this spring, though my one complaint is that I&#8217;ve nearly lost it half a dozen times because the wood handle blends into the woods whenever I set it down. The thing is, I already own a few folding saws with orange plastic handles that are much harder to lose. But the Opinel No. 18 folding saw is the one I actually want to use.</p>
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  7760. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664315" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-2.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
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  7763.  
  7764. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros-and-cons-of-opinel-no-18-folding-saw">Pros and cons of Opinel No. 18 folding saw</h2>
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  7767.  
  7768. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros">Pros</h4>
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  7772. <ul>
  7773. <li>Sharp, fast cutting blade with good stiffness</li>
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  7777. <li>Folds to fit in a medium-size hip pack</li>
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  7781. <li>Comfortable handle and classic look</li>
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  7786. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cons">Cons</h4>
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  7790. <ul>
  7791. <li>Easy to lose; the wooden <s>blade</s> handle blends into nature</li>
  7792. </ul>
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  7796. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bottom-line">Bottom line</h2>
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  7800. <p>The Opinel No. 18 folding saw is a classic and quality trail tool that I&#8217;ll keep for years. It&#8217;s an investment compared to cheaper options but is almost certainly more satisfying to use.</p>
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  7804. <ul>
  7805. <li>Price: $59.99</li>
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  7809. <li>Buy from <a href="https://amzn.to/3TOtLEY">Amazon</a></li>
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  7820. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Opinel No. 18 folding saw top and the No. 8 pocket knife. Singletracks gave away these customized Opinel knives to Brutal Loop participants in 2017, and this one is still very sharp after years of use. </figcaption></figure>
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  7823.  
  7824. <p>The Opinel No. 12 folding saw is similar to the No. 18 but with a shorter, 4.75&#8243; blade. </p>
  7825. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/opinel-folding-saw-is-a-speedy-trail-worker-review/">Opinel Folding Saw is a Speedy Trail Worker [Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  7848. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=2974a4c3-658a-427a-acc8-ca8e3e0fe66a&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fridelikeaninja.com%2F"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ninja_MTB_Jump_1-2-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-585525" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ninja_MTB_Jump_1-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ninja_MTB_Jump_1-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ninja_MTB_Jump_1-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ninja_MTB_Jump_1-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ninja_MTB_Jump_1-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ninja_MTB_Jump_1-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ninja_MTB_Jump_1-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ninja_MTB_Jump_1-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
  7849.  
  7850.  
  7851.  
  7852. <p>Whether your <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/progression/mtb-skills/">MTB skills</a> are feeling a little rusty, or you&#8217;re finally ready to make good on that New Year&#8217;s resolution, now is an excellent time to <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=2974a4c3-658a-427a-acc8-ca8e3e0fe66a&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fridelikeaninja.com%2F">sign up for one of the Ninja Mountain Bike Skills clinics</a> happening around the US this spring, summer and fall. Choose a clinic to learn fundamentals, intermediate skills or jumping, or sign up for a full-day or weekend combo. There are also women&#8217;s only clinics available. </p>
  7853.  
  7854.  
  7855.  
  7856. <p>To get the 60% discount, use code <strong>SINGLETRACKS</strong> at checkout now through April 30, 2024 at <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=2974a4c3-658a-427a-acc8-ca8e3e0fe66a&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fridelikeaninja.com%2F">ridelikeaninja.com</a>. Clinics are offered through the fall but some of the April and May clinics are already sold out so register now to get the dates you need.</p>
  7857.  
  7858.  
  7859.  
  7860. <p>Even if there isn&#8217;t a skills clinic coming to your town, consider joining one close to great trails in a <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-top-10-best-mountain-bike-destinations-in-the-usa/">MTB destination</a> like <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/region/utah/?city=Park%20City">Park City, Utah</a> or Gunnison, Colorado. It&#8217;s a great way to have some fun and learn something new too.</p>
  7861.  
  7862.  
  7863.  
  7864. <p>And if you haven&#8217;t seen them yet, <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=2974a4c3-658a-427a-acc8-ca8e3e0fe66a&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fridelikeaninja.com%2Fmountain-bike-ramps-kickers%2F">Ninja MTB sells mountain bike ramps online</a> and shipped right to your door. These flat pack ramps range from mild to wild and today is the last day they&#8217;re 20% off with code MOBILE20.</p>
  7865. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/60-off-ninja-mtb-skills-clinics-with-exclusive-code/">60% off Ninja MTB Skills Clinics with Exclusive Code</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  7874. <title>The Palmetto State is Getting a Bike Park with Shuttle Service</title>
  7875. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-palmetto-state-is-getting-a-bike-park-with-shuttle-service/</link>
  7876. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-palmetto-state-is-getting-a-bike-park-with-shuttle-service/#comments</comments>
  7878. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Travis Reill]]></dc:creator>
  7879. <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 07:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
  7880. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
  7881. <category><![CDATA[bike park]]></category>
  7882. <category><![CDATA[Jason Murphy]]></category>
  7883. <category><![CDATA[rattlesnake bike park]]></category>
  7884. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=663824</guid>
  7885.  
  7886. <description><![CDATA[<p>A mountain bike park is being built in South Carolina that promises trails and features for everyone from new riders to pros. </p>
  7887. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-palmetto-state-is-getting-a-bike-park-with-shuttle-service/">The Palmetto State is Getting a Bike Park with Shuttle Service</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  7892.  
  7893.  
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  7895. <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428596009_361304103532224_5279213325133691107_n.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="736" height="750" data-id="663831" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428596009_361304103532224_5279213325133691107_n-736x750.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663831" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428596009_361304103532224_5279213325133691107_n-736x750.jpg 736w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428596009_361304103532224_5279213325133691107_n-768x782.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428596009_361304103532224_5279213325133691107_n-600x611.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428596009_361304103532224_5279213325133691107_n.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px" /></a></figure>
  7896. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">All photos and video courtesy Rattlesnake Bike Park.</figcaption></figure>
  7897.  
  7898.  
  7899.  
  7900. <p>Bike parks continue to pop up in the southeast portion of the United States. Unlike the chair lift-access bike parks we see all over the western portion of the nation, these parks offer shuttles, pedal-up, or both. In 2020, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/ride-kanuga-makes-bike-park-riding-accessible-year-round/">Ride Kanuga</a> opened just outside of Hendersonville, North Carolina, then in 2022 <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/jarrods-place-gives-mountain-bikers-a-taste-of-whistler-in-georgia/">Jarrod&#8217;s Place</a> popped up in northwest Georgia and <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/ridebhm-brings-downhill-bike-park-riding-to-alabama/">Ride BHM</a> debuted in Alabama.</p>
  7901.  
  7902.  
  7903.  
  7904. <p>Many of these parks have the unique distinction of being operational year-round and took inspiration from Windrock Bike Park, which Sean Leader, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/from-shuttle-vehicles-to-dh-bikes-southern-gravity-is-usa-made/">a recent guest on the Singletracks Podcast</a>, founded. Leader now has a company, Southern Gravity, that builds bike park shuttle vehicles and trailers.</p>
  7905.  
  7906.  
  7907.  
  7908. <p>2024 will see a new shuttle-access bike park, this time in South Carolina, located between Charlotte and Columbia. And, coincidentally, Leader will be involved in a way. “Southern Gravity will be making our shuttle vehicles,” Jason Murphy, a development partner of Rattlesnake Bike Park, told us.</p>
  7909.  
  7910.  
  7911.  
  7912. <p>Rattlesnake Bike Park plans to be operational by the fall of this year. We contacted Murphy to learn the story behind Rattlesnake and how the bike park hopes to provide a different style of mountain biking to the area.</p>
  7913.  
  7914.  
  7915.  
  7916. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-57 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  7917. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/429170072_1773280819858621_1071070093437924752_n.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1120" data-id="663828" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/429170072_1773280819858621_1071070093437924752_n.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663828" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/429170072_1773280819858621_1071070093437924752_n.jpg 1080w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/429170072_1773280819858621_1071070093437924752_n-723x750.jpg 723w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/429170072_1773280819858621_1071070093437924752_n-768x796.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/429170072_1773280819858621_1071070093437924752_n-600x622.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>
  7918.  
  7919.  
  7920.  
  7921. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428582509_819943396813862_839728482315148150_n.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1120" data-id="663830" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428582509_819943396813862_839728482315148150_n.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663830" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428582509_819943396813862_839728482315148150_n.jpg 1080w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428582509_819943396813862_839728482315148150_n-723x750.jpg 723w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428582509_819943396813862_839728482315148150_n-768x796.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428582509_819943396813862_839728482315148150_n-600x622.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>
  7922. </figure>
  7923.  
  7924.  
  7925.  
  7926. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-getting-started">Getting started</h2>
  7927.  
  7928.  
  7929.  
  7930. <p>Many things have changed since Murphy started riding mountain bikes during his college days in the late 80s. While he loved the sport, mountain biking represented a pastime for Murphy, not something he fully dove into. That was until Murphy moved to North Carolina and went to check out the trails at the <a href="https://center.whitewater.org/activity/mountain-biking-trail-running-hiking/">Whitewater Center</a>.</p>
  7931.  
  7932.  
  7933.  
  7934. <p>“I hadn’t had a new bike since 1995,” Murphy told us. “So I went out, picked up a new bike, started riding, and really enjoyed it.” However, the trails at the Whitewater Center were primarily cross-country focused.&nbsp;</p>
  7935.  
  7936.  
  7937.  
  7938. <p>In fact, Murphy found that many of the trails in the area surrounding Charlotte leaned toward XC. And while he was settling in nicely and rediscovering a love for mountain biking on his local pedal-friendly trails, he was also hearing about bike parks popping up. Unlike the trails at the Whitewater Center, which one could argue has many “bike park” qualities, these bike parks were downhill-focused.</p>
  7939.  
  7940.  
  7941.  
  7942. <p>“The company I work with does some outdoor recreation stuff,” Murphy said. I started reading about a couple of the shuttle-service bike parks—Howler, Jarrod’s Place, and Rock Creek—all fantastic places.”</p>
  7943.  
  7944.  
  7945.  
  7946. <p>Reading turned to riding and Murphy fell in love with the gravity-oriented side of mountain biking. These experiences planted the seeds, and Murphy wondered why there wasn’t something like this in the Charlotte area.&nbsp;</p>
  7947.  
  7948.  
  7949.  
  7950. <p>As he continued to consider a shuttle-access bike park in his area, Murphy began to consider the “where” aspect. Fortunately, there was land not too far from Charlotte that he felt had the potential. So, he pitched the idea to business partners, and in 2022, Rattlesnake Bike Park officially purchased some acreage.</p>
  7951.  
  7952.  
  7953.  
  7954. <p>“We had found land and were thinking of what we could use it for in the outdoor recreation space. I had visited a few of these [bike parks] and had the time of my life, and thought, ‘we could do this,’” Murphy said.&nbsp;</p>
  7955.  
  7956.  
  7957.  
  7958. <p>Shortly after the purchase, Murphy began looking for trail builders and found Peter Mills and his company, Elevated Trail Design. If the name “Elevated Trail Design” sounds familiar, it is because it is, as they have worked on many projects throughout North Carolina and other states. Perhaps most noticeable was their work at Berm Park, the brainchild of mountain bike YouTuber Seth Alvo.</p>
  7959.  
  7960.  
  7961.  
  7962. <p>“We linked up with [Mills] and his crew at Elevated Trail Design,” Murphy explained. “I can’t say enough good things about them. Once we got them on board, it just crystalized real fast.” Elevated Trail Design is building all of the trails at Rattlesnake Bike Park, working with the land&#8217;s natural features to provide a good mix of hand- and machine-built trails.&nbsp;</p>
  7963.  
  7964.  
  7965.  
  7966. <p>Trails won’t be the only thing at Rattlesnake Bike Park, as the park will offer other amenities. Murphy described the park as “upside down.” Unlike other bike parks, the amenities and different offerings won’t be the first thing you encounter after the parking lot. Instead, they will be at the top.</p>
  7967.  
  7968.  
  7969.  
  7970. <p>“We’ve got a spectacular view from the top, being that it is one of the highest points in the county,” Murphy told us. There is a 25-mile view from the top.” Rattlesnake plans to have a permanent food truck at the top of its land, along with beer, wine, and seltzer service. There are plans for a bike shop with an observation deck on top, providing a place to have lunch or grab a between-laps beer. If the deck is crowded, firepits and additional seating will also be available—ground level, of course.</p>
  7971.  
  7972.  
  7973.  
  7974. <p>Halfway up the mountain will be several camping sites, both for tents and small RVs or vans. Many campsites will have trails running nearby. For now, Murphy has 20 tent spots and 10 RV spots planned. However, plans are subject to change, and there could be more or fewer spots depending on the need.&nbsp;</p>
  7975.  
  7976.  
  7977.  
  7978. <p>The amenities at the top of Rattlesnake Bike Park aren’t only open to mountain bikers. “We’re going to have a non-rider van. So if mom and dad bring the kids and the kids want to ride, but the parents just want to hang out, they can get a non-rider pass,” Murphy explained.&nbsp;</p>
  7979.  
  7980.  
  7981.  
  7982. <p>If all goes according to plan, Rattlesnake Bike Park hopes to open within the last two weeks of October 2024. This opening date applies to not only the trails but also the food cart, campsites, and all other amenities Rattlesnake will offer. Murphy has his fingers crossed that the weather, equipment, and building plans all cooperate.&nbsp;</p>
  7983.  
  7984.  
  7985.  
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  7987. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0914.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="720" height="898" data-id="663839" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0914.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663839" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0914.jpg 720w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0914-601x750.jpg 601w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0914-600x748.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /></a></figure>
  7988.  
  7989.  
  7990.  
  7991. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0915.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="720" height="898" data-id="663841" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0915.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663841" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0915.jpg 720w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0915-601x750.jpg 601w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0915-600x748.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /></a></figure>
  7992. </figure>
  7993.  
  7994.  
  7995.  
  7996. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-trails-at-rattlesnake-bike-park">The trails at Rattlesnake bike park</h2>
  7997.  
  7998.  
  7999.  
  8000. <p>Mountain biking is alive and well in places like Charlotte and Columbia. However, there is an absence of downhill-specific trails. Yes, you can find some decent descending when you get into the mountains, but shuttle-access bike parks are few and far between. Rattlesnake Bike Park brings park access within an hour&#8217;s drive of the metropolitan areas.</p>
  8001.  
  8002.  
  8003.  
  8004. <p>From the beginning, Murphy and the Rattlesnake team have wanted to create trails encouraging appropriate progression, working with Elevate Trail Design for an entire year before ever breaking ground.&nbsp;</p>
  8005.  
  8006.  
  8007.  
