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Photos: Shimano Just days after rolling out updated Deore mechanical drivetrain components, Shimano is taking the wraps off redesigned XT derailleurs and shifters. The latest Shimano XT components promise improved performance, though at higher weights and prices than the previous generation. At the same time, Shimano is rolling out new and updated mountain bike pedals.…

Screenshot via CVSAR’s Instagram Officials in Courtenay, British Columbia, are warning trail users to be on the lookout for potential booby-traps found early this week. Courtenay is located on Vancouver Island, near the popular mountain biking town of Cumberland. The Comox Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) responded to a call about metal spikes found partially…

Hot feet are almost unavoidable when it comes to mountain biking in the summer. After all, MTB shoes need to be thick and padded to protect our feet from rocks, and on top of that, we don’t do ourselves any favors when we choose dark colors. The new Crankbrothers Trail Speed Lace Vent mountain bike…

File photo: Greg Heil The summer riding season is upon us. Many of us will look at the calendar and begin planning trips to mountain bike destinations over the next few months. Often, rides planned at those places look like pilgrimages to a bike park or epic shuttles that truly feel like once-in-a-lifetime experiences.  It…

All prices and availability are subject to change. Mike’s Bikes is offering 10-20% off Santa Cruz e-bikes starting today, including some of the newest models! Plus, you can also get a free Bosch PowerMore Range Extender* ($600 value) with select bikes listed below. All of these bikes are available in sizes small through extra large…

All photos by Leslie Kehmeier The holy grail of backcountry mountain biking is the point-to-point singletrack trail. Not a loop. Not a convoluted network. Not a dirt road. Uninterrupted singletrack that takes you from A to B via an epic landscape that will leave an impression lasting a lifetime. Unfortunately, many of the iconic —…

All photos courtesy of Shimano, unless otherwise noted Last year was a big one for Shimano. Over the summer, they released their long-awaited response to SRAM AXS wireless electronic shifting in the form of Shimano Di2. First came the top-of-the-line, shiny XTR Di2 drivetrain, followed two weeks later by wireless XT and Deore offerings. And…

File photo: Daniel Palma. For mountain bikers, local trail access is important. And it’s not just about relocating across the country for better trail access; many of us choose to live in a certain part of town because it’s close to the trails. Having trails nearby makes it easy to get out for a ride,…

All photos courtesy of Carrie Kost and Sheboygan County Cycling Sheboygan County, in southeastern Wisconsin, is a bit of a trail desert when it comes to mountain biking. While the area has plenty of road and gravel riding, trail systems allowing mountain bike access are few and far between. “Even though we focus on all…

Photo: Jeff Barber As the saying goes, time flies when you’re having fun. Though it’s been a little more than two years since Greg returned to Singletracks as Managing Editor, it seems like it was just yesterday that we were welcoming him back. Now, he’s moving on again, this time to hit the road full-time…