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File photo: Leah Barber Any opinions expressed in this article belong to the author alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Singletracks.com. Spend a morning at almost any purpose-built trail network in North America and you’ll notice two things. The trails are sculpted, drained, bermed, and buffed to a standard that would have…

All photography by Eric Arce @pedalhomie  This was a short bikepacking trip. Just over 57 miles total, with an overnight stop in the middle. And we didn’t even camp. Doesn’t sound like much of an adventure, does it? But it was. So much of one that trying to fit it into one article feels…redundant.  Here’s…

Drawings: USPTO filings. A recently published patent application proposes a unique no-touch back rack design, with zero moving parts. The utility patent — filed by Wayne Lockwood on June 4, 2025 — is currently under examination by the US Patent and Trademark Office. Singletracks reached out to Lockwood and learned that he’s been prototyping the…

Photos courtesy of Oak City Cycling In 2017, Raleigh Parks and Recreation opened Forest Ridge Park on the banks of Falls Lake. The park would be somewhat of an outlier compared to other parks in the Raleigh area — rather than play structures and ball fields, Forest Ridge has trails.  Over three miles of trail,…

Photos: Norco Norco just released a new aluminum version of the popular Fluid trail bike. First glances at the new Fluid may make you think that not much has changed. And, in some ways, you’d be right. The new Norco Fluid keeps the same overall look and general price point – with builds at $2,299,…

If you’ve been thinking about building up an enduro bike or upgrading your frame, the Ibis HD6 — currently on sale for $2,199.94 (originally $3,899) at Jenson USA, is worth a look. Last updated in 2023, the mixed-wheel HD6 features 180/165mm of suspension travel front/rear. Naturally it’s UDH-compatible and features DW-Link suspension just like the…

File photos: Greg Heil Baker’s Park in Silverton, Colorado, holds a distinction that sets it apart from other trail systems in the country. Not only will the trail system eventually reach an elevation of nearly 13,000 feet, but it is also one of the highest (if not the highest) purpose-built trail systems in the state.…

Photos: Canyon. The latest Canyon Lux Trail, with 140/125mm of suspension travel front/rear, sees big updates that promise a killer spec at a great price. The only problem is that Canyon keeps hedging on what type of bike the Lux Trail actually is. Right off the bat, Canyon muddies the waters, writing in a press…

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Riding the Pine-Strawberry Loop. All photos: Leslie Kehmeier Arizona is chock-full of world-class mountain bike destinations, but there’s a new singletrack hotspot on the rise that you probably haven’t heard of: the Town of Payson. Located just over an hour’s drive northeast of the Phoenix metro area, the town of 17,000 people rests at an…