  8008. <p>“We’ve got enough variety that somebody on their first day on a mountain bike, to somebody who is training for professional races is going to have [a trail] they really enjoy out here,” Murphy said.</p>
  8009.  
  8010.  
  8011.  
  8012. <p>Rattlesnake Bike Park won’t have inconsistent, drastic leaps from trail to trail as far as progression goes, but appropriate steps up. “If you are a solid, intermediate rider, you should be able to challenge yourself with the easiest black diamond we have without fearing for your life,” Murphy explained.</p>
  8013.  
  8014.  
  8015.  
  8016. <p>Fourteen trails will be running on opening day, with ten more already planned on the 275 acres Rattlesnake Bike Park owns. The trails will vary in difficulty and cater to different riding styles, with machine-built flow and hand-built tech. About half of Rattlesnake’s acreage will be in use, with plenty more room for future trails.</p>
  8017.  
  8018.  
  8019.  
  8020. <p>Depending on where they plan to funnel the trails for the shuttle pick-up, Murphy anticipates a bit more than 350 feet of descending. They are anticipating a bottom-to-top shuttle time of around four minutes. With the longest trail being about three-quarters of a mile, shuttle waits should be minimal, if at all.</p>
  8021.  
  8022.  
  8023.  
  8024. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bringing-life-back-to-a-community">Bringing life back to a community</h2>
  8025.  
  8026.  
  8027.  
  8028. <p>Interstate 77 connects Charlotte, North Carolina, and Columbia, South Carolina. Rattlesnake Bike Park is about a mile off the interstate in Fairfield County, a rural area between the two major cities.&nbsp;</p>
  8029.  
  8030.  
  8031.  
  8032. <p>“Fairfield County used to have thriving mill towns,” Murphy told us. “As with a lot of places in the country, those mills went out of business or relocated. It caused real economic strain on the area.”</p>
  8033.  
  8034.  
  8035.  
  8036. <p>Rattlesnake Bike Park has the potential to help the surrounding communities. Murphy feels that coming to the area could boost hotels, gas stations, local stores, and restaurants. It may be a different industry than the area is used to, but it would be an economic boost nonetheless.&nbsp;</p>
  8037.  
  8038.  
  8039.  
  8040. <p>“It’s a beautiful part of the country, and there are great people there,” Murphy said. “Everybody has been super welcoming and friendly and excited about this project.”&nbsp;</p>
  8041.  
  8042.  
  8043.  
  8044. <figure class="wp-block-video"><video controls src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Untitled-design.mp4"></video></figure>
  8045.  
  8046.  
  8047.  
  8048. <p>Keep an eye out for updates on Rattlesnake Bike Park as the summer winds down and the fall approaches. We will do our best to inform readers about official dates, rates, and schedules.<br>For now, you can follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rattlesnakebikepark/">Rattlesnake Bike Park&#8217;s Instagram account</a> to see the progression.</p>
  8049. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-palmetto-state-is-getting-a-bike-park-with-shuttle-service/">The Palmetto State is Getting a Bike Park with Shuttle Service</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  8059. <title>Happy Valley, Pennsylvania is the &#8216;Centre of Adventure&#8217; for Mountain Bikers</title>
  8060. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/happy-valley-pennsylvania-is-the-centre-of-adventure-for-mountain-bikers/</link>
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  8063. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah Barber]]></dc:creator>
  8064. <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
  8065. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
  8066. <category><![CDATA[destination-feature]]></category>
  8067. <category><![CDATA[happy valley pennsylvania]]></category>
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  8071. <description><![CDATA[<p>Mountain bikers will find stunning scenery and a vibrant cycling community in Happy Valley, PA, home to Rothrock State Forest, an IMBA Epic.</p>
  8072. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/happy-valley-pennsylvania-is-the-centre-of-adventure-for-mountain-bikers/">Happy Valley, Pennsylvania is the &#8216;Centre of Adventure&#8217; for Mountain Bikers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  8075. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-2-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-2-scaled.jpg" alt="Mountain biking in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania" class="wp-image-663660" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photos provided by Happy Valley Adventure Bureau</figcaption></figure>
  8076.  
  8077.  
  8078.  
  8079. <p>Welcome to Happy Valley, the &#8220;Centre of Adventure&#8221; in the beautiful Commonwealth of Pennsylvania! Here, amidst stunning natural scenery and a vibrant community spirit, you&#8217;ll find a haven for outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. Whether you&#8217;re an avid mountain biker or just looking for a thrilling new adventure, Happy Valley has something special in store for you.</p>
  8080.  
  8081.  
  8082.  
  8083. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mountain-biking-happy-valley">Mountain biking Happy Valley</h2>
  8084.  
  8085.  
  8086.  
  8087. <p>If you&#8217;re seeking an adrenaline rush, you&#8217;ll find some of Pennsylvania&#8217;s most beautiful, challenging, and downright fun mountain biking trails right here in Happy Valley. State College, nestled amidst picturesque mountains, has earned its reputation as the Mountain Bike Capital of Pennsylvania for good reason. With accolades <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/five2ride-5-of-the-best-mtb-trails-in-pennsylvania/">from the likes of Singletracks</a>, it&#8217;s no wonder cyclists from far and wide flock to explore the wonders of our trails.</p>
  8088.  
  8089.  
  8090.  
  8091. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-7-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-7-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663655" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-7-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-7-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-7-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-7-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-7-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  8092.  
  8093.  
  8094.  
  8095. <p>Rothrock State Forest has become a second and dear home to many in Happy Valley, specifically Shingletown Gap, Tussey Mountain,&nbsp;and Galbraith Gap. Find speed and fun in the trails that weave through this 97,000-acre slice of public land. There are 290 miles of trail open to mountain bikes (including Class 1 e-bikes). The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has <a href="https://www.trails.dcnr.pa.gov/maptrails/index.html?biking=true">maps and resources for bikers online</a>. Riders can also find an interactive map on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/region/pennsylvania/?city=State+College">Singletracks</a> and <a href="https://www.mtbproject.com/directory/8012180/rothrock-state-forest">MTB Project</a>.&nbsp;From the iconic Tussey Mountain Ridge to the thrilling Cooper&#8217;s Gap trail, every Rothrock ride promises adventure and unforgettable views.</p>
  8096.  
  8097.  
  8098.  
  8099. <p>Rothrock State Forest includes the Rothrock Trailmix, classified as an IMBA Epic adventure. This is a challenging 36-mile loop loaded with a fantastic variety of ridge-top views, technical riding sections, flow sections and solid climbs that total over 4,000 total feet. Another top destination is the Cooper’s Gap area, which also boasts an epic-style 30-mile loop with slightly less rugged terrain than the Trailmix.&nbsp;</p>
  8100.  
  8101.  
  8102.  
  8103. <p>But Happy Valley isn&#8217;t just for seasoned pros. Our community is dedicated to welcoming riders of all ages and skill levels. Whether you&#8217;re honing your skills at Hamer Bike Park, rolling laps at Philipsburg Pump Track &#8212; located adjacent to the Slabtown Skate and Bike Park in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania &#8212; or embarking on a family-friendly journey along Hobie&#8217;s Trail, there&#8217;s something for everyone here.</p>
  8104.  
  8105.  
  8106.  
  8107. <p>As you traverse our trails, you&#8217;ll discover the true magic of Happy Valley—a place where exercise, nature, and camaraderie converge to uplift both body and spirit. Recognized as a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists, State College offers a network of trails and bike lanes that make exploring our valley a breeze.</p>
  8108.  
  8109.  
  8110.  
  8111. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-3-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-3-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663656" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
  8112.  
  8113.  
  8114.  
  8115. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-gravel-and-beyond">Gravel and beyond</h2>
  8116.  
  8117.  
  8118.  
  8119. <p>Cycling isn&#8217;t just a pastime here—it&#8217;s a way of life. Enthusiastically embraced by locals and visitors alike, Happy Valley boasts a world-class cycling scene that caters to every rider&#8217;s preferences. From exhilarating mountain trails to smooth road rides and everything in between, there&#8217;s no shortage of terrain to explore on two wheels.</p>
  8120.  
  8121.  
  8122.  
  8123. <p>Happy Valley&#8217;s vibrant cycling community is alive with opportunities to connect and grow. From women&#8217;s cycling teams like Happy Valley Women&#8217;s Cycling to youth programs like the Centre County Crows, there are numerous ways to get involved and make lasting memories.</p>
  8124.  
  8125.  
  8126.  
  8127. <p>Looking to connect with fellow riders in #HappyValleyPA? You&#8217;re in luck! Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned pro or just starting out, there&#8217;s a vibrant community waiting to welcome you with open arms.</p>
  8128.  
  8129.  
  8130.  
  8131. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-8-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-8-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663659" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-8-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-8-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-8-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-8-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-8-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  8132.  
  8133.  
  8134.  
  8135. <p>Happy Valley Women&#8217;s Cycling (HVWC) is leading the charge in breaking down barriers for female riders. Since 2018, they&#8217;ve been creating a supportive environment where women can push their limits and discover the joy of cycling. From recreational beginner rides to skills camps and coaching, HVWC is committed to advancing women&#8217;s biking and racing in Centre County. Plus, their <a href="https://rothrock.hvwcycling.com/">Seasons of Rothrock Race Series</a> offers thrilling events that cater to all levels of riders.</p>
  8136.  
  8137.  
  8138.  
  8139. <p>If you&#8217;re passionate about mountain biking and environmental stewardship, the Nittany Mountain Biking Association (NMBA) is the perfect group for you. For over 20 years, NMBA volunteers have been maintaining trails in the area, ensuring that riders have access to top-notch riding experiences. With weekly rides and trail work days, NMBA provides ample opportunities to get involved and give back to the community.</p>
  8140.  
  8141.  
  8142.  
  8143. <p>For young riders looking to hone their skills and have fun on the trails, the Centre County Crows offers a safe and educational environment for riders in grades 6-12. Led by experienced coaches, this youth mountain biking team is perfect for those eager to explore the world of mountain biking.</p>
  8144.  
  8145.  
  8146.  
  8147. <p>If you&#8217;re seeking a more social riding experience, look no further than the Rothrock Regulators. This diverse group of riders, with skills ranging from beginner to advanced, gathers regularly for fun and camaraderie on the trails. Whether it&#8217;s a scheduled Wednesday ride or a spontaneous pick-up ride, you&#8217;re sure to find your place among the Rothrock Regulators.</p>
  8148.  
  8149.  
  8150.  
  8151. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-5-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-5-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663652" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-5-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-5-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-5-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-5-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-5-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-5-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
  8152.  
  8153.  
  8154.  
  8155. <p>Last but not least, the Bald Eagle Mountain Biking Association (BEMBA) is dedicated to creating and preserving great trail experiences in Bald Eagle State Forest. Through education, advocacy, and community engagement, BEMBA is shaping a bicycle-friendly environment that promotes fun, fitness, and transportation for all riders.</p>
  8156.  
  8157.  
  8158.  
  8159. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-1-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-1-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663657" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
  8160.  
  8161.  
  8162.  
  8163. <p>So, whether you&#8217;re seeking the thrill of a challenging singletrack or the simple joy of a leisurely ride through our countryside, Happy Valley invites you to experience the best of Pennsylvania&#8217;s outdoor wonders. With festivals, outdoor events, and delicious local fare awaiting your discovery, there&#8217;s never been a better time to embark on your next great adventure in <a href="https://happyvalley.com/">Happy Valley, Pennsylvania</a>. Whether you&#8217;re an experienced rider or just starting, there&#8217;s something here for everyone. So grab your bike, explore our trails, and discover the magic of #<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/happyvalleypa/">HappyValleyPA</a>!</p>
  8164. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/happy-valley-pennsylvania-is-the-centre-of-adventure-for-mountain-bikers/">Happy Valley, Pennsylvania is the &#8216;Centre of Adventure&#8217; for Mountain Bikers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  8173. <title>New Wolf Tooth Ripsaw Flat Pedal [Review]</title>
  8174. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/new-wolf-tooth-ripsaw-flat-pedal-review/</link>
  8175. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/new-wolf-tooth-ripsaw-flat-pedal-review/#comments</comments>
  8177. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
  8178. <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:11:42 +0000</pubDate>
  8179. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
  8180. <category><![CDATA[review]]></category>
  8181. <category><![CDATA[Wolf Tooth Ripsaw]]></category>
  8182. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=663914</guid>
  8183.  
  8184. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Wolf Tooth Ripsaw is a lightweight aluminum flat pedal optimized for mid-foot placement.</p>
  8185. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/new-wolf-tooth-ripsaw-flat-pedal-review/">New Wolf Tooth Ripsaw Flat Pedal [Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  8187. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  8188. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-3-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-3-scaled.jpg" alt="Wolf Tooth Ripsaw flat pedal" class="wp-image-663909" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
  8189.  
  8190.  
  8191.  
  8192. <p>As someone who is deathly afraid of having my shin shredded by a flat pedal, the name Ripsaw is a little intimidating. A new aluminum pedal, the Wolf Tooth Ripsaw has more surface area and a flatter profile than the brand&#8217;s other flat pedal offering. I got a chance to try a pair just ahead of the launch, and I found them to be a great option for trail riders.</p>
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  8199.  
  8200. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wolf-tooth-ripsaw-key-specs">Wolf Tooth Ripsaw key specs</h3>
  8201.  
  8202.  
  8203. <div style='font-size: 12px; padding-left: 40px; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto 15px auto;'><i class="fa fa-star fa-sharp" style="font-size:24px; color: #066"></i> <i class="fa fa-star fa-sharp" style="font-size:24px; color: #066"></i> <i class="fa fa-star fa-sharp" style="font-size:24px; color: #066"></i> <i class="fa fa-star fa-sharp" style="font-size:24px; color: #066"></i> <i class="fa fa-star-o fa-sharp" style="font-size:24px; color: #066"></i>  &nbsp; reader rating (1 votes)</div><script type="application/ld+json">{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Product","name":"Wolf Tooth Ripsaw","description":"","aggregateRating":{"@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4,"reviewCount":1,"bestRating":5}}</script>
  8204.  
  8205.  
  8206.  
  8207. <ul>
  8208. <li>Size: 118x102mm</li>
  8209.  
  8210.  
  8211.  
  8212. <li>12 pins per side</li>
  8213.  
  8214.  
  8215.  
  8216. <li>Weight: 381.5g (pair)</li>
  8217.  
  8218.  
  8219.  
  8220. <li>Three colors at launch: ultraviolet purple (tested), raw silver, and black</li>
  8221.  
  8222.  
  8223.  
  8224. <li>Machined and assembled in the USA</li>
  8225.  
  8226.  
  8227.  
  8228. <li>Price: $199.95</li>
  8229.  
  8230.  
  8231.  
  8232. <li>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=18985&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wolftoothcomponents.com%2Fcollections%2Fpedals%2Fproducts%2Fripsaw-aluminum-pedals">Wolf Tooth Components</a></li>
  8233. </ul>
  8234.  
  8235.  
  8236.  
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  8238.  
  8239.  
  8240.  
  8241. <p>The Wolf Tooth Ripsaw features a stainless steel axle and spins on three sealed cartridge bearings. The aluminum pedal is machined by Wolf Tooth in Minnesota and assembled in house. Replacement parts are available for purchase and the pedal boasts a five-year warranty against defects in materials or workmanship. Yes, the bearings will wear out eventually. No, it probably won&#8217;t be difficult to replace the necessary parts yourself. Wolf Tooth also includes several extra pins in case any break due to rock strike or get worn down.</p>
  8242.  
  8243.  
  8244.  
  8245. <p>With a slightly concave shape, Wolf Tooth says the Ripsaw is optimized for mid-foot placement. Personally I shift my foot placement throughout the ride, with my foot more forward on the pedal when climbing and closer to mid foot when descending. I found the Ripsaw is comfortable in either position and doesn&#8217;t require a specific foot placement for riding.</p>
  8246.  
  8247.  
  8248.  
  8249. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-2-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-2-scaled.jpg" alt="Wolf Tooth Ripsaw pedal profile" class="wp-image-663907" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
  8250.  
  8251.  
  8252.  
  8253. <p>Zooming into the pins, Wolf Tooth uses a style of pin that eschews exposed threads on the ends. The result is a more finished look, and also slightly less sharp and jagged edges on the pins. These have proven to be more shin (and calf) friendly, though perhaps a smidge less grippy around the edges.</p>
  8254.  
  8255.  
  8256.  
  8257. <p>I also suspect the number of pins &#8212; twelve per side, to be exact &#8212; has an influence on grip, and my theory is that beyond a certain minimum, more pins means less grip. Imagine laying on a bed of nails; because your body weight is spread across hundreds of spikes, (in theory) none of them will pierce the skin. But if you were to lay on a single nail &#8212; ouch!  Now picture pins digging into the rubber sole of a shoe.</p>
  8258.  
  8259.  
  8260.  
  8261. <p>Among my favorite <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/flat-mountain-bike-pedal-throw-down/">flat pedals</a>, all have either nine or ten pins, so I wanted to see if I could get a little more grip out of the Ripsaw pedals by removing a couple pins. I somewhat arbitrarily decided to remove the middle pins on the leading and trailing edges of the left pedal and see if I could tell a difference during a ride. </p>
  8262.  
  8263.  
  8264.  
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  8267.  
  8268.  
  8269.  
  8270. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-scaled.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="929" height="1170" data-id="663906" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-929x1170.jpeg" alt="A pair of Wolf Tooth Ripsaw flat pedals on a scale showing a weight of 381.5g" class="wp-image-663906" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-929x1170.jpeg 929w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-595x750.jpeg 595w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-768x967.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-1219x1536.jpeg 1219w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-1626x2048.jpeg 1626w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-600x756.jpeg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-scaled.jpeg 2032w" sizes="(max-width: 929px) 100vw, 929px" /></a></figure>
  8271. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photo left: The pedal with two missing pins. Photo right: The weight with all 12 pins.</figcaption></figure>
  8272.  
  8273.  
  8274.  
  8275. <p>Because this wasn&#8217;t a blind test I can&#8217;t say for sure if my theory influenced the results. However, I can definitely say that the pedal with just ten pins didn&#8217;t feel <em>less</em> grippy. To me it felt about the same, or slightly grippier, than the pedal with 12 pins. Based on this test I&#8217;ll probably remove a couple pins from the right pedal to match the left. If anything, at least it&#8217;ll save 6 grams of weight, ha! In all seriousness, that would put the pedals within a gram of the next lightest aluminum flat pedal Singletracks has tested (sorry Race Face), and in the top three overall.</p>
  8276.  
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  8378.  
  8379.  
  8380.  
  8381. <p>Based on the trails that I ride I&#8217;m picky about flat pedal platform size, or rather, platform <em>width</em>. Compared to Wolf Tooth&#8217;s other pedal, the Waveform, the Ripsaw is longer while going narrower. Overall the Ripsaw has more surface area which promises a more comfortable and easier ride, yet it&#8217;s not so wide that every pedal stroke catches the side of the hill on off-camber trails. </p>
  8382.  
  8383.  
  8384.  
  8385. <p>Out of the box the Wolf Tooth Ripsaw pedals spin smoothly with minimal resistance. They&#8217;re quiet too with little noticeable flex.</p>
  8386.  
  8387.  
  8388.  
  8389. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Ripsaw-Aluminum-Pedals_8-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Ripsaw-Aluminum-Pedals_8-scaled.jpg" alt="Pedals in various stages of machining and assembly" class="wp-image-663910" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Ripsaw-Aluminum-Pedals_8-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Ripsaw-Aluminum-Pedals_8-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Ripsaw-Aluminum-Pedals_8-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Ripsaw-Aluminum-Pedals_8-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Ripsaw-Aluminum-Pedals_8-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Ripsaw-Aluminum-Pedals_8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Ripsaw-Aluminum-Pedals_8-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Ripsaw-Aluminum-Pedals_8-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Wolf Tooth</figcaption></figure>
  8390.  
  8391.  
  8392.  
  8393. <p>I like the machined look and texture of the Ripsaw pedals and the ultraviolet purple finish absolutely pops. The overall sleek look is a step up from chunkier pedals in my opinion.  </p>
  8394.  
  8395.  
  8396.  
  8397. <p>Finally, the 381.5g weight for the pair is quite impressive for an aluminum pedal. Among <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/flat-mountain-bike-pedal-throw-down/">the flat pedals we&#8217;ve tested</a>, only the Crankbrothers Stamp 11, Crankbrothers Stamp 7 (small), and Race Face Atlas aluminum pedals weigh less.</p>
  8398.  
  8399.  
  8400.  
  8401. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663908" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
  8402.  
  8403.  
  8404.  
  8405. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros-and-cons-of-wolf-tooth-ripsaw">Pros and cons of Wolf Tooth Ripsaw</h2>
  8406.  
  8407.  
  8408.  
  8409. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros">Pros</h4>
  8410.  
  8411.  
  8412.  
  8413. <ul>
  8414. <li>Large platform that&#8217;s not overly wide</li>
  8415.  
  8416.  
  8417.  
  8418. <li>5-year warranty and <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=1f8f513b-b98b-4cf0-abf5-e477c8747e9c&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wolftoothcomponents.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dreplacement%2Bparts">replacement parts are available for purchase</a> </li>
  8419.  
  8420.  
  8421.  
  8422. <li>Lightweight and sleek</li>
  8423.  
  8424.  
  8425.  
  8426. <li>Made in the USA</li>
  8427. </ul>
  8428.  
  8429.  
  8430.  
  8431. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cons">Cons</h4>
  8432.  
  8433.  
  8434.  
  8435. <ul>
  8436. <li>12 pins per side feels like two too many</li>
  8437. </ul>
  8438.  
  8439.  
  8440.  
  8441. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bottom-line">Bottom line</h2>
  8442.  
  8443.  
  8444.  
  8445. <p>The new Wolf Tooth Ripsaw flat pedal is a strong second act for the USA-made brand and it&#8217;s a pedal that promises to deliver comfortable performance for many seasons to come.</p>
  8446.  
  8447.  
  8448.  
  8449. <ul>
  8450. <li>Price: $199.95</li>
  8451.  
  8452.  
  8453.  
  8454. <li>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=18985&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wolftoothcomponents.com%2Fcollections%2Fpedals%2Fproducts%2Fripsaw-aluminum-pedals">Wolf Tooth Components</a></li>
  8455. </ul>
  8456. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/new-wolf-tooth-ripsaw-flat-pedal-review/">New Wolf Tooth Ripsaw Flat Pedal [Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  8465. <title>Rocky Mountain Altitude Gets new Linkage, Adjustable Reach and In-Frame Storage [First Look]</title>
  8466. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/rocky-mountain-altitude-review/</link>
  8467. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/rocky-mountain-altitude-review/#comments</comments>
  8469. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sam James]]></dc:creator>
  8470. <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:57:48 +0000</pubDate>
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  8472. <category><![CDATA[first look]]></category>
  8473. <category><![CDATA[rocky mountain altitude]]></category>
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  8475.  
  8476. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Rocky Mountain Altitude gets a ground-up redesign, including an entirely new suspension linkage, major geometry changes and some clever frame features.</p>
  8477. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/rocky-mountain-altitude-review/">Rocky Mountain Altitude Gets new Linkage, Adjustable Reach and In-Frame Storage [First Look]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
  8478. ]]></description>
  8479. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
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  8482.  
  8483.  
  8484. <p>We last saw an update on the Altitude, Rocky Mountain&#8217;s flagship enduro race bike, back in 2021. <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-2024-rocky-mountain-instinct-review/">The Instinct</a> and Altitude have always been closely related, the latest iteration sharing most of the same frame and using a different shock stroke and mounting point to change the geometry. This time around, the two bikes couldn&#8217;t be more different. While the new Instinct, launched last month, shares a pretty similar silhouette to the old bike, the same cannot be said for the Altitude, marking a radical departure from the classic hanging link design we&#8217;ve come to know and love.</p>
  8485.  
  8486.  
  8487.  
  8488. <p>If the instinct is the classic Jack-of-all-trades trail bike, the new Altitude is a hard charging bruiser of a bike, ready for big climbs into steep descents, and happy to ride bike park and shuttle laps. Rocky Mountain is clearly looking to carve the Altitude its own niche, and it looks to have worked.</p>
  8489.  
  8490.  
  8491.  
  8492. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
  8493.  
  8494.  
  8495.  
  8496. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2024-rocky-mountain-altitude-key-specs">2024 Rocky Mountain Altitude Key Specs</h2>
  8497.  
  8498.  
  8499.  
  8500. <ul>
  8501. <li>170/160mm travel</li>
  8502.  
  8503.  
  8504.  
  8505. <li>Low Centre Counter Rotating (LC2R) suspension layout</li>
  8506.  
  8507.  
  8508.  
  8509. <li>Geometry highlights: 63.5º HTA, 77.5º STA</li>
  8510.  
  8511.  
  8512.  
  8513. <li>Wheel size: 29/MX compatible</li>
  8514.  
  8515.  
  8516.  
  8517. <li>Frame features: Ride-4 flip chip and reach-adjust headset cups, in-frame storage</li>
  8518.  
  8519.  
  8520.  
  8521. <li>Alloy and carbon frame options</li>
  8522.  
  8523.  
  8524.  
  8525. <li>Sizes S to XL</li>
  8526.  
  8527.  
  8528.  
  8529. <li>Price (USD): Alloy builds from $3,999 and carbon builds from $6,199. Carbon frameset priced at $4,099.</li>
  8530.  
  8531.  
  8532.  
  8533. <li>Buy <a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/0ZNvnN">from JensonUSA</a></li>
  8534. </ul>
  8535.  
  8536.  
  8537.  
  8538. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
  8539.  
  8540.  
  8541.  
  8542. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-38.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-38-1170x780.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude LC2R frame from the drive side" class="wp-image-664007" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-38-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-38-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-38-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-38-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-38-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-38-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-38.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  8543.  
  8544.  
  8545.  
  8546. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-suspension">Suspension</h2>
  8547.  
  8548.  
  8549.  
  8550. <p>Let&#8217;s start by talking about the most striking difference to the new Altitude &#8211; the suspension. The frame is visually very different to the old bike, and that&#8217;s mostly down to the fact that instead of Rocky Mountain&#8217;s signature hanging link suspension platform, it now uses LC2R. In this case, LC2R is something of a misnomer, since their previous usage of the acronym described a single-pivot layout, used on previous generations of the Slayer, and the Flatline. LC2R now describes a virtual pivot arrangement, very similar to Santa Cruz&#8217;s VPP, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/dw-link-patent-protection-is-ending-heres-what-might-happen-next/">the patent on which expired</a> in 2015.</p>
  8551.  
  8552.  
  8553.  
  8554. <p>Counter-rotating virtual pivot designs have a pretty extensive track record. Short links make for a stiff frame that can tolerate abuse, and usually means hardware and shocks last a while. In this case, the low placement in the frame also makes for a low center of gravity, which should have a positive impact on handling.</p>
  8555.  
  8556.  
  8557.  
  8558. <p>Rocky Mountain claims this iteration of LC2R gives good small bump compliance, with a low leverage ratio at the start of the stroke, moving into a linear curve for a predictable and supple mid-stroke, with a ramp up at the end for bottom out support, with 36% total progression. Virtual pivot designs tend to pedal pretty well, and Rocky Mountain says the Altitude has been designed for low pedal kickback and efficient pedaling. Size-specific suspension tunes ensure that riders should get a similar ride quality across the size range.</p>
  8559.  
  8560.  
  8561.  
  8562. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MY24-Altitude-Suspension-Rate.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="894" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MY24-Altitude-Suspension-Rate-1170x894.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663992" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MY24-Altitude-Suspension-Rate-1170x894.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MY24-Altitude-Suspension-Rate-750x573.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MY24-Altitude-Suspension-Rate-768x587.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MY24-Altitude-Suspension-Rate-600x458.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MY24-Altitude-Suspension-Rate.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  8563.  
  8564.  
  8565.  
  8566. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-frame-features">Frame Features</h2>
  8567.  
  8568.  
  8569.  
  8570. <p>The new Altitude is jam-packed with features. There&#8217;s a choice of two standard colors for most builds, Matte Black, and the two-tone seen here, plus a bonus black/purple in the top spec Carbon 99 build only. Frames are available in sizes S through XL and in carbon or aluminum, and both come with several standard features, including a reach adjust headset, RIDE-4 geometry adjust, and MX/29 flip chip at the lower link. The bike ships in the neutral headset position, and comes with separate cups that can be installed for a 5mm longer or shorter reach. The RIDE-4 flip chip at the front shock mount adjusts head angle, among other things, from 63º to 63.8º and changes the leverage rate.</p>
  8571.  
  8572.  
  8573.  
  8574. <p>The LC2R suspension platform keeps things relatively simple, with short stiff links, and minimal hardware. The pivots use one large bolt per bearing that are easily accessible, with the lower main pivot bolt being concentric around the BB. This requires a special tool to remove which is supplied with the bike and simply uses an 8mm hex tool. The BB itself is a BSA threaded affair, keeping things simple. ISCG 05 mounts, post-mount brakes, a standard eyelet 230x60mm metric shock and UDH keep things sensible.</p>
  8575.  
  8576.  
  8577.  
  8578. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-60 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  8579. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-25.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664010" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-25-1170x780.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude headset cups" class="wp-image-664010" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-25-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-25-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-25-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-25-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-25-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-25-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-25.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  8580.  
  8581.  
  8582.  
  8583. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-26.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664008" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-26-1170x780.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude shock protector" class="wp-image-664008" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-26-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-26-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-26-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-26-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-26-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-26-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-26.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  8584.  
  8585.  
  8586.  
  8587. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-30.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664009" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-30-1170x780.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude LC2R linkage from the non-drive side" class="wp-image-664009" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-30-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-30-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-30-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-30-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-30-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-30-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-30.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  8588. </figure>
  8589.  
  8590.  
  8591.  
  8592. <p>Carbon frames get Rocky&#8217;s voluminous Penalty Box 2.0 in-frame storage compartment, one of the better ones I&#8217;ve seen, with a machined aluminum latch mechanism, a light and easy to use action, and hidden AirTag holder. It comes with tidy fabric pouches for storing a spare tube, tools etc. There is an additional mount under the top tube for a tool pouch, leaving little excuse for leaving spares at home. The carbon frame also has fully-guided internal cable routing, with easy to fit plastic covers at the head tube. Moto brake users rejoice &#8212; the rear brake hose can be routed to either the left or right of the head tube via a split accessed through the Penalty Box compartment.</p>
  8593.  
  8594.  
  8595.  
  8596. <p>The attractive two-tone sparkle paint job is protected on the downtube by a sizable rubber protector, with an additional piece provided as shuttle armor if needed. At the back, the rear triangle is fully protected inside the chainstays and seatstays with rubber armoring that should hopefully make for a quiet ride without detracting from the aesthetics of the frame. Protecting the rear shock and bearings, there are two plastic spray guards to keep crud from the rear tire away from the expensive bits.</p>
  8597.  
  8598.  
  8599.  
  8600. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-61 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  8601. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-08.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664014" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-08-1170x780.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude frame storage mounts" class="wp-image-664014" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-08-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-08-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-08-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-08-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-08-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-08-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-08.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  8602.  
  8603.  
  8604.  
  8605. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-14.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664013" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-14-1170x780.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude RIDE-4 chip" class="wp-image-664013" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-14-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-14-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-14-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-14-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-14-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-14-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-14.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  8606.  
  8607.  
  8608.  
  8609. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-23.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664015" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-23-1170x780.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude AirTag holder on Penalty Box 2.0 storage door" class="wp-image-664015" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-23-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-23-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-23-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-23-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-23-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-23-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-23.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  8610.  
  8611.  
  8612.  
  8613. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-24.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664016" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-24-1170x780.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude Penalty Box 2.0" class="wp-image-664016" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-24-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-24-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-24-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-24-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-24-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-24-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-24.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  8614. </figure>
  8615.  
  8616.  
  8617.  
  8618. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2024-rocky-mountain-altitude-geometry">2024 Rocky Mountain Altitude geometry</h2>
  8619.  
  8620.  
  8621.  
  8622. <p>The new Altitude&#8217;s Geometry has an almost bewildering array of options, though most riders will likely find their preferred settings and stick to them, it&#8217;s no bad thing having them there. In the interest of fairness, I&#8217;ll compare apples to apples. The bike on test here is a size large 29&#8243; bike, set up in the neutral position. The new Altitude drops a massive 1.5º off the head angle from the old bike to 63.5º in neutral, dropping a further 0.5º in slack mode. The seat tube angle comes in a 77.5º &#8211; 1.5º steeper than the old bike, and the reach stays the same at 480mm, with the ability to go +/- 5mm with the spare headset cups.</p>
  8623.  
  8624.  
  8625.  
  8626. <p>The Altitude comes with size-specific chainstays, with three different sizes total, from 427mm in size S, for 27.5&#8243; wheels only, to 440mm in M, and 450mm in size L &#8211; 2mm longer than the previous bike. The BB actually raises a little from 27mm to 31mm, presumably to help keep things nimble as everything else gets longer and slacker.</p>
  8627.  
  8628.  
  8629.  
  8630. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-07-at-12.41.14-PM.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="719" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-07-at-12.41.14-PM-1170x719.png" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude geometry chart" class="wp-image-664006" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-07-at-12.41.14-PM-1170x719.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-07-at-12.41.14-PM-750x461.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-07-at-12.41.14-PM-768x472.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-07-at-12.41.14-PM-1536x944.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-07-at-12.41.14-PM-2048x1259.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-07-at-12.41.14-PM-600x369.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  8631.  
  8632.  
  8633.  
  8634. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-spec">Spec</h2>
  8635.  
  8636.  
  8637.  
  8638. <p>The new Altitude comes in eight different spec levels, plus a frame-only option. Starting at the Alloy 30 build, each bike gets either a Rockshox Zeb or Fox 38 with various damper levels, a Fox Float X, X2 or Super Deluxe air shock, with an option for DHX2 coil shock on certain models. Every bike comes with a 12-speed drivetrain from Shimano and four-piston brakes, plus the A70 and every carbon bike comes fitted with <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/review-cushcores-newest-pro-and-xc-inserts-protect-with-pleasure-but-arent-without-pain/">CushCore XC</a> <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/?gear=tire-inserts">tire inserts</a> front and rear.</p>
  8639.  
  8640.  
  8641.  
  8642. <p>Rocky Mountain acknowledges that not everybody wants carbon, and while the A30 model combines the price-point of aluminum with a lower-specced build kit, the A70 coil build uses a top notch Fox Factory/Shimano XT build. At the other end of the spectrum, the $11,999USD Carbon 99 SRAM build features the Rockshox Flight Attendant suspension package, an X0 Eagle Transmission drivetrain and Race Face Era carbon wheels.</p>
  8643.  
  8644.  
  8645.  
  8646. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-62 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  8647. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-04.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664017" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-04-1170x780.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude LC2R shock" class="wp-image-664017" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-04-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-04-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-04-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-04-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-04-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-04-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-04.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  8648.  
  8649.  
  8650.  
  8651. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-05.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664020" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-05-1170x780.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude with Shimano XT Drivetrain" class="wp-image-664020" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-05-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-05-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-05-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-05-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-05-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-05-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-05.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  8652.  
  8653.  
  8654.  
  8655. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-19.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664018" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-19-1170x780.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude XT brakes" class="wp-image-664018" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-19-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-19-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-19-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-19-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-19-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-19-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-19.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  8656.  
  8657.  
  8658.  
  8659. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-34.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664019" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-34-1170x780.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude Assegai and CushCore front tire" class="wp-image-664019" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-34-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-34-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-34-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-34-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-34-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-34-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-34.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  8660. </figure>
  8661.  
  8662.  
  8663.  
  8664. <p>The bike I have in for test is the C70 Shimano build in the Across The Universe/Sweet Leaf paint scheme, size large. The build spec includes a Rockshox Zeb Select+ fork, and Super Deluxe Ultimate air shock. A Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain takes care of shifting duties, and XT 4-piston brakes take care of stopping with the classic Shimano on/off feel. The dropper post is a Race Face Turbine, and the wheels are Race Face AR 30 rims on a DT Swiss 370 rear hub and in-house front hub, wrapped with CushCore XC front and rear, a <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/maxxis-minion-dhr-ii-tire-review/">Maxxis Minion DHR II</a> Double Down out back and a <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/maxxis-assegai-gravity-tire-review/">Maxxis Assegai</a> EXO+ up front. Finally, the cockpit features a Race Face Turbine bar on a stubby in-house stem and ODI Elite Pro grips with a WTB saddle. Overall this is a sensible spec for a bike that&#8217;s built to take abuse. It&#8217;s not often we see different tire casings front and rear, and this is the first bike I&#8217;ve seen with CushCore installed from the factory.</p>
  8665.  
  8666.  
  8667.  
  8668. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-onto-the-trails">Onto the trails!</h2>
  8669.  
  8670.  
  8671.  
  8672. <p>The Altitude checks a lot of boxes for a mid travel <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/mountain-bikes/enduro/">enduro bike</a> &#8211; modern aggressive geometry, innovative frame features that on the surface appear solid and require few proprietary parts, and a solid spec choice across the board that should suit a wide range of riders. Not only this but smart spec choices compliment the aggressive riding the bike is intended for, without sacrificing functionality and reliability to get the weight down to something that looks good on paper, as many brands are guilty of.</p>
  8673.  
  8674.  
  8675.  
  8676. <p>So far I haven&#8217;t had a chance to hit dirt on this bike yet but I&#8217;m excited to get some rides under my belt and see if it can put its money where its mouth is. Stay tuned for the full review with ride impressions.</p>
  8677.  
  8678.  
  8679.  
  8680. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-42.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-42-1170x780.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude head tube and cockpit" class="wp-image-664021" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-42-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-42-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-42-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-42-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-42-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-42-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-42.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  8681. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/rocky-mountain-altitude-review/">Rocky Mountain Altitude Gets new Linkage, Adjustable Reach and In-Frame Storage [First Look]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  8690. <title>Wheels That&#8217;ll Have you Stoked plus New Norco eMTBs [Gear Watch]</title>
  8691. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/wheels-thatll-have-you-stoked-plus-new-norco-emtbs-gear-watch/</link>
  8692. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/wheels-thatll-have-you-stoked-plus-new-norco-emtbs-gear-watch/#respond</comments>
  8694. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
  8695. <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  8696. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
  8697. <category><![CDATA[gear watch]]></category>
  8698. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
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  8700.  
  8701. <description><![CDATA[<p>New mountain bikes and gear including a new Liv bike, Intend inverted fork, Norco eMTBs, and Specialized shoes.</p>
  8702. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/wheels-thatll-have-you-stoked-plus-new-norco-emtbs-gear-watch/">Wheels That&#8217;ll Have you Stoked plus New Norco eMTBs [Gear Watch]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  8704. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  8705. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Action-2_Liv-Intrigue-X-Advanced2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1800" height="1200" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Action-2_Liv-Intrigue-X-Advanced2.jpg" alt="2024 Giant Intrigue X" class="wp-image-664161" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Action-2_Liv-Intrigue-X-Advanced2.jpg 1800w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Action-2_Liv-Intrigue-X-Advanced2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Action-2_Liv-Intrigue-X-Advanced2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Action-2_Liv-Intrigue-X-Advanced2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Action-2_Liv-Intrigue-X-Advanced2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Action-2_Liv-Intrigue-X-Advanced2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Action-2_Liv-Intrigue-X-Advanced2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px" /></a></figure>
  8706.  
  8707.  
  8708.  
  8709. <p class="has-background has-small-font-size" style="background-color:#f7f3e3"><em><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/tag/gear-watch/">Gear Watch Wednesday</a> is a weekly update on the latest mountain bike gear releases and products that Singletracks has received for test. Have gear news to share, or products you&#8217;d like us to check out? Email jeff@singletracks.com.</em></p>
  8710.  
  8711.  
  8712.  
  8713. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-liv-intrigue-x">New Liv Intrigue X</h2>
  8714.  
  8715.  
  8716.  
  8717. <p>The new Liv Intrigue X aluminum and Intrigue X Advanced carbon all-mountain bikes gain the brand&#8217;s Maestro 3 flip chip previously available on the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-liv-intrigue-lt-is-the-highly-capable-and-versatile-enduro-bike-that-women-deserve-review/">Intrigue LT</a>. The flip chip adjusts the bike&#8217;s head and seat tube angles along with the bottom bracket height. Both the aluminum and carbon frames feature in-frame storage. All frame sizes can run mixed wheels while only sizes medium and large are designed for matched 29in wheels.</p>
  8718.  
  8719.  
  8720.  
  8721. <ul>
  8722. <li>Price: Aluminum Intrigue X builds from $3,200; carbon Intrigue X Advanced builds from $4,500.</li>
  8723.  
  8724.  
  8725.  
  8726. <li>Buy from Giant bicycle dealers</li>
  8727. </ul>
  8728.  
  8729.  
  8730.  
  8731. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/northwave_hammer.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/northwave_hammer-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664183" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/northwave_hammer-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/northwave_hammer-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/northwave_hammer-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/northwave_hammer-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/northwave_hammer-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/northwave_hammer-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/northwave_hammer.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  8732.  
  8733.  
  8734.  
  8735. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-northwave-hammer-plus-xc-and-gravel-shoe">Northwave Hammer Plus XC and gravel shoe</h2>
  8736.  
  8737.  
  8738.  
  8739. <p>The Northwave Hammer Plus cross-country slash gravel bike shoe looks like it&#8217;s chomping at the bit to dig into loose terrain. Not coincidentally the outsole is branded Jaws Evo and it&#8217;s said to offer a good compromise between stiff pedal efficiency and comfort.</p>
  8740.  
  8741.  
  8742.  
  8743. <ul>
  8744. <li>Price: €149.99</li>
  8745.  
  8746.  
  8747.  
  8748. <li>Buy from Northwave retailers</li>
  8749. </ul>
  8750.  
  8751.  
  8752.  
  8753. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cp2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="761" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cp2-1170x761.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664186" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cp2-1170x761.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cp2-750x488.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cp2-768x499.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cp2-1536x998.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cp2-600x390.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cp2.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Blackline left, Original right.</figcaption></figure>
  8754.  
  8755.  
  8756.  
  8757. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-intend-introduces-new-air-spring-and-blackline-with-stanchion-protectors">Intend introduces new air spring and Blackline with stanchion protectors</h2>
  8758.  
  8759.  
  8760.  
  8761. <p>Intend is known for their high-end, inverted <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/components/mountain-bike-forks/">mountain bike forks</a> and this month they updated and expanded the line. The new Travelizer air spring delivers adjustable travel up to 30mm in 1mm increments and also reduces friction for improved performance. Buyers who want some protection around the stanchions can upgrade to the Blackline versions of the Hero (140-170mm), Edge (150-180mm), and Flash (160-190mm), though Intend notes this adds extra weight to the system.</p>
  8762.  
  8763.  
  8764.  
  8765. <ul>
  8766. <li>Price: From €1,849</li>
  8767.  
  8768.  
  8769.  
  8770. <li>Buy from intend-bc.com</li>
  8771. </ul>
  8772.  
  8773.  
  8774.  
  8775. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-63 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  8776. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/m1-evo_img3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="670" height="535" data-id="664190" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/m1-evo_img3.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664190" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/m1-evo_img3.jpg 670w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/m1-evo_img3-600x479.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px" /></a></figure>
  8777.  
  8778.  
  8779.  
  8780. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/m1-evo_img2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="670" height="535" data-id="664189" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/m1-evo_img2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664189" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/m1-evo_img2.jpg 670w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/m1-evo_img2-600x479.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px" /></a></figure>
  8781. </figure>
  8782.  
  8783.  
  8784.  
  8785. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sena-m1evo-helmet">Sena M1Evo helmet</h2>
  8786.  
  8787.  
  8788.  
  8789. <p>Earlier this year Matt <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/aleck-punks-headphones-review-the-smart-way-to-ride-and-listen/">reviewed the Aleck Punks over-ear headphones</a> that feature a walkie-talkie like intercom feature that lets you communicate with friends while riding. The Sena M1Evo helmet offers similar functionality thanks to mesh network technology built into a <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-to-choose-the-best-mountain-bike-helmet/">mountain bike helmet</a> that also includes an LED tail light. Sena says the M1Evo offers a communication range of up to 0.6mi (about 900m).</p>
  8790.  
  8791.  
  8792.  
  8793. <ul>
  8794. <li>Price: $199</li>
  8795.  
  8796.  
  8797.  
  8798. <li>Buy from sena.com</li>
  8799. </ul>
  8800.  
  8801.  
  8802.  
  8803. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-64 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  8804. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664193" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664193" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  8805.  
  8806.  
  8807.  
  8808. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_range2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664192" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_range2-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664192" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_range2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_range2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_range2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_range2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_range2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_range2-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_range2.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  8809.  
  8810.  
  8811.  
  8812. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664194" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight2-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664194" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight2-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight2.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  8813. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Range right, Sight left. Photos courtesy Norco.</figcaption></figure>
  8814.  
  8815.  
  8816.  
  8817. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-updated-norco-range-and-sight-vlt">Updated Norco Range and Sight VLT</h2>
  8818.  
  8819.  
  8820.  
  8821. <p>Norco just launched two new eMTBs this week, the Range and Sight VLT. The Norco Range VLT is a big bike with 180/170mm of travel front and rear, a large 750Wh battery, and an 85Nm Bosch Performance Line CX motor. The Norco Sight VLT features the same battery and motor specs but in a shorter travel, 150/140mm package.</p>
  8822.  
  8823.  
  8824.  
  8825. <ul>
  8826. <li>Price: $8,999 to $13,999</li>
  8827.  
  8828.  
  8829.  
  8830. <li>Buy from Norco dealers </li>
  8831. </ul>
  8832.  
  8833.  
  8834.  
  8835. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/chumba_stoke_wheels.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="779" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/chumba_stoke_wheels-1170x779.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664195" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/chumba_stoke_wheels-1170x779.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/chumba_stoke_wheels-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/chumba_stoke_wheels-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/chumba_stoke_wheels-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/chumba_stoke_wheels-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/chumba_stoke_wheels-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/chumba_stoke_wheels.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  8836.  
  8837.  
  8838.  
  8839. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-stoke-wheels-from-chumba">Stoke wheels from Chumba</h2>
  8840.  
  8841.  
  8842.  
  8843. <p>The Chumba brand is known for their no-nonsense mountain and gravel bikes that are well suited to long-distance <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bikepacking-routes-equipment-reviews-and-guides-to-getting-started/">bikepacking</a>. Their new company, Stoke Wheels, sells custom wheels configured online and built according to the buyer&#8217;s spec. Need just a front wheel with a dynamo hub and want to save weight with carbon rims? No problem!</p>
  8844.  
  8845.  
  8846.  
  8847. <ul>
  8848. <li>Price: Varies</li>
  8849.  
  8850.  
  8851.  
  8852. <li>Buy from stokecustomwheels.com</li>
  8853. </ul>
  8854.  
  8855.  
  8856.  
  8857. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/61524-3042_SHOE_24_RECON_30_Black_HERO.webp"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="658" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/61524-3042_SHOE_24_RECON_30_Black_HERO-1170x658.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-664196" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/61524-3042_SHOE_24_RECON_30_Black_HERO-1170x658.webp 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/61524-3042_SHOE_24_RECON_30_Black_HERO-750x422.webp 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/61524-3042_SHOE_24_RECON_30_Black_HERO-768x432.webp 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/61524-3042_SHOE_24_RECON_30_Black_HERO-1536x864.webp 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/61524-3042_SHOE_24_RECON_30_Black_HERO-2048x1152.webp 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/61524-3042_SHOE_24_RECON_30_Black_HERO-600x337.webp 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  8858.  
  8859.  
  8860.  
  8861. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-specialized-recon-shoes-updated">Specialized Recon shoes updated</h2>
  8862.  
  8863.  
  8864.  
  8865. <p>Specialized says the latest Recon gravel slash <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-best-mountain-bike-shoes/">mountain bike shoes</a> improve power by seven watts plus they claim the shoe is stiff on the pedals and flexible while hiking that bike. Choose from three Specialized Recon levels and price points.</p>
  8866.  
  8867.  
  8868.  
  8869. <ul>
  8870. <li>Price: $120-250</li>
  8871.  
  8872.  
  8873.  
  8874. <li>Buy <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=xF5LztnyRHI&amp;mid=49187&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialized.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fc%2Fshoes%3Fproductfamily%3DRecon">from Specialized</a>  </li>
  8875. </ul>
  8876.  
  8877.  
  8878.  
  8879. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/akta_mtb.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/akta_mtb-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664203" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/akta_mtb-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/akta_mtb-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/akta_mtb-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/akta_mtb-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/akta_mtb-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/akta_mtb-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/akta_mtb.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  8880.  
  8881.  
  8882.  
  8883. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mtb-apparel-brand-akta-launches-second-collection">MTB apparel brand akta launches second collection</h2>
  8884.  
  8885.  
  8886.  
  8887. <p>akta MTB says their new Trail Collection is designed &#8220;to be a highly versatile kit with a focus on fit, function and durability.&#8221; The line includes gloves, jerseys, pants and shorts.</p>
  8888.  
  8889.  
  8890.  
  8891. <ul>
  8892. <li>Price: From $34</li>
  8893.  
  8894.  
  8895.  
  8896. <li>Buy from aktamtb.com</li>
  8897. </ul>
  8898. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/wheels-thatll-have-you-stoked-plus-new-norco-emtbs-gear-watch/">Wheels That&#8217;ll Have you Stoked plus New Norco eMTBs [Gear Watch]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  8907. <title>New Fox GRIP Dampers Promise Lighter Weights, More Adjustability</title>
  8908. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/new-fox-grip-dampers-promise-lighter-weights-more-adjustability/</link>
  8909. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/new-fox-grip-dampers-promise-lighter-weights-more-adjustability/#respond</comments>
  8911. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
  8912. <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:01:12 +0000</pubDate>
  8913. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
  8914. <category><![CDATA[damper]]></category>
  8915. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
  8916. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664163</guid>
  8917.  
  8918. <description><![CDATA[<p>Fox has updated their fork dampers with new Grip X2, Grip X, and Grip SL offerings.</p>
  8919. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/new-fox-grip-dampers-promise-lighter-weights-more-adjustability/">New Fox GRIP Dampers Promise Lighter Weights, More Adjustability</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
  8920. ]]></description>
  8921. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  8922. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/388A8939-1800x1200-22d32c86-d30c-4549-8753-07c56d9f60a2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1800" height="1200" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/388A8939-1800x1200-22d32c86-d30c-4549-8753-07c56d9f60a2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664165" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/388A8939-1800x1200-22d32c86-d30c-4549-8753-07c56d9f60a2.jpg 1800w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/388A8939-1800x1200-22d32c86-d30c-4549-8753-07c56d9f60a2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/388A8939-1800x1200-22d32c86-d30c-4549-8753-07c56d9f60a2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/388A8939-1800x1200-22d32c86-d30c-4549-8753-07c56d9f60a2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/388A8939-1800x1200-22d32c86-d30c-4549-8753-07c56d9f60a2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/388A8939-1800x1200-22d32c86-d30c-4549-8753-07c56d9f60a2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/388A8939-1800x1200-22d32c86-d30c-4549-8753-07c56d9f60a2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">All photos and videos provided by Fox.</figcaption></figure>
  8923.  
  8924.  
  8925.  
  8926. <p>Fox just launched a new family of Grip dampers for their line of suspension forks with improvements across the line from gravity to XC. </p>
  8927.  
  8928.  
  8929.  
  8930. <figure class="wp-block-video"><video controls poster="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-09-at-11.51.44%E2%80%AFAM.png" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/gripx2_shim.mov"></video></figure>
  8931.  
  8932.  
  8933.  
  8934. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fox-grip-x2">Fox GRIP X2</h2>
  8935.  
  8936.  
  8937.  
  8938. <p>The Grip X2 damper is designed for Fox 34 (OEM only), 36, 38, and 40 forks and is the most adjustable of the three new/updated dampers being released today. Grip X2 is said to be more tunable than the Grip 2 thanks to a bigger base valve diameter and the use of 23 valves, up from seven previously. The updated damper is also said to allow for faster response time thanks to improved pressure balancing. Unlike the other two new Grip dampers below, the X2 adds about 20g of weight compared to the equivalent Grip 2 damper.</p>
  8939.  
  8940.  
  8941.  
  8942. <p>The Fox Grip X2 damper features hi and low speed compression and high and low speed rebound adjustments. Compared to the Grip 2 damper, Fox says there should be less &#8220;cross-talk&#8221; between the settings. Available in Fox Factory and some Performance Elite models.</p>
  8943.  
  8944.  
  8945.  
  8946. <figure class="wp-block-video"><video controls src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/gripx.mov"></video></figure>
  8947.  
  8948.  
  8949.  
  8950. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fox-grip-x">Fox GRIP X</h2>
  8951.  
  8952.  
  8953.  
  8954. <p>The new Grip X damper offers slightly less adjustment than the Grip X2, offering high and low speed compression settings but just one rebound setting. The upshot is it&#8217;s 120g lighter than the X2. Look for the Grip X damper on Fox 34, 36, and 38 (OEM only) forks. Available in select Fox Factory and Performance Elite models.</p>
  8955.  
  8956.  
  8957.  
  8958. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fox-grip-sl">Fox GRIP SL</h2>
  8959.  
  8960.  
  8961.  
  8962. <p>For even more weight savings, Fox has the Grip SL damper. The three-position lockout is remote compatible and the damper is said to be 60g lighter than the Fit 4. Grip SL dampers will be available on 32 Taper Cast and 32 and 34 Step Cast forks.</p>
  8963.  
  8964.  
  8965.  
  8966. <p>Pricing and availability is not available as of press time but we&#8217;ll update once we receive that information. </p>
  8967. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/new-fox-grip-dampers-promise-lighter-weights-more-adjustability/">New Fox GRIP Dampers Promise Lighter Weights, More Adjustability</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  8977. <item>
  8978. <title>So, You Don&#8217;t Have Time for MTB Training. Welcome to the Club</title>
  8979. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/so-you-dont-have-time-for-mtb-training-welcome-to-the-club/</link>
  8980. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/so-you-dont-have-time-for-mtb-training-welcome-to-the-club/#respond</comments>
  8982. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
  8983. <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 13:28:07 +0000</pubDate>
  8984. <category><![CDATA[Progression]]></category>
  8985. <category><![CDATA[fitness]]></category>
  8986. <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category>
  8987. <category><![CDATA[sara bresnick]]></category>
  8988. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=661423</guid>
  8989.  
  8990. <description><![CDATA[<p>Former pro mountain bike racer and cycling coach Sara Bresnick shares tips for busy folks who want to ride faster.</p>
  8991. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/so-you-dont-have-time-for-mtb-training-welcome-to-the-club/">So, You Don&#8217;t Have Time for MTB Training. Welcome to the Club</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
  8992. ]]></description>
  8993. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  8994. <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bresnick2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="588" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bresnick2-750x588.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663547" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bresnick2-750x588.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bresnick2-768x603.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bresnick2-600x471.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bresnick2.jpg 1091w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure>
  8995.  
  8996.  
  8997.  
  8998. <iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/6omMi0QAIuLFT28L8pSWEG?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="152" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe>
  8999.  
  9000.  
  9001.  
  9002. <p>Sara Bresnick is a former professional mountain biker, cycling coach and founder of Pedal Power Training Solutions which offers customized training plans plus advice on nutrition, race strategy, and technique.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
  9003.  
  9004.  
  9005.  
  9006. <ul>
  9007. <li>What are some fitness goals your clients have beyond racing? For example, does it make sense for a rider to work with a coach before a big weeklong mountain bike trip?&nbsp;</li>
  9008.  
  9009.  
  9010.  
  9011. <li>Do older athletes need more time to recover between intense workouts?</li>
  9012.  
  9013.  
  9014.  
  9015. <li>What happens if you miss a day, or two, in a training schedule? How quickly do fitness gains disappear?</li>
  9016.  
  9017.  
  9018.  
  9019. <li>How does an &#8220;off season&#8221; work for bike athletes? Should you still be biking some, or is it possible to do other activities instead?&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
  9020.  
  9021.  
  9022.  
  9023. <li>Let&#8217;s say I wanted to ride the Tour Divide in 2025, and my goal was to finish the ride in 45 days. Given a good level of base fitness, what&#8217;s a realistic timeframe for training? In general, what would a training plan involve?</li>
  9024.  
  9025.  
  9026.  
  9027. <li>What&#8217;s the biggest challenge most people face when it comes to improving their fitness?</li>
  9028.  
  9029.  
  9030.  
  9031. <li>As a trainer, what can you learn from a client&#8217;s workout data?&nbsp;</li>
  9032.  
  9033.  
  9034.  
  9035. <li>How much of your job as a trainer is emotional support versus purely technical?</li>
  9036.  
  9037.  
  9038.  
  9039. <li>What&#8217;s one easy step everyone can take to start improving their fitness today?</li>
  9040. </ul>
  9041.  
  9042.  
  9043.  
  9044. <p>Learn more and connect with Sara at <a href="https://pedalpowercoaching.com/">pedalpowercoaching.com</a>.</p>
  9045.  
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  9073. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/so-you-dont-have-time-for-mtb-training-welcome-to-the-club/">So, You Don&#8217;t Have Time for MTB Training. Welcome to the Club</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  9082. <title>The Updated SDG Tellis v2 Dropper Post After Nearly 1,000 miles of MTB  [Review]</title>
  9083. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-updated-sdg-tellis-dropper-post-after-nearly-1000-miles-of-mtb-review/</link>
  9084. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-updated-sdg-tellis-dropper-post-after-nearly-1000-miles-of-mtb-review/#respond</comments>
  9086. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
  9087. <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 08:11:42 +0000</pubDate>
  9088. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
  9089. <category><![CDATA[review]]></category>
  9090. <category><![CDATA[SDG Tellis]]></category>
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  9093. <description><![CDATA[<p>The latest SDG Tellis dropper post delivers up to 230mm of travel and is priced at just $199.</p>
  9094. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-updated-sdg-tellis-dropper-post-after-nearly-1000-miles-of-mtb-review/">The Updated SDG Tellis v2 Dropper Post After Nearly 1,000 miles of MTB  [Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  9097. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-5-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-5-scaled.jpg" alt="SDG Tellis dropper post" class="wp-image-663811" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-5-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-5-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-5-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-5-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-5-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-5-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
  9098.  
  9099.  
  9100.  
  9101. <p>In a 2019 product review, Gerow proclaimed, the &#8220;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-sdg-tellis-mountain-bike-dropper-post-simply-works-well-review/">SDG Tellis dropper post works flawlessly</a>.&#8221; Last year the brand quietly released a new version of the SDG Tellis to OEM partners including Santa Cruz, Pivot and YT, and today it&#8217;s finally available to the public. I&#8217;ve been testing the v2 post on my trail bike since last summer, and there&#8217;s a lot to like about the updates. </p>
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  9108.  
  9109. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sdg-tellis-v2-key-specs">SDG Tellis v2 key specs</h3>
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  9113.  
  9114.  
  9115.  
  9116. <ul>
  9117. <li>Diameters: 30.9, 31.6, and 34.9mm</li>
  9118.  
  9119.  
  9120.  
  9121. <li>Post travel: 55mm to 230mm, with 5mm, 10mm, and 20mm travel adjust shims included (30.9x200mm version tested)</li>
  9122.  
  9123.  
  9124.  
  9125. <li>Weight: 605g (post with clamp hardware)</li>
  9126.  
  9127.  
  9128.  
  9129. <li>Price: $199.99 (remote lever sold separately)</li>
  9130.  
  9131.  
  9132.  
  9133. <li>Buy from SDG retailers</li>
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  9143. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-9-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" data-id="663815" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-9-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663815" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-9-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-9-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-9-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-9-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-9-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-9-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  9144.  
  9145.  
  9146.  
  9147. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-8-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="663813" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-8-1170x780.jpg" alt="SDG Tellis dropper post I-Beam cradle" class="wp-image-663813" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-8-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-8-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-8-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-8-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-8-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  9148.  
  9149.  
  9150.  
  9151. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-7-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="663812" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-7-1170x780.jpg" alt="SDG Tellis dropper post saddle clamp" class="wp-image-663812" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-7-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-7-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-7-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-7-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-7-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  9152. </figure>
  9153.  
  9154.  
  9155.  
  9156. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-s-new-with-the-sdg-tellis-v2-dropper-post">What&#8217;s new with the SDG Tellis v2 dropper post</h2>
  9157.  
  9158.  
  9159.  
  9160. <p>Staring from the top, the SDG Tellis gets an updated saddle clamp. I doubt I&#8217;m alone in my disdain for pretty much every saddle clamp on the market; not only are most of them awkward to install, they&#8217;re also difficult to adjust. This time around SDG moved the bolts to the sides of the post, and canted them at an angle for easy tool access.</p>
  9161.  
  9162.  
  9163.  
  9164. <p>I also like the &#8220;I-Beam cradle design&#8221; that allows you to install a portion of the clamp to the saddle rails, and then attach everything to the post. This means no more fumbling with a handful of bolts and clamp pieces with your head turned upside down while trying to Tetris everything together. The design also makes fore/aft and angle adjustments easier. The only downside I&#8217;ve found is that you need to torque the saddle bolts a lot to prevent the saddle angle from shifting during the ride. SDG says to torque the bolts at 12Nm but with that amount I can still force the saddle nose down using only my hands. I needed much more than 12Nm to get the angle to stay put. </p>
  9165.  
  9166.  
  9167.  
  9168. <p>SDG has also reduced the heights of the head and the actuator to give riders the maximum amount of drop for a given frame clearance.  I tested the 200mm travel version on my XL Canyon Neuron and found that I also could have fit the 230mm version with millimeters to spare.  Included travel adjustment shims in 20, 10, and 5mm sizes allow you to reduce the dropper post travel to fit your frame, though there&#8217;s no way to <em>add</em> travel beyond the amount listed on the post. My suggestion is to err on the side of a post that might be a little too long and adjust down as necessary using the included shims (though you should also definitely confirm with the SDG website for the best fit).</p>
  9169.  
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  9173. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-1-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="663887" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="SDG Tellis dropper post keyway system" class="wp-image-663887" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  9174.  
  9175.  
  9176.  
  9177. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-2-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1060" height="1170" data-id="663888" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-2-1060x1170.jpg" alt="The Wintek cartridge inside the SDG Tellis dropper post" class="wp-image-663888" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-2-1060x1170.jpg 1060w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-2-680x750.jpg 680w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-2-768x847.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-2-1392x1536.jpg 1392w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-2-1856x2048.jpg 1856w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-2-600x662.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px" /></a></figure>
  9178. </figure>
  9179.  
  9180.  
  9181.  
  9182. <p>The SDG Tellis v2 dropper post is said to be more robust this time around too, with a stronger 26mm stanchion and an improved keyway system that features copper shims. I easily blew past the recommended 60-hour service recommendation for my sample yet I found the keyways remained sharp and completely in tact. This is confirmed by the fact that the post has not developed any perceptible side-to-side play.</p>
  9183.  
  9184.  
  9185.  
  9186. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-4-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-4-scaled.jpg" alt="Descending with the SDG Tellis dropper post in the down position" class="wp-image-663894" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-4-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-4-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-4-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-4-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-4-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-4-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Leah Barber</figcaption></figure>
  9187.  
  9188.  
  9189.  
  9190. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-maintenance-and-performance">Maintenance and performance</h2>
  9191.  
  9192.  
  9193.  
  9194. <p>The Wintek cartridge inside the SDG Tellis dropper post is sealed with a reliable, but slow, return speed. The sealed cartridge, along with name-brand bushings and main seal, promises less need &#8212; and opportunity, depending on how you look at it &#8212; for maintenance. While the sealed cartridge means you won&#8217;t ever have to top off the post with air pressure, it also means you can&#8217;t adjust the pressure in the cartridge to increase the return speed. </p>
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  9297.  
  9298.  
  9299.  
  9300. <p>The post is easy to disassemble at home, and doesn&#8217;t even require removing the saddle or taking the post out of your frame. The slow return speed hasn&#8217;t bothered me on the trail, though if it did I might try using a lighter-weight grease to speed things up a bit. </p>
  9301.  
  9302.  
  9303.  
  9304. <p>I&#8217;ve probably put almost a thousand miles on the SDG Tellis v2 dropper post and I haven&#8217;t had a single issue, which I can&#8217;t say for some of the other <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/best-dropper-posts/">dropper posts</a> that I tested on other bikes during the same time period. The biggest issue I run into with a lot of posts is twitchy and sensitive actuators; move the post inside your frame just a smidge, and the remote stops working and you&#8217;re forced to push and pull on the cable and housing until you get everything just so. Or worse, just resting a finger on the remote results in a surprise drop. The SDG Tellis v2 does seem to take a bit more lever force to actuate the post, but in my experience that&#8217;s been a plus.</p>
  9305.  
  9306.  
  9307.  
  9308. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-67 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  9309. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-2-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="663817" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-2-1170x780.jpg" alt="SDG Tellis dropper post in the down position" class="wp-image-663817" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  9310.  
  9311.  
  9312.  
  9313. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-3-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="663816" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-3-1170x780.jpg" alt="SDG Tellis dropper post at full extension, 200mm" class="wp-image-663816" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
  9314. </figure>
  9315.  
  9316.  
  9317.  
  9318. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros-and-cons-of-sdg-tellis-v2-dropper-post">Pros and cons of SDG Tellis v2 dropper post</h2>
  9319.  
  9320.  
  9321.  
  9322. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros">Pros</h4>
  9323.  
  9324.  
  9325.  
  9326. <ul>
  9327. <li>Lots of diameter and travel options, including some truly long-travel ones</li>
  9328.  
  9329.  
  9330.  
  9331. <li>Robust design and construction</li>
  9332.  
  9333.  
  9334.  
  9335. <li>Easy to maintain</li>
  9336.  
  9337.  
  9338.  
  9339. <li>Reliable performance</li>
  9340.  
  9341.  
  9342.  
  9343. <li>Convenient saddle rail attachment and adjustment</li>
  9344. </ul>
  9345.  
  9346.  
  9347.  
  9348. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cons">Cons</h4>
  9349.  
  9350.  
  9351.  
  9352. <ul>
  9353. <li>Return speed is on the slow side</li>
  9354.  
  9355.  
  9356.  
  9357. <li>Saddle clamp bolts need a lot of torque to prevent slippage</li>
  9358. </ul>
  9359.  
  9360.  
  9361.  
  9362. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bottom-line">Bottom line</h2>
  9363.  
  9364.  
  9365.  
  9366. <p>The SDG Tellis v2 dropper post performs reliably, even flawlessly, just like the original. And now it offers riders even more travel thanks to an improved design.</p>
  9367.  
  9368.  
  9369.  
  9370. <p><em>Addendum 4/11/24: SDG says the production model (not tested) is rated for up to 17Nm of torque on the saddle bolts thanks to a hardware swap. Also, the cartridges on the 200mm and 230mm posts have been updated and are said to deliver 12-15% faster return speeds.</em></p>
  9371. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-updated-sdg-tellis-dropper-post-after-nearly-1000-miles-of-mtb-review/">The Updated SDG Tellis v2 Dropper Post After Nearly 1,000 miles of MTB  [Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  9380. <title>Lightweight Mountain Bike Picks That Are Actually a Good Buy</title>
  9381. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/lightweight-mountain-bike-picks-that-are-actually-a-good-buy/</link>
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  9384. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Singletracks Staff]]></dc:creator>
  9385. <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:32:56 +0000</pubDate>
  9386. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
  9387. <category><![CDATA[mtb deals]]></category>
  9388. <category><![CDATA[product picks]]></category>
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  9390.  
  9391. <description><![CDATA[<p>You can keep those 4-piston brakes, full suspension frames and flat pedals, just ditch the extra grams!</p>
  9392. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/lightweight-mountain-bike-picks-that-are-actually-a-good-buy/">Lightweight Mountain Bike Picks That Are Actually a Good Buy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  9395. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="800" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-Deals.png" alt="" class="wp-image-664054" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-Deals.png 1200w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-Deals-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-Deals-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-Deals-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-Deals-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-Deals-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></figure>
  9396.  
  9397.  
  9398.  
  9399. <p>If you&#8217;re like us, your mountain bike is starting to feel like it&#8217;s gained some weight over the years. Sure, it happens slowly &#8212; a burlier tire here, a longer <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/best-dropper-posts/">dropper post</a> there &#8212; but over time it all adds up. But you can save serious weight with many of the products below without giving up much in the way of performance.  We say keep those 4-piston brakes, full suspension frames and flat pedals, just ditch the extra grams!</p>
  9400.  
  9401.  
  9402. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  9403. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/eKZ9OO"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oneup-v3-750x500.png" alt="OneUp Components V3 Dropper Post" class="wp-image-664042" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oneup-v3-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oneup-v3-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oneup-v3-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oneup-v3-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oneup-v3-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oneup-v3.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  9404.  
  9405.  
  9406. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-oneup-components-v3-dropper-post">OneUp Components V3 Dropper Post</h3>
  9407.  
  9408.  
  9409.  
  9410. <p><strong>$269.99</strong>  </p>
  9411.  
  9412.  
  9413.  
  9414. <p>The third generation OneUp dropper post is lighter than ever and is offered in travel lengths up to 240mm so you don&#8217;t have to compromise. </p>
  9415.  
  9416.  
  9417.  
  9418. <p>Buy from <a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/eKZ9OO">Jenson USA</a> </p>
  9419.  
  9420.  
  9421.  
  9422. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  9423.  
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  9430.  
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  9433. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/JzNdxv"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/santa-cruz-blur-750x500.png" alt="Santa Cruz Blur 4 C 29 S XC Bike" class="wp-image-664047" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/santa-cruz-blur-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/santa-cruz-blur-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/santa-cruz-blur-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/santa-cruz-blur-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/santa-cruz-blur-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/santa-cruz-blur.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  9434.  
  9435.  
  9436. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-santa-cruz-blur-4-c-29-s-xc-bike">Santa Cruz Blur 4 C 29 S XC Bike</h3>
  9437.  
  9438.  
  9439.  
  9440. <p><strong>$5,599.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$5,099.00 sale</span> </p>
  9441.  
  9442.  
  9443.  
  9444. <p>This Santa Cruz Blur build weighs WELL under 30lb (about four pounds under!) yet it still promises to absolutely shred the trails with a Rock Shox SID SL Select+ fork. 2.4&#8243; Maxxis Aspen tires and even a Fox Transfer dropper post. </p>
  9445.  
  9446.  
  9447.  
  9448. <p>Buy from <a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/JzNdxv">Jenson USA</a> </p>
  9449.  
  9450.  
  9451.  
  9452. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  9453.  
  9454.  
  9455. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  9456. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=21093&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crankbrothers.com%2Fproducts%2Fmallet-trail%3Fvariant%3D39488141623392"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/crank_brothers_mallet_trail_pedal-1-2-750x500.jpg" alt="Crankbrothers Mallet Trail Pedal" class="wp-image-641400" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/crank_brothers_mallet_trail_pedal-1-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/crank_brothers_mallet_trail_pedal-1-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/crank_brothers_mallet_trail_pedal-1-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/crank_brothers_mallet_trail_pedal-1-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/crank_brothers_mallet_trail_pedal-1-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/crank_brothers_mallet_trail_pedal-1-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/crank_brothers_mallet_trail_pedal-1-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  9457.  
  9458.  
  9459. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-crankbrothers-mallet-trail-pedal">Crankbrothers Mallet Trail Pedal</h3>
  9460.  
  9461.  
  9462.  
  9463. <p><strong>$179.99</strong>  </p>
  9464.  
  9465.  
  9466.  
  9467. <p>Cranbrothers pedals aren&#8217;t for everyone, but the brand is known for making some of the lightest clipless and flat pedals on the market. The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/new-crankbrothers-mallet-trail-pedals-flat-pedal-feel-for-clipless-riding-review/">Mallet Trail pedals</a> feature a medium-size platform for comfort and control yet still tip the scale under 350g for the pair. </p>
  9468.  
  9469.  
  9470.  
  9471. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=21093&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crankbrothers.com%2Fproducts%2Fmallet-trail%3Fvariant%3D39488141623392">Crankbrothers</a> </p>
  9472.  
  9473.  
  9474.  
  9475. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  9476.  
  9477.  
  9478. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  9479. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=115&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10248&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=887352"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hope-xcr-750x500.png" alt="Hope XCR Pro X2 Hydraulic Disc Brake and Lever Set" class="wp-image-664039" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hope-xcr-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hope-xcr-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hope-xcr-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hope-xcr-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hope-xcr-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hope-xcr.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  9480.  
  9481.  
  9482. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hope-xcr-pro-x2-hydraulic-disc-brake-and-lever-set">Hope XCR Pro X2 Hydraulic Disc Brake and Lever Set</h3>
  9483.  
  9484.  
  9485.  
  9486. <p><strong>$316.00</strong>  </p>
  9487.  
  9488.  
  9489.  
  9490. <p>With carbon levers and titanium hardware, the Hope XCR Pro X2 brakes save almost 100g per wheel compared to Shimano XT 2-piston brakes. </p>
  9491.  
  9492.  
  9493.  
  9494. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=115&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10248&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=887352">REI.com</a> </p>
  9495.  
  9496.  
  9497.  
  9498. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  9499.  
  9500.  
  9501.  
  9502.  
  9503.  
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  9506.  
  9507.  
  9508. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  9509. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://backcountry.tnu8.net/xkG6Bd"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-mog-750x500.png" alt="ENVE MOG Frameset" class="wp-image-664038" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-mog-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-mog-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-mog-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-mog-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-mog-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-mog.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  9510.  
  9511.  
  9512. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-enve-mog-frameset">ENVE MOG Frameset</h3>
  9513.  
  9514.  
  9515.  
  9516. <p><strong>$4,450.00</strong>  </p>
  9517.  
  9518.  
  9519.  
  9520. <p>You know a bike frame is lightweight when it&#8217;s weighed in grams. In this case, the ENVE MOG gravel bike frame weighs just 950g and includes internal frame routing, in-frame storage, accessory mounts, and two sets of bottle mounts.  </p>
  9521.  
  9522.  
  9523.  
  9524. <p>Buy from <a href="https://backcountry.tnu8.net/xkG6Bd">Competitive Cyclist</a> </p>
  9525.  
  9526.  
  9527.  
  9528. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  9529.  
  9530.  
  9531. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  9532. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/c/1806752/1055465/13009?prodsku=TI222A0129%202.2_USA_FREE&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jensonusa.com%2FMaxxis-Ardent-Race-29-Tire-Black-700-X-23C&amp;intsrc=APIG_8073"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxxis-ardent-750x500.png" alt="Maxxis Ardent Race 29x2.2" class="wp-image-664041" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxxis-ardent-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxxis-ardent-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxxis-ardent-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxxis-ardent-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxxis-ardent-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxxis-ardent.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  9533.  
  9534.  
  9535. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-maxxis-ardent-race-29x2-2">Maxxis Ardent Race 29&#215;2.2</h3>
  9536.  
  9537.  
  9538.  
  9539. <p><strong>$93.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$84.00 sale</span> </p>
  9540.  
  9541.  
  9542.  
  9543. <p>The Maxxis Arden Race tires deliver excellent traction and cut two thirds of a pound of weight PER TIRE compared to the Minions. This 3C version offers premium construction and is a popular choice for technical XC courses and trail riding alike. </p>
  9544.  
  9545.  
  9546.  
  9547. <p>Buy from <a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/c/1806752/1055465/13009?prodsku=TI222A0129%202.2_USA_FREE&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jensonusa.com%2FMaxxis-Ardent-Race-29-Tire-Black-700-X-23C&amp;intsrc=APIG_8073">Jenson USA</a> </p>
  9548.  
  9549.  
  9550.  
  9551. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  9552.  
  9553.  
  9554. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  9555. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BZ6ZPJT?tag=stracks-20&amp;linkCode=osi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kmc-x12-750x500.png" alt="KMC X12 12-Speed Chain" class="wp-image-664040" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kmc-x12-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kmc-x12-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kmc-x12-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kmc-x12-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kmc-x12-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kmc-x12.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  9556.  
  9557.  
  9558. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kmc-x12-12-speed-chain">KMC X12 12-Speed Chain</h3>
  9559.  
  9560.  
  9561.  
  9562. <p><strong>$70.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$47.99 sale (gold/black)</span> </p>
  9563.  
  9564.  
  9565.  
  9566. <p>Not only does the KMC X12 chain save a few grams off the GX chain you&#8217;re running, it also LOOKS fast, which we all know is almost as important. </p>
  9567.  
  9568.  
  9569.  
  9570. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BZ6ZPJT?tag=stracks-20&amp;linkCode=osi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1">Amazon</a> </p>
  9571.  
  9572.  
  9573.  
  9574. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
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  9580.  
  9581. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
  9582.  
  9583.  
  9584. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  9585. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=xF5LztnyRHI&amp;mid=49187&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialized.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fc%2Fepic"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/specialized-epic-750x500.png" alt="Specialized Epic" class="wp-image-664048" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/specialized-epic-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/specialized-epic-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/specialized-epic-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/specialized-epic-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/specialized-epic-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/specialized-epic.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  9586.  
  9587.  
  9588. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-specialized-epic">Specialized Epic</h3>
  9589.  
  9590.  
  9591.  
  9592. <p><strong>$0.00</strong>  </p>
  9593.  
  9594.  
  9595.  
  9596. <p>The new <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-latest-specialized-epic-and-epic-evo-get-lighter-and-meaner/">Specialized Epic</a> is one of the lightest stock, full-suspension bikes you can buy; the $14,500 S-Works version has a claimed weight of just 22lb, 9.2oz (size medium) and even includes a dropper post! No matter which Epic build you choose you&#8217;ll get one of the lightest bikes for the price. Or, craft your own lightweight Epic build starting with <a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/XYe9zo">this Evo FACT 11m carbon frame</a>.</p>
  9597.  
  9598.  
  9599.  
  9600. <p>Buy from <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=xF5LztnyRHI&amp;mid=49187&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialized.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fc%2Fepic">Specialized</a> </p>
  9601.  
  9602.  
  9603.  
  9604. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  9605.  
  9606.  
  9607. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  9608. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=xF5LztnyRHI&amp;mid=49187&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialized.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Froval-traverse-sl-ii-350-6b%2Fp%2F218344%3Fcolor%3D353102-218344%26searchText%3D30123-7101"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="501" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/roval_traverse_sl_mtb_wheel-3-750x501.jpg" alt="Roval Traverse SL II 350 6B Wheels" class="wp-image-658612" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/roval_traverse_sl_mtb_wheel-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/roval_traverse_sl_mtb_wheel-3-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/roval_traverse_sl_mtb_wheel-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/roval_traverse_sl_mtb_wheel-3-768x513.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/roval_traverse_sl_mtb_wheel-3-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/roval_traverse_sl_mtb_wheel-3-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/roval_traverse_sl_mtb_wheel-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  9609.  
  9610.  
  9611. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-roval-traverse-sl-ii-350-6b-wheels">Roval Traverse SL II 350 6B Wheels</h3>
  9612.  
  9613.  
  9614.  
  9615. <p><strong>$1,500.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$1,124.98 sale</span> </p>
  9616.  
  9617.  
  9618.  
  9619. <p>The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/roval-traverse-sl-ii-stand-up-to-alloy-level-abuse-review/">Roval SL II carbon wheels</a> are the brand’s lightest trail wheelset to date and our test set weighed signficantly lighter than the claimed 1670g weight. The front and rear rims utilize different carbon layups to give the rear extra strength and to deliver a tuned ride feel. </p>
  9620.  
  9621.  
  9622.  
  9623. <p>Buy from <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=xF5LztnyRHI&amp;mid=49187&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialized.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Froval-traverse-sl-ii-350-6b%2Fp%2F218344%3Fcolor%3D353102-218344%26searchText%3D30123-7101">Specialized</a> </p>
  9624.  
  9625.  
  9626.  
  9627. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  9628.  
  9629.  
  9630. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  9631. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=115&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10248&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=886285"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/salsa-warbird-750x500.png" alt="Salsa Warbird C 4.5 GRX 12 820 Bike" class="wp-image-664046" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/salsa-warbird-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/salsa-warbird-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/salsa-warbird-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/salsa-warbird-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/salsa-warbird-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/salsa-warbird.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  9632.  
  9633.  
  9634. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-salsa-warbird-c-4-5-grx-12-820-bike">Salsa Warbird C 4.5 GRX 12 820 Bike</h3>
  9635.  
  9636.  
  9637.  
  9638. <p><strong>$4,499.00</strong>  </p>
  9639.  
  9640.  
  9641.  
  9642. <p>The Salsa Warbird is a popular choice for gravel riding, and this carbon version is sure to feel feather-light on the days you&#8217;re not riding MTB. The 2X drivetrain and clearance for tires up to 700x45c make this a truly versatile bike for riding pretty much anywhere, anytime. </p>
  9643.  
  9644.  
  9645.  
  9646. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=115&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10248&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=886285">REI.com</a> </p>
  9647.  
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  9649.  
  9650. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
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  9657. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
  9658.  
  9659.  
  9660. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  9661. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=26829&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.huntbikewheels.com%2Fproducts%2Fhunt-35-carbon-gravel-wheelset-1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Hunt-X-Wide-Gravel-Wheels-0522-750x500.jpg" alt="Hunt 35 Carbon Gravel Wheelset" class="wp-image-581701" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Hunt-X-Wide-Gravel-Wheels-0522-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Hunt-X-Wide-Gravel-Wheels-0522-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Hunt-X-Wide-Gravel-Wheels-0522-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Hunt-X-Wide-Gravel-Wheels-0522-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Hunt-X-Wide-Gravel-Wheels-0522-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Hunt-X-Wide-Gravel-Wheels-0522.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  9662.  
  9663.  
  9664. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hunt-35-carbon-gravel-wheelset">Hunt 35 Carbon Gravel Wheelset</h3>
  9665.  
  9666.  
  9667.  
  9668. <p><strong>$999.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$749.25 sale</span> </p>
  9669.  
  9670.  
  9671.  
  9672. <p>Save 25% off these <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/hunt-x-wide-carbon-gravel-wheels-embrace-abuse-and-speed-at-a-great-price/">Hunt 25 carbon gravel wheels</a> with a 25mm internal width hookless rims. </p>
  9673.  
  9674.  
  9675.  
  9676. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=26829&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.huntbikewheels.com%2Fproducts%2Fhunt-35-carbon-gravel-wheelset-1">Hunt Wheels</a> </p>
  9677.  
  9678.  
  9679.  
  9680. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  9681.  
  9682.  
  9683. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  9684. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/bao1EM"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pivot-mach-4-sl-750x500.png" alt="Pivot Mach 4 SL Pro X0 T-Type Carbon Wheel Mountain Bike" class="wp-image-664043" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pivot-mach-4-sl-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pivot-mach-4-sl-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pivot-mach-4-sl-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pivot-mach-4-sl-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pivot-mach-4-sl-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pivot-mach-4-sl.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  9685.  
  9686.  
  9687. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pivot-mach-4-sl-pro-x0-t-type-carbon-wheel-mountain-bike">Pivot Mach 4 SL Pro X0 T-Type Carbon Wheel Mountain Bike</h3>
  9688.  
  9689.  
  9690.  
  9691. <p><strong>$9,699.00</strong>  </p>
  9692.  
  9693.  
  9694.  
  9695. <p>Pivot is known for some seriously lightweight MTB builds, and this <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/pivots-new-mach-4sl-a-lighter-and-more-capable-xc-bike/">Mach 4 SL</a> is no exception. The FS carbon frame weighs just 3lb 10oz (size small, no shock) and the Pro X0 build features a SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission drivetrain, Fox 34 Stepcast fork, carbon bars and wheels, and a Fox Factory dropper post for a race-ready rig right out of the box. </p>
  9696.  
  9697.  
  9698.  
  9699. <p>Buy from <a href="https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/bao1EM">Competitive Cyclist</a> </p>
  9700.  
  9701.  
  9702.  
  9703. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  9704.  
  9705.  
  9706. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  9707. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=14751&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldwidecyclery.com%2Fproducts%2Fsram-level-ultimate-stealth-disc-brake-and-lever-front-post-mount-4-piston-carbon-lever-titanium-hardware%3Fvariant%3D43502124662906"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-level-ultimate-750x500.png" alt="SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth 4-Piston Brakes" class="wp-image-664049" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-level-ultimate-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-level-ultimate-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-level-ultimate-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-level-ultimate-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-level-ultimate-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-level-ultimate.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  9708.  
  9709.  
  9710. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sram-level-ultimate-stealth-4-piston-brakes">SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth 4-Piston Brakes</h3>
  9711.  
  9712.  
  9713.  
  9714. <p><strong>$300.00</strong>  </p>
  9715.  
  9716.  
  9717.  
  9718. <p>The SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth brakes add about 50g to the weight of the Hope brakes above, but they also add more pistons for even more stopping power. Lightweight and powerful? Yes, please! </p>
  9719.  
  9720.  
  9721.  
  9722. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=14751&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldwidecyclery.com%2Fproducts%2Fsram-level-ultimate-stealth-disc-brake-and-lever-front-post-mount-4-piston-carbon-lever-titanium-hardware%3Fvariant%3D43502124662906">Worldwide Cyclery</a> </p>
  9723.  
  9724.  
  9725.  
  9726. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  9727.  
  9728.  
  9729.  
  9730.  
  9731.  
  9732.  
  9733. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
  9734.  
  9735.  
  9736. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  9737. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/protaper-carbon.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/protaper-carbon-750x500.png" alt="" class="wp-image-664045" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/protaper-carbon-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/protaper-carbon-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/protaper-carbon-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/protaper-carbon-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/protaper-carbon-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/protaper-carbon.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  9738.  
  9739.  
  9740. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-protaper-35mm-carbon-handlebar">ProTaper 35mm Carbon Handlebar</h3>
  9741.  
  9742.  
  9743.  
  9744. <p><strong>$174.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$148.94 sale</span> </p>
  9745.  
  9746.  
  9747.  
  9748. <p>If you&#8217;re looking to save weight and don&#8217;t have carbon bars, this is a simple upgrade that&#8217;ll save you more than 100g compared to a similar aluminum bar.  </p>
  9749.  
  9750.  
  9751.  
  9752. <p>Buy from <a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/LXNdjL">Jenson USA</a> </p>
  9753.  
  9754.  
  9755.  
  9756. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
  9757.  
  9758.  
  9759. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  9760. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=6653&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=18465&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=152474"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/power-saddle-750x500.png" alt="Specialized S-Works Power Saddle" class="wp-image-664044" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/power-saddle-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/power-saddle-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/power-saddle-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/power-saddle-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/power-saddle-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/power-saddle.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  9761.  
  9762.  
  9763. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-specialized-s-works-power-saddle">Specialized S-Works Power Saddle</h3>
  9764.  
  9765.  
  9766.  
  9767. <p><strong>$324.99</strong>  </p>
  9768.  
  9769.  
  9770.  
  9771. <p>Among <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/mountain-bike-saddles-for-all/">the mountain bike saddles Singletracks recommends</a>, the Specialized Power Saddle is one of the lightest. The S-Works version takes things to another level, dropping another 50g+ thanks to its carbon shell and rails. </p>
  9772.  
  9773.  
  9774.  
  9775. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=6653&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=18465&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=152474">Performance Bike</a> </p>
  9776.  
  9777.  
  9778.  
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  9780.  
  9781.  
  9782. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  9783. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=21093&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crankbrothers.com%2Fcollections%2Fstamp%2Fproducts%2Fstamp-11-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC0168-750x500.jpg" alt="Crankbrothers Stamp 11 Large" class="wp-image-617911" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC0168-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC0168-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC0168-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC0168-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC0168-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC0168-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC0168-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC0168-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  9784.  
  9785.  
  9786. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-crankbrothers-stamp-11-large">Crankbrothers Stamp 11 Large</h3>
  9787.  
  9788.  
  9789.  
  9790. <p><strong>$299.99</strong>  </p>
  9791.  
  9792.  
  9793.  
  9794. <p>For those who desire lightweight flat pedals, these are the flats you are looking for. The top-of-the-line<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/flat-mountain-bike-pedal-throw-down/"> Crankbrothers Stamp 11 pedals</a> utilize a titanium spindle and a thin, forged aluminum platform that adds up to just 325g for the pair. </p>
  9795.  
  9796.  
  9797.  
  9798. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=21093&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crankbrothers.com%2Fcollections%2Fstamp%2Fproducts%2Fstamp-11-large">Crankbrothers</a> </p>
  9799.  
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  9801.  
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  9810.  
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  9812. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
  9813. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/dazJNq"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike-yoke-divine-sl-750x500.png" alt="Bike Yoke Divine SL Dropper Post" class="wp-image-664037" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike-yoke-divine-sl-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike-yoke-divine-sl-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike-yoke-divine-sl-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike-yoke-divine-sl-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike-yoke-divine-sl-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike-yoke-divine-sl.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
  9814.  
  9815.  
  9816. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bike-yoke-divine-sl-dropper-post">Bike Yoke Divine SL Dropper Post</h3>
  9817.  
  9818.  
  9819.  
  9820. <p><strong>$320.00</strong>  </p>
  9821.  
  9822.  
  9823.  
  9824. <p>The Bike Yoke Divine is a lightweight, short-travel dropper post that&#8217;s cuttable to save even more grams.  </p>
  9825.  
  9826.  
  9827.  
  9828. <p>Buy from <a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/dazJNq">Jenson USA</a> </p>
  9829.  
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  9832. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
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  9836. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://backcountry.tnu8.net/AWNMba"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-arc-750x500.png" alt="Yeti ARC Turq C3 GX AXS Factory Mountain Bike" class="wp-image-664050" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-arc-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-arc-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-arc-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-arc-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-arc-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-arc.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
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  9838.  
  9839. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-yeti-arc-turq-c3-gx-axs-factory-mountain-bike">Yeti ARC Turq C3 GX AXS Factory Mountain Bike</h3>
  9840.  
  9841.  
  9842.  
  9843. <p><strong>$6,100.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$4,900.00 sale</span> </p>
  9844.  
  9845.  
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  9847. <p>If you&#8217;re looking to go as lightweight as possible, you can&#8217;t beat a hardtail. The Yeti ARC Turq features the brand&#8217;s premium carbon construction to save weight but doesn&#8217;t skimp on tough components like Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro wheels and a 130mm Fox 34 fork. </p>
  9848.  
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  9850.  
  9851. <p>Buy from <a href="https://backcountry.tnu8.net/AWNMba">Backcountry</a> </p>
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  9869. <title>North Shore Trail Cambodia Grandfathered Into Sanctioned Trail Network</title>
  9870. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/cambodia-on-vancouvers-north-shore-grandfathered-into-sanctioned-trail-network/</link>
  9871. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/cambodia-on-vancouvers-north-shore-grandfathered-into-sanctioned-trail-network/#comments</comments>
  9873. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sam James]]></dc:creator>
  9874. <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
  9875. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
  9876. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=662003</guid>
  9877.  
  9878. <description><![CDATA[<p>Legacy trail Cambodia on Vancouver's North Shore finally becomes a sanctioned trail this spring. This is the decade-long story of how that came to be.</p>
  9879. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/cambodia-on-vancouvers-north-shore-grandfathered-into-sanctioned-trail-network/">North Shore Trail Cambodia Grandfathered Into Sanctioned Trail Network</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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  9882. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-18.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2000" height="1333" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-18.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662243" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-18.jpg 2000w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-18-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-18-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-18-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-18-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-18-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-18-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">There are more sculpted berms on Cambodia now, and I&#8217;m not mad. Photo: Daniel Shaw</figcaption></figure>
  9883.  
  9884.  
  9885.  
  9886. <p><em>Cambodia</em>, on Vancouver&#8217;s North Shore, is a legacy trail nestled on the lower slopes of Mount Seymour. On the outside edges of the trail network, most people won&#8217;t find Cambodia unless they are looking for it. Not the type of trail that usually springs to mind when talking about &#8216;legacy North Shore&#8217; trails, Cambodia features almost zero woodwork, and is mostly dirt and rock slabs. It&#8217;s a testament to the diverse and challenging terrain we have here; that it&#8217;s endured for more than twenty years speaks volumes about its importance.</p>
  9887.  
  9888.  
  9889.  
  9890. <p>Cambodia will be sanctioned and open to ride as part of the North Shore&#8217;s legal trail network, maintained and advocated for by the <a href="https://nsmba.ca/">NSMBA</a>, later this spring. More than a decade in the works, this is huge news, and a win for the local mountain bike community, but it&#8217;s not without its intricacies. I wanted to dig deeper into what this means for the trail itself, and the wider trail network, so I spoke with Deanne Cote, Executive Director of the NSMBA to drill down on some details.</p>
  9891.  
  9892.  
  9893.  
  9894. <p>We can&#8217;t ignore the fact that sanctioning trails is a polarizing move. Involving governmental bodies in trail building introduces a lot of red tape, and means adhering to strict trail building codes, for better or for worse. There are a few reasons for this, but risk management and sustainability play the primary roles. Risk management is the reason why many illegal trails get shut down &#8212; land managers want to avoid litigation, and this was one of the main reasons that elevated woodwork trails <em>Jerry Rig</em> and <em>Pink Starfish</em> on a neighboring mountain, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/riding-vancouvers-legendary-north-shore-what-its-really-like/">Mt Fromme</a>, got dismantled.</p>
  9895.  
  9896.  
  9897.  
  9898. <p>While Cambodia being sanctioned has only been public news for the last year or so, this project began around 2013/14. Cambodia falls within an area of land that is part of the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, land owned and managed by Metro Vancouver which includes other sanctioned trails including <em>Ned&#8217;s Atomic Dustbin</em>, <em>CBC</em>, and <em>Cabin Trail</em>, all of which have seen complete rebuilds recently.</p>
  9899.  
  9900.  
  9901.  
  9902. <p>Cote tells me that &#8220;Some of the initial conversations we were having with Metro Vancouver, they were going to shut down Cambodia, and Lola, and they weren&#8217;t going to shut down CBC, but there were conversations around CBC and Ned&#8217;s and what was happening with them. We had staff who were advocating that we don&#8217;t want to see Cambodia shut down, and that it&#8217;s a key trail in the network. We were adamant that we don&#8217;t want to lose this trail.&#8221;</p>
  9903.  
  9904.  
  9905.  
  9906. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2000" height="1500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-2.jpg" alt="Optional rock roll on Cambodia, on the North Shore's Mount Seymour" class="wp-image-662071" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-2.jpg 2000w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-2-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-2-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-2-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">There&#8217;s still gnar here &#8211; optional gnarly lines shoot off the main line everywhere. Photo: Scott Campbell</figcaption></figure>
  9907.  
  9908.  
  9909.  
  9910. <p>What&#8217;s clear is that the land managers and the processes involved typically move quite slowly. In a report produced by Sartori for Metro Vancouver around 2017, they recommended decommissioning Cambodia, as well as other trails, based on usage data that they had gathered. The NSMBA countered this, stating that the data Sartori had gathered was not accurate due to poorly placed trail counters. Long story short, it was agreed that Cambodia would be sanctioned, and Ned&#8217;s and CBC would receive major improvements. </p>
  9911.  
  9912.  
  9913.  
  9914. <p>We&#8217;re now at the tail end of the process; the work on CBC and Ned&#8217;s was estimated to cost over $100,000 each, so the work was contracted out to local trail builders <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dreamwizards/">Dream Wizards</a>, and was completed one and two years ago respectively. Cambodia is now close to being sanctioned, and thanks to the largely natural construction of the trail, it needed less work than the other two, and was able to be brought up to code mostly by two of the NSMBA&#8217;s staff trail builders and with volunteer work. &#8220;We did walkthroughs with IMBA Canada, Lees, and Metro Vancouver. Their main concern was protecting tree roots, because it&#8217;s a fairly mature forest in that zone, so it wasn&#8217;t anything really scary.&#8221; </p>
  9915.  
  9916.  
  9917.  
  9918. <p>Of course, when bringing a trail up to sanctioned standards, features are often removed or &#8216;dumbed down,&#8217; for risk management reasons. When talking about the rebuild Cote said &#8220;Their other main prescription was that the main ride line needed to be single-black diamond level, according to Metro Vancouver&#8217;s trail standards. Because of their risk management, they were okay with the double-black features, but they didn&#8217;t want them to be the main line. [Keeping the features] is a huge deal, because we really wanted to preserve that aspect of the trail.&#8221;</p>
  9919.  
  9920.  
  9921.  
  9922. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-5.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2000" height="1500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-5.jpg" alt="Trail sign on Cambodia, on the North Shore's Mount Seymour" class="wp-image-662072" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-5.jpg 2000w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-5-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-5-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-5-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-5-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Making the main line a single-black while retaining the double-black features was the aim. Photo: Scott Campbell</figcaption></figure>
  9923.  
  9924.  
  9925.  
  9926. <p>Having ridden Cambodia recently, I think the trail builders have done a great job of preserving the overall character of the trail. The double-black rock slab features still exist, and the ride-arounds and linking portions of trail work better, making for an overall more progressive experience with more flow. Cambodia is still a difficult trail however, and while some sections are smoother than they used to be, they&#8217;ll likely wear down to the rock below given time. </p>
  9927.  
  9928.  
  9929.  
  9930. <p>No doubt some of the quality of the rebuild can be attributed to NSMBA&#8217;s staff trail builders assigned to Cambodia, Daniel Shaw and Henry Fitzgerald. As elite-level riders, they were able to build the trail in a way that keeps it interesting for advanced riders. &#8220;We had full trust that they were going to maintain the flavor of the trail while they were doing the work&#8221; Cote told me.</p>
  9931.  
  9932.  
  9933.  
  9934. <p>One feature did have to be substantially altered however. &#8220;Metro Vancouver were okay with any natural double-black features, but any man-made features could not exceed a single-black diamond rating.&#8221; This resulted in one wooden gap jump toward the bottom of the trail being rebuilt into a tabletop/roller type feature. NSMBA pushed back hard on this feature, but eventually had to concede to Metro Vancouver&#8217;s trail standards. The final piece of the puzzle is the installation of a metal bridge to bypass a log ride over a deep ravine to access the trail, which was scheduled for March 2024 and delayed by snow. My understanding is that the log will remain in place for those who still want to ride it.</p>
  9935.  
  9936.  
  9937.  
  9938. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-7.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-7-1170x878.jpg" alt="wooden jump on Cambodia, on the North Shore's Mount Seymour" class="wp-image-662073" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-7-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-7-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-7-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-7-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-7-600x450.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-7.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">This jump was the only real casualty of the rebuild process. Photo: Scott Campbell</figcaption></figure>
  9939.  
  9940.  
  9941.  
  9942. <p>Speaking with Cote, I get the feeling that the entire process is extremely human. Staff turnover both at Metro Vancouver and the NSMBA means that there are inevitable delays as new staff become acquainted with the project and have to build relationships afresh between organizations. Over the years, NSMBA and Metro Vancouver, as well as other land managers, have built stronger relationships, enabling more trust. That in turn makes these processes faster and easier. </p>
  9943.  
  9944.  
  9945.  
  9946. <p>Cambodia is the final trail to be revived as part of this project, and while there aren&#8217;t any others that are on the immediate horizon, the NSMBA&#8217;s staunch advocacy for the local <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-trails/">mountain bike trails</a>, and their commitment to building strong and long-lasting relationships with the land managers goes a long way toward ensuring the longevity of our trails, and making these processes smoother for all parties. This gives us a strong foundation to build on, and will make it much easier to sanction or build new trails in the future. </p>
  9947.  
  9948.  
  9949.  
  9950. <p>While to some, adding Cambodia to the sanctioned trail network may be sacrilege, the fast-growing population of the North Shore and Lower Mainland as a whole means that the landscape is vastly different to when this trail was first built twenty-something years ago. These factors necessitated a formal trail plan for Seymour, something that the area never had previously, and despite losing a feature here or there, safeguards our trails from being torn down at a moment&#8217;s notice. </p>
  9951.  
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  9954. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-8.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-8-1170x878.jpg" alt="Rock roll on Cambodia, on the North Shore's Mount Seymour" class="wp-image-662074" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-8-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-8-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-8-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-8-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-8-600x450.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-8.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Cambodia still has rock rolls aplenty. Photo: Scott Campbell</figcaption></figure>
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  9958. <p>Another example of the advocacy work the NSMBA has done recently is with land manager British Pacific Properties, on the westernmost North Shore mountain, Cypress. Known for its gnarly, DH-oriented trails, at one point it looked as though BPP might shut down all the trails on the mountain, since many end near a planned housing development. Thanks to NSMBA advocacy efforts however, we now have a great working relationship with BPP, three sanctioned trails on the mountain, and the promise of $500,000 toward trail building and maintenance upon completion of the planned construction.</p>
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  9962. <p>There are no perfect solutions however, and illegal trails will always exist, some relatively sustainable, some less-so. But the more we can advocate for ourselves responsibly and work with land managers to find solutions, the better we will have things and the safer our trails will be from being torn down. I&#8217;m hugely grateful for all the work the NSMBA puts in for us behind the scenes; the truth is, it&#8217;s a lot more than most of us will ever know. If the options are to lose an important trail entirely, or concede to a sustainable rebuild, I know which option I&#8217;ll take. </p>
  9963. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/cambodia-on-vancouvers-north-shore-grandfathered-into-sanctioned-trail-network/">North Shore Trail Cambodia Grandfathered Into Sanctioned Trail Network</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